BMW · 7 Series · 2010
0
Recalls
48
Complaints
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Not Rated
The 2010 BMW 7 Series has no recalls and 48 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Most reported issue: engine (12 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
The 2010 BMW 7 Series page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is engine with 12 reported complaints.
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
Car caught fire while parked. No signal on car indicating any problem. Car caught fire in front of my child's community center exposing children to smoke inhalation. I had to call the fire department to put out the fire. My car year and model was recalled for this but not my VIN....
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Due to the terrible turbo v design my n63 engine , stalls, throws misfire codes, tranny malfunctioning codes , lean fuel codes , it’s truly dangerous to drive . The vehicle sits at 101250 miles that’s driven less than 10k miles per year since it was produced and I was totally mis...
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1) Between 1 to 1 and half after leaving the lot of dealer/seller both check engine and oil lights came on. There was an oil leak after driving from dealer/seller lot. 2). Vehicle stopped (ceased moving) while in traffic on 288. 3). After getting vehicle to start again, vehicles...
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IVE PAID TOO GET THE SAME PROBLEMS ON THE EXACT CAR I LAST Had. IM ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE rpm hits 7000 so car automatically slows down which cause my last accident this is crazy such expensive cars have the same ongoing problems help please
The contact owns a 2010 BMW 750XI. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming a quart of oil at an excessive rate. The contact also stated that while driving at various speeds, there was white smoke coming from the exhaust with several unknown warning lights illuminated. T...
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The contact owns a 2010 BMW 750LI. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle there was a loud backfire and the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who stated that the engine head gasket was blown. No further information w...
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I PURCHASED THIS CAR IN JUNE OF 2019. I RECEIVED A CARFAX REPORT BEFORE THE PURCHASE. THE CAR WAS VERY CLEAN INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. I WAS PLEASED WITH TH CAR UNTIL IT STARTED SMOKING EVERY TIME THE ENGINE GOT WARM. I HAD TO KEEP ADDING OIL ALMOST EVERY TWO TO THREE DAYS. EVERY ...
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MY CAR DOORS ARE LOCKED AND CAN'T BE OPENED AT ALL! IN THE PAST, I'VE BEEN LOCKED INSIDE THE CAR AND COULDN'T GET OUT UNLESS I STOP THE CAR, TURN IT OFF, ROLL DOWN MY DRIVER SIDE WINDOW, AND STICK THE KEY IN THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR, AND MANUALLY TURN IT TO UNLOCK IT. NOW MY DOORS WI...
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THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES TO THE GROCERY STORE, PARKED, WE SHOPPED, 30 MINUTES LATER, DROVE BACK HOME, AGAIN ABOUT 10 MINUTES. BACKED THE VEHICLE INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF. GROCERIES WERE UNLOADED WHILE MY GIRLFRIEND WAS TRYING TO GET MY 18 ...
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BMW 750LI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 TO 45 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AS THE VEHICLE DRIVESHAFT SEPARATED AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE OIL PAN. THE CONTA...
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Showing 10 recent complaints from 48 total
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The 2010 BMW 7 Series has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
NHTSA has received 48 owner-reported complaints for the 2010 BMW 7 Series.
NHTSA has not published a safety rating for the 2010 BMW 7 Series.
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2010 BMW 7 Series are engine (12 reports), power train,engine (3 reports), electrical system (3 reports).
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2010 BMW 7 Series. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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This page summarizes publicly available data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA by vehicle owners and do not by themselves prove defect severity or vehicle safety. Safety ratings may not be available for all vehicle-years. This site is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. For official information, visit the official NHTSA page for this vehicle.