Model year guide

2016 BMW 750LI

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2016 BMW 750LI is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 13 on record.

2016 BMW 750LI — representative photo
Representative photo

2016 BMW 750LI at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints1

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

2016 BMW 750LI recalls 1

Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module-inactive NHTSA Campaign #16V173000 · 25/03/2016

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 740Li, 750Li, and 750Lxi vehicles manufactured July 1, 2015, to December 11, 2015. The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may randomly reset due to an electrical short circuit as a result of residual metallic particles from the manufacturing process.

Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module, free of charge. The recall began on July 11, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 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.

2016 BMW 750LI common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 595

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 595.

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

Bulletin B630418 · Exterior Lighting · Mar 2024

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

Bulletin B510819 · Electrical System, Visibility · Jan 2024

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.

Bulletin B610524 · Electrical System, Equipment · Jan 2024

SITUATION Unusual noises occur only when operating the steering column in the axial direction. 1. A one-time thump sound at the start of movement Shortly after the steering column starts moving, retracting, or extending, a one-time thump noise is heard. See at…

Bulletin B320223 · Steering · 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

DIESEL FUEL INJECTORS: LTD WTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES

Bulletin B010919 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Nov 2023

PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE (PCV) EXTENDED LTD WTY 15 YEARS/150,000 MILES

Bulletin B011423 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Nov 2023

The carpet welcome light(s) turns on either after a delay, or does not function at all.

Bulletin B631323 · Electrical System · Nov 2023

A thumping sound is heard when the window reaches the closing end stop.

Bulletin B612823 · Electrical System, Visibility · Nov 2023

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

2016 BMW 750LI vehicles on record

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2016 BMW 750LI — frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 BMW 750LI have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2016 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 are the most common problems with the 2016 BMW 750LI?

Across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are air bags.

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