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2008 BMW 750liProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 65 owner complaints about the 2008 BMW 750li, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-328 the manufacturer reports only 32% of affected cars repaired.

2008 BMW 750li
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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.0× the 750li median · #3 of 7 years by complaints
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 32%Owner complaints656 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage82kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 26, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 BMW 750li has problems

65 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train201
Structure171
Electrical system132
Latches/locks/linkages110
Air bags102
Seat belts51
Service brakes52
Engine50
Equipment adaptive/mobility30
7 other systems100

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2008 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.

32%repaired · 2019 Q2

Doors: latch

Recall 17V-328 · May 18, 2017 · 45,484 vehicles · 14,583 repaired

Risk. The door may unexpectedly open due to road or driving conditions or occupant contact with the door.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Ignition: switch

Recall 12V-502 · Oct 17, 2012 · 45,500 vehicles

Risk. If the driver exits the vehicle with the transmission in Neutral and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may rollaway.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2008 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

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2008 BMW 750li, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Vehicle RollawayEA12002 · closed Jan 24, 2013
    Led to recall 12V-502
In owners' words

What 750li owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I HAVE A 2008 BMW 750LI LOST POWER TRANSMISSION FAULT LIGHT CAME ON DRIVE MODERATELY WONT GO INTO OVER DRIVE STAY IN 1ST GEAR WONT GO INTO PASSING GEAR. IS THER BEEN A RECALL ON THE VEHICLE FOR THIS PROBLEM THE CAR HAS 111,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE IS STAIONARY.
Complaint 11240283 · Jul 29, 2019 · 111,000 miles
I WAS DRIVING AND OUT OF NOWHERE, MY CAR STARTED TO SLOW DOWN, AND I RECEIVED AN WARNING LIGHT ON MY DASH TELLING ME I WAS HAVING A "TRANSMISSION FAILURE AND DRIVE MODERATELY". I ONLY HAVE 88,900 MILES ON THE CAR. THIS SEEMS TO BE A MANUFACTURING ISSUE ON 750 SERIES MODELS FROM 2005-2008. THERE…
Complaint 11105101 · Jul 2, 2018 · 88,900 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW 750LI. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE TRANSMISSION INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE MESSAGE 'DO NOT DRIVE' WAS DISPLAYED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC…
Complaint 11099553 · Jun 4, 2018 · 160,569 miles

Own a 2008 750li?

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