Resources for the Repair and Maintenance of your BMW 750i
BMW 750i Models:
BMW 750i Problems
Various Interior Trim Parts May Peel
There are reports of various interior trim parts peeling including center console buttons, storage tray buttons, door sill entry covers, b-pillar trims, and kick panels.
Mushy Road Feel and/or Shuddering in the Steering Over Bumbs
The front thrust rod bushings—also referred to as tension strut bushings—are known to fail occasionally. The oil-filled rubber mounts weaken and crack over time, causing a mushy road feel and shuddering in the steering wheel when going over bumps.
BMW 750i Recalls (Recent)
Auxiliary Water Pump Could Catch Fire
RepairPal Expert Overview:
Vehicles equipped with an 8 or 12 cylinder turbocharged engine may overheat the circuit board for the auxiliary water pump. This could lead to smoldering of the pump or an engine compartment or vehicle fire. Dealers will replace the auxiliary water pump to correct this concern.
Learn more »The Auxiliary Water Pump May Smolder and/or Catch Fire
RepairPal Expert Overview:
On vehicles equipped with an 8 or 12 cylinder turbocharged engine, the circuit board for the electric water pump may overheat. This could lead to smoldering of the pump and/or an electrical fire in the engine compartment. Dealers will replace the auxiliary water pump to correct this concern.
Learn more »Rear Shock Absorber May Not Be Secure
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The lower rubber mount for the rear shock absorber may not have been manufactured properly and may not adhere to the housing. If separates, the driver will experience impaired handling and control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the rear shock absorber. Ther recall began September 13, 2006.
Learn more »BMW 750i Questions and Answers
The trunk will not open with the key fob or the trunk relese button in the vehicle. Is there a way to open it manually?
I have just got my 750i back from a transmission shop and was told nothing was wrong... My transmission light is still illuminated and im worried about getting the run around what should i do...
My car is currently stored at the house while I travel for a few months. Periodically the car is driven a mile or less to keep it from just sitting. It has been 3 weeks since I last drove the car a...
Sometimes when I'm making a left hand turn, the above quote pops up on my dash. There are two amber two filament bulbs on the front left side that blink when activated. The one in question is the o...
front wheel area has a grinding noise and some vibration when driving.
BMW 750i Stories
My transmission failed with no warning. Vehicle is in the shop as I type. It has 85,000 miles and up until then I had no problems.