2016 BMW 750i recalls & problems
The 2016 BMW 750i has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 8 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is engine (2 complaints).
Recalls0safety recalls
Complaints8filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2016 BMW 750i.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Fuel economy
750i
20mpg combined
| City / highway | 17 / 25 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
4.4 L · 8 cyl · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,100/year to fuel
750i xDrive
19mpg combined
| City / highway | 16 / 24 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
4.4 L · 8 cyl · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive · about $4,350/year to fuel
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | — |
| Seat belts | 2 | — |
| Air bags | 1 | — |
| Electrical system | 1 | — |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | — |
| Wheels | 1 | — |
| Unknown or other | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Jun 5, 2024Unknown or other
Coolant system - Jul 1, 2024 · 104,000 milesSeat belts
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 carefully was displayed. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the passenger's side front seat belt was faulty. The dealer recommended the seat belt replacement. The dealer informed the contact that the repair was not covered under a recall or warranty coverage, and the dealer referred the contact to the manufacturer for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the… - Jul 5, 2024Seat belts
Last month, my 2016 BMW 750i XDrive displayed a warning message on the dashboard: âExtended action required. Active Protection restricted. You can continue driving. Roadside Assistance not required. Pre-tensioning of seatbelts not possible. If the problem recurs, have it checked by your service center.â When I took the vehicle to my local dealership, BMW of Gwinnett Place, the service advisor mentioned he had never seen this warning before. After diagnosing the vehicle, he informed me that the warning was related to the passenger seatbelt. He quoted me $1934.93 for parts and labor to replace the seatbelt. When I inquired about any recalls for this issue, he said there were none and that… - Apr 5, 2023Engine
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 AIR FLAPS: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES). My vehicle is a N62R and there are hundreds perhaps thousands of reports of the IDENTICAL part numbers from BROSE Manufacturing (USA / Germany) failing. For example, my upper failed in APR 2023 after a repair I paid for in SEP 2022 with a P/N manufactured in 2021. Then, the lower actuator failed which has a manufacture date of 2017 (so it is the OEM part). Though the upper actuator is coded to remain open on… - Sep 23, 2021Engine
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 years but the MY2016 G12 with a production date of March 2016 is not mentioned in previous service bulletins. Attaching links to service bulletins for same model but different production dates and for different models with the same issue. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10160279-9999.pdf https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10170559-9999.pdf Driver was alerted to the issue when the check engine light came on. Upon diagnosis, DTC code P05AE was found to be the… - Apr 27, 2021 · 33,600 milesWheels
I OWN THIS 2016 VEHICLE FOR 2.5 YEAR (2018 TO 2021), I HAD TO CHANGE WHEELS DUE TO SPONTANEOUS CRACKS ON THE WHEELS DUE TO NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. ALSO WHEEL SEPARATE FROM TIRE, AND SUDDEN TIRE PRESSURE LOSS HAPPENS EVEN FALLING INTO SMALL POTHOLES. I ALREADY HAD TO CHANGE 2 FRONT WHEELS AND 3 TIRES IN TWO YEARS AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN AFTER FALLING INTO A SMALL POT HOLE. THIS IS VERY UNSAFE. 20" BMW RIMS WHEELS 648M G11 G12 750I G30 OEM FACTORY 7/5 SERIES. - May 15, 2020Electrical system
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GOES BLANK WHICH YOU CAN NOT SEE HOW MUCH GAS IS IN THE CAR, HOW FAST YOU ARE GOING OR ANYTHING. WHICH IS A HUGE SAFETY HAZARD. - Oct 18, 2016Air bags
RECALL CAMPAIGN NO. 16V-173: AIR BAG ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT RECEIVED THE ATTACHED FROM BMW STATING THEY ARE READY TO PERFORM THE REPAIR PER THIS RECALL. I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THEY WOULD HAVE TO ORDER THIS PART.% MONTHS LATER STILL NO WORD OF REPLACEMENT PART. I CALLED BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS OVER THE LAST FEW MONTHS AND THEY FINALLY TOLD ME THAT I WOULD HAVE TO DEAL WITH THE DEALERSHIP.
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.