2007 Bmw 750LI: complaints, problems and recalls
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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10206189 · 2007-10-18 (October 18, 2007)
2007 BMW 750LI MY WIFE USE THIS CAR FOR ROUTING AND NORMAL DRIVE TO SCHOOL AND HOME, NEVER DRIVE TO MOUNTAIN AND ROCKROAD. MORE THAN 6 MONTH ONLY 5000 MILES, THEN TIRE WHEEL CRACK. BECAUSE A CRACK CAUSED THE FLAT, TIRE THAT IS VERY DANGEROUS. THANK GOD SHE DIDN'T DRIVE ON HIGHWAY, SO NOBODY GOT INJURY. RIGHT NOW I DOUBT THE TIRE WHEEL QUALITY, HOW COME ONLY 5000 MILES THE TIRE WHEEL WILL CRACK. THAT IS DEFECT. THE TIRE WHEEL SUPPOSE TO LAST FOR 10 OR 50 THOUSAND MILES INCLUDE IMPACT AND SPEED TEST. WHY IT IS SO WEAK? BMW EVEN DON'T OFFER I…
Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10206189 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 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 10418581 · 2011-08-11 (August 11, 2011)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW 750LI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM LIGHT AND AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXTENDED THE WARRANTY FOR THE AIR BAG FAILURES, BUT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DENIED ASSISTANCE WITH THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 68,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 49,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10418581 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10483808 · 2012-11-09 (November 9, 2012)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW 750LI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WOULD ERRONEOUSLY OPEN WHEN MAKING A TURN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SOFT DOOR CLOSE SYSTEM FAILED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE SOFT CLOSE AUTOMATIC OPTIONS FAILED, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V504000(LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES: DOORS: LATCH). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 98,000. UPDATED 4/22/13 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE DRIVER'S SIDE SOMETIM…
Owner-reported narrative. 78,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10483808 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 10510736 · 2013-05-06 (May 6, 2013)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW 750LI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH THE SOFT CLOSE FEATURE FOR THE DOOR, BUT THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER:12V504000(LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 135,000. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 98,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10510736 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
4 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 ↗12V504000 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
Reported: 2012-10-17 (October 17, 2012)
BMW is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 7-Series vehicles, equipped with both Comfort Access and Soft Close Automatic options, and manufactured August 23, 2004, through September 3, 2007. Due to a software problem, 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 software. The recall began on December 12, 2012. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
NHTSA campaign record ↗13V564000 · Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification
Reported: 2013-11-12 (November 12, 2013)
BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans and 325xi sports wagons, model year 2007 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi sedans and 328i and 328xi sports wagons, model year 2006-2007 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i sedans and 530xi sports wagons, model year 2006 760i sedans, model year 2006-2007 750i, 750Li, and 760Li sedans, and model year 2006 X5 sports activity vehicles, equipped with certain seat types. The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if and how the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash may fatigue and develop cracks which could lead to a system failure.
Consequence: Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners with an interim notification letter in January 2014 since parts are not currently available. When parts are available, BMW sent a second letter in August and dealers will repair the occupant detection mat to eliminate the possibility that it may crack, free of charge. Additionally, owners of model year 2006-2007 3 Series with standard seats, 5 Series with comfort seats, and Z4 models, will receive an extended warranty on their front passenger seat occupant detection mat. Owners may contact BMW customer relations 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 ↗