2008 BMW 7 Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 7 Series years
- Far more complaints than other years 4th of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 BMW 7 Series. That ranks 4th out of 18 7 Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (3 complaints, 27%), typically at around 138,250 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
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- 11owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 BMW 7 Series problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 3 | 27% | 138,250 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 18% | 73,735 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 9% | 185,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 9% | 91,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 9% | 91,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 9% | 37,214 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 BMW 7 Series recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
Problem: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Vehicle Rollaway (EA12002) — opened Apr 10, 2012, closed Jan 24, 2013, led to recall 12V502000.
- Vehicle Rollaway (PE11025) — opened Aug 5, 2011, closed Apr 23, 2012.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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?
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…
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…
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…
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…
Other BMW 7 Series years
← 2007 7 Series · 2009 7 Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 7 Series | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 7 Series | 3 | 1 |
| 2010 7 Series | 2 | 2 |
| 2009 7 Series | 9 | 2 |
| 2008 | 11 | 1 |
| 2007 7 Series | 13 | 1 |
| 2006 7 Series | 29 | 2 |
| 2005 7 Series | 4 | 1 |
| 2004 7 Series | 28 | 4 |
| 2003 7 Series | 8 | 2 |
| 2002 7 Series | 4 | 1 |
| 2001 7 Series | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 7 Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 7 Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 7 Series | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 7 Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 7 Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 7 Series | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 BMW 7 Series?
Owners most often report air bags, structure, equipment problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 BMW 7 Series?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 BMW 7 Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 7 Series model years, the 2008 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.