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2010 Bmw 750LI

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Quick Summary

The 2010 Bmw 750LI has 49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.6x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (41% of all complaints), specifically: 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 a. ⚠️ 2 fire reports filed.

2 fire reports

49

Total Complaints

0

Recalls Issued

/5

Safety Stars

0.6x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ENGINE

20 complaints
41%
  • 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 A
  • I WAS DRIVING A BMW 750LI 2010 ON THE FREEWAY 70MPH. WITHOUT WARNING, THE ENGINE STOPPED AND THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WENT OFF. I STEERED THE CAR QUICKLY TO THE SHOULDER. I ONLY HAD ENOUGH MOMENTUM TO PULL MY CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. ALL SYSTEMS WERE NON RESPONSIVE . I WAS UNABLE TO PLACE T
  • AT 57,000 MILES, MY 2010 BMW 750LI NEEDED 6 OUT OF 8 FUEL INJECTORS REPLACED. THE FUEL INJECTORS FOR THE N63 ENGINE PLATFORM HAVE BEEN REDESIGNED MULTIPLE TIMES DUE TO A HIGH RATE OF PART FAILURE. THE PARTS WERE POORLY DESIGNED, AND ARE FAILING PREMATURELY ON VEHICLES. BMW REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

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 A

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

6 complaints
12%
  • I WAS DRIVING A BMW 750LI 2010 ON THE FREEWAY 70MPH. WITHOUT WARNING, THE ENGINE STOPPED AND THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WENT OFF. I STEERED THE CAR QUICKLY TO THE SHOULDER. I ONLY HAD ENOUGH MOMENTUM TO PULL MY CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. ALL SYSTEMS WERE NON RESPONSIVE . I WAS UNABLE TO PLACE T
  • AT 57,000 MILES, MY 2010 BMW 750LI NEEDED 6 OUT OF 8 FUEL INJECTORS REPLACED. THE FUEL INJECTORS FOR THE N63 ENGINE PLATFORM HAVE BEEN REDESIGNED MULTIPLE TIMES DUE TO A HIGH RATE OF PART FAILURE. THE PARTS WERE POORLY DESIGNED, AND ARE FAILING PREMATURELY ON VEHICLES. BMW REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE
  • 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 YE
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

I WAS DRIVING A BMW 750LI 2010 ON THE FREEWAY 70MPH. WITHOUT WARNING, THE ENGINE STOPPED AND THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WENT OFF. I STEERED THE CAR QUICKLY TO THE SHOULDER. I ONLY HAD ENOUGH MOMENTUM TO PULL MY CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. ALL SYSTEMS WERE NON RESPONSIVE . I WAS UNABLE TO PLACE T

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

5 complaints
10%
  • 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 A
  • THE ENGINE IN THIS CAR (N63) HAS MAJOR FLAWS. AT ANYTIME WHILE DRIVING THIS ENGINE CAN STALL OR REDUCE POWER. THERE ARE ISSUES WITH THE TIMING CHAINS, FUEL INJECTORS, VANOS SYSTEM AND OTHER ELECTRICAL ENGINE PARTS. THIS CAR HAS BEEN IN FOR SERVICE A TOTAL OF 57 DAYS SINCE APRIL 2014 FOR ENGINE FAIL
  • 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 PA
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

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 A

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

5 complaints
10%
  • FUEL INJECTORS NEED TO BE REPLACED AND THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY 47,880 MILES. I BELIEVE THIS IS A FACTORY PROBLEM AND THE DEALER WANTS $5100 TO REPLACE THE INJECTORS. *TR
  • AT 57,000 MILES, MY 2010 BMW 750LI NEEDED 6 OUT OF 8 FUEL INJECTORS REPLACED. THE FUEL INJECTORS FOR THE N63 ENGINE PLATFORM HAVE BEEN REDESIGNED MULTIPLE TIMES DUE TO A HIGH RATE OF PART FAILURE. THE PARTS WERE POORLY DESIGNED, AND ARE FAILING PREMATURELY ON VEHICLES. BMW REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE
  • 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 PA
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

FUEL INJECTORS NEED TO BE REPLACED AND THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY 47,880 MILES. I BELIEVE THIS IS A FACTORY PROBLEM AND THE DEALER WANTS $5100 TO REPLACE THE INJECTORS. *TR

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

4 complaints
8%
  • SMOKE COMING OUT UNDER THE HOOD WHEN ISTOP AFTER DRIVING 8 MILES
  • DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOOR ACTUATORS AND LATCHES NOT WORKING TO THE POINT OF LOCKING THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER IN WHERE THEY CAN NOT EXIT THE VECHICLE DURING AN VECHICLE OR PERSONAL EMERGENCY . ON TOP OF THIS BMW IS CHARGING CUSTOMERS 2500 TO REPAIR THIS POTENTIAL LIFE OR DEATH ISSUE.
  • MY CAR MYSTERIOUSLY CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED. IT WAS LEFT FOR A FEW DAYS AT MY PLACE OF BUSINESS AND THERE ARE WITNESSES THAT SAW NO ONE SET IT ON FIRE. ARSON WAS SUSPECTED UNTIL THE REPORTS OF THIS HAPPENING ALL OVER THE WORLD CAME TO LIGHT.
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

SMOKE COMING OUT UNDER THE HOOD WHEN ISTOP AFTER DRIVING 8 MILES

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)
$500
ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)
$500
TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)
$500
FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)
$500
OTHER(~50K mi)
$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 49 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

  • ENGINE: 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 A

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ELECTRICAL: I WAS DRIVING A BMW 750LI 2010 ON THE FREEWAY 70MPH. WITHOUT WARNING, THE ENGINE STOPPED AND THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WENT OFF. I STEERED THE CAR QUICKLY TO THE SHOULDER. I ONLY HAD ENOUGH MOMENTUM TO PULL MY CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. ALL SYSTEMS WERE NON RESPONSIVE . I WAS UNABLE TO PLACE T

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • TRANSMISSION: 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 A

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • FUEL SYSTEM: FUEL INJECTORS NEED TO BE REPLACED AND THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY 47,880 MILES. I BELIEVE THIS IS A FACTORY PROBLEM AND THE DEALER WANTS $5100 TO REPLACE THE INJECTORS. *TR

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

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NHTSA Safety Rating

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At a Glance

Complaints
49
Recalls
0
Fire reports
2
Crash reports
0
Injury reports
0
Segment avg
80

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