repaired · 2019 Q2
Doors: latch
Risk. The door may unexpectedly open due to road or driving conditions or occupant contact with the door.
2007 BMW 750iProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 34 owner complaints about the 2007 BMW 750i, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-328 the manufacturer reports only 32% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 5, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 BMW 750i has problems
34 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Air bags
8Latches/locks/linkages
6Structure
5Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
5Service brakes3 crash/fire/injury
4Power train
3Seat belts
2Engine
2Service brakes, hydraulic
22 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 8 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 8 | 0 |
| Structure | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 3 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 1 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2007 BMW 750i recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2015 Q3
Sensor: 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.
no report yet
Ignition: switch
Risk. If the driver exits the vehicle with the transmission in Neutral and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may rollaway.
no report yet
Doors: latch
Risk. The door may unexpectedly open due to road or driving conditions or occupant contact with the door.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.
Best & worst years
2007 vs. every other 750i year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 750i median. How we score
'90'91'92'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'20'21
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2007 BMW 750i, and the recalls they led to.
- Vehicle RollawayLed to recall 12V-502
- Vehicle RollawayNo recall
In owners' words
What 750i owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
A SEAT OCCUPANCY DETECTOR FAULT PREVENTS THE ENTIRE AIRBAG SYSTEM FROM WORKING. THIS FAULT SIGNAL APPEARS WHEN THE CAR IS STARTED AND CONTINUES UNTIL IT IS OFF. THE AIRBAG FAULT SIGNAL WAS CHECKED AND CONFIRMED TO BE A FAILURE OF THE PASSENGER SEAT DETECTOR. THIS IS A COMMON BMW PROBLEM. IT CAUSED…
TL* 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…
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…
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