This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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The contact owns a 2011 BMW 750XI. The contact stated that the transmission malfunction warning message was displayed, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, smoke was coming from the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with a faulty oil pan and valve cover gasket. The oil pan and valve cover gasket were replaced; however, the failure recurred. Additionally, a fuel odor was detected, and the vehicle would shake while driving. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000.
My car has approximately 118,000 miles on it and is in excellent condition. It was dealer serviced within a week of this event. The dealer did not identify any driveline problems or conditions with the vehicle. While my wife was driving on the freeway, the rear u-joint on the front drive shaft failed, causing the drive shaft to flail from the front differential and beat a hole in the transmission. There was virtually no warning that this failure was imminent except for a slight vibration for approximately 15 minutes prior to the failure. In examining the driveshaft, there is no slip joint to allow it to change length when the front suspension travels. Talking to the local BMW dealer, I learned that another customer had the same thing happen with a 2012 750; the failure occurred while their service technician was driving the vehicle. Apparently the front u-joint failed on that vehicle resulting in catastrophic damage to the engine, resulting in total economic loss of the vehicle. I am finding other similar events online in researching this issue, so it seems to be a known common issue. While the drive shave did not break through the floor pan, that was certainly a possibility, and my wife was forced to suddenly stop the car in traffic.
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 not mine...
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.
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 on the freeway with an 88 year old woman the BMW dealership sold this dangerous lemon of a car to. The 1st time this happened, the vehicle needed repairs that totaled over $21,000, more than the value of the car. BMW is aware this vehicle has recalls & problems. These vehicles should not be repaired and put back on the road. Both incidents of the car shutting down while driving could have easily killed somebody. The dealership has record of incidents.
- Apple Valley, CA, USA
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The 2011 BMW 750li xdrive vehicle was in motion and the power train malfunction indicator came on along with the check engine indicator when driving around 80mph, I had to slow down to 60mph on the interstate where the speed limit is 70mph. If I went faster the engine light would flash until I slowed down. The car drinks oil like crazy and the full synthetic oil is not cheap. W#hen I pulled over I turned the car off and turned it back on after 10 minutes. The check engine light was still on. The car was shuddering when I pulled back onto the interstate slowly. The car's traction light came on and stabilization light came on and when I accelerated there was no power so I had to pull off on side of the road again. I finally go on the road and drove 60 mph until I reached home. The car has been parked all night and in the morning the same thing. Making an appointment to take to the BMW of sterling, va.
The contact owns a 2011 BMW 750xi. While driving approximately 45 mph, the drive train malfunction indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the vehicle shook and lost power. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the right side of the road, turned off the vehicle, and restarted it to correct the failure. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that there was no recall. The failure mileage was 110,000.
The contact owns a 2011 BMW 750li. While driving 67 mph, the drive train warning indicator displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle decelerated to speeds of 30-35 mph and the contact had to restart the vehicle. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.
Electric auxiliary water pump failure on my 2011 BMW 750li xdrive. Should be covered in recall (NHTSA campaign number 11V521000). However, BMW refused to honor recall. Took in to ray catena BMW of westchester (543 tarrytown rd., white plains, NY 10607, 914-761-5555) on 6/27/2017. Showed them printout of NHTSA campaign number 11V521000. Service manager said even though the recall included the 2011 BMW 750li xdrive, my specific car was not part of the recall. I had to come out of pocket $949.31 to have the part replaced.
The contact owns a 2011 BMW 750li. The contact stated that the transmission shifted to neutral from the park gear without warning. The failure recurred several other times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rmfd mechatronics needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.
The transmission is not going into parking after the car is turn off the cars have electronic transmission shifters that are designed to automatically shift into park if the driver presses the button to turn off the engine. The Agency says one driver complained to regulators about the problem, and the company has received additional complaints. No crashes or injuries have been reported. Regulators say they haven't found the cause of the problem.
The contact owns a 2011 BMW 750li hybrid (na). While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled and the drive train warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted and resumed normal operation. The failure recurred nine times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure was unable to be duplicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000. The VIN was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2011 BMW 750li. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle began to vibrate. In addition, the contact noticed fuel fumes coming through the air vents. The engine warning light illuminated as "drive train malfunction, drive at moderate speed" was displayed across the message board. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel injectors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 73,000.
The contact owns a 2011 BMW 750li. The contact was driving 25 mph when the ABS warning light illuminated, causing the all-wheel drive and the traction control system to malfunction. The contact lost control of the vehicle while driving in inclement weather. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where the dealer replaced the axle pin, transfer case and the low fuel sensor. None of the repairs remedied the issue. The failure mileage was 8,900.
Since new, my car's steering has pulled dangerously to the right, such that my hands must remain on the steering wheel to keep the car driving straight, and if I let go and coast the car veers to the right and into neighboring lanes on a moments notice. Four alignments have been performed to the car by two manufacturer authorized dealerships, all of which have not remedied the problem, and have caused the problem to worsen, if anything. This problem does not only affect my model, the 2011 BMW 7 series, but 2010 and 2011 BMW 5 series as well, as there are numerous pages documenting same on internet message boards, to the extent that it appears BMW is aware of the problem, but that they are returning cars to customers after supposed repairs or after claiming that there are no problems at all by falsifying repair orders - only for the problem to remain, if not worsen. This is a dangerous predicament that needs to be publicized so people are aware. Please advise at your earliest and please contact me with any questions you may have. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you.
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- Philadelphia, PA, USA