2009 BMW 750i recalls and problems

The 2009 BMW 750i has 1 safety recall and 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any BMW dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2009 BMW 750i vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2009 BMW 750i recalls

Recall 18V-248: Engine and Engine Cooling

Reported Apr 18, 2018 · 47,806 vehicles affected · BMW of North America, LLC

Problem: 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.

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 recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.

2009 BMW 750i problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Engine	7
Power Train	4
Fuel/Propulsion System	1
Wheels	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 97,200 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2009 BMW 750i complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Engine · reported Nov 18, 2020

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 a class action lawsuit over this I dont believe thats enough. These vehicles need to be repaired

Engine · reported Jul 20, 2020

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.

Engine · at 97,200 miles · reported Apr 10, 2019

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 road cars proceeded to just go fast and almost got hit a couple times .

Engine · at 32,000 miles · reported Mar 7, 2018

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 was told it would cost 15k to repair. I currently still owe 15k on this car still. This is regarding a recall that bmw wants to charge me a $600 diagnostic fee for. This is before doing any work. However the campaign claims it is free.the recall bulletin…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 BMW 750i have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2009 BMW 750i: 18V-248 (engine and engine cooling). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2009 BMW 750i?

Owners report engine problems most often (7 reports), followed by power train (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 97,200 miles.

Are BMW recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized BMW dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.