2010 BMW 750i Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2010 BMW 750i has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 fires.

The most-reported problem area is Engine (4 reports).

1Recalls
10Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your 750i?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2010 BMW 750i recalls

Electric water pump can overheat and cause a fire

Recall 18V248Apr 18, 201847,806 vehicles affected

The electric auxiliary water pump in these vehicles may fail, causing its circuit board to overheat.

Most common 2010 BMW 750i problems

Problem areas named in the 10 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine4
Power Train3
Electrical System2
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Wheels1
Structure1
Fuel/Propulsion System1

What owners report

2020-10-06, Engine
THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES TO THE GROCERY STORE, PARKED, WE SHOPPED, 30 MINUTES LATER, DROVE BACK HOME, AGAIN ABOUT 10 MINUTES. BACKED THE VEHICLE INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF. GROCERIES WERE UNLOADED WHILE MY GIRLFRIEND WAS TRYING TO GET MY 18 MONTH DAUGHTER OUT OF THE CAR SEAT. SHE DID, CAME INSIDE AND APPROXIMATELY 2 MINUTES LATER A NEIGHBOR SLAMMED ON MY DOOR SAYING THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SMOKING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I WENT OUTSIDE, TRIED TO RELIEVE THE ISSUE WITH AN EXTINGUISHER, THIS DID NOT REMEDY THE SITUATION. THE SMOKE INCREASED, I WAS AFRAID TO POP THE HOOD DUE TO RISK OF OXYGEN EXPOSURE TO WHAT I ASSUMED WAS IN ACTIVE FIRE. 911 WAS CALLED,
2019-02-16, Fuel/Propulsion System
IN THE DESPITE OF THE N63 CCP PERFORMED BY THE CAR THE DEFECTIVE INJECTORS WERE NOT CHANGED AS THEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN. THEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITH INDEX 12 AND THEY ARE STILL INDEX 9. TODAY BMW DO NOT WANTS TO CHANGE THEM AND ASKING FOR $5000. I THINK IT SHOULD BE PART OF THE ORIGINAL N63CCP.
2019-02-14, Engine
ENGINE OIL LEAK; ENGINE COOLANT LEAK; BLUE SMOKE THRU TAILPIPE; STRANGE NOISES MAKING CONCERNED TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE ENGINE OIL SIGN HAD ALWAYS COME ON TOO FREQUENTLY FROM THE BEGINNING OF PURCHASE ENGINE OIL COOLANT FREQUENCY DEVELOPED IN THE PAST TWO YEARS AND CAME TO A STAGE QUESTIONING THE SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE.
2018-03-12, Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BMW 750I. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE FRONT DRIVESHAFT FRACTURED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVESHAFT FAILED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
2018-03-12, Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BMW 750I. THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE DEALER (ERHARD BMW OF FARMINGTON HILLS, 38700 GRAND RIVER AVE, FARMINGTON HILLS, MI 48335, (888) 494-0358) DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT AXLE SHAFT FRACTURED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT LATER HEARD A NOISE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER SUGGESTED THAT THE VEHICLE BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84,000.

2010 BMW 750i questions

Does the 2010 BMW 750i have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2010 BMW 750i: Electric water pump can overheat and cause a fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2010 BMW 750i?

Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (4), Power Train (3), Electrical System (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2010 BMW 750i has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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