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2010 BMW 7 Series
Sedan · 2010–2027 · 7 Series, ActiveHybrid 7, ALPINA B7
Which year to buy
Best betNo standoutNo year is clearly better than the rest
Newest we'd buy2025The latest year rated a good buy
Avoid2010Far more serious problems than usual
Be careful2011–2012, 2023–2024More problems; check the recalls were done
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year, against this model's usual year.
2010AVOIDSerious complaints 5.6× usual, mostly engine and power train
39 serious complaints of 48, the most about engine (27) and power train (12); 5.6× this model's usual share of all serious complaints about 2010 vehicles.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2010 bmw 750li. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly hesitated to accelerate and the engine sputtered and stalled. The vehicle was taken to bmw of monterey (1 gary plaza, seaside, ca) where it was diagnosed that the engine coils, injectors, and ecu were faulty and needed to be replaced.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Dec 2019
“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.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the power train, Jun 2020
48 owner complaints · 0 recalls · EPA combined: 16–17 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2010 trims and features
Every 7 Series year's verdict →
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. NHTSA doesn't publish sales, so only big differences count. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
What changed for 2010
First year we have trim data for.
2010 7 Series trims
| 750i | 750i xDrive | 750Li | 750Li xDrive | 760Li | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||||
| Starting MSRP | $82,000 | $85,000 | $85,900 | $88,900 | — |
| Powertrain | |||||
| Horsepower | 400 hp | 400 hp | 400 hp | 400 hp | 535 hp |
| Drivetrain | Rwd | Awd | Rwd | Awd | Rwd |
| Size and capability | |||||
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: powertrain, dimensions, exterior. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 375–483 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 536 hp | AWD, RWD | 20–28 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| 2025 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 375–483 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 536 hp | AWD, RWD | 20–28 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 2 | Power train (1) | Yes |
| 2024 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 375–483 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 536 hp | AWD, RWD | 20–28 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 8 | Service brakes (4) | Yes |
| 2023 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 375 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 536 hp | AWD, RWD | 21–27 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 23 | Service brakes (10) | Yes |
| 2022 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 523 hp 6.6L 12-cyl turbo | AWD, RWD | 16–25 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 4 | Electrical system (3) | Yes |
| 2021 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4.4L 8-cyl turbo 6.6L 12-cyl turbo | AWD, RWD | 16–25 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 5 | Wheels (2) | Yes |
| 2020 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 335 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 523 hp 6.6L 12-cyl turbo, 601 hp | AWD, RWD | 16–24 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 5 | Electrical system (2) | Yes |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 255 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 322 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 443 hp 6.6L 12-cyl turbo, 600 hp | AWD, RWD | 16–27 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 5 | Power train (1) | Yes |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 255 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 322 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 443 hp 6.6L 12-cyl turbo, 600 hp | AWD, RWD | 16–27 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 8 | Electrical system (2) | Yes |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 255 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 320 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 448 hp 6.6L 12-cyl turbo, 600 hp | AWD, RWD | 16–27 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 12 | Engine (4) | Yes |
| 2016 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 320 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 448 hp | AWD, RWD | 19–24 mpg | — | 0 | 20 | Electrical system (4) | No |
| 2015 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 315–350 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 400–448 hp | AWD, RWD | 19–22 mpg | — | 1 | 1 | Engine (1) | No |
| 2014 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 315–350 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 400–448 hp | AWD, RWD | 19–22 mpg | — | 1 | 5 | Unknown or other (1) | No |
| 2013 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 315 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 400–455 hp | AWD, RWD | 19–22 mpg | — | 1 | 8 | Power train (4) | No |
| 2012 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 315 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 400–455 hp | AWD, RWD | 16–20 mpg | — | 2 | 22 | Engine (12) | No |
| 2011 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 315 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 400–455 hp | AWD, RWD | 16–20 mpg | — | 1 | 20 | Engine (9) | No |
| 2010 | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 400 hp | AWD, RWD | 16–17 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 48 | Engine (27) | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Wireless Apple CarPlayWireless Android AutoApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingHead-up displayAWD or 4WDHybrid, plug-in hybrid or electricAdaptive cruise with stop and goLane centeringBlind-spot monitoring360-degree cameraHeated front seatsHeated second-row seatsVentilated (cooled) seatsHeated steering wheelLeather seatsRemote startSunroof or moonroofPanoramic roof
Apple lists CarPlay for: 7 Series 2017–2025, 7 Series 2023–2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | BMW 7 SERIES HYBRID SEDAN 4 DR PHEV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | BMW 7 SERIES SEDAN 4 DR N/A AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | BMW 7 SERIES SEDAN 4 DR N/A RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | BMW 7 Series Hybrid Sedan 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 2 |
| 2024 | BMW 7 Series Sedan 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 8 | 8 |
| 2024 | BMW 7 Series Sedan 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 8 | 8 |
| 2023 | BMW 7 Series Sedan 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 11 | 23 |
| 2023 | BMW 7 Series Sedan 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 11 | 23 |
| 2022 | BMW 7 Series 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 4 |
| 2022 | BMW 7 Series 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 4 |
| 2022 | BMW 745e xDrive 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | BMW ALPINA B7 xDrive 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | BMW 7 Series 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 9 | 3 |
| 2021 | BMW 7 Series 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 9 | 3 |
| 2021 | BMW 745e xDrive 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | BMW ALPINA B7 xDrive 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | BMW 7 Series 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 9 | 5 |
| 2020 | BMW 7 Series 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 9 | 5 |
| 2020 | BMW 745e 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | BMW ALPINA B7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | BMW 7 Series 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 3 | 4 |
| 2019 | BMW 7 Series 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 3 | 4 |
| 2019 | BMW 740e 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | BMW Alpina B7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | BMW 7 Series 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 1 | 8 |
| 2018 | BMW 7 Series 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 1 | 8 |
| 2018 | BMW 7 Series PHEV 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 1 | 8 |
| 2018 | BMW Alpina B7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | BMW 7 Series 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 12 |
| 2017 | BMW 7 Series 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 12 |
| 2017 | BMW 7 Series PHEV 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 12 |
| 2017 | BMW Alpina B7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | BMW 7 Series 4-DR w/SAB | Not Rated | No | Optional | 3 | 48 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 740i Sedan | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2026 | 740i xDrive Sedan | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2026 | 750e xDrive Sedan | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2026 | 760i xDrive Sedan | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2025 | 740i Sedan | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2025 | 740i xDrive Sedan | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2025 | 750e xDrive Sedan | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2025 | 760i xDrive Sedan | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2024 | 740i Sedan | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2024 | 740i xDrive Sedan | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2024 | 760i xDrive Sedan | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2023 | 740i Sedan | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2023 | 760i xDrive Sedan | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2022 | 740i Sedan | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2022 | 740i xDrive Sedan | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2022 | 745e xDrive | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2022 | 750i xDrive Sedan | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2022 | Alpina B7 xDrive | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2022 | M760i xDrive Sedan | Auto (S8), 12 cyl, 6.6 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2021 | 740i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2021 | 740i xDrive | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2021 | 745e xDrive | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2021 | 750i xDrive | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2021 | Alpina B7 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2021 | M760i xDrive | Auto (S8), 12 cyl, 6.6 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2020 | 740i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2020 | 740i xDrive | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2020 | 745e xDrive | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2020 | 750i xDrive | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2020 | Alpina B7 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2020 | M760i xDrive | Auto (S8), 12 cyl, 6.6 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2019 | 740e xDrive | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2019 | 740i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2019 | 740i xDrive | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2019 | 750i | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2019 | 750i xDrive | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2019 | Alpina B7 xDrive | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2019 | M760i xDrive | Auto (S8), 12 cyl, 6.6 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2018 | 740e xDrive | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2018 | 740i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2018 | 740i xDrive | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2018 | 750i | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2018 | 750i xDrive | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2018 | Alpina B7 xDrive | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2018 | M760i xDrive | Auto (S8), 12 cyl, 6.6 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2017 | 740e xDrive | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2017 | 740i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2017 | 740i xDrive | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2017 | 750i | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2017 | 750i xDrive | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2017 | Alpina B7 xDrive | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 18 |
| 2017 | M760i xDrive | Auto (S8), 12 cyl, 6.6 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2016 | 740i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2016 | 750i | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2016 | 750i xDrive | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2015 | 740i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2015 | 750i | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2015 | 750i xDrive | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2015 | Alpina B7 LWB | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2015 | Alpina B7 LWB xDrive | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2015 | Alpina B7 SWB | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2015 | Alpina B7 SWB xDrive | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2014 | 740i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2014 | 750i | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2014 | 750i xDrive | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2014 | Alpina B7 LWB | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2014 | Alpina B7 LWB xDrive | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2014 | Alpina B7 SWB | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2014 | Alpina B7 SWB xDrive | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2013 | 740i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2013 | 750i | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2013 | 750i xDrive | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2013 | Alpina B7 LWB | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2013 | Alpina B7 LWB xDrive | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2013 | Alpina B7 SWB | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2013 | Alpina B7 SWB xDrive | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2012 | 740i | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2012 | 750i | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2012 | 750i xDrive | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2012 | ActiveHybrid 7 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2012 | Alpina B7 LWB | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2012 | Alpina B7 LWB xDrive | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2012 | Alpina B7 SWB | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2012 | Alpina B7 SWB xDrive | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2011 | 740i | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2011 | 750i | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2011 | 750i xDrive | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2011 | Alpina B7 LWB | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2011 | Alpina B7 LWB xDrive | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2011 | Alpina B7 SWB | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2011 | Alpina B7 SWB xDrive | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2010 | 750i | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2010 | 750i xDrive | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 16 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.