2008 BMW 750I: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 17 owner complaints on record; most reports concern electrical system.
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 2017
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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 the instrument panel. The vehicle resumed normal operation after the vehicle was turned off and restarted. The vehicle was taken to bmw of houston north located at 17730 north fwy, houston, tx 77090, however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 184,000.”Owner report · Power Train · Jun 2020
“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.”Owner report · Electrical System · May 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 750i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v328000(latches/locks/linkages); however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”Owner report · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Jul 2017
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“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 750i. The contact stated the driver side door inadvertently opened and would not close. The vehicle was towed to the tom williams dealer where it was diagnosed that the soft close automatic module was defective and need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired under the NHTSA campaign 17v328000 (latches/locks/linkages) due to the dealer not being clear what remedy needed to be performed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and could not offer any clarity. The failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 10/24/17*lj updated 10/26/2017*js”Owner report · Electrical System · Jun 2017
“It has been since may 2017 that bmw issued a recall without any remedy as of 12/2017. I feel I am entitled to a buy-back as they still have not remedied this issue”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · May 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 750i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v328000 (latches/locks/linkages); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called bmw of freeport at 516-868-4554 (located at 291 w sunrise hwy, freeport, ny 11520) and was informed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the part was to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”Owner report · Latches/Locks/Linkages · May 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 750i. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. In addition, the transmission warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jul 2016
“The sensor mats in the car have failed at under65k. The models 2005-2007 had a recall on these mats but it doesn't pertain to the 2008 model in which I am experiencing the exact same problem. Additionally, under 65k miles I have had to replace both forward window motors and now the back right motor. The logic 7 sound amp also went bad in 2012.”Owner report · Electrical System · Aug 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 750i. The contact stated that the vehicle shifted into neutral and stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission interlock needed to be repaired. The dealer informed the contact that their vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v502000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was unknown.”Owner report · Power Train · Apr 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 750i. While driving 20 mph, the transmission shifted hard from second to third gear. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.”Owner report · Power Train · Apr 2015
Recalls - 2 campaigns
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.
Remedy: 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 CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
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.
Remedy: 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 CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2008 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 2008 BMW 750I reliable?
NHTSA has 17 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 2008 BMW 750I. The most complained-about area is electrical system.
Does the 2008 BMW 750I have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning power train:automatic transmission. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.