2009 BMW 750LI: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 10 owner complaints on record; most reports concern engine.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Apr 2018
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“On a day-to-day basis my car would drive probly 80 miles in the city and when I'm on the highway the transmission will start slipping while going 65 miles an hour and almost come to a dead stop on the highway along with that the battery also draining all the time while driving and I have to charge the battery all the time.”Owner report · Electrical System · Apr 2020
“Driving on the highway at speed limit of 55 mph and the drive train blew and when I was giving gas the car was not pulling ... My cylinders are misfiring and the car shakes ridiculously bad”Owner report · Engine · Feb 2020
“Electric water pump, I took my bmw to the dealership in which they told me that they needed to change the water pump, they have a recall for the 2011 and above but not for the 2009 and my vehicle is having the same exact problems as the recall states”Owner report · Engine · Mar 2019
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“The contact owns a 2009 BMW 750LI. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, there was a loud rattling sounding coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a certificated mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the timing belt was worn and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted and the contact was informed that a representative would provide a callback. The manufacturer was contacted and suggested that the vehicle be diagnosed. The failure mileage was 107,000.”Owner report · Engine · Aug 2018
“My car is bmw 750 li 2009. Every 40 miles, the oil shows drop to down on full level at my oil level screen, also I am always fill in new oil on oil crank every time drop it down. And no drip or leaking outside on the ground, I am always check the I- drive oil level on the screen. And the miles around 73.000 miles, and also I have recall NHTSA, that say recall on engine and cooling”Owner report · Engine · Jun 2018
“The fuel injectors were defective and needed to be replaced. Bmw would not sell the exact injectors because the unit was redesigned because the version that came with the car had excessive failures. After I had the car repaired bmw would not reimburse me for repairs seeing that I did not have the car repaired by them.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Sep 2014
“Bmw rear struts life expectancy both failed one at mileage of 56924 and one at mileage 66529. Both failed in same year during cold conditions. Airbags were poorly constructed causing total failure. Cost combined for both repairs $5256.44 paid by owner. Parts at that cost should have longer life expectancy or prices should have been much lower for parts that do no last more than 5 years. Does bmw offer reimbursement for faulty air bags replaced at owners cost? What is the fail rate for vehicles like the one in scenario? Is it a systemic issue?”Owner report · Suspension · Jan 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 bmw 750li. The vehicle was included and repaired under the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 11v521000 (engine and engine cooling:engine:other fuel types:turbo-charger). Prior to the repair, the contact smelled a strong burning odor and the odor continued after the repair was performed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test and the technicians were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired a second time. The approximate failure mileage was 32,000.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Nov 2011
Recalls - 1 campaign
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.
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.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2009 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 2009 BMW 750LI reliable?
NHTSA has 10 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2009 BMW 750LI. The most complained-about area is engine.
Does the 2009 BMW 750LI have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning engine and engine cooling:engine. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.