2008 Bmw 750i problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (5) · Latches/Locks/Linkages (5) · Structure:body (2)
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Safety recalls (2)
Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:latch 2017-05-18 · campaign 17V328000 · 45,484 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2005-2008 745i, 745Li, 750i, 750Li, 760i, 760Li, and B7 Alpina vehicles equipped with both the Comfort Access and Soft Close Automatic options. In these vehicles, the doors may appear to be closed and latched, but, in fact, may inadvertently open.
Risk: The door may unexpectedly open due to road or driving conditions or occupant contact with the door. The sudden opening may result in occupant ejection or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the door latch system, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Electrical System:ignition:switch 2012-10-17 · campaign 12V502000 · 45,500 vehicles
Defect: BMW is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 7-Series vehicles, equipped with the Comfort Access option, and manufactured August 23, 2004, through July 24, 2008. The affected vehicles have an electronic key and an electronic connection between the gear shifter and the transmission (shift-by-wire) that automatically shifts the transmission to Park when the driver presses the Start/Stop button to shutdown the engine. If the driver presses the engine Start/Stop button 2 or 3 times within a short
Risk: If the driver exits the vehicle with the transmission in Neutral and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may rollaway. Unattended rollaway incidents often result in a crash or cause injury to pedestrians attempting to stop or enter the vehicle or to other bystanders in the path of the vehicle.
Fix: BMW will notify owners beginning in November 2012. The remedy became available in March 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Service bulletins (23)
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.
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
Equipment:electrical 2022-09-01 · B662419 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2020-10-01 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
discharged battery energy diagnosis must be performed: 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
Showing the 6 most recent of 23 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-03-07 · Latches/Locks/Linkages · 97,000 mi“the contact owns a 2008 bmw 750i. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v328000 (latches/locks/linkages); however, the dealer was unable to repair the recall in a timely manner and the contact had to recover the vehicle from the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact stated that the driver's side d…”
2025-01-09 · Latches/Locks/Linkages · 100,000 mi“the contact owns a 2008 bmw 750i. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v328000 (latches/locks/linkages) and was interfering with other electrical components of the vehicle such as the navigation panel rendering it non-responsive, the alarm system from the door latches constantly sounding and not being able to be turned off…”
2021-04-01 · Seat Belts · 80,000 mi“fault 97e0 - front passenger oc3 occupancy detection mat defective. this is the second such failure in this vehicle. the first occurred the year prior in the driver-side mat when the vehicle had less than 75,000 miles. at a normal mileage usage of 15,000 per year, the first failure would have occurred after 5 years of service. the passenger seat is…”
2020-07-01 · Power Train · 184,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 750i. the contact stated while driving 60 mph with automatic cruise control activated, the vehicle decelerated independently. the contact stated that the check engine warning light, transmission malfunction warning light, and 'prnd' warning message was displayed on the instrument panel. the vehicle resumed normal ope…”
2019-06-03 · Seats · 110,000 mi“i have driver seat belt restraint system light on on driver side. was there a recall to fix this from happening also a parasistic draw draining my battery then car dies. no start.…”
2018-04-30 · Latches/Locks/Linkages“2008 bmw 750i. consumer writes in regards to door latch safety recall. *ld *js…”
2018-04-04 · Structure:body“tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 750i. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v328000 (latches/locks/linkages); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact called bmw of freeport at 516-868-4554 (located at …”
2017-12-19 · Unknown Or Other“it has been since may 2017 that bmw issued a recall without any remedy as of 12/2017. i feel i am entitled to a buy-back as they still have not remedied this issue…”
2017-11-13 · Structure:body“tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 750i. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v328000 (latches/locks/linkages); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact called shelly bmw at (888) 618-0131 (6750 auto ce…”
2017-07-25 · Latches/Locks/Linkages · 120,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 750i. the contact stated the driver side door inadvertently opened and would not close. the vehicle was towed to the tom williams dealer where it was diagnosed that the soft close automatic module was defective and need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired under the nhtsa campaign 17v328000 (latches/locks/lin…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.