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BMW 750I problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every 750I from 1990 to 2021: 170 owner complaints and 22 recalls across 19 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2006 (57), 2007 (34), 2008 (17). Best fuel economy: 20 mpg combined (2020).

BMW 750I
Photo: Navigator84 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Transmission & drivetrain49
Engine32
Airbags26
Electrical23
Latches & locks22
Body & structure17
Seat belts12
Other / unknown11

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
199010–
19911012
199210–
200510–
200645718
200743418
200821718
20091717
201011017
20111617
20121917
20131719
20141420
20151020
20160820
20170420
20180120
20201420
20210219

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the BMW 750I?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2006 (57), 2007 (34), 2008 (17).

How many recalls has the BMW 750I had?

Across 1990–2021, NHTSA lists 22 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).