2007 BMW 750LI — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
121
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 BMW 750LI
The 2007 BMW 750LI has received a total of 121 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 (15 complaints), Electrical System (15 complaints), and Power Train (14 complaints).
Recalls for the 2007 BMW 750LI
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2007 BMW 750LI, 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 750LI
121 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 BMW 750LI. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkages | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagssensoroccupant Classification | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheelsrim | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Front passenger occupancy sensor failure
Water linkage down door panels to the floor, Drivers side ECM is located in that area, water damages the components and caused it to produce codes, interfering with car engine, causes surges, and vehicle to all of sudden shut off even while driving on freeway or streets. Water linkage on the passenger side down into the fuse box. All so causing electrical malfunction that opens the door for potential unsafe events.
Water linkage down door panels to the floor, Drivers side ECM is located in that area, water damages the components and caused it to produce codes, interfering with car engine, causes surges, and vehicle to all of sudden shut off even while driving on freeway or streets. Water linkage on the passenger side down into the fuse box. All so causing electrical malfunction that opens the door for potential unsafe events.
Water linkage down door panels to the floor, Drivers side ECM is located in that area, water damages the components and caused it to produce codes, interfering with car engine, causes surges, and vehicle to all of sudden shut off even while driving on freeway or streets. Water linkage on the passenger side down into the fuse box. All so causing electrical malfunction that opens the door for potential unsafe events.
Safety Rating for the 2007 BMW 750LI
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 BMW 750LI in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 BMW 750LI
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2007 BMW 750LI. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
630210 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Check Control Message Displayed; Turn Signals Flash Fast.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 BMW 750LI
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 750LI
- 2005 BMW 750LI — 0 complaints
- 2006 BMW 750LI — 300 complaints
- 2007 BMW 750LI (current)
- 2008 BMW 750LI — 102 complaints
- 2009 BMW 750LI — 15 complaints
- 2010 BMW 750LI — 49 complaints
- 2011 BMW 750LI — 39 complaints
- 2012 BMW 750LI — 40 complaints