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2008 BMW 750I

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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17Owner complaints

Model-year median: 4

2Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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What owners reported most

Latches/locks/linkages
7Electrical System
5Power Train
5Air Bags
3Seat Belts
3
All reported categories
Seats
2Structure
2Engine
1Unknown Or Other
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 10 of 17 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Latches/locks/linkages. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 5 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 5 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

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Electrical System complaints

5 reports
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97,000 miles · Mar 7, 2025
Electrical SystemLatches/locks/linkages

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…

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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 door was not closing properly and opened independently. The contact stated that the “Door Ajar" chime was audible. The contact stated that the other 3 doors were not closing properly. Additionally, the contact stated that because the doors were not closing securely, the 12V battery was being drained which was leading to other electrical systems failure. The contact stated that the battery was replaced two times within four months. The contact stated that the vehicle was no longer starting due to electrical failures. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA ODI #11647036

110,000 miles · Jun 3, 2019
Air BagsElectrical SystemSeat Belts

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.

NHTSA ODI #11217648

120,000 miles · Jul 25, 2017
Electrical SystemLatches/locks/linkages

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 17V32800…

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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/LINKAGES) DUE TO THE DEALER NOT BEING CLEAR WHAT REMEDY NEEDED TO BE PERFORMED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND COULD NOT OFFER ANY CLARITY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000. UPDATED 10/24/17*LJ UPDATED 10/26/2017*JS

NHTSA ODI #11010448

100,000 miles · Jul 18, 2016
Electrical SystemPower Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW 750I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. IN ADDITION, THE TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

NHTSA ODI #10885497

Mileage unknown · Dec 28, 2015
Electrical SystemSeat BeltsSeats

THE SENSOR MATS IN THE CAR HAVE FAILED AT UNDER65K. THE MODELS 2005-2007 HAD A RECALL ON THESE MATS BUT IT DOESN'T PERTAIN TO THE 2008 MODEL IN WHICH I AM EXPERIENCING THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. ADDITIONALLY, UNDER 65K MILES I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE BOTH FORWARD WINDOW MOTORS AND NOW THE BACK RIGHT MOTOR. THE LOGIC 7 SOUND AMP ALSO WE…

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THE SENSOR MATS IN THE CAR HAVE FAILED AT UNDER65K. THE MODELS 2005-2007 HAD A RECALL ON THESE MATS BUT IT DOESN'T PERTAIN TO THE 2008 MODEL IN WHICH I AM EXPERIENCING THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. ADDITIONALLY, UNDER 65K MILES I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE BOTH FORWARD WINDOW MOTORS AND NOW THE BACK RIGHT MOTOR. THE LOGIC 7 SOUND AMP ALSO WENT BAD IN 2012.

NHTSA ODI #10816538

Official recalls

2

17V328000 · Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch

May 18, 2017

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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.

12V502000 · Electrical System:ignition:switch; Power Train:automatic Transmission; Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

Oct 17, 2012

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 time interval, the system may shift the transmission to Neutral rather than Park. If using the electronic key (Comfort Access mode), there would be no protection from the ignition interlock that prevents key removal if the vehicle is not in Park.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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.

Additional source detail variants (3)

Electrical System:ignition:switch

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 time interval, the system may shift the transmission to Neutral rather than Park. If using the electronic key (Comfort Access mode), there would be no protection from the ignition interlock that prevents key removal if the vehicle is not in Park.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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.

Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

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 time interval, the system may shift the transmission to Neutral rather than Park. If using the electronic key (Comfort Access mode), there would be no protection from the ignition interlock that prevents key removal if the vehicle is not in Park.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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.

Power Train:automatic Transmission

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 time interval, the system may shift the transmission to Neutral rather than Park. If using the electronic key (Comfort Access mode), there would be no protection from the ignition interlock that prevents key removal if the vehicle is not in Park.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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