2016 BMW 750i reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2016 BMW 750i holds 8 complaints after 11 years, a rate of 0 per year. That is more complaints per year than most 750i years here — over the median of the other years, which is 0. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.

2012 BMW 750i
Photo by RL GNZLZ from Chile, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 2.0
Complaints

8

Per year

0

Recalls

0

Years on the road

11

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (2 of 8), then Seat belts (2) and Air bags (1).

Next to 2015 and 2018

The 2015 750i has 0 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2018 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2016 has more complaints per year than the 2015. The 2016 has more complaints per year than the 2018.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2016 BMW 750i. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (0)

No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.

Complaints by component (8 total)

Engine
2
Seat belts
2
Air bags
1
Electrical system
1
Exterior lighting
1
Wheels
1
Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

1201632021120232202412025
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The contact owns a 2016 BMW 750i. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message "Active Protection Restricted" was displayed. Additionally, a message advising to drive the vehicle slowly and…"
    Seat belts · filed 2024-08-06
  • "Last month, my 2016 BMW 750i XDrive displayed a warning message on the dashboard: “Extended action required. Active Protection restricted. You can continue driving. Roadside Assistance not required. Pre-tensioning of…"
    Seat belts · filed 2024-08-05
  • "There are two grill shutter actuators. One for the upper and one for the lower. Different part numbers. NHTSA issued a TSB for N63R in 2019: MC-10160279-9999 (G12 (N63R)/G30 (B58M) RADIATOR GRILL UPPER AND LOWER ACTIVE…"
    Engine · filed 2023-07-24
  • "Active radiator grille malfunction Active grille is stuck in closed position increasing the chances of the engine overheating and related safety risks. This problem has been reported in multiple BMW models and model…"
    Engine · filed 2021-10-05

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
750i 4.4L, 8-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Rear-wheel drive 17 25 20 MPG $4000
750i xDrive 4.4L, 8-cyl Automatic (8-speed) All-wheel drive 16 24 19 MPG $4200

Specs and fitment

G11 generation, 2016–2022
Body styles Sedan
Oil 0W-30 , 10.6 qt capacity
Tire size 245/50R18, 245/45R19, 245/40R20, 245/35R21, 275/40R19, 275/35R20, 275/30R21

Known issues for this generation

Recall 19V513000 covers certain 2020 750i xDrive vehicles (with 2019 M850i Coupe/Convertible, X5 xDrive50i, X7 xDrive50i, and M5; ~115 units total) where the high-pressure fuel pump may not have been properly attached, risking a fuel leak and fire; dealers replace the pumps.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2016 BMW 750i reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2016 BMW 750i holds 8 complaints after 11 years, a rate of 0 per year. That is more complaints per year than most 750i years here — over the median of the other years, which is 0. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.

What are common problems with a 2016 BMW 750i?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (2 of 8), then Seat belts (2) and Air bags (1).

Is the 2016 BMW 750i more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2015 750i has 0 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2018 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2016 has more complaints per year than the 2015. The 2016 has more complaints per year than the 2018.

Has the 2016 BMW 750i been recalled?

NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2016 BMW 750i.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2016 BMW 750i?

Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 2016 BMW 750i with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2016 BMW 750i get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2016 BMW 750i is 19.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What engine oil does a US BMW 750i use?

0W-30 With filter, about 10.6 qt is commonly listed for this generation—confirm in the owner manual.

What tire sizes fit a US BMW 750i?

Published US specs commonly list front 245/50R18, 245/45R19, 245/40R20, 245/35R21, 275/40R19, 275/35R20, 275/30R21 and rear 245/50R18, 245/45R19, 245/40R20, 245/35R21, 275/40R19, 275/35R20, 275/30R21; confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.

What NHTSA recalls affect the US BMW 750i?

Recall 19V513000 covers certain 2020 750i xDrive vehicles (with 2019 M850i Coupe/Convertible, X5 xDrive50i, X7 xDrive50i, and M5; ~115 units total) where the high-pressure fuel pump may not have been properly attached, risking a fuel leak and fire; dealers replace the pumps.