2007 Bmw 750LI problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
77 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
88,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 model year. Data snapshot: . 64 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 15 of 77 complaints (19.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 10 | 13.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 9 | 11.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 7 | 9.1% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 2.6% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 1.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 1.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 15 |
| Electrical System | 15 |
| Power Train | 14 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 12 |
| Engine | 7 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 7 |
| Structure:Body | 7 |
Air Bags: 15; Electrical System: 15; Power Train: 14; Latches/Locks/Linkages: 12; Engine: 7; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch: 7; Service Brakes: 7; Structure:Body: 7
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 6 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 14 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 18 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 18 |
| 150,000 and above | 5 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 6; 50,000 to 74,999: 14; 75,000 to 99,999: 18; 100,000 to 149,999: 18; 150,000 and above: 5
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (18). 13 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 2 |
2007: 1; 2008: 1; 2010: 2; 2011: 1; 2012: 1; 2013: 9; 2014: 11; 2015: 14; 2016: 5; 2017: 8; 2018: 8; 2019: 7; 2020: 2; 2021: 5; 2022: 2
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 10 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 9 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 7 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10515866 · 2013-06-09 (June 9, 2013)
CRANK CASE VENT VALVE FAILURE CAUSED DAMAGE TO ENGINE. LOW BRAKE PEDAL. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 92,100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10515866 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10650369 · 2014-10-27 (October 27, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW 750LI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V446000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VACUUM LINES WERE REPLACED BUT WAITING ON THE MANUFACTURER'S APPROVAL FOR THE BRAKE BOOSTER AND MASTER CYLINDER REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILE…
Owner-reported narrative. 60,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10650369 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10352463 · 2010-08-28 (August 28, 2010)
TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND SLAMS INTO GEAR FREQUENTLY TRANSITIONING FROM 2-1 OR 1-2. I'VE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER, THEY REPLACED COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND UPDATED SOFTWARE BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 30,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10352463 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10357068 · 2010-09-22 (September 22, 2010)
DRIVING CAR IN NORMAL CIRCUMSTANCES SUDDEN, HARSH DOWNSHIFT WHEN ACCELERATING WHILE TRANSMISSION IN S MODE SEVERE JOLT TO DRIVER AND PASSENGER IN VEHICLE - AS IF INVOLVED IN CAR ACCIDENT - POTENTIAL REQUIREMENT FOR MEDICAL ATTENTION TO DEAL WITH SPINAL INJURY DEALER STATES UNABLE TO RE-CREATE SITUATION. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 56,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10357068 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10250209 · 2008-11-30 (November 30, 2008)
SINCE PURCHASING MY BMW 750LI I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS STARTING W/THE KEYLESS REMOTE WHICH WOULD NOT START THE CAR(PUSH START)/INSERTED. THIS WAS TAKEN TO THE SHOP 4X BEFORE THE PROBLEM WAS SOLVED...2ND THE BATTERY DIED 2X ON A 2007 UNBELIEVABLE, NOW EACH TIME I TURN OFF THE CAR THE BATTERY IS DISCHARGED SO IT MAKES YOU HESITATE TO DRIVE ANYWHERE FAR..THE RIMS CRACKED CAUSING CONTINUOUS LOW TIRE PRESSURE I SPEND MORE TIME @LB BMW ITS UNREAL THEY TREAT YOU UNFAIR SO WITH A DREAMCAR THIS IS TRULY A HORROR!! *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 750 miles reported. Look up ODI 10250209 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10585235 · 2014-04-28 (April 28, 2014)
TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW 750LI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE HAD BEEN NO CONCERNS WITH THE VEHICLE BEFORE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD THE RECALL REPAIR FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V502000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN) AND AFTER THE REPAIR THE CONTACT HAD NOTICED THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPING GEARS AT RANDOM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO WAS TO INSPECT, DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED THAT THE FAILURE STARTED AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75000. …
Owner-reported narrative. 75,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10585235 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10499421 · 2013-02-20 (February 20, 2013)
WHILE DRIVING AT 25-30MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED LOSING ALL POWER INCLUDING THE POWER STEERING AND HAVING TO COAST INTO THE BREAKDOWN LANE. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IN 3 MONTHS. AFTER SITTING FOR 15 MINUTES AND 5-10 "NO STARTS", THE VEHICLE FINALLY STARTED AND DROVE NORMALLY. THE DEALERSHIP IS UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE EVENT. THERE IS A CURRENT POWER SUPPLY RECALL ON SEVERAL BMW MODELS DEMONSTRATING THE SAME SYMPTOMS. BMW STATES THAT THE POWER SUPPLY ON THE 750LI IS DIFFERENT FROM THOSE VEHICLES UNDER THE RECALL. THIS MODEL SHOULD ALSO BE INCL…
Owner-reported narrative. 85,007 miles reported. Look up ODI 10499421 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11403195 · 2021-03-16 (March 16, 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-reported narrative. 106,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11403195 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10786216 · 2015-10-27 (October 27, 2015)
WHEN FUELING GASOLINE INTO TANK THE STATION NOZZEL SHUTS OFF AFRTER ADDING 1 -2 GALLONS OF FUEL .YOU DO NOT KNOW WHEN YOUR TANK GET FULL. GASOLINE AT TIMES SPASHES BACK CAUSING TO WIPE OFF GASOLINE FROM CAR AND CLOTHES. THEY SAY ITS THE CHARCOL CANISTER TO REPLACE AT OWNERS COST IF U HAVE NO WARRANTY. IIT TAKES UP TO 10 MINUTES TO FILL UP THE GAS TANK WHEN LOW ON FUEL.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10786216 at NHTSA ↗