2005 BMW 760LI: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 2 owner complaints on record; most reports concern service brakes.
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 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 bmw 760li. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the transmission shifted into neutral independently. The gear was then shifted into drive. The malfunction occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. There was a recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 12v502000 (electrical system , power train). The manufacturer was notified and they informed that the VIN was not included. The vehicle had not been repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000.”Owner report · Power Train · Dec 2012
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 bmw 750li. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for routine service, the dealer noticed that the brake vacuum pump was leaking and needed to be replaced. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign I.d. Number 10v446000 and called the dealer. The dealer stated that they could not remedy the vehicle and advised him to call the manufacturer. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 100,000.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jun 2010
Recalls - 3 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 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 2005 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 2005 BMW 760LI reliable?
NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2005 BMW 760LI. The most complained-about area is service brakes.
Does the 2005 BMW 760LI have open recalls?
3 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.