2008 BMW 760LI Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 760LI years
- Not enough data 6th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2008 BMW 760LI. That ranks 6th out of 13 760LI model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is latches/locks/linkages (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 82,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner 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 760LI 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 | 1 | 100% | 82,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2008 BMW 760LI 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 760LI. The contact stated that the four doors of the vehicle failed to latch securely when closed. The contact stated that the door handle also failed to return to the original position while closing the doors. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving 20 MPH…
Other BMW 760LI years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 2 |
| 2007 760LI | 2 | 4 |
| 2006 760LI | 7 | 4 |
| 2005 760LI | 2 | 3 |
| 2004 760LI | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 760LI | 7 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 BMW 760LI?
Owners most often report latches/locks/linkages problems. The top one, latches/locks/linkages, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2008 BMW 760LI?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 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 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.