Most common 2011 BMW 750li problems
Share of the 25 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
BMW 750li complaints by model year
Best 750li years: 2020, 2009, 2014. Years to avoid: 2006, 2007, 2008. Compare all years →
2011 BMW 750li recalls (1)
Engine and engine cooling › Engine
BMW 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, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S…
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time.
What 2011 BMW 750li owners say
Transmission & drivetrain
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 BMW 750li. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle began to vibrate. In addition, the contact noticed fuel fumes coming through the air vents. The engine warning light illuminated as "drive train malfunction, drive at moderate speed" was displayed across the message board. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel injectors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 73,000.
The transmission is not going into parking after the car is turn off the cars have electronic transmission shifters that are designed to automatically shift into park if the driver presses the button to turn off the engine. The agency says one driver complained to regulators about the problem, and the company has received additional complaints. No crashes or injuries have been reported. Regulators say they haven't found the cause of the problem.
Engine & cooling
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. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V521000(Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced that same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 160,000.
Tl* 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. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The failure mileage was 80,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Electrical system
[redacted] My car called fire I have a BMW seven series 750 LI apparently there was a cooling pump that Bmw put on the car that calls us fires. Bmw did a recall on these cooling pumps, but they did not add all the numbers to the recall, even though my car had, the actual coolant pump that caused fires my question is why was my Vin number that out of the recall if I had the faulty pump on my car, I would like for number to be added to the recall
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 BMW 750li. The contact stated while at a standstill, there was smoke coming from the driver side door. The vehicle was not taken to local dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000.
2011 BMW 750li engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | 6-speed automatic | RWD | 14 / 21 / 17 |
EPA ratings. Class: Large car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2011 BMW 750li a good car?
Based on 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2011 750li rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the 750li at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2011 BMW 750li?
The transmission & drivetrain — 8 complaints, 32% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the engine & cooling (8) and electrical system (7).
How many recalls does the 2011 BMW 750li have?
There is 1 recall for the 2011 BMW 750li, the most recent from April 18, 2018 (engine). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the BMW 750li?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2020, 2009 and 2014. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2006, 2007 and 2008. See the full BMW 750li years comparison.
At what mileage do 2011 BMW 750li problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 73,000 miles; 19% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.