BMW 760LI Problems by Year
NHTSA has 22 owner complaints and 7 safety recalls on file for the BMW 760LI, across 13 model years (2003–2015). The 2006 model year has the most complaints (7). The most reported problem area overall is fuel/propulsion system.
BMW 760LI years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No 760LI model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2006 760LI: 7 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2003 760LI: 7 complaints, 1 recall
- 2004 760LI: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2008 760LI: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
- 2005 760LI: 2 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2007 760LI: 2 complaints, 4 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common BMW 760LI problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| Power Train | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All BMW 760LI model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 760LI | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2014 760LI | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2013 760LI | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2012 760LI | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2011 760LI | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2010 760LI | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2009 760LI | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2008 760LI | 1 | 2 | — | Latches/locks/linkages | |
| 2007 760LI | 2 | 4 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2006 760LI | 7 | 4 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2005 760LI | 2 | 3 | — | Power Train | |
| 2004 760LI | 3 | 0 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2003 760LI | 7 | 1 | — | Fuel/propulsion System |
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Frequently asked questions
Which BMW 760LI years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2006 (7), 2003 (7), 2004 (3). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the BMW 760LI?
Fuel/propulsion System, with 9 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the BMW 760LI have?
7 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.