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2015 BMW 750LI

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Aug 21, 2024
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Jun 14, 2017
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2015 BMW 750LI, most frequently naming the electrical, engine and powertrain (other) categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 235 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Electrical133.3%
  • Engine133.3%
  • Powertrain (other)133.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
17V379000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Jun 14, 2017
92 units potentially affected
The defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2015 740i, 740Li, 740Lxi, 750i, 750xi, 750Li and 750Lxi and 2014 ActiveHybrid 7 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have received incorrect replacement left rear taillight assemblies. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The risk: Vehicles with the incorrect left rear lamp assemblies may be less conspicuous to other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any incorrect left rear taillight assemblies, free of charge. The recall began August 11, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
BMW of North America, LLCView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

EnginePowertrain (other)
Filed Aug 21, 2024

The contact owns a 2015 BMW 750LI. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle shutoff. The contact stated that the drivetrain malfunction message was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was a voltage malfunction and that the radiator pump, Oxygen sensor, hose inlet gasket ring, and hose clamp needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000.

NHTSA ID
11609899
Incident
May 1, 2024
Mileage
126,000 mi
Electrical
Filed Oct 14, 2020
Fire reported

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BMW 750LI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER A FAILURE WITH THEIR AC UNIT, THEY HAD THE VEHICLE SERVICED FOR THE AC. SHORTLY AFTER, WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, WHEN THEY BEGAN TO SMELL SMOKE. AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE, THEY NOTICED BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THEY NOTICED THERE WAS A SMALL FIRE AND A BYSTANDER WHO WAS A FIRE FIGHTER ASSISTED IN EXTINGUISHING THE FLAMES BY USING WATER AND DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY. A FIRE REPORT WAS MADE AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SURE IF THE VEHICLE WAS OFFICIALLY DEEMED TOTALED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER (PEAKE BMW 2630 VETERANS MEMORIAL BLVD, KENNER, LA 70062, (504) 266-0070) WHO STATED THAT FAN BLOWER FAILED AND CAUSED ADDITIONAL WIRING FAILURE LEADING TO THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS INOPERABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND A CASE WAS OPENED REGARDING THE MATTER. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,000.

NHTSA ID
11364282
Incident
Jul 4, 2020
Mileage
49,000 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

B630418

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored.

B510819

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.

B611305

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle “discharged battery” complaints.

B610524

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

The Central Information Display goes black intermittently due to resets of the Head Unit (HU-H3). FaultB7F8F9 – “HU-H: Reset” will be stored in the HU-H3.

B160623

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the DME: 032B43 - Low fuel pressure system, electric fuel pump: pressure value too low CDA594 - Message (- 0x33E) missing, receiver DME, transmitter TFE

B653423

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicle’s equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) is noticeable. Additionally, the red anti-theft alarm LED in the interior mirror does not briefly flash every 2 seconds, indicating the alarm is armed.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

BMW 750LI by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2022000—
2021230—
2020040—
2019010—
2018000—
2017000—
2016110—
2015Viewing210—
2014610—
2013910—
2012241046.9
2011251042.8
2010301038.9
2009101032.0
2008652150.3
2007774248.8
20062164454.9
2005010—

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. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.