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BMW 750LI Xdrive years to avoidWhat NHTSA complaint data does and doesn’t say

We compared 5 model years of the BMW 750LI Xdrive by owner complaints to NHTSA, adjusted for how long each year has been on the road. 2012 stands out with at least twice the typical complaint rate.

01 —Complaint index

Complaints per year on the road

1.0 = typical year for this model
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Model yearComplaints per year since release
20110
20122
20131
20140
20150
YearComplaintsPer year on roadIndexRecallsCrashesSignal
2015100.200Fewest complaints
2014601.000Typical
2013911.400Typical
20122623.800Most complaints
2011700.900Typical
  • 20151 complaints · 0 recallsFewest complaints
  • 20146 complaints · 0 recallsTypical
  • 20139 complaints · 0 recallsTypical
  • 201226 complaints · 0 recallsMost complaints
  • 20117 complaints · 0 recallsTypical
Data from NHTSA Complaints & Recalls APIs · synced Nov 10, 2026

Fewest complaints for their age: 2015.

02 —FAQ

About this comparison

What BMW 750LI Xdrive years have the most complaints?

Adjusted for years on the road, 2012 drew at least twice the typical rate of NHTSA owner complaints among the 5 model years compared.

Is this a reliability rating?

No. These are counts of unverified owner complaints to NHTSA. They are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so a popular year can collect more complaints. Use them to find patterns, then read the reports.

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.