KnownCarProblems2008 BMW 750li Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 65 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 BMW 750li, most often about the transmission (31% of complaints, typically around 82,000 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about 750li model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2008 BMW 750li problems
Transmission
20 complaints · 31%Half of these problems showed up before 82,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
Tl contact owns a 2008 BMW 750 li. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60-80 MPH, the vehicle decelerated and the faulty transmission drive moderately warning light illuminated. The vehicle had to be restarted in order for it to resumed normal function. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
The contact owns a 2008 BMW 750li. While driving 45 MPH, the "transmission fault drive moderately" message appeared. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 84,000.
Body and structure
17 complaints · 26%Half of these problems showed up before 85,500 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
While driving on a city street at 35 MPH, the front passenger door unexpectedly unlatched. That door had not been opened in over a week and the door appeared to be closed before this incident.
After dropping my daughter (who was sitting in the rear seat of my car) to her school in the morning, I was driving to work. I confirmed that all the doors were closed and latched after she exited the car. Just before reaching my work location, the driver side rear door unexpectedly opened while the vehicle was in…
Electrical
13 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 96,000 miles.
Tl contact owns a BMW 750li. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the driver side door failed to close and lock. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v504000 (latches/locks/linkages). However, the contact received…
My 2008 BMW 750li is leaking oil they say its the pressure switch then they said it was the brake buster pump leaking. I know there has been a recall on this make and model BMW but it do not come up under my viin number in the recall list of viin. The vehicle is now parked searching for true answers..
Doors and locks
11 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 92,000 miles. Parts named most often: doors.
-drivers side rear door latch failed while driving -at 35mph door swung open -door would not close after the fact -motor that seals door ceased to function -potentially fatal had children in the back not been properly buckled in changed comp code to latches/locks/linkages.pco
The contact owns a 2008 BMW 750li. While attempting to close the driver side door, it would not remain closed. The failure ocurred without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 94,000.
Air bags
10 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 94,000 miles.
Passenger restraint warning - apparently the passenger seat sensor has failed and the passenger airbags have been automatically disabled. A quick search shows that this seems to be a fairly common problem with BMW passenger seat sensors. There was even a recall for the issue, but the dealer claims my 2008 BMW 750li…
My vehicle was involved in a hit run and it ruin the dsc ABS module it overheats and the ABS dsc emergency brake system light come on.. Cant fine problem in the dsc module
Engine
7 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 73,500 miles.
The contact owns a 2008 BMW 750li. While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after some time. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the…
The contact owns a 2008 BMW 750li. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not able to restart. The failure recurred on two other occasions. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it diagnosed that the cass module and blade key fob needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but…
Brakes
6 complaints · 9%My 2008 BMW 750li is leaking oil they say its the pressure switch then they said it was the brake buster pump leaking. I know there has been a recall on this make and model BMW but it do not come up under my viin number in the recall list of viin. The vehicle is now parked searching for true answers..
The driver side door will not close. The suction mechanism does work and there is no backup system to ensure the door latches. It is a most severe safety flaw. There many complaints of this issue all over the internet for BMW cars. This is definitely a recall issue and the grosses of safety neglect by the car…
Seat belts
5 complaints · 8%While driving with my wife, I received an on-board light and symbol indicator. Stating that the passenger side airbag and restraint system failure. This is the very same sensor the (oc3 pass side matt) that was recalled in 2006 and 2007 models that had the oc3 sensor.
I started my car in the morning and there was a yellow "air-bag" indicator on my dashboard with a message "driver restraint system fault". It wasn't there the night before. Couple of days later, I took the car to dealer and they diagnosed that "driver seat mat sensor and control box" failed and needed to be replaced…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2008 BMW 750li 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.
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.
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
Questions about the 2008 BMW 750li
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 BMW 750li?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (20 complaints, typically around 82,000 miles); body and structure (17 complaints, typically around 85,500 miles); electrical (13 complaints, typically around 96,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2008 BMW 750li have?
- 2 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 2008 a bad year for the BMW 750li?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about 750li model year since 2000, with 65 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.