2011 BMW 750LI Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 12%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2011 BMW 750LI, 12% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“The contact owns a 2011 Bmw 750LI. When attempting to start the vehicle, it shook and there was a burning odor of fuel present. In addition, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the turbo coolant pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10682084, filed 2015-02, 35,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 BMW 750LI. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked next to the house with the engine turned off for approximately one hour before suddenly smoke was present coming from under the hood of the vehicle. The contact opened the hood and discovered flames coming from the ECM wire harness. The contact used a bucket of water to extinguish the flames. The cause of the fire was not determined. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer but no diagnostic service or repairs were performed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. …”
NHTSA complaint #11601207, filed 2024-07, 160,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Bmw 750LI. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a burning odor. In addition, the vehicle used an abnormal amount of coolant. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v248000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Bmw of birmingham (1000 tom williams way, irondale, al) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. …”
NHTSA complaint #11118995, filed 2018-08, 80,000 milesRelated recalls
- 18V248000Apr 18, 2018BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive…Covers: BMW 750LI 2009–2012, MINI Cooper S 2007–2012, JCW 2007–2012 +16 more
Related service bulletins
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Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2011 BMW 750LI
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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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