2005 BMW 760i Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 2005 BMW 760i has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (1 report).

3Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2005 BMW 760i recalls

Doors Can Appear Latched but Open While Driving

Recall 17V328May 18, 201745,484 vehicles affected

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.

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch

Recall 12V504Oct 17, 20127,485 vehicles affected

Most common 2005 BMW 760i problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Air Bags1
Electrical System1
Engine1
Vehicle Speed Control1

What owners report

2017-04-26, Electrical System
AT A RED LIGHT THE CAR GOES INTO NEUTRAL AND THEN DIES, AFTER ABOUT 5 MIN WAS ABLE TO START AND THEN AS DRIVING 45 MLS PER HOUR THE CAR AGAIN GOES INTO NEUTRAL AND DIES, LEAVING NO CONTROL OF STEERING AND CARS ZOOMING BY ALMOST HIT WITH CHILDREN IN CAR, READ UP ON THIS PROBLEM AND NHTSA HAS LOOKED INTO THIS IN 2012 BUT STILL NO FIX, WHY NO RECALL, THIS IS MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AND BMW IS NOT TAKING RESPONSABILITY OVER 500 COMPLAINTS AND AFFECTS 122K CARS FROM 02-08 PLEASE HELP
2005-04-28, Air Bags
X. NO SUMMARY. *AK

2005 BMW 760i questions

Does the 2005 BMW 760i have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2005 BMW 760i: 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); Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 BMW 760i?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (1), Electrical System (1), Engine (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2005 BMW 760i 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.

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