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2008 BMW 750LI Recalls & Complaints

The 2008 BMW 750LI has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 65 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2008 BMW 750LI. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2008 BMW 750LI owner complaints

Owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 BMW 750LI, describing incidents dated August 1, 2011 to May 9, 2026.

Most-cited components

Power Train 20 complaints
Structure 17 complaints
Electrical System 13 complaints
Latches/Locks/Linkages 11 complaints
Air Bags 10 complaints
Engine 7 complaints

Of the 65 complaints on file, 3 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 65 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11740139 · Filed May 26, 2026
The contact owns a 2008 BMW 750LI US. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 MPH, the rear passenger door opened inadvertently. The contact stated that the right rear passenger immediately closed the door and later, when the vehicle was parked and the right rear passenger…
ODI #11487517 · Filed October 2, 2022
door does not stay closed. door opened while driving.
ODI #11455953 · Filed March 9, 2022
My car one day just turned on all lights inside including emergency break and the engine started smoking out....

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2008 BMW 750LI in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Engineering Analysis EA12-002: Vehicle Rollaway
Closed January 24, 2013
- Recall 12V-502

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Doors May Not Fully Latch

NHTSA #17V328000 · Latches/Locks/Linkages — Doors — Latch · NHTSA notice

Reported May 18, 2017 · BMW of North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 45,484 vehicles

Repair completion: 32.8% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified February 8, 2018 · Vehicles built August 23, 2004 – July 24, 2008 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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 [email protected].

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Keyless Ignition System Vehicle Rollaway

NHTSA #12V502000 · Electrical System — Ignition — Switch · NHTSA notice

Reported October 17, 2012 · BMW of North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 45,500 vehicles

Owners notified March 20, 2013 · Vehicles built August 23, 2004 – July 24, 2008 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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 [email protected].

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2008 BMW 750LI. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

65 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 BMW 750LI.

Latches/Locks/Linkages

ODI #11740139

Incident: May 9, 2026 · Filed: May 26, 2026

The contact owns a 2008 BMW 750LI US. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 MPH, the rear passenger door opened inadvertently. The contact stated that the right rear passenger immediately closed the door and later, when the vehicle was parked and the right rear passenger attempted to exit, the door would not open from the inside. When attempting to open the door from the outside, it also would not open and has remained inoperable. The contact added that a few days later while driving at approximately 45MPH the front passenger opened inadvertently. The passenger attempted to close the door but the door did not remain closed. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road and when he existed the vehicle and he pushed the door with force and the door remained closed. The contact also stated that the soft close feature did not work as intended after the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact believes the failure is associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V328 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.

Unknown or Other

ODI #11487517

Incident: October 2, 2022 · Filed: October 2, 2022

door does not stay closed. door opened while driving.

Steering; Service Brakes; Engine

ODI #11455953

Incident: September 9, 2020 · Filed: March 9, 2022

My car one day just turned on all lights inside including emergency break and the engine started smoking out....

Fuel System, Gasoline

ODI #11443896

Incident: December 13, 2021 · Filed: December 15, 2021

The contact owns a 2008 BMW 750LI. The contact stated that upon refueling the vehicle, he smelled a strong gas odor. The contact recalled that the same issue had occurred with a BMW vehicle that he previously owned, so he drove the vehicle to his residence and restarted it. The contact exited the vehicle and as he was looking around, he noticed fuel leaking onto the rear driver’s side wheel and onto the floor. There were no warning lights illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that his vehicle was not included in a recall. The dealer advised the contact to take the vehicle in for diagnosis; however, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump was fractured and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.

Power Train; Engine

ODI #11361631

Incident: January 1, 2017 · Filed: September 28, 2020

HEAVY SMOKE FROM EXHAUST WHEN AT IDLE FOR MORE THAT 1 MINUTE. TRANSMISSION SEALS LEAKING

Structure

ODI #11292468

Incident: December 3, 2019 · Filed: January 1, 2020

I THINK MY DOOR LASH ON MY VEHICLE'S DEFECTED SOMETIMES IT DOES SEEM TO BE CLOSE AND SOMETIMES IT'S NOT

Air Bags; Seat Belts; Seats

ODI #11269067

Incident: June 20, 2019 · Filed: October 16, 2019

I HAVE A 2008 BMW 750LI AND SEAT BELT AND AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON WILL NOT REST TOOK TO DEALER LIGHT STILL ON. ARE THERE ANY RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE THIS WAS INVOLVED IN A HIT RUN ACCIDENT.

Power Train

ODI #11240283

Incident: July 28, 2019 · Filed: July 29, 2019

I HAVE A 2008 BMW 750LI LOST POWER TRANSMISSION FAULT LIGHT CAME ON DRIVE MODERATELY WONT GO INTO OVER DRIVE STAY IN 1ST GEAR WONT GO INTO PASSING GEAR. IS THER BEEN A RECALL ON THE VEHICLE FOR THIS PROBLEM THE CAR HAS 111,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE IS STAIONARY.

Electrical System; Air Bags; Seat Belts

ODI #11217679

Incident: March 10, 2019 · Filed: June 4, 2019

I HAVE A 2008 750 LI BMW 110,00 MILES ON IT AN I BEEN HAING PROBLEMS WITH SEAT BELT FAULT ELECTRICAL PARSITIC DRAW IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM BMW CANT SEEM TO FIX THESE ISSUES. I HAVE SPENT THOUSAND OF DOLLARS CHASING THESE DEFECTS AND SAFETY ISSUES. I READ THE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE OTHERS WERE HAVING AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO RECALL THESE VEHICLE IN. PLEASE RESPOND TO THIS BECAUSE IM LOST FOR ANSWERS ON WHY ISNT THIS VEHICLE BEEN RECALL FOR THESE PROBLEMS. VEHICLE IS SITTING IN MY GARAGE CANT DRIVE DONT START CHANGE BATTERY CONTINUE TO DRAIN. HAVE BEEN TO DEALER THREE TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. MY PHONE NR TO REACH ME IS [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TT

Latches/Locks/Linkages

ODI #11164896

Incident: December 28, 2018 · Filed: January 7, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW 750LI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH SOFT CLOSE DOORS WHERE THE DOORS CLOSED JUST A LITTLE BIT, AND AN ENGINE FINISHED LATCHING THE DOOR SHUT COMPLETELY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOORS POPPED OPEN WITH HIM JUST LEANING AGAINST IT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THE DRIVER'S DOOR AND REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WERE NOT AUTOMATICALLY SHUTTING. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THE FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

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