2016 BMW 750LI — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
102
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 BMW 750LI
The 2016 BMW 750LI has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE. 102 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Air Bags (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2016 BMW 750LI
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2016 BMW 750LI, potentially affecting up to 6,110 vehicles.
Recall 16V173000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
| 6,110 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: In the event of a crash while the air bag module is resetting, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 BMW 750LI
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 BMW 750LI. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* TAKATA RECALL. TH CONTACT OWNS A 2016 BMW 750LI. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V173000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Safety Rating for the 2016 BMW 750LI
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 BMW 750LI in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 BMW 750LI
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 102 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 BMW 750LI. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
B540121 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
SUNROOF REVERSES WHEN CLOSING: After the vehicle is left in the hot sun and/or high temperatures with the sunroof in the vented position, the sunroof may reverse (anti-trap activates) when closing.
B612520 — EQUIPMENT
REMOTE CONTROL KEY OR BMW DISPLAY KEY BUTTONS NOT WORKING: The buttons on the remote-control key or BMW display key are not working, not allowing to unlock the vehicle and the tailgate or trunk compartment. Also, the buttons on a spare key do not work either.
B652219 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
NO AUDIO IS AVAILABLE FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 SECONDS AFTER HEAD UNIT START UP: After programming vehicle no audio is available for approximately 30 seconds after head unit start-up. Fault code B7F490 "Control unit reset" is present in the RAM (Receiver Audio Module).
B663419 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ENGINE SHUTS OFF AFTER THE REMOTE CONTROL PARKING IS COMPLETED. Customer complains that the engine shuts off after the Remote Control Parking function is completed, and the BMW Display Key is placed on the wireless charging tray. Software error in the Body Domain Controller (BDC).
B841219 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
BLUETOOTH: VARIOUS CONNECTIVITY CONCERNS. Various Bluetooth connectivity concerns may sporadically occur. Some known concerns are as follows: Device(s) sporadically does not reconnect to the vehicle Disconnect during a phone call New device cannot be paired to the vehicle Software in the Head unit (HU-H3).
B661619 — LANE DEPARTURE
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING: STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION INSUFFICIENT. Lane Departure Warning (LDW) vibration of the steering wheel is not sufficient (too weak). Vibration actuator software.
B840919 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TOUCH COMMAND DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY RECONNECT AFTER VEHICLE SLEEP CYCLE. The Touch Command tablet (at the rear seat center console) does not automatically reconnect to the vehicle after a sleep cycle.
B010119 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
G12 (N63R)/G30 (B58M) RADIATOR GRILL UPPER AND LOWER ACTIVE AIR FLAPS: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120000 MILES. A check engine light or check control message is present and one or more of the following faults may be stored for the active air flaps behind the kidney grills.
B540319 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
GROANING NOISE FROM SUNROOF . A groaning noise is present from the area between the front and rear sunroof glass panels only with the sunroof completely closed. Venting the front sunroof glass causes the noise to stop. The front sunroof glass is rubbing against the rubber seal of the rear...
B010119 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
G12 (N63R)/G30 (B58M) RADIATOR GRILL UPPER AND LOWER ACTIVE AIR FLAPS: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120000 MILES. A check engine light or check control message is present and one or more of the following faults may be stored for the active air flaps behind the kidney grills.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 BMW 750LI
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 750LI
- 2011 BMW 750LI — 39 complaints
- 2012 BMW 750LI — 40 complaints
- 2013 BMW 750LI — 11 complaints
- 2014 BMW 750LI — 9 complaints
- 2015 BMW 750LI — 3 complaints
- 2016 BMW 750LI (current)
- 2017 BMW 750LI — 0 complaints
- 2018 BMW 750LI — 0 complaints
- 2019 BMW 750LI — 0 complaints
- 2020 BMW 750LI — 0 complaints
- 2021 BMW 750LI — 1 complaint