Model year guide

2011 BMW 750li

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2011 BMW 750li is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 18 on record.

2011 BMW 750li — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2011 BMW 750li at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined17 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2011 BMW 750li recalls 1

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger NHTSA Campaign #18V248000 · 18/04/2018

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 Roadster, JCW Roadst…

Fix: 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 …

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 12 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2011 BMW 750li MPG & running costs

Combined17 mpg
City14 mpg
Highway21 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,850
EPA size classLarge Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Passenger volume115 cu ft
Cargo volume14 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$12,250 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2011 BMW 750li costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$24,250
Fuel only$24,250
Per mile$0.32

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 362

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 362.

This bulletin outlines the Customer Care Package program that has been designed exclusively for BMWvehicles with the N63 engine. Vehicles with the N63 high performance engine are engineered with EfficientDynamics that provides fueleconomy without compromising…

Bulletin B110614 · Engine · Mar 2025

Vehicle has the air bag warning lamp on after a body shop has made repairs. There is a fault code stored in the air bag control module ACSM3: 930A5B airbag sensor, door, front left: open circuit 30A65 airbag sensor, door, front right: open circuit

Bulletin B650425 · Air Bags, Structure · Feb 2025

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

Bulletin B510819 · Electrical System, Visibility · Jan 2024

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 “di…

Bulletin B611305 · Electrical System · Jan 2024

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 CD…

Bulletin B160623 · Engine And Engine Cooling, Fuel System, Gasoline · Dec 2023

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. Additio…

Bulletin B653423 · Electrical System, Equipment · Nov 2023

Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (ADCAM system) can lead to customer complaints.

Bulletin B660523 · Vehicle Speed Control, Forward Collision Avoidance, Lane Departure · Oct 2023

With the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has entered into a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: Isley, et al. v. Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft and BMW of North America, LLC. The Sett…

Bulletin B010122 · Equipment · May 2023

With the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has entered into a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: Isley, et al. v. Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft and BMW of North America, LLC.

Bulletin B010122 · Equipment · Dec 2022

For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's Fuel Injectors to 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date.

Bulletin B010919 · Fuel System, Gasoline · Dec 2022

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the 750LI SEDAN RWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

2011 BMW 750li trims & engines on record

Trims
750li
Engines
4.4L 8-cyl 400 hp

2011 BMW 750li vehicles on record

Other BMW 750li model years

2011 BMW 750li — frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 BMW 750li have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2011 BMW 750li. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2011 BMW 750li get?

The 2011 BMW 750li has a U.S. EPA estimate of 17 mpg combined (14 city / 21 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.