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2011 Bmw 750XI

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2011 Bmw 750XI has 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (50% of all complaints), specifically: 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.

6

Total Complaints

0

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ENGINE

3 complaints
50%
  • • 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
  • • 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
  • • 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
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“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”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

2 complaints
33%
  • • 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, A
  • • 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
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“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, A”

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

1 complaints
17%
  • • 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
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“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”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

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

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:

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    ENGINE: 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

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

  • ☐
    TRANSMISSION: 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, A

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

  • ☐
    FUEL SYSTEM: 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

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

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

Bmw 750XI — Year Comparison

How does 2011 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.

2011
6Excellent Reliability
2010
14Excellent Reliability
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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