2009 Bmw 750I: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
7 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
68,600 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2009 model year. Data snapshot: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 7 of 7 complaints (100.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 7 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
Engine: 7; Power Train: 4; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1; Vehicle Speed Control: 1; Wheels: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 3 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 3 |
2018: 2; 2019: 2; 2020: 3
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11076696 · 2018-03-07 (March 7, 2018)
THE ISSUE BEGAN AS I WAS DRIVING NORTH ON THE EXPRESS WAY AND THE CAR STOPPED WHILE GOING 50MPH. IT WAS RAINING THAT DAY AND STATED I HAD A DRIVE TRAIN MALFUNCTION I THOUGHT MY DAUGHTER AND I WERE GOING TO DIE. SINCE THEN I HAVE HAD THE CAR TOWED OVER 6 TIMES AND EVEN WHAT I THOUGHT WAS REPAIRED AFTER A $3400 BILL FROM A CERTIFIED MECHANIC. I WAS TOLD IT WOULD COST 15K TO REPAIR. I CURRENTLY STILL OWE 15K ON THIS CAR STILL. THIS IS REGARDING A RECALL THAT BMW WANTS TO CHARGE ME A $600 DIAGNOSTIC FEE FOR. THIS IS BEFORE DOING ANY WORK. HO…
Owner-reported narrative. 32,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11076696 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11090032 · 2018-04-25 (April 25, 2018)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW 750I. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO CHANGE GEARS AND SMOKE WAS SEEN COMING FROM THE EXHAUST. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH AN OIL LEAK AND UNKNOWN PARTS IN THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO REMEMBER THE ENGINE COMPONENT THAT NEED REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT, IN ORDER TO AVOID TOTAL ENGINE FAILURE, HE WOULD NEED TO KEEP ADDING OIL TO THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN…
Owner-reported narrative. 112,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11090032 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11195381 · 2019-04-10 (April 10, 2019)
I WAS DRIVING UP I-5 , IN THE THIRD LANE WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I GOT A DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION MESSAGE ON MY SCREEN I NOTICED THAT ALL ACCELERATION WAS LOST AND KNEW I MUST PULL OUT OF THE ROAD FOR AT THE SPEED ALLOWED I WAS BOUND TO GET REAR ENDED ON A BUSY HIGHWAY LIKE THIS CAR IN BACK OF ME BEGAN TO HONK AS I SIGNALED TO BE ALLOWED MOVE OUT THE ROAD CARS PROCEEDED TO JUST GO FAST AND ALMOST GOT HIT A COUPLE TIMES .
Owner-reported narrative. 97,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 11195381 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11218211 · 2019-06-05 (June 5, 2019)
TAKATA RECALL CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON DRIVETRAIN LIGHT ON
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11218211 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11340371 · 2020-07-20 (July 20, 2020)
EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. VEHICLE USING 2 QUARTS OF OIL A WEEK. VEHICLE HAS 83,342 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. DOES NOT TAKE LONG FOR ENGINE OIL LIGHT TO COME ON WHEN VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.ISSUE HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. DEALER STATED THAT THIS WAS NORMAL.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11340371 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11364122 · 2020-10-13 (October 13, 2020)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW 750I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE DROVE ROUGH AND NEARLY SHUT-OFF. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO FOUR SEPARATE UNKNOWN DEALERS AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS DESIGNED. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO CONCERNED ABOUT THE OIL CONSUMPTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INFORMED HIM OF A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT. THE DEALER BMW OF MONROVIA (1425 S MOUNTAIN AVE, MONROVIA, CA 91016, [phone removed]) ACKNOWLEDGED SOME OIL LEAKS IN THE ENGINE AND REPAIRED THE…
Owner-reported narrative. 40,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11364122 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11375325 · 2020-11-18 (November 18, 2020)
MOST BMW V8 ENGINES INCLUDING MY OWN (N62,N63) HAVE KNOW MAJOR FLAWS WITH VALVE STEM SEALS AND TIMING CHAINS. THESE ISSUES CAUSE CATASTROPHIC DAMAGE TO ENGINES AND EMISSIONS SYSTEM. IT IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AS WELL AS ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUE. VEHICLES END UP IMMOBILE ON THE HIGHWAY OR EMITTING EXCESIVE SMOKE AND FUMES INTO THE ATMOSPHERE. BMW HAS HAD A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT OVER THIS I DONT BELIEVE THATS ENOUGH. THESE VEHICLES NEED TO BE REPAIRED
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11375325 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
18V248000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Turbo/Supercharger | Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Reported: 2018-04-18 (April 18, 2018)
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 Countryman ALL4, Cooper S, JCW, Cooper S Clubman, JCW Clubman, Cooper S Roadster, JCW Roadster, Cooper S Coupe, JCW Coupe and Rolls-Royce Ghost, 2011 BMW X6 Hybrid and 2012 BMW 650i Coupe, 650i xDrive Coupe, 650i Convertible and 650i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.
Consequence: If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.
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. Owners will be notified of the recall beginning June 11, 2018, and will receive a second notification when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at BMW 1-800-525-7417, MINI at 1-866-825-1525, or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Note: BMW recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.
NHTSA campaign record ↗