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BMW 750LI problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every 750LI from 2005 to 2021: 467 owner complaints and 27 recalls across 15 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2006 (216), 2007 (77), 2008 (65). Best fuel economy: 19 mpg combined (2015).

BMW 750LI
Photo: Charles from Port Chester, New York · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Transmission & drivetrain138
Engine76
Airbags72
Electrical71
Latches & locks66
Body & structure60
Other / unknown26
Brakes23

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
200510–
2006421618
200747718
200826518
200911017
201013017
201112517
201212417
20131919
20141619
20151219
201611–
201910–
202040–
202132–

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the BMW 750LI?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2006 (216), 2007 (77), 2008 (65).

How many recalls has the BMW 750LI had?

Across 2005–2021, NHTSA lists 27 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).