2005 BMW 760LI Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

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

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Power Train (1 report).

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

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

Problem areaReports
Power Train1
Service Brakes1

What owners report

2013-06-25, Service Brakes
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.
2013-06-05, Power Train
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.

2005 BMW 760LI questions

Does the 2005 BMW 760LI have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2005 BMW 760LI: 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 760LI?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (1), Service Brakes (1).

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