The 2008 BMW 750i has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 90,984 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the latches/locks/linkages. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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.
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.
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 CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
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…
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.
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 CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Complaints by component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
5
POWER TRAIN
5
AIR BAGS
3
SEAT BELTS
3
SEATS
2
STRUCTURE:BODY
2
ENGINE
1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
Total complaints29
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The contact owns a 2008 bmw 750i. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v328000 â (latches/locks/linkages) and was interfering with other electrical components of the vehicle such as the navigation panel rendering it non-responsive, the alarm system from the door latches…”
“The contact owns a 2008 bmw 750i. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v328000 (latches/locks/linkages); however, the dealer was unable to repair the recall in a timely manner and the contact had to recover the vehicle from the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of…”
“The contact owns a 2008 bmw 750i. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v328000 (latches/locks/linkages); however, the dealer was unable to repair the recall in a timely manner and the contact had to recover the vehicle from the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 750i. The contact stated while driving 60 mph with automatic cruise control activated, the vehicle decelerated independently. The contact stated that the check engine warning light, transmission malfunction warning light, and 'prnd' warning message was displayed on…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 750i. The contact stated while driving 60 mph with automatic cruise control activated, the vehicle decelerated independently. The contact stated that the check engine warning light, transmission malfunction warning light, and 'prnd' warning message was displayed on…”
“I have driver seat belt restraint system light on on driver side. Was there a recall to fix this from happening also a parasistic draw draining my battery then car dies. No start.”
“I have driver seat belt restraint system light on on driver side. Was there a recall to fix this from happening also a parasistic draw draining my battery then car dies. No start.”
“I have driver seat belt restraint system light on on driver side. Was there a recall to fix this from happening also a parasistic draw draining my battery then car dies. No start.”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2008 BMW 750i as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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