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2021 BMW 750LI Problems

Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component

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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 20, 2026
Components namedHow many of our component categories appear on at least one report for this model year. One report can name several.
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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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What this page shows

Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2021 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

  • Other / unspecified250.0%
  • Powertrain (other)125.0%
  • Suspension125.0%

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

Other / unspecified

Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.

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reports

From owner reports, verbatim

I purchased a vehicle from Ed morse Cadillac on 12/31/2025. I find out in April that the vehicle was sold with undercarriage damages listed in Carfax. The dealership, never disclosed anything, did not show me the reports, and i did not sign anything to accept the damages. They do not want to take responsibility. The vehicle might be dangerous to drive and is really demeaning in value because of this.

NHTSA ID 11733572 · filed Apr 24, 2026

The contact owns a 2021 BMW 750I. The contact stated that upon start the vehicle, the low tire pressure warning light illuminated. The contact initially took the vehicle to the dealer and an independent mechanic however, the cause of the failure was not determined. The failure persisted and the contact took the vehicle back to the independent mechanic who discovered a crack in the rear driver’s side rim. The tire was replaced; however, a month later, the same failure occurred on the front passenger’s side rim. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic where he was informed that the failure was common with the model vehicle. The tire was replaced. Recently, the failure occurred on the front driver’s side rim. The dealer was notified of the failure and offered insurance to cover the cost of future tire repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The most recent failure was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.

NHTSA ID 11478208 · filed Aug 8, 2022

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Powertrain (other)

Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.

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report

From owner reports, verbatim

1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The suspected failed component is the front differential carrier bearing on my 2021 BMW 750i xDrive. [XXX] BMW of Westmont, Illinois diagnosed carrier bearing damage and oil leaks and recommended replacement of the front differential. The vehicle has approximately 53,791 miles. The failed differential/carrier-bearing assembly is currently available for inspection, subject to the vehicle remaining at the dealership and before the component is replaced or discarded. I have specifically requested that BMW and the dealership retain the failed component if inspection or engineering analysis is necessary. The dealership's repair order is XXX, dated XXX. 2. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The vehicle developed a significant grinding noise during acceleration from a stop. The grinding continues for approximately 5–15 seconds, depending on how long the vehicle is under acceleration, and goes away after the vehicle reaches approximately 30–40 MPH. I am concerned that failure of a major front drivetrain component could result in an unexpected loss or interruption of proper power transfer, particularly during acceleration from a stop or at low speeds. The vehicle also has a documented differential oil leak progressing to a drip. I am concerned that continued loss of differential lubricant could contribute to further mechanical damage or failure. I have therefore limited use of the vehicle while seeking diagnosis and determining the appropriate repair. 3. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes. The vehicle was inspected by Laurel BMW of Westmont, Illinois, an authorized BMW service center. The dealer documented the customer's complaint as a grinding noise when accelerating from a stop and documented the diagnosis: “Front differential replacement due to carrier bearing ,oil leaks INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA),

NHTSA ID 11758193 · filed Aug 20, 2026

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Suspension

Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.

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report

From owner reports, verbatim

I purchased a vehicle from Ed morse Cadillac on 12/31/2025. I find out in April that the vehicle was sold with undercarriage damages listed in Carfax. The dealership, never disclosed anything, did not show me the reports, and i did not sign anything to accept the damages. They do not want to take responsibility. The vehicle might be dangerous to drive and is really demeaning in value because of this.

NHTSA ID 11733572 · filed Apr 24, 2026

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

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