2004 BMW 760LI Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 23, 2013 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 760LI years
Not enough data 3rd of 13 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 BMW 760LI. That ranks 3rd out of 13 760LI model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 159,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2004 BMW 760LI problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Fuel/propulsion System1 · ~159,000 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline1 · ~70,000 mi
Power Train1 · ~74,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel/propulsion System133%159,000——
Fuel System, Gasoline133%70,000——
Power Train133%74,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2013, with 2 complaints
2011: 1201112013: 220132

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2004 BMW 760LI recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 BMW 760LI.

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NHTSA defect investigations

  • Vehicle Rollaway (EA12002) — opened Apr 10, 2012, closed Jan 24, 2013, led to recall 12V502000.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 bmw 760li. The contact stated that the vehicle idled abnormally high and would drive roughly. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where the fuel injectors were replaced. The dealer replaced all twelve fuel injectors on the vehicle. The vin was not available. The…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Apr 23, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10509228

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 bmw 760li. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the ecm unit would have to be replaced. The contact referenced nhtsa…

Power Train · received Feb 26, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10500106

Hard to start, cranks for a while till it builds up pressure then starts. Idles rough and sometimes dies when sitting at stop light, and sputtering power at time when taking off, also when it stalls while driving it is a total loss of power for steering and other controls, very dangerous when it…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Sep 25, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10427060

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2004 BMW 760LI?

Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, fuel system, gasoline, power train problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2004 BMW 760LI?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2004 BMW 760LI a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 760LI model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.