2007 BMW 750LI: problems, recalls and reliability
4 recalls and 77 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is latches/locks/linkages (19% of complaints); the 2009 model year looks more trouble-free.
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 77 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 750li. The contact stated while driving at 10 mph, the brakes failed to engage while the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to peake bmw (2630 veterans memorial blvd, kenner, la 70062) where it was diagnosed with the brake master cylinder needing to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact related the failure to an unknown recall. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The manufacturer notified the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was unknown.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Apr 2021
“My airbags system has malfunction for both driver and passenger side. The brake system has a malfunction as well as emergency braking system the steering has a malfunction as well”Owner report · Air Bags · Mar 2021
“Car screen panel dead. No visuable information on car panel to determine speed, gas level etc. Car picked up from dealership after service and told of water leak in car. Had been told by the service dept that they could not find a leak of water into car. However, apparently, they did not want to repair the panel due to their neligence. The car had been taken to them with this issue several times as a potential recall issue.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Sep 2019
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“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 750li. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle drastically slowed down and the "drive moderately, now in safety mode" warning indicator illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over and turned off the engine. The contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, the failure continued. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000. The VIN was unknown.”Owner report · Power Train · Jul 2019
“The "airbag malfunction" dash light is on. The bmw dealer has determined the malfunction is due to an internal failure to the drivers seat occupancy detector. An active recall (17v-605 ?) includes 2004-2006 bmw 7 series but excludes my 2007 bmw 7. Dealer declined to make the repairs under the active recall.”Owner report · Air Bags · May 2019
“My emergency brake system has failed. Has there been a recall to fix problem on my 2007 bmw 750li. My vehicle is parked in garage cant drive do not have an emergency brake to park it without applying the emergency brake.”Owner report · Service Brakes · May 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 750li. While operating the vehicle, the air bag sensor remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to vista bmw (744 n. Federal highway, pompano beach, fl) where it was diagnosed that the passenger side mat sensor was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags), although the failures were similar. The failure mileage was 87,000.”Owner report · Air Bags · Feb 2019
“Airbag and seat belt light are on. Came on while driving with one passenger. Dealer states front passenger seat occupant detection mat needs replacing. NHTSA id 13v564000 does not apply to my VIN”Owner report · Air Bags · Aug 2018
“Water linkage down door panels to the floor, Drivers side ECM is located in that area, water damages the components and caused it to produce codes, interfering with car engine, causes surges, and vehicle to all of sudden shut off even while driving on freeway or streets. Water linkage on the passenger side down into the fuse box. All so causing electrical malfunction that opens the door for potential unsafe events.”Owner report · Electrical System · Aug 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 750li. The contact shifted the vehicle into reverse, but it shifted into park instead. The vehicle was taken to sewell cadillac of grapevine (1001 e state hwy 114, grapevine, tx 76051) where it was diagnosed that the driver seat mode was engaged, which caused the vehicle to shift into park. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000.”Owner report · Power Train · Apr 2018
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 0 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 4 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 is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 7-Series vehicles, equipped with both Comfort Access and Soft Close Automatic options, and manufactured August 23, 2004, through September 3, 2007. Due to a software problem, the doors may appear to be closed and latched, but, in fact, may inadvertently open.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners and dealers will update software. The recall began on December 12, 2012. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans and 325xi sports wagons, model year 2007 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi sedans and 328i and 328xi sports wagons, model year 2006-2007 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i sedans and 530xi sports wagons, model year 2006 760i sedans, model year 2006-2007 750i, 750Li, and 760Li sedans, and model year 2006 X5 sports activity vehicles, equipped with certain seat types. The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if and how the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash may fatigue and develop cracks which could lead to a system failure.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners with an interim notification letter in January 2014 since parts are not currently available. When parts are available, BMW sent a second letter in August and dealers will repair the occupant detection mat to eliminate the possibility that it may crack, free of charge. Additionally, owners of model year 2006-2007 3 Series with standard seats, 5 Series with comfort seats, and Z4 models, will receive an extended warranty on their front passenger seat occupant detection mat. Owners may contact BMW customer relations 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 2007 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 2007 BMW 750LI reliable?
NHTSA has 77 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on record for the 2007 BMW 750LI. The most complained-about area is latches/locks/linkages (19% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2007 BMW 750LI problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 89,000 miles or less.
Does the 2007 BMW 750LI have open recalls?
4 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.