2008 Bmw 750I: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
17 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
98,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2008 model year. Data snapshot: . 10 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Latches/Locks/Linkages is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 17 complaints (35.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 23.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 23.5% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 11.8% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 6 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 3 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Structure:Body | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
Latches/Locks/Linkages: 6; Electrical System: 5; Power Train: 5; Air Bags: 3; Seat Belts: 3; Seats: 2; Structure:Body: 2; Engine: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 4 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 4 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 4; 100,000 to 149,999: 4; 150,000 and above: 1
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 7 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 |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
2013: 1; 2014: 1; 2015: 3; 2016: 1; 2017: 4; 2018: 2; 2019: 1; 2020: 1; 2021: 1; 2025: 2
Pattern summary
Latches/Locks/Linkages leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 4 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 4 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 2 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10507524 · 2013-04-08 (April 8, 2013)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW 750I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC STOP, THE VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY ENGAGED INTO PARK AND PROCEEDED TO STALL AS THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,000. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 97,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10507524 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10617918 · 2014-07-31 (July 31, 2014)
MY CAR HAS HAD THE AIR BAG LIGHT ON SEVERAL TIMES AND THE DEALER WOULD JUST RESET THE LIGHT AS THE CAR WAS STILL IN WARRANTY, ONCE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED THEY ARE TELLING ME THAT THERE IS A SHORT AND THEY NEED TO REPLACE THE AIRBAG AND THE DETECTION MAT. THIS ISSUE WAS THERE ON 2006 AND 2007, 750I MODELS AND THERE WAS A RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V564000. NOW THE DEALER WANTS ME TO PAY THEM $165 TO LOOK AT THE CAR AND $1500 TO FIX THE PROBLEM ELSE RISK THE AIRBAGS NOT GETTING DEPLOYED IN EVENT OF CRASH. I AM SURE THIS ISSUE COULD HAVE…
Owner-reported narrative. 50,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10617918 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10712620 · 2015-04-24 (April 24, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW 750I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION INTERLOCK NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEIR VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V502000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10712620 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10722732 · 2015-06-01 (June 1, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW 750I. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED HARD FROM SECOND TO THIRD GEAR. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 85,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10722732 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10816538 · 2015-12-28 (December 28, 2015)
THE SENSOR MATS IN THE CAR HAVE FAILED AT UNDER65K. THE MODELS 2005-2007 HAD A RECALL ON THESE MATS BUT IT DOESN'T PERTAIN TO THE 2008 MODEL IN WHICH I AM EXPERIENCING THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. ADDITIONALLY, UNDER 65K MILES I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE BOTH FORWARD WINDOW MOTORS AND NOW THE BACK RIGHT MOTOR. THE LOGIC 7 SOUND AMP ALSO WENT BAD IN 2012.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10816538 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10885497 · 2016-07-18 (July 18, 2016)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW 750I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. IN ADDITION, THE TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 100,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10885497 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11010317 · 2017-07-24 (July 24, 2017)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW 750I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V328000(LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11010317 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11010448 · 2017-07-25 (July 25, 2017)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW 750I. THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR INADVERTENTLY OPENED AND WOULD NOT CLOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE TOM WILLIAMS DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SOFT CLOSE AUTOMATIC MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED UNDER THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN 17V328000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES) DUE TO THE DEALER NOT BEING CLEAR WHAT REMEDY NEEDED TO BE PERFORMED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND COULD NOT OFFER ANY CLARITY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000. UPDATED 10/…
Owner-reported narrative. 120,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11010448 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
12V502000 · Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) | Power Train:Automatic Transmission
Reported: 2012-10-17 (October 17, 2012)
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.
Consequence: If the driver exits the vehicle with the transmission in Neutral and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may rollaway. Unattended rollaway incidents often result in a crash or cause injury to pedestrians attempting to stop or enter the vehicle or to other bystanders in the path of the vehicle.
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗17V328000 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
Reported: 2017-05-18 (May 18, 2017)
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.
Consequence: The door may unexpectedly open due to road or driving conditions or occupant contact with the door. The sudden opening may result in occupant ejection or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗