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 750liProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 77 owner complaints about the 2007 BMW 750li, most often about the latches/locks/linkages. 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 September 13, 2022. Updated daily. Photo: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 BMW 750li has problems
77 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
19Latches/locks/linkages
17Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
16Power train
15Electrical system
13Structure
7Engine
7Service brakes
5Seat belts
4Vehicle speed control
136 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Latches/locks/linkages | 19 | 0 |
| Air bags | 17 | 1 |
| Power train | 16 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 15 | 0 |
| Structure | 13 | 0 |
| Engine | 7 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 5 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 13 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2007 BMW 750li 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 750li 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 750li median. How we score
'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'19'20'21
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2007 BMW 750li, and the recalls they led to.
- Vehicle RollawayLed to recall 12V-502
- Vehicle RollawayNo recall
In owners' words
What 750li owners report
Recent latches/locks/linkages complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW 750LI. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR OPENED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BMW OF CATONSVILLE (6700 BALTIMORE NATIONAL PIKE, CATONSVILLE, MD 21228, [PHONE]), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW 750LI. UPON EXITING OR ENTERING THE VEHICLE, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR FAILED TO LATCH AND CLOSE CORRECTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW 750LI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S REMOTE LOCK CEASED TO FUNCTION AND REQUIRED THE CONTACT TO MANUALLY LOCK THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE LIFTGATE OPENED INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURES OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA…
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