2011 BMW 750i 750i
WBAKA8C53BCY36802
Vehicle history report for the 2011 BMW 750i 750i (VIN WBAKA8C53BCY36802). White, sedan/saloon, 4.4L 8-cyl 400 hp, gasoline. 49,562 mi reported. Registered in Ca. 1 open safety recall. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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What a full report checks for VIN WBAKA8C53BCY36802
A full report searches national title databases (NMVTIS) and licensed history providers for this VIN and shows whatever records are on file — not every vehicle has every record type. The decode, safety recalls and owner complaints above are always free.
Safety recalls 1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S Countryman ALL4, Cooper S, JCW, Cooper S Clubman, JCW Clubman, Cooper S R…
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time. Owners will be notified of the recall beginning June 11, 2018, and will receive
NHTSA Campaign #18V248000 · 18/04/2018We'll email you the moment a new safety recall is issued — no spam, unsubscribe any time.
Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2011 BMW 750i, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
🔍 Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
🔍 Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 16
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2011 BMW 750i.
POWER TRAIN
WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A DEAD STOP I HEARD A LOUD BANG AND CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE , TOOK A LOOK UNDERNEATH AND IT SEEMS AT THE VERY LEAST THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE DRIVESHAFT AND THE DIFF EXPLODED. I'M HOPING THERE ISN'T ANY DAMAGE TO THE TRANSMISSION ITSELF , I KNOW THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE ON 1, 3 AND SOME 740 MODELS I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY…
NHTSA ODI #11385994ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
HYBRID BATTERIES FAILING BEFORE REACHING 50,000 MILES COST OF REPAIR AROUND 15000 AT THE BMW DEALER WHICH IS INSANE FOR A BATTERY ,
NHTSA ODI #11287808POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW 750I. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE AND THE DRIVE TRAIN MALFUNCTION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE AND CALLED NHTSA. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000.
NHTSA ODI #11253692POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
ON 2 SEPERATE OCCASIONS, ONCE ON A BUSY STREET AND ONCE ON THE FREEWAY, THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN DURING DRIVING WITH AND ABRUPT SPEED CHANGE AS IT SLAMS INTO PARK OR LOCKS ALL WHEELS UP WITH NO CONTROL OF THE STEERING OR ANY PART OF THE VEHICLE. ALL ELECTRONICS WERE NOT WORKING AND AIRBAG LIGHTS WERE FLASHING AS THE VEHICLE BROKE DOWN AND SHUT OFF …
NHTSA ODI #11193475ENGINE
THE N63 ENGINE MADE BY BMW GENERATES TOO MUCH HEAT WHICH HAS CAUSED MINE AS WELL AS COUNTLESS OTHERS TO CONSUME FAR TOO MUCH OIL OVER YEARS OF USAGE. THE ENGINE'S HEAT HAS ALSO CAUSED NEARLY ALL GASKETS AND O-RINGS TO BECOME WARPED AND LEAK OIL AS WELL. CURRENTLY, I PUT IN OVER 1 QUART OF PREMIUM 5W30 OIL EVERY 8-10 DAYS WHICH IS FAR TOO MUCH. THIS ENGINE NE…
NHTSA ODI #11112836ENGINE
ENGINE IS BURNING AND LEAKING OIL EXCESSIVELY. N63 ENGINE REQUIRES 2-QUARTS OF PREMIUM OIL EVERY MONTH, OR APPROXIMATELY 1200-1400 MILES DRIVEN. AREA BMW REPAIR SHOPS RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE WHICH HAS 118,000 MILES.
NHTSA ODI #11110245ENGINE
BMW 750 I XDRIVE 2011 --EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION AND OR BURNING. THE DESIGN OF THE VALVE STEM SEALS IS A MAJOR SAFETY PROBLEM DUE TO EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. THE SAFETY CONCERNS ARE THE FOLLOWING: 1) FIRE HAZARD. 2) PROPERTY DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY 3) POLLUTING THE ENVIRONMENT WITH EXCESSIVE SMOKE 4) ADDITIONAL COST BURDEN FOR CONSUMERS…
NHTSA ODI #11034531ENGINE
I PURCHASED THIS CAR SECOND-HAND AFTER NOTING THAT IT HAD AN EXTENSIVE DEALER SERVICE HISTORY AND HAD AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. AFTER BUYING IT, IT BEGAN MISFIRING AND WAS DIAGNOSED WITH BAD FUEL INJECTORS, WHICH IS A NOTORIOUS PROBLEM FOR THE BMW N63 ENGINE. CERTAIN PRODUCTION DATES HAVE BEEN GIVEN AN EXTENDED LIMITED WARRANTY - MINE DID NOT. THE MANUFACTURER D…
NHTSA ODI #11005967+ 8 more complaints on record.
