2011 Bmw 750LIX
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2011 Bmw 750LIX has 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is transmission problems (33% of all complaints), specifically: the 2011 bmw 750li xdrive vehicle was in motion and the power train malfunction indicator came on along with the check engine indicator when driving around 80mph, i had to slow down to 60mph on the interstate where the speed limit is 70mph. if i went faster the engine light would flash until i sl.
6
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.1x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
TRANSMISSION
2 complaints- • THE 2011 BMW 750LI XDRIVE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND THE POWER TRAIN MALFUNCTION INDICATOR CAME ON ALONG WITH THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR WHEN DRIVING AROUND 80MPH, I HAD TO SLOW DOWN TO 60MPH ON THE INTERSTATE WHERE THE SPEED LIMIT IS 70MPH. IF I WENT FASTER THE ENGINE LIGHT WOULD FLASH UNTIL I SL
- • My car has approximately 118,000 miles on it and is in excellent condition. It was dealer serviced within a week of this event. The dealer did not identify any driveline problems or conditions with the vehicle. While my wife was driving on the freeway, the rear u-joint on the front drive shaft f
“THE 2011 BMW 750LI XDRIVE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND THE POWER TRAIN MALFUNCTION INDICATOR CAME ON ALONG WITH THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR WHEN DRIVING AROUND 80MPH, I HAD TO SLOW DOWN TO 60MPH ON THE INTERSTATE WHERE THE SPEED LIMIT IS 70MPH. IF I WENT FASTER THE ENGINE LIGHT WOULD FLASH UNTIL I SL”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ENGINE
1 complaints- • ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO THE CAR STARTED SPUTTERING WHEN YOU ACCELERATE. I FOUND ONLINE THAT YOU CAN TAKE YOUR BMW 750LI XDRIVE IN FOR A CUSTOMER CARE PACKAGE ( THEY DID NOT CALL IT A RECALL BUT A CUSTOMER CARE PACKAGE.) I THOUGHT THIS WOULD CORRECT THE PROBLEMS BECAUSE THEY REPLACE SOME SENSORS AND VAC
“ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO THE CAR STARTED SPUTTERING WHEN YOU ACCELERATE. I FOUND ONLINE THAT YOU CAN TAKE YOUR BMW 750LI XDRIVE IN FOR A CUSTOMER CARE PACKAGE ( THEY DID NOT CALL IT A RECALL BUT A CUSTOMER CARE PACKAGE.) I THOUGHT THIS WOULD CORRECT THE PROBLEMS BECAUSE THEY REPLACE SOME SENSORS AND VAC”
— NHTSA complaint filing
FUEL SYSTEM
1 complaints- • ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO THE CAR STARTED SPUTTERING WHEN YOU ACCELERATE. I FOUND ONLINE THAT YOU CAN TAKE YOUR BMW 750LI XDRIVE IN FOR A CUSTOMER CARE PACKAGE ( THEY DID NOT CALL IT A RECALL BUT A CUSTOMER CARE PACKAGE.) I THOUGHT THIS WOULD CORRECT THE PROBLEMS BECAUSE THEY REPLACE SOME SENSORS AND VAC
“ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO THE CAR STARTED SPUTTERING WHEN YOU ACCELERATE. I FOUND ONLINE THAT YOU CAN TAKE YOUR BMW 750LI XDRIVE IN FOR A CUSTOMER CARE PACKAGE ( THEY DID NOT CALL IT A RECALL BUT A CUSTOMER CARE PACKAGE.) I THOUGHT THIS WOULD CORRECT THE PROBLEMS BECAUSE THEY REPLACE SOME SENSORS AND VAC”
— NHTSA complaint filing
SPEED CONTROL
1 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 (NA) BMW 750LIX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNINTENDEDLY. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE FAILUR
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 (NA) BMW 750LIX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNINTENDEDLY. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE FAILUR”
— NHTSA complaint filing
SUSPENSION
1 complaints- • My car has approximately 118,000 miles on it and is in excellent condition. It was dealer serviced within a week of this event. The dealer did not identify any driveline problems or conditions with the vehicle. While my wife was driving on the freeway, the rear u-joint on the front drive shaft f
“My car has approximately 118,000 miles on it and is in excellent condition. It was dealer serviced within a week of this event. The dealer did not identify any driveline problems or conditions with the vehicle. While my wife was driving on the freeway, the rear u-joint on the front drive shaft f”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 6 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐TRANSMISSION: THE 2011 BMW 750LI XDRIVE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND THE POWER TRAIN MALFUNCTION INDICATOR CAME ON ALONG WITH THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR WHEN DRIVING AROUND 80MPH, I HAD TO SLOW DOWN TO 60MPH ON THE INTERSTATE WHERE THE SPEED LIMIT IS 70MPH. IF I WENT FASTER THE ENGINE LIGHT WOULD FLASH UNTIL I SL
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ENGINE: ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO THE CAR STARTED SPUTTERING WHEN YOU ACCELERATE. I FOUND ONLINE THAT YOU CAN TAKE YOUR BMW 750LI XDRIVE IN FOR A CUSTOMER CARE PACKAGE ( THEY DID NOT CALL IT A RECALL BUT A CUSTOMER CARE PACKAGE.) I THOUGHT THIS WOULD CORRECT THE PROBLEMS BECAUSE THEY REPLACE SOME SENSORS AND VAC
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐FUEL SYSTEM: ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO THE CAR STARTED SPUTTERING WHEN YOU ACCELERATE. I FOUND ONLINE THAT YOU CAN TAKE YOUR BMW 750LI XDRIVE IN FOR A CUSTOMER CARE PACKAGE ( THEY DID NOT CALL IT A RECALL BUT A CUSTOMER CARE PACKAGE.) I THOUGHT THIS WOULD CORRECT THE PROBLEMS BECAUSE THEY REPLACE SOME SENSORS AND VAC
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐SPEED CONTROL: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 (NA) BMW 750LIX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNINTENDEDLY. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE FAILUR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Bmw 750LIX — Year Comparison
How does 2011 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 0
- Injury reports
- 0
- Segment avg
- 80
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