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2009 BMW 7 Series 750i

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2009 BMW 7 Series – front Unverified
Photo: FL 6372 Corps Consulaire by Walser.FL, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the fifth generation (F01/F02, 2009–2015); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: FL 6372 Corps Consulaire by Walser.FL, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: BMW F01 740i black (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: BMW F01 740i black (2) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 2011 BMW 730d M Sport Auto by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: BMW 7 SERIES LWB (F01) China (26) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2009 BMW 7 Series 750i is a 400-hp 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 with a 6-speed automatic. It starts at $80,300 MSRP.

It makes 400 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 450 lb-ft of torque at 1800-4500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 22 mpg highway.

The 7 Series measures 199.8 inches long on a 120.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,564 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$80,300 ($121,667 *)
Engine
Engine TypeTwin-Turbocharged Gas V8
Displacement4.4 L
Horsepower400 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque450 lb-ft @ 1800-4500 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRear Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission6-Speed Automatic
Final Drive3.46
Fuel Economy
City15 MPG
Highway22 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium Unleaded
Suspension
Turning Diameter40 ft
Dimensions & Weight
Length199.8 in
Wheelbase120.9 in
Curb Weight4,564 lbs
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Tested, but no star ratings were published (2009 BMW 7 Series 4-DR w/SAB).

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2009 BMW 7 SERIES.

26 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2009 BMW 7 SERIES

Owner Complaints

26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2009 BMW 7 SERIES (2 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine16
Power Train9
Fuel/Propulsion System5
Electrical System3
Structure2
Vehicle Speed Control2
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jul 28, 2022 · Engine
“The contact owns a 2009 BMW 750LI. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, there was a loud rattling sounding coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a certificated mechanic to be…”
Mar 31, 2021 · Electrical System, Engine, Fuel/Propulsion System
“MY ELECTRIC AUXILLARY WATER PUMP IS BAD AND HEATS UP MY CIRCUIT BOARD....ALSO THE TIMING BOLTS ON THE CAMSHAFT ARE BAD”
Nov 18, 2020 · Power Train, Vehicle Speed Control, Engine
“MOST BMW V8 ENGINES INCLUDING MY OWN (N62,N63) HAVE KNOW MAJOR FLAWS WITH VALVE STEM SEALS AND TIMING CHAINS. THESE ISSUES CAUSE CATASTROPHIC DAMAGE TO ENGINES AND EMISSIONS SYSTEM. IT IS A MAJOR…”
Oct 13, 2020 · Engine
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW 750I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE DROVE ROUGH AND NEARLY SHUT-OFF. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO FOUR SEPARATE UNKNOWN DEALERS…”
Jul 20, 2020 · Engine
“EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. VEHICLE USING 2 QUARTS OF OIL A WEEK. VEHICLE HAS 83,342 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. DOES NOT TAKE LONG FOR ENGINE OIL LIGHT TO COME ON WHEN VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.ISSUE HAS…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2009 BMW 7 SERIES. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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