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BMW 750i VIN Check

NHTSA holds 40 owner complaints on the BMW 750i from 33 production runs; the worst run has 3, the typical one 1.2.

NHTSA complaint records · 40 complaints · 33 runs · 2011–2021 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported 750i run is WBA7F2C5XGG (2016 builds) with 3 complaints, 2.5× the typical run. Engine problems make up 35% of reports; 2016 is the worst model year at 1.3 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for 750i model years 2006–2020.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The BMW 750i has 33 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 28% of every 750i complaint on file.

FIG.01·BMW 750i — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
WBA7F2C5XGG••••••20163——
WBAKA8C55BC••••••20112——
WBAKA8C56BC••••••20112——
WBAKA8C51BC••••••20112—1
WBAKA8C55CD••••••20122——
WBAYB6C51ED••••••20142——
WBAKX6C51BC••••••20111——
WBAKA8C54BC••••••20111——
WBAKX6C57CC••••••20121——
WBAKA8C53CC••••••20121—1
WBAKA8C53CD••••••20121——
WBAKC6C57CC••••••20121——
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 21 750i runs has 1 complaint or fewer. ForCar has checked 31 750i VINs so far, most often 2016, 2020, 2018 builds.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the BMW 750i the gap between build years is 1.3×: a 2016 car draws 1.3 complaints per run, a 2013 one 1.

FIG.02·BMW 750i — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
20161.386—
20141.3431
2013155—
20121.198—
20111.3129—
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2016 at 1.3 complaints per run; lightest is 2013 at 1.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 35% of everything BMW 750i owners report: Engine, 15 of 40 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·BMW 750i — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Engine15—1
Power Train11——
Electrical System7——
Unknown Or Other4—1
Wheels2——
Seat Belts2——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)1——
Service Brakes1——
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 7 recall campaigns on the BMW 750i; the 6 below cover build years 2006 to 2015. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·BMW 750i — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
18V248000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger2009–2012
17V379000Exterior Lighting2013–2015
17V328000Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch2006–2008
12V502000Power Train:automatic Transmission2006–2008
12V504000Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch2006–2007
13V564000Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification2006–2007
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

18V248000 was opened in 2018 on cars built from 2009: 9 years on the road before the recall.

How serious were they

Of the 40 reports on the BMW 750i, 2.5% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.

FIG.06·BMW 750i — complaint severity
OutcomeBMW 750iAll vehicles
Complaints filed401,115,966
Involved a crash1 (2.5%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire2 (5%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported158,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 57% below the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The BMW 750i share of that is 40 complaints over 33 runs, 0% of everything on record.

Everything on the BMW 750i
Recalls24 campaignsFuel economy21 mpg bestReliability4.0/5Common problems48 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsCargo space18 cu ftUsed prices243 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2001–2022

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a BMW 750i VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 40 NHTSA complaints from 33 750i runs and 7 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which 750i production run has the most complaints?

WBA7F2C5XGG, a 2016 build, with 3 complaints. The typical 750i run has 1.2.

Which 750i years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2016 is heaviest at 1.3 complaints per run and 2013 lightest at 1.

How many 750i complaints involve a crash?

2.5% of 40 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 2 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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