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BMW 750IModel year report

2016 BMW 750I Problems

Complaints
8filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
68,800miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
20 mpgcombined, 4.4L 8-cyl RWD · 17 city / 25 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2016 BMW 750I (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2016 BMW 750I. The part named most often is engine, with 2 complaints (25% of the total), followed by seat belts (2) and air bags (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 68,800 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 21 technical service bulletins for this model year.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine: “Active radiator grille malfunction Active grille is stuck in closed position increasing the chances of the engine overheating and related safety risks. This problem has been reported in multiple BMW models and model years but the MY2016 G12 with a production date of March 2016 is not mentioned in previous service bulletins. Attaching links to service bulletins for same model but different production dates and for different models with the same issue. …”

NHTSA complaint #11435617, filed 2021-10

Seat belts: “Last month, my 2016 BMW 750i XDrive displayed a warning message on the dashboard: “Extended action required. Active Protection restricted. You can continue driving. Roadside Assistance not required. Pre-tensioning of seatbelts not possible. If the problem recurs, have it checked by your service center.” When I took the vehicle to my local dealership, BMW of Gwinnett Place, the service advisor mentioned he had never seen this warning before. After diagnosing the vehicle, he informed me that the warning was related to the passenger seatbelt. …”

NHTSA complaint #11606661, filed 2024-08

Air bags: “Recall campaign no. 16v-173: air bag electronic control unit received the attached from Bmw stating they are ready to perform the repair per this recall. I contacted the dealership and was told they would have to order this part.% months later still no word of replacement part. I called Bmw customer relations over the last few months and they finally told me that I would have to deal with the dealership.”

NHTSA complaint #10917165, filed 2016-10

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 33,600 and 104,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–2550%25–500%50–750%75–10050%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 68,800 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

201620213202320242025
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2016 BMW 750I version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
750i RWD4.4L 8-cyl8-speed automatic172520$4,100
750i xDrive AWD4.4L 8-cyl8-speed automatic162419$4,350

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2016 BMW 750I in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 21 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 21 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW 750I

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2016868,8000—20—Not enough data
2013748,0001—19—Not enough data
2012940,4251—17—Not enough data
2011689,0001—17—Not enough data
20101093,0001—17—Not enough data
2009768,6001—17—Not enough data
20081798,5002—18—Stable
20073474,5004—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20065796,5004—18Not compared (before 2008)Rising

All BMW 750I model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2016 BMW 750I have?

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2016 BMW 750I as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2016 BMW 750I is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 2 complaints (25% of the total), followed by seat belts with 2.

Has the 2016 BMW 750I been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2016 BMW 750I get?

The EPA rates the 2016 BMW 750I (750i, 4.4L 8-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 17 city and 25 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,100 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2016 BMW 750I reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 68,800 miles and the middle half falls between 33,600 and 104,000 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.