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BMW 750Li VIN Check

NHTSA holds 37 owner complaints on the BMW 750Li from 25 production runs; the worst run has 7, the typical one 1.5.

NHTSA complaint records · 37 complaints · 25 runs · 2012–2015 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported 750Li run is WBAKB8C58CC (2012 builds) with 7 complaints, 4.7× the typical run. Engine problems make up 39% of reports; 2012 is the worst model year at 2.1 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for 750Li model years 2006–2015.

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 750Li has 25 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 46% of every 750Li complaint on file.

FIG.01·BMW 750Li — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
WBAKB8C58CC••••••20127——
WBAKB8C5XCC••••••20124—1
WBAKC8C56CC••••••20122—1
WBAKB8C53CC••••••20122——
WBAYF8C58ED••••••20142——
WBAKC8C50CC••••••20121——
WBAKA8C58CC••••••20121—1
WBAKC8C51CC••••••20121——
WBAKC8C55CC••••••20121——
WBAKC8C5XCC••••••20121——
WBAYF8C52FD••••••20151——
WBAYE8C58DD••••••20131——
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 13 750Li runs has 1 complaint or fewer. ForCar has checked 11 750Li VINs so far, most often 2006, 2022, 2009 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 750Li the gap between build years is 2.1×: a 2012 car draws 2.1 complaints per run, a 2013 one 1.

FIG.02·BMW 750Li — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
20141.354—
2013199—
20122.12110—
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2012 at 2.1 complaints per run; lightest is 2013 at 1.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 39% of everything BMW 750Li owners report: Engine, 18 of 37 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·BMW 750Li — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Engine18—3
Power Train7——
Electrical System6—3
Fuel/propulsion System4—1
Engine And Engine Cooling3——
Unknown Or Other3——
Air Bags3——
Wheels2——
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 6 recall campaigns on the BMW 750Li; 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 750Li — 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.

The 750Li against its rivals

The 750Li draws 1.5 complaints per production run; the Cadillac Deville 3 and the Pontiac Bonneville 3.7. That is the lowest rate of the 3.

FIG.05·BMW 750Li VIN check vs rivals
ModelComplaintsRunsPer runInvolved a crash
BMW 750Li37251.50%
Cadillac Deville2,21673038.3%
Pontiac Bonneville1,2143323.73.5%
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

How serious were they

FIG.06·BMW 750Li — complaint severity
OutcomeBMW 750LiAll vehicles
Complaints filed371,115,966
Involved a crash0 (0%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire5 (13.5%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported058,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 100% 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 750Li share of that is 37 complaints over 25 runs, 0% of everything on record.

Everything on the BMW 750Li
Recalls22 campaignsFuel economy19 mpg bestReliability4.0/5Common problems43 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsCargo space18 cu ftUsed prices313 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2000–2022

Frequently asked questions

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

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 37 NHTSA complaints from 25 750Li runs and 6 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which 750Li production run has the most complaints?

WBAKB8C58CC, a 2012 build, with 7 complaints. The typical 750Li run has 1.5.

Which 750Li years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2012 is heaviest at 2.1 complaints per run and 2013 lightest at 1.

Does the 750Li get more complaints than the Cadillac Deville?

No: 1.5 complaints per production run for the 750Li against 3 for the Cadillac Deville.

How many 750Li complaints involve a crash?

0% of 37 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 5 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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