CarRecallWatchThe 2008 BMW 750i has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Latches/Locks/Linkages (7 reports).
2008 BMW 750i recalls
Doors Can Appear Latched but Open While Driving
Certain BMW 7 Series vehicles from 2005 to 2008 equipped with both the Comfort Access and Soft Close Automatic options may have doors that look closed and latched but can actually open unexpectedly.
Most common 2008 BMW 750i problems
Problem areas named in the 17 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 7 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 3 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2008 BMW 750I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V328000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages); however, the dealer was unable to repair the recall in a timely manner and the contact had to recover the vehicle from the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the driver's side door was not closing properly and opened independently. The contact stated that the âDoor Ajar" chime was audible. The contact stated that the other 3 doors were not closing properly. Additionally, the contact stated that because the doors were not closing securely, the 12V battery was being drained which was leading to other electrical systems fa
The contact owns a 2008 BMW 750i. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V328000 Â (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES) and was interfering with other electrical components of the vehicle such as the Navigation Panel rendering it non-responsive, the alarm system from the door latches constantly sounding and not being able to be turned off, causing the battery to drain. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was inspected however the vehicle was not diagnosed as the ECU was unresponsive. The contact was advised that a special technician would have to inspect the ECU, and would need to be repaired first before the dealer could remedy the recall, therefore the reca
FAULT 97E0 - FRONT PASSENGER OC3 OCCUPANCY DETECTION MAT DEFECTIVE. THIS IS THE SECOND SUCH FAILURE IN THIS VEHICLE. THE FIRST OCCURRED THE YEAR PRIOR IN THE DRIVER-SIDE MAT WHEN THE VEHICLE HAD LESS THAN 75,000 MILES. AT A NORMAL MILEAGE USAGE OF 15,000 PER YEAR, THE FIRST FAILURE WOULD HAVE OCCURRED AFTER 5 YEARS OF SERVICE. THE PASSENGER SEAT IS USED LESS THAN 20% OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT. ON A PRO-RATA BASIS, THE PASSENGER SEAT MAT FAILED IN LESS THAN 2 YEARS OF EQUIVALENT USE. WE HAVE NOT HAD THE REPAIR DONE FOR 2 REASONS: 1) THE REPAIR RANGES IN COST BETWEEN $1,700 - $2,700 AS COMPARED TO THE DRIVER'S SEAT REPAIR THAT COST $700, AND 2) THE REPAIR REQUIRES THE REPLACEMENT OF THE ENTIRE PASS
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.
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.
2008 BMW 750i questions
Does the 2008 BMW 750i have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2008 BMW 750i: Doors Can Appear Latched but Open While Driving; Electrical System:Ignition:Switch; Power Train:Automatic Transmission; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm). Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 BMW 750i?
Based on 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Latches/Locks/Linkages (7), Power Train (5), Electrical System (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 BMW 750i has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.