2014 BMW 750LI Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2014 BMW 750LI, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Engine225.0%
- Fuel system225.0%
- Airbags112.5%
- Body & structure112.5%
- Driver assistance112.5%
- Interior & seats112.5%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
The contact owns a 2014 BMW 750LI. The contact stated while the vehicle was receiving a routine oil change, the check engine warning light illuminated. The failure was diagnosed by an independent mechanic as a PCV valve failure that need to be replaced and properly sealed. The contact stated that the hoses were brittle and fuel was leaking. The contact stated that the independent mechanic also received a message that the vehicle was running lean. The vehicle was not repaired. The independent mechanic informed the contact of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnosis or repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 101,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW 750 LI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS GRAY AND WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE EXHAUST TAILPIPES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WALKER BMW LOCATED AT 6655 COLISEUM BLVD, ALEXANDRIA, LA 71303 TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE VALVE STEM SEALS WERE FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000.*DT*JB
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
The contact owns a 2014 BMW 750LI. The contact stated while driving at approximately 30 MPH, there was an abnormal gasoline odor of gasoline inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the driveway at his residence, he smelled the gasoline odor. Additionally, while the vehicle was parked in a parking lot to run a short errand, the contact returned and saw gasoline dripping underneath the vehicle. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who determined that the vehicle was leaking gasoline from the fuel rail. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.
I have issue with fuel pump or fuel rail.. car is only 7 years old i smell gas on the car
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Airbags
Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.
From owner reports, verbatim
The light come on
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Body & structure
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE ISSUE IS WITH BOTH FRONT DOORS INTERMITTENTLY NOT OPENING WITH THE DOUBLE DOOR PULL WHEN STOPPED AND PARKED AFTER THE AUTO LOCKING SPEED ENGAGED THE DOOR LOCKS. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THIS SAFETY ISSUE IN THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGERS BEING TRAPPED INSIDE THE CAR IN AN EMERGENCY. MY RESEARCH ON THIS ISSUE BROUGHT ME TO THIS FORUM THAT SEEMS TO BEST HIT ON MY ISSUE: HTTPS://WWW.BIMMERFEST.COM/FORUMS/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=674994 THREAD # 9. 04-11-2013, 12:14 PM [XXX] IS OFFLINE REGISTERED USER LOCATION: ARIZONA JOIN DATE: FEB 2013 POSTS: 9 MEIN AUTO: 2010 535I VIEW MY GARAGE SMILE YES, THE DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER FIRST TRIED TO FEND ME OFF SAYING THAT THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY ISSUE. AFTER I INSISTED ON SAFETY RISK, THEY CONTACTED BMW AND FOUND THAT IT IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY. ONCE THEY REPLACED IT, I NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM AGAIN. HOPE THIS HELPS. AND HTTPS://WWW.BIMMERFEST.COM/FORUMS/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=873761 THREAD #16 10-16-2015, 07:45 AM [XXX] IS OFFLINE JOIN DATE: NOV 2005 POSTS: 416 MEIN AUTO: EX - '11 535 GT XDRIVE VIEW MY GARAGE CULPRIT IS DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR. I HOPE THIS HELPS TROUBLESHOOT THIS ISSUE. REMEMBER TO HAVE THE TECH DRIVE THE CAR UP TO THE AUTO LOCKING SPEED EACH TIME TO TEST IT. ALSO HERE IS THE LINK TO MY YOUTUBE VIDEO DEMONSTRATING IT: HTTPS://YOUTU.BE/AV9YFVXTMMK THANK YOU, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Driver assistance
Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.
From owner reports, verbatim
The light come on
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Interior & seats
Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE ISSUE IS WITH BOTH FRONT DOORS INTERMITTENTLY NOT OPENING WITH THE DOUBLE DOOR PULL WHEN STOPPED AND PARKED AFTER THE AUTO LOCKING SPEED ENGAGED THE DOOR LOCKS. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THIS SAFETY ISSUE IN THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGERS BEING TRAPPED INSIDE THE CAR IN AN EMERGENCY. MY RESEARCH ON THIS ISSUE BROUGHT ME TO THIS FORUM THAT SEEMS TO BEST HIT ON MY ISSUE: HTTPS://WWW.BIMMERFEST.COM/FORUMS/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=674994 THREAD # 9. 04-11-2013, 12:14 PM [XXX] IS OFFLINE REGISTERED USER LOCATION: ARIZONA JOIN DATE: FEB 2013 POSTS: 9 MEIN AUTO: 2010 535I VIEW MY GARAGE SMILE YES, THE DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER FIRST TRIED TO FEND ME OFF SAYING THAT THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY ISSUE. AFTER I INSISTED ON SAFETY RISK, THEY CONTACTED BMW AND FOUND THAT IT IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY. ONCE THEY REPLACED IT, I NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM AGAIN. HOPE THIS HELPS. AND HTTPS://WWW.BIMMERFEST.COM/FORUMS/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=873761 THREAD #16 10-16-2015, 07:45 AM [XXX] IS OFFLINE JOIN DATE: NOV 2005 POSTS: 416 MEIN AUTO: EX - '11 535 GT XDRIVE VIEW MY GARAGE CULPRIT IS DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR. I HOPE THIS HELPS TROUBLESHOOT THIS ISSUE. REMEMBER TO HAVE THE TECH DRIVE THE CAR UP TO THE AUTO LOCKING SPEED EACH TIME TO TEST IT. ALSO HERE IS THE LINK TO MY YOUTUBE VIDEO DEMONSTRATING IT: HTTPS://YOUTU.BE/AV9YFVXTMMK THANK YOU, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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