Half of all complaints arrive by 6 years of age, so 82.5% land after the 4-year basic warranty ends. The system owners report most is Engine, with 15 complaints, typically at 6.1 years.
BMW 750i years to avoid — and the best ones
| Model year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Enough history? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 8 | 6 | yes | |
| 2014 | 4 | 3 | yes | |
| 2013 | 5 | 5 | yes | |
| 2012 | 9 | 8 | yes | |
| 2011 | 12 | 9 | yes |
Does the market discount it? In our listings a 2011 750i asks a median $6,200, against $8,900 for a 2012, the next model year: about 30% less, so sellers do price some of the trouble in.
Among the 5 BMW 750i years with enough history, the three to walk away from are 2011, 2014, 2016; the three worth hunting are 2013, 2012, 2016.
When it starts to break
| Age at failure | Complaints | Running total | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 years | 2.5% | covered | |
| 1 year | 12.5% | covered | |
| 3 years | 17.5% | covered | |
| 4 years | 25% | you pay | |
| 5 years | 37.5% | you pay | |
| 6 years | 52.5% | you pay | |
| 7 years | 65% | you pay | |
| 8 years | 82.5% | you pay | |
| 9 years | 92.5% | you pay | |
| 10 years | 97.5% | you pay | |
| 11 years | 100% | you pay |
Basic warranty on this car is 4 years / 50,000 miles. Only 17.5% of reported failures happen inside it — the remaining 82.5% come out of the owner's pocket. Powertrain cover (4 years / 50,000 miles) reaches further, but it only covers the engine and transmission, which account for about 65% of the complaints here.
What actually fails — and at what age
On the BMW 750i, the early trouble is Wheels and Service Brakes — reported at around 3 years, so a car still under warranty is the one to check for it. What waits further out is Engine at 6.1 years — past every basic warranty, and the bill lands on whoever owns the car then.
| System | Complaints | Typical age | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6.1 yrs | — | 1 | |
| Power Train | 6.5 yrs | — | — | |
| Electrical System | 5.9 yrs | — | — | |
| Unknown Or Other | 4.5 yrs | — | 1 | |
| Wheels | 3 yrs | — | — | |
| Seat Belts | 8 yrs | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 8 yrs | — | — | |
| Service Brakes | 4 yrs | — | — |
What else in this class
6 models share the 750i's vehicle class. Per production run, the Dodge Charger draws 4.56, the Chrysler 300 4.11 and the Kia K5 3.11, against 1.21 for the 750i. That is the fewest complaints of the group.
| Same class as the 750i | Complaints on record | Recall campaigns | Years built |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Charger | 133 | 1983–2026 | |
| Chrysler 300 | 86 | 1999–2026 | |
| Kia K5 | 21 | 2021–2026 | |
| Hyundai Sonata | 152 | 1989–2026 | |
| Chevrolet Impala | 98 | 1981–2026 | |
| Lincoln Continental | 80 | 1981–2026 |
The table shows totals on record; the rates per production run are in the sentence above.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the BMW 750i reliable?
By complaints per production run it is better than typical: 1.21 against 3.73 for the average car, and fewer than each of the 3 class rivals we compared.
Which 750i years should you avoid?
By complaints per production run, 2011, 2014, 2016. The cleanest years old enough to judge are 2013, 2012, 2016. Years newer than 6 are left out: complaints keep arriving for years after a car is sold.
When do 750i problems usually start?
Half of all complaints arrive by 6 years of age. The most reported system is Engine, typically at 6.1 years, followed by Power Train.
Will the warranty cover 750i problems?
Mostly not: basic cover is 4 years / 50,000 miles, and only 17.5% of reported failures fall inside it. Powertrain cover lasts longer, but engine and transmission make up about 65% of the complaints here.
Is the 750i more reliable than the Dodge Charger?
Yes: 1.21 complaints per production run for the 750i against 4.56 for the Dodge Charger.
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