2016 BMW 750I
Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2016: 8 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 |
| 1991 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2006 | 57 |
| 2007 | 34 |
| 2008 | 17 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Seat belts
2 of 8 total reports mention: seat belts.
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The contact owns a 2016 BMW 750i. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message "Active Protection Restricted" was displayed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-08-06
Last month, my 2016 BMW 750i XDrive displayed a warning message on the dashboard: âExtended action required. Active Protection restricted. You can continue driving. Roadside Assistance not required. Pre-tensioning of seatbelts not possible.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-08-05
Engine
2 of 8 total reports mention: engine.
Wheels
1 of 8 total reports mentions: wheels.
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I own this 2016 vehicle for 2.5 year (2018 to 2021), I had to change wheels due to spontaneous cracks on the wheels due to normal driving conditions.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-04-28
Exterior lighting
1 of 8 total reports mentions: exterior lighting.
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Instrument cluster goes blank which you can not see how much gas is in the car, how fast you are going or anything. Which is a huge safety hazard.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-04-13
Also filed under Electrical system
Electrical system
1 of 8 total reports mentions: electrical system.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2016 BMW 750I — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Seat belts: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2016 BMW 750I reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 BMW 750I?
- The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2016 BMW 750I have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.