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2010 BMW 750LI Problems

Compared with other BMW 750LI years

Typical for this model

50/100 1.0× a typical year · 50 = typical

Nearby years with fewer complaints than typical and no open NHTSA investigation: 2008

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
30filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
59,500miles, 24 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
17 mpgcombined, 4.4L 8-cyl RWD · 14 city / 21 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2010 BMW 750LI (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 30 consumer complaints for the 2010 BMW 750LI. The part named most often is engine, with 19 complaints (63% of the total), followed by electrical system (6) and fuel system (5). 24 of the complaints include a mileage, and 42% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 59,500 miles. Of all complaints, 2 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 317 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 55 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 107 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 2 BMW 750LI model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 50 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

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.

Also reported: Suspension (1), Vehicle speed control (1).

Example complaints

Engine: “After I diagnosed a parasitic battery draw when the car has been off overnight. I found the auxillary water pump for the intercoolers still running drawing 5 amps when the car is off. This is the same exact issue I found with the recall 18v-248 I'm quite lucky my car didn't catch on fire yet.”

NHTSA complaint #11110158, filed 2018-07, 110,000 miles

Electrical system: “I purchased this car in june of 2019. I received a carfax report before the purchase. The car was very clean inside and outside. I was pleased with th car until it started smoking every time the engine got warm. I had to keep adding oil almost every two to three days. Every time I stopped, for traffic , red light or started from a stop position blue smoke would come from exhaust and there is a horrible smell of burnt oil and antifreeze. …”

NHTSA complaint #11375480, filed 2020-11, 119,126 miles

Fuel system: “While driving on the highway at a speed of about 65 MPH my car suddenly lost power. A drive train malfunction warning appeared on the dash indicating that I had reduced power. My speed was quickly reduced and I had to cruise to the right lane. Unfortunately the portion of the nj garden state parkway that I was on did not have a shoulder. It just so happened that the guard rail was broken and I was able to coast off the road and place the car between the opening between the broken guard rails. …”

NHTSA complaint #10681711, filed 2015-02, 79,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “While driving on the parking lot the vehicle suddenly jerking around and engine stopped. When tried to run the engine it was shaking tremendously and engine was not running. So I towed it to the dealer next morning for repair. After repair was done which took a week I drove it for about 40 minutes and then when I applied the brake it was shaking alot again every time I was applying brake. …”

NHTSA complaint #10498142, filed 2013-02, 42,500 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

42% of the 24 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 41,000 and 80,000 miles.

4%0–1017%10–2521%25–5025%50–7521%75–10013%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (24 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 59,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

2012201420162018620202024
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 2010 BMW 750LI 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
750Li RWD4.4L 8-cyl6-speed automatic142117$4,850
750Li xDrive AWD4.4L 8-cyl6-speed automatic142016$5,150

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

Recall details for the 2010 BMW 750LI → · Check a 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. 317 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 317 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW 750LI

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2014694,0001—19—Not enough data
2013966,0001—19—Not enough data
20122460,0001—17—Falling
20112573,0001—1751 · TypicalStable
20103059,5001—1750 · TypicalFalling
20091066,0001—17—Not enough data
20086584,8502—1817 · FewerFalling
20077788,0004—18Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200621688,0464—18Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All BMW 750LI model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2010 BMW 750LI have?

NHTSA recorded 30 consumer complaints for the 2010 BMW 750LI as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2010 BMW 750LI is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 19 complaints (63% of the total), followed by electrical system with 6.

Has the 2010 BMW 750LI been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2010 BMW 750LI get?

The EPA rates the 2010 BMW 750LI (750Li, 4.4L 8-cyl) at 17 mpg combined, 14 city and 21 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,850 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2010 BMW 750LI reported?

Among the 24 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 59,500 miles and the middle half falls between 41,000 and 80,000 miles; 42% 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.