2008 Bmw 7 Series problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (1) · Tires (1) · Structure:body:door (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum 2010-10-01 · campaign 10V446000 · 198,352 vehicles
Defect: BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 5-SERIES, 6-SERIES, AND MODEL YEAR 2002-2008 7-SERIES VEHICLES. A CHECK VALVE OF THE BRAKE VACUUM PUMP MAY LEAK A SMALL AMOUNT OF LUBRICATING OIL. OVER TIME THIS COULD RESULT IN CONTAMINATION OF THE BRAKE BOOSTER.
Risk: POWER ASSIST BRAKING PERFORMANCE COULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED. IN EXTREME CASES THERE COULD BE A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER ASSIST BRAKING. AN UNEXPECTED REDUCTION OR LOSS IN POWER BRAKING ASSIST MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 24, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.
Service bulletins (56)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2025-03-27 · B110614 · Service Campaign
this bulletin outlines the customer care package program that has been designed exclusively for bmwvehicles with the n63 engine. vehicles with the n63 high performance engine are engineered with efficientdynamics that provides fueleconomy without compromising on its “class leading” power and perform
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls 2024-01-16 · B510819 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Electrical System 2024-01-11 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle ã¢ââdischarged batteryã¢ââ complaints.
Fuel System, Gasoline 2023-12-20 · B160623 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
engine will crank but not start. there is no communication with the integrated fuel module (tfe) whendiagnosing with ista. the following two fault codes will be stored in the dme: 032b43 - low fuel pressure system, electric fuel pump: pressure value too low cda594 - message (- 0x33e) missing, rec
Equipment 2023-11-22 · B653423 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
customers may state that the alarm system (dwa) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. depending on the vehicleã¢ââs equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) is noticeable. additionally, the red anti-theft alarm led in
Vehicle Speed Control 2023-10-19 · B660523 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (adcam system) can lead to customer complaints.
Showing the 6 most recent of 56 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-12-04 · Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification · 185,500 mi“getting error "fault in pass.-restraint system affecting airbag, belt tensioner or belt-force limiter. fasten and continue to wear belts. please contact the nearest bmw center." it seems to be a common problem fixed on 06 07 bmw 750li by recall what makes 08 different?…”
2018-07-25 · Power Train · 185,000 mi“when driving the vehicle on a upward incline the vehicle would hesitate to accelerate and the transmission fault light would come on. i would stop the vehicle and restart the engine. it would only happen and i started to drive on a upward incline. now the vehicle transmission default light remains on.…”
2014-06-19 · Seats · 91,000 mi“the very same issue that bmw has recalled their 2006 - 2007 7 series is affecting my 2008 7 series and bmw is refusing the fix the issue. http://brandilawblog.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/bmw-recall.pdf the front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if and how the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash may fatigue …”
2014-04-29 · Structure:body:door · 82,000 mi“i previously filed a complaint with the nhtsa approximately 1 week ago to report that the driver's side door on my vehicle suddenly stopped latching closed. i took the vehicle to an authorized bmw center in princeton nj to have this issue diagnosed and resolved. they replaced the door lock actuator and the door latched closed as it should for about…”
2013-06-09 · Structure:body · 65,470 mi“door open light comes on while driving after hitting bumps even while locked .door will not close and latch after stopping to fuel or other stops. have to hold closed by hand to get home. the car was just purchased the day the first incident happened . since then 3 times it has failed to latch . it does have comfort access and soft close doors . th…”
2011-08-07 · Tires“michelin 245/35 21 tires, sidewall bubbles after less then 2500 miles weakening tire potential crash caus. *tt…”
2011-02-03 · Exterior Lighting · 🔥 fire“tl* the contact owns a 2009 bmw 750 (na) equipped with hid conversion kit 8000k. the contact was driving 70 mph when the vehicle caught on fire from the driver side headlight. the contact was able to move the vehicle off the roadway and as he exited, the fire extinguished independently. the headlight assembly was severely damaged. the vehicle was …”
2010-10-05 · Latches/Locks/Linkages“the doors of the car automatically locked with no prompting after securing my 2 babies in the car with my purse, keys, and everything locked inside. *tr…”
2010-10-01 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 37,214 mi · 💥 crash“just had an accident in my bmw 750li, failing to come to a stop at a red light intersection and hitting rear of a ford explorer in front of me, causing damage to the center of my front bumper. i had my brakes jammed on for over 10 feet, going at a slow rate of speed, but brakes had no effect and car kept going until impact. *tr…”
2010-09-20 · Air Bags:side/Window · 💥 crash“2008 bmw 750i. consumer states airbags did not deploy during a collision *tgw the consumer stated he was t-boned at an intersection by a car who ran a red light at over 45 mph. *jb the consumer received a from the special product investigation which stated the impact was a relatively light side-swipe type of collision in the left side of the vehi…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.