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2011 BMW 750XI Recalls & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2011 BMW 750XI right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 4 owner complaints are on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2011 BMW 750XI.

2011 BMW 750XI owner complaints

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 BMW 750XI, describing incidents dated September 29, 2017 to January 26, 2022.

Most-cited components

Engine 3 complaints
Power Train 2 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11448959 · Filed January 26, 2022
The contact owns a 2011 BMW 750XI. The contact stated that the transmission malfunction warning message was displayed, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, smoke was coming from the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with a faulty oil pan and…
ODI #11330645 · Filed June 24, 2020
WHEN IT HAPPENS VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. I TAKE IMMEDIATELY CAR TO THE BMW SERVICE IN NAPERVILLE ILLINOIS . THEY CHECKED CAR , FOUND SOME ISSUES , IT WAS ( TIMING CHAIN , OIL, ANTIFREEZE LEAKING I WAS IN BMW DEALERSHIPS, THEY CHECK MY CAR AND GAVE ME PRICE ABOUT 8K $ FOR RECALL. *TR
ODI #11034184 · Filed October 17, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 (NA) BMW 750XI. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE BECAME EXTREMELY HOT AND THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL BURNING ODOR. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (BMW OF MINNETONKA, 15802 WAYZATA BLVD, WAYZATA, MN 55391) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED…

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We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2011 BMW 750XI right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2011 BMW 750XI. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

4 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 BMW 750XI.

Fuel System, Gasoline; Power Train; Engine

ODI #11448959

Incident: January 26, 2022 · Filed: January 26, 2022

The contact owns a 2011 BMW 750XI. The contact stated that the transmission malfunction warning message was displayed, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, smoke was coming from the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with a faulty oil pan and valve cover gasket. The oil pan and valve cover gasket were replaced; however, the failure recurred. Additionally, a fuel odor was detected, and the vehicle would shake while driving. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000.

Engine

ODI #11330645

Incident: March 18, 2020 · Filed: June 24, 2020

WHEN IT HAPPENS VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. I TAKE IMMEDIATELY CAR TO THE BMW SERVICE IN NAPERVILLE ILLINOIS . THEY CHECKED CAR , FOUND SOME ISSUES , IT WAS ( TIMING CHAIN , OIL, ANTIFREEZE LEAKING I WAS IN BMW DEALERSHIPS, THEY CHECK MY CAR AND GAVE ME PRICE ABOUT 8K $ FOR RECALL. *TR

Engine

ODI #11034184

Incident: October 9, 2017 · Filed: October 17, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 (NA) BMW 750XI. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE BECAME EXTREMELY HOT AND THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL BURNING ODOR. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (BMW OF MINNETONKA, 15802 WAYZATA BLVD, WAYZATA, MN 55391) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE REPAIR FEES WOULD BE THE CONTACT'S RESPONSIBILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

Power Train

ODI #11030812

Incident: September 29, 2017 · Filed: October 2, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW 750XI. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE DRIVE TRAIN MALFUNCTION INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND LOST POWER. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD, TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE, AND RESTARTED IT TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.

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