NHTSA vehicle safety data
2005 BMW 760I Recalls & Complaints
The 2005 BMW 760I has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of October 21, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2005 BMW 760I. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2005 BMW 760I owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 BMW 760I, describing incidents dated January 3, 2005 to April 26, 2017.
Most-cited components
- Air Bags 1 complaint
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Engine 1 complaint
- Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10980822 · Filed
AT A RED LIGHT THE CAR GOES INTO NEUTRAL AND THEN DIES, AFTER ABOUT 5 MIN WAS ABLE TO START AND THEN AS DRIVING 45 MLS PER HOUR THE CAR AGAIN GOES INTO NEUTRAL AND DIES, LEAVING NO CONTROL OF STEERING AND CARS ZOOMING BY ALMOST HIT WITH CHILDREN IN CAR, READ UP ON THIS PROBLEM AND NHTSA HAS LOOKED…
ODI #10118617 · Filed
X. NO SUMMARY. *AK
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 October 21, 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.
Doors May Not Fully Latch
NHTSA #12V504000 · Latches/Locks/Linkages — Doors — Latch · NHTSA notice
Reported October 17, 2012 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 7,485 vehicles
Owners notified December 12, 2012 · Vehicles built August 23, 2004 – September 3, 2007 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
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 software. The recall began on December 12, 2012. 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's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other BMW 760I model years
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