What weaknesses does the BMW 7er G11 have?

The BMW 730d (Diesel, 258–265 PS) comes with 2 different engines: B57D30 (2015–2022, Be Careful) und B57D30 (2015–2022, Be Careful). Pay attention to the model year for the 730d!

The BMW 740d xDrive (Diesel, 320 PS) has the B57D30 (3.0L Diesel) — rated: "Be Careful", 5 known weaknesses.

The BMW 740i (Benziner, 333–340 PS) comes with 2 different engines: B58B30 (2015–2022, Be Careful) und B58B30 (2015–2022, Be Careful). Pay attention to the model year for the 740i!

The BMW 750i (Benziner, 449–530 PS) comes with 4 different engines: N63B44TU (2015–2018, Be Careful) und N63B44TU (2015–2018, Be Careful) und N63B44TU3 (2019–2022, Good Choice) und N63B44TU3 (2019–2022, Good Choice). Pay attention to the model year for the 750i!

The BMW M760Li (Benziner, 585–609 PS) comes with 2 different engines: N74B66 (2016–2022, Be Careful) und N74B66 (2016–2022, Be Careful). Pay attention to the model year for the M760Li!

The BMW 745e (Benziner Plug-in-Hybrid, 394 PS) has the B48B20 (2.0L Turbo) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.

Vehicle Weaknesses

	Weakness	Cost
✖	Air suspension compressor and bellow failures Air bellows become porous from around 100,000–150,000 km; the compressor overheats from frequent pumping and fails. Car sags on one side or completely. Symptoms: Car sits noticeably lower than normal after parking; uneven ground clearance left/right; compressor runs continuously on startup. from 110,000 km Ad BMW G11 air spring bag rear BMW G11 air suspension supercharger BMW G11 Niveauregulierung	High
!	Air suspension — overnight sagging G11 sags unevenly at all four wheels overnight. No fault code stored. Symptoms: Car sits unevenly after standing, pumps back up on startup. from 80,000 km Ad G11 air strut G11 Niveauregulierung	High

NHTSA Owner Complaints

Above Average

13 complaints · 2015–2022

Engine

Electrical

Seat Belts

Other

Cruise Control

Top Reported Issues

⚠ Engine (3 complaints)

⚠ Electrical (3 complaints)

⚠ Seat Belts (2 complaints)

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov) · 2026-03

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Known Problems and Issues

A total of 60 weaknesses have been documented for the BMW 7er G11 (2015–2022) — 44 engine-related and 16 vehicle-related. Typical issues affect Suspension, Other, Electronics, Brakes. Considered reliable: N63B44TU3 (4.4L V8 Biturbo).

7er (B57D30, 2015–2022) — Be Careful: EGR cooler failure, Timing chain elongation on early models, Turbocharger bearing damage at high mileage. Power: 258–265 PS.

7er (B57D30, 2016–2022) — Be Careful: EGR cooler failure, Timing chain elongation on early models, Turbocharger bearing damage at high mileage. Power: 320 PS.

7er (B58B30, 2015–2022) — Be Careful: Oil filter disintegrates — engine damage risk, Plastic oil filter housing cracks — coolant/oil mixing, PCV valve / valve cover membrane failed. Power: 333–340 PS.

7er (N63B44TU, 2015–2018) — Be Careful: Timing chain wear at high mileage, Valve stem seals — oil consumption despite revision, Turbo bearing damage from Hot-V heat build-up. Power: 449 PS.

7er (N74B66, 2016–2022) — Be Careful: Bi-turbo bearing wear at high mileage, Early piezo injectors leaking — full set required, Cooling system ageing — thermostat and water pump. Power: 585 PS.

7er (B48B20, 2019–2022) — Be Careful: Timing chain guide rail breaks, Oil filter housing leaking — coolant loss, Coolant bleed line at cylinder head breaks. Power: 394 PS.

What to watch out for with the BMW 7er? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What problems and weaknesses does the BMW 7er G11 have? +

The BMW 7er G11 has 44 known engine weaknesses and 16 vehicle weaknesses.

What should I look for when buying a used BMW 7er G11? +

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Which engine is recommended? +

Good choice: N63B44TU3 (4.4L V8 Biturbo). The most reliable engine is the N63B44TU3 (4.4L V8 Biturbo) with the lowest risk score. The most fun to drive is the N74B66 (6.6L V12 Biturbo).

Which BMW 7er G11 engine is the most reliable? +

The {code} ({displacement}) is the most reliable engine in the BMW 7er G11. It has the lowest risk score of all available engines and is rated "Good Choice". However, there are 5 known weaknesses to be aware of.

Which BMW 7er G11 engine is the most fun? +

The {code} ({displacement}) offers the most driving fun in the BMW 7er G11 — rated: "Legendary!". {description} 850 Nm at 1,550 rpm — acceleration feels like a natural force, not a sports car event. No harshness, no turbo lag, no acoustic drama. Inaudible daily, at full throttle the valves open and the V12 speaks with an authority no V8 can touch. BMW's last V12 — no successor planned.

Is the BMW 7er G11 worth buying used? +

The BMW 7er G11 is a good choice as a used car — 1 of 6 engine variants are rated 'Good Choice'.

What horsepower variants are available for the BMW 7er G11? +

The BMW 7er G11 is available with engine variants from 136 to 609 hp. Petrol: N74B66 (6.6L V12 Biturbo), B48B20 (2.0L Turbo), B58B30 (3.0L Turbo), N63B44TU (4.4L V8 Biturbo), N63B44TU3 (4.4L V8 Biturbo). Diesel: B57D30 (3.0L Diesel).

Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee