2008 BMW 750I Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 750I years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 BMW 750I. That ranks 3rd out of 16 750I model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is latches/locks/linkages (7 complaints, 41%), typically at around 100,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 17owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 BMW 750I 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latches/locks/linkages | 7 | 41% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 29% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 29% | 98,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 18% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 18% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 12% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 6% | 184,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 BMW 750I recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Problem: 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 [email protected].
Electrical system:ignition:switch; power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Problem: 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.
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 [email protected].
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
The contact owns a 2008 BMW 750i. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V328000 Â (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…
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…
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…
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.
Other BMW 750I years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 750I | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 750I | 4 | 1 |
| 2018 750I | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 750I | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 750I | 8 | 0 |
| 2015 750I | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 750I | 4 | 1 |
| 2013 750I | 7 | 1 |
| 2012 750I | 9 | 1 |
| 2011 750I | 6 | 1 |
| 2010 750I | 10 | 1 |
| 2009 750I | 7 | 1 |
| 2008 | 17 | 2 |
| 2007 750I | 34 | 4 |
| 2006 750I | 57 | 4 |
| 2005 750I | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 BMW 750I?
Owners most often report latches/locks/linkages, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, latches/locks/linkages, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 BMW 750I?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 BMW 750I a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 750I model years, the 2008 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.