2009 Bmw 750i problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (3) · Power Train (2) · Wheels (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/Supercharger 2018-04-18 · campaign 18V248000 · 47,806 vehicles
Defect: 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
Risk: If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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 recommen
Service bulletins (294)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2024-01-11 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle ã¢ââdischarged batteryã¢ââ complaints.
Fuel System, Gasoline 2023-12-20 · B160623 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
engine will crank but not start. there is no communication with the integrated fuel module (tfe) whendiagnosing with ista. the following two fault codes will be stored in the dme: 032b43 - low fuel pressure system, electric fuel pump: pressure value too low cda594 - message (- 0x33e) missing, rec
Equipment 2023-11-22 · B653423 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
customers may state that the alarm system (dwa) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. depending on the vehicleã¢ââs equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) is noticeable. additionally, the red anti-theft alarm led in
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-05-01 · B010122 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
with the court's final approval, bmw of north america, llc (bmw na) has entered into a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: isley, et al. v. bayerische motoren werke aktiengesellschaft and bmw of north america, llc. the settlement benefits are effective and availa
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-12-01 · B010122 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
with the court's final approval, bmw of north america, llc (bmw na) has entered into a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: isley, et al. v. bayerische motoren werke aktiengesellschaft and bmw of north america, llc.
Unknown Or Other 2022-10-01 · B650414 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
according to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be illuminated when the vehicle arrives in the workshop. 1. acsm fault code "930a60 - seat occupancy detection, front passenger; malfunction" is stored. the fault may or may not currently be present. or 2. acsm fault code "93
Showing the 6 most recent of 294 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2020-11-18 · Vehicle Speed Control“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…”
2020-10-13 · Engine · 40,000 mi“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 independe…”
2020-07-20 · Engine“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.…”
2019-06-05 · Wheels“takata recall check engine light on drivetrain light on…”
2019-04-10 · Power Train · 97,200 mi“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 r…”
2018-04-25 · Engine · 112,000 mi · 🔥 fire“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 wa…”
2018-03-07 · Power Train · 32,000 mi“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 w…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.