2007 BMW 750I — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
47
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2007 BMW 750I
The 2007 BMW 750I has received a total of 47 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH, AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (8 complaints), Latcheslockslinkages (6 complaints), and Electrical System (5 complaints).
Recalls for the 2007 BMW 750I
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2007 BMW 750I, potentially affecting up to 266,034 vehicles.
Recall 17V328000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
| 45,484 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 [email protected].
View full details →Recall 13V564000 — AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
| 76,565 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans and 325xi sports wagons, model year 2007 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi sedans and 328i and 328xi sports wagons, model year 2006-2007 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i sedans and 530xi sports wagons, model year 2006 760i sedans, model year 2006-2007 750i, 750Li, and 760Li...
Consequence: Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners with an interim notification letter in January 2014 since parts are not currently available. When parts are available, BMW sent a second letter in August and dealers will repair the occupant detection mat to eliminate the...
View full details →Recall 12V502000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
| 45,500 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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 [email protected].
View full details →Recall 12V502000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
| 45,500 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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 [email protected].
View full details →Recall 12V502000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 45,500 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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 [email protected].
View full details →Recall 12V504000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
| 7,485 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 7-Series vehicles, equipped with both Comfort Access and Soft Close Automatic options, and manufactured August 23, 2004, through September 3, 2007. Due to a software problem, 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 software. The recall began on December 12, 2012. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2007 BMW 750I
47 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 BMW 750I. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkages | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Power Train | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagssensoroccupant Classification | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 750I. The contact stated that the front driver’s side door failed to close correctly. The contact stated that no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the battery was causing the failure. The battery had been replaced at least three times. The contact stated that she took the vehicle back several times and the failure was finally diagnosed as a malfunctioning door latch. The contact stated that the door handle and latch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact inquired about a recall for the door and was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V328000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact back to the dealer for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 750I. The contact stated that while driving, the door failed to close securely. The contact stated that the door was latched but failed to remain closed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not re-repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V328000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The manufacture was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not under warranty, and the VIN was not included in a recall for the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 56,000.
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 750i. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving or idling, he heard a rattling noise coming from the engine. The contact then stated that on another occasion while driving, he heard a rattling noise in the engine while making a left turn then the vehicle stalled. No warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000
My soft closing door is not closing correctly. The door is being left open. Which you could eject from car.
My soft closing door is not closing correctly. The door is being left open. Which you could eject from car.
Safety Rating for the 2007 BMW 750I
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 BMW 750I in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 BMW 750I
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2007 BMW 750I. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SI-B12-17-08 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
BMW: SERVICE ACTION ON E65 AND E66 WITH N62, N62TU, OR N73,OBD COMMUNICATION ON MODELS E65, E66 WITH N62TU, E65 (ALPINA B7) WITH N62. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 BMW 750I
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2007 BMW 750I.
Other Model Years of the BMW 750I
- 2005 BMW 750I — 0 complaints
- 2006 BMW 750I — 77 complaints
- 2007 BMW 750I (current)
- 2008 BMW 750I — 29 complaints
- 2009 BMW 750I — 14 complaints
- 2010 BMW 750I — 13 complaints
- 2011 BMW 750I — 8 complaints
- 2012 BMW 750I — 12 complaints