2009 BMW 750LI Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 60%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine of the 2009 BMW 750LI, 60% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,000 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.
“Electric water pump, I took my Bmw to the dealership in which they told me that they needed to change the water pump, they have a recall for the 2011 and above but not for the 2009 and my vehicle is having the same exact problems as the recall states”
NHTSA complaint #11192725, filed 2019-03, 10 miles“Driving on the highway at speed limit of 55 MPH and the drive train blew and when I was giving gas the car was not pulling ... My cylinders are misfiring and the car shakes ridiculously bad”
NHTSA complaint #11316281, filed 2020-03, 72,000 miles“My car is Bmw 750 li 2009. Every 40 miles, the oil shows drop to down on full level at my oil level screen, also I am always fill in new oil on oil crank every time drop it down. And no drip or leaking outside on the ground, I am always check the I- drive oil level on the screen. And the miles around 73.000 miles, and also I have recall NHTSA, that say recall on engine and cooling”
NHTSA complaint #11331630, filed 2020-06“The contact owns a 2009 BMW 750LI. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, there was a loud rattling sounding coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a certificated mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the timing belt was worn and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted and the contact was informed that a representative would provide a callback. The manufacturer was contacted and suggested that the vehicle be diagnosed. The failure mileage was 107,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11476424, filed 2022-07, 107,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10211851Mar 1, 2022This bulletin outlines the procedure for checking the engine timing chains for wear, and should be completed in conjunction with SI B11 06 14, "N63 Customer Care Package." The…
- 10178991Jul 1, 2020N63 CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT - BATTERY SERVICE BENEFIT - RETROFITS/ REPLACEMENTS: This Service Information bulletin applies to: Class vehicles in operation on the road (Applicable…
- 10172479Feb 1, 2020LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSIONTO 10 YEARS/120000 MILES: This Service Information Bulletin replaces SI B01 05 18 dated July 2019. Engine starts poorly (hard starting) rough idle and…
- 10167978Oct 1, 2019N63 ENGINE VEHICLES: CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT FOR ENGINE OILCONSUMPTION/BATTER. What's New: The short-term extension window of one (1) year/12,000 miles from date of the…
- 10167977Oct 1, 2019N63: OIL CONSUMPTION CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT DIAGNOSIS/REPAIRS (VERSION 12.0). What's New: Engine Timing Chain Guide Pre-Inspection (with Valve Stem Seal Repair) instruction…
- 10165276Aug 1, 2019While engine oil consumption may create a customer inconvenience in the short term it should not cause any drivability problems that would prevent normal day-to-day operational…
- 10163992Jul 1, 2019N63 CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT FOR OIL CONSUMPTION AND BATTERY DRAIN - OVERVIEW This Service Information Bulletin replaces SI B01 29 18 dated October 2018.
- 10163991Jul 1, 2019N63T ENGINE FUEL INJECTORS: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120000 MILES This Service Information Bulletin replaces SI B01 05 18 dated January 2018. Engine starts poorly…
- 10163026Jun 1, 2019N63 ENGINE: OIL CONSUMPTION CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR PROCEDURES. While engine oil consumption may create a customer inconvenience in the short term it should…
- 10161555May 1, 2019Service Information May 2019 Engine Electrical Systems B12 19 19 Technical Service. On the affected vehicles a DME software error prevents the Check Control Message (CCM) "Low…
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 BMW 750LI
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 BMW 750LI
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.
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