NHTSA vehicle safety data

2008 BMW 760LI Recalls & Complaints

The 2008 BMW 760LI has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint 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 760LI. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2008 BMW 760LI owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2008 BMW 760LI, describing incidents dated March 19, 2023.

Most-cited components

Latches/Locks/Linkages 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11550853 · Filed October 19, 2023
The contact owns a 2008 BMW 760LI. The contact stated that the four doors of the vehicle failed to latch securely when closed. The contact stated that the door handle also failed to return to the original position while closing the doors. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving 20 MPH…

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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 760LI. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 BMW 760LI.

Latches/Locks/Linkages

ODI #11550853

Incident: March 19, 2023 · Filed: October 19, 2023

The contact owns a 2008 BMW 760LI. The contact stated that the four doors of the vehicle failed to latch securely when closed. The contact stated that the door handle also failed to return to the original position while closing the doors. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving 20 MPH and making a right turn with his stepdaughter in the rear middle seat, the rear driver's side door opened inadvertently. The contact pulled to the side of the road and closed the door. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer who previously performed the recall repair under NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V328000 (Latches/ Locks/Linkages) at 80,000 miles. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the door handle cables were stretched, and the contact was informed that the failure was not related to the recall. The contact believed that the failure was related to the recall or that the dealer had caused the failure while performing the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.

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