KnownCarProblems2007 BMW 750i Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 34 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 BMW 750i, most often about the air bags (24% of complaints, typically around 92,500 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about 750i model year since 2000 and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2007 BMW 750i problems
Air bags
8 complaints · 24%Half of these problems showed up before 92,500 miles. Parts named most often: sensor.
Just had to paid over $900 dollars to have my fronts passenger air bag seat occupancy sensor mat replaced. I see that there was a recalled issued for these item on november 2013 recall campaign number 13v-564. I was told by BMW of dallas that my VIN number was not part of the recall. I find it a an odd coincident that…
My passenger air bags are inoperable in my vehicle. It was this way when I bought the car. It was reported to me the vehicle was under recall for the situation but when I had the car taken to the dealership, they informed me my particular vehicle wasn't under recall. My question is why is my car isn't one of the…
Doors and locks
8 complaints · 24%Half of these problems showed up before 64,500 miles. Parts named most often: doors.
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 750i. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH, the driver's side door erroneously became unlocked and opened independently. The contact also stated that the "soft close" feature on the driver's side door would intermittently malfunction, causing the door to remain open and…
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 750i. The contact stated that while driving, the door failed to close securely. The contact stated that the door was latched but failed to remain closed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the…
Brakes
7 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles.
As I was arriving to park my BMW I applied the brakes to put it into park but the brakes failed, in result the car drove threw the building. When the rear wheels reached the curbside/sidewalk, it stopped the car, causing the building to get damage. And I got a ticket for malfunction of brake but it is not my fault for…
I purchased my 2007 750i BMW in 11/2013. Shortly after I purchased it, I started having brake booster issues. The brake pad becomes hard to press and I have actually rolled in the middle of intersections because the car would not stop. I took my car in to BMW of dallas and was told that my brake booster was…
Body and structure
6 complaints · 18%Parts named most often: body.
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 750i. The contact stated that the front passenger side door would not close. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that it was a normal function of the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 750i. While making a turn at 10 MPH, the rear driver side door independently opened. In addition, the door open was displayed across the message board and the soft close door option functioned intermittently. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or…
Electrical
5 complaints · 15%Tl contact owns a 2007 BMW 750i. While driving at 25 MPH, the vehicle suddenly shut off with no prior warning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where a part was repaired on one of the doors. The vehicle was taken to the dealership on three prior occasions where the contact was informed that the…
Tl contact owns a 2007 BMW 750i. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted after waiting a few moments and then resumed to normal. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the integrated…
Transmission
4 complaints · 12%I brought my vehicle to a complete stop, shifted the vehicle in "park" and saw the "p" light come on the dash, and proceeded to exit the vehicle. Because I was only retrieving my mail from the mailbox, I did not turn the car off or put the parking brake on. As I exited the car, and took my foot off the brake pedal…
Transmission began to loose power ,shifting by its self , with a message stating ' "transmission default malfunction" car came to a complete stop on freeway almost throwing me through windshield.take car to closest dealer immediately ,also would not shift out of park. 2) malfunction message regarding driver seat belt…
Seat belts
3 complaints · 9%Transmission began to loose power ,shifting by its self , with a message stating ' "transmission default malfunction" car came to a complete stop on freeway almost throwing me through windshield.take car to closest dealer immediately ,also would not shift out of park. 2) malfunction message regarding driver seat belt…
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 750i. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated and the front passenger seat belt failed to restrain the occupant properly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not made aware of the failure.…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 BMW 750i recalls
Doors and locks: latch
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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].
Full defect summary
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.
Air bags: occupant classification
Risk: Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: switch
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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].
Full defect summary
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.
Doors and locks: latch
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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].
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Vehicle rollaway
Summary
In a letter dated october 16, 2012, bmw of north america, llc (bmw) submitted a defect information report (dir), NHTSA recall no. 12v-502 to NHTSA identifying a safety defect involving the possibility of unattended vehicle rollaway in my 2005 through 2008 bmw 7-series (approximately 45,000) vehicles equipped with the comfort access option.the comfort access option allows the driver to start and stop the engine (by pressing the engine start / stop button) without inserting the key fob into the vehicles key slot in the instrument panel.subject vehicles not equipped with the comfort access option require the key fob be inserted the key slot to start the engine.upon removal of the key from the k
Vehicle rollaway
Summary
In response to the office of defects investigation's (odi) information request (ir) for pe11-025, bmw provided odi with 1 complaint and 46 field reports relating to either incidents of unattended vehicle rollaway or vehicle movement after the driver expected the vehicle gearshift to automatically shift to park. Odi's analysis of the data provided by bmw identified 14 crashes and 5 alleged injuries. Odi has also identified 3 additional reports in its database alleging vehicle rollaway incidents of which 2 resulted in crashes.the subject vehicles are all equipped with push-buttons (start/stop button) to control starting/stopping the engine and shift-by-wire gearshift systems controlled by a co
Questions about the 2007 BMW 750i
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 BMW 750i?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (8 complaints, typically around 92,500 miles); doors and locks (8 complaints, typically around 64,500 miles); brakes (7 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 BMW 750i have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 18, 2017 (doors and locks). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the BMW 750i?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about 750i model year since 2000, with 34 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other BMW 750i years
- 2006
- 2007