2010 BMW 750I Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 30%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 96,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2010 BMW 750I, 30% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Engine oil leak; engine coolant leak; blue smoke thru tailpipe; strange noises making concerned to continue to drive engine oil sign had always come on too frequently from the beginning of purchase engine oil coolant frequency developed in the past two years and came to a stage questioning the safety of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11180186, filed 2019-02, 130,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Bmw 750I. While driving at an unknown speed, the front driveshaft fractured. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the driveshaft failed. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 96,000. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #11078719, filed 2018-03, 96,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10175267Apr 1, 2020Power Reduction FC2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC2 A87 Exhaust VANOS Camshaft Fault: The "Service Engine Soon" (MIL) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. This…
- 10160272Apr 1, 2019N63T CCM "LOW OIL LEVEL" NOT DISPLAYED. Drivetrain Malfunction Warning is illuminated and DME fault code 1C4002 (Engine oil level: too low) is stored. Customer complains that…
- 10135021Feb 1, 2018N63, N63TU, S63 and S63TU Engines: Oil Leak from the Rear: Customer complains that engine oil is leaking from the center of the vehicle. When verified, the engine oil residue can…
- 10142929Jan 1, 2018CRACKING NOISES FROM THE FRONT AXLE AREA WHILE TURNING THE WHEELS, WHEN STATIONARY OR PARKING: Cracking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds…
- 10146821Sep 1, 2016CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT AXLE This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 31 01 12 dated June 2015. Clicking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at…
- 10151302May 1, 2016N63, N63TU, S63 and S63TU Engines: Oil Leak from the Rear of the Engine and Transmission Bell Housing. Customer complains that engine oil is leaking from the center of the…
- 10147762Oct 1, 2015N63 - Drivetrain Malfunction Warning with Quantity Control Valve Faults. The Drivetrain Malfunction message is displayed and any of the following faults for the quantity control…
- 10147241Sep 1, 2015Shudder from the Driveline on Vehicles with xDrive. There is a shudder or vibration from the driveline when taking off from a stop, or when accelerating at highway speeds. CAUSE…
- 10151404Aug 1, 2015Vibration or Shudder from Driveline when Accelerating from a Stop. Chassis stabilization warning is displayed. Vehicle may exhibit a shudder or vibration when taking off from a…
- 10147198Jul 1, 2015Cracking in Rear Differential Mount Bushing. During inspection, the rear differential mount in the rear axle support shows signs of cracking.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2010 BMW 750I
4 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 BMW 750I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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