2007 BMW 750LI Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2007 BMW 750LI, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Interior & seats2118.3%
- Airbags1714.8%
- Electrical1513.0%
- Powertrain (other)1412.2%
- Body & structure1311.3%
- Brakes87.0%
- Engine76.1%
- Driver assistance65.2%
- Seat belts54.3%
- Fuel system32.6%
- Other / unspecified21.7%
- Steering21.7%
- Transmission21.7%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Interior & seats
Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE "AIRBAG MALFUNCTION" DASH LIGHT IS ON. THE BMW DEALER HAS DETERMINED THE MALFUNCTION IS DUE TO AN INTERNAL FAILURE TO THE DRIVERS SEAT OCCUPANCY DETECTOR. AN ACTIVE RECALL (17V-605 ?) INCLUDES 2004-2006 BMW 7 SERIES BUT EXCLUDES MY 2007 BMW 7. DEALER DECLINED TO MAKE THE REPAIRS UNDER THE ACTIVE RECALL.
AIRBAG AND SEAT BELT LIGHT ARE ON. CAME ON WHILE DRIVING WITH ONE PASSENGER. DEALER STATES FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT DETECTION MAT NEEDS REPLACING. NHTSA ID 13V564000 DOES NOT APPLY TO MY VIN
Airbags
Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.
From owner reports, verbatim
Front passenger occupancy sensor failure
I had my car towed to BMW OF WEST SPRINGFIELD MA, to get car initially overhaul and completely fixed I understand that are six underlying recalls airbags, odb communications, brakes, electrical, door latches, after calling and letting them know my car was on its way, I requested a courtesy call and no was given I call two days later to be told my car wasn’t on the lot, then to be called back hours later to be told they could not find key to my vehicle, also they tried to make me pay for the lost key in WHICH THEY LOST, they still refuse to fix the recall and are requesting me get it towed out at there expense the recalls can only be fixed by BMW, also MASSACHUSETTS AND FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES THEM TO BE FIXED, so therefore the car cannot leave the lot until recall is fixed
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
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.
I had my car towed to BMW OF WEST SPRINGFIELD MA, to get car initially overhaul and completely fixed I understand that are six underlying recalls airbags, odb communications, brakes, electrical, door latches, after calling and letting them know my car was on its way, I requested a courtesy call and no was given I call two days later to be told my car wasn’t on the lot, then to be called back hours later to be told they could not find key to my vehicle, also they tried to make me pay for the lost key in WHICH THEY LOST, they still refuse to fix the recall and are requesting me get it towed out at there expense the recalls can only be fixed by BMW, also MASSACHUSETTS AND FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES THEM TO BE FIXED, so therefore the car cannot leave the lot until recall is fixed
Powertrain (other)
Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.
From owner reports, verbatim
I had my car towed to BMW OF WEST SPRINGFIELD MA, to get car initially overhaul and completely fixed I understand that are six underlying recalls airbags, odb communications, brakes, electrical, door latches, after calling and letting them know my car was on its way, I requested a courtesy call and no was given I call two days later to be told my car wasn’t on the lot, then to be called back hours later to be told they could not find key to my vehicle, also they tried to make me pay for the lost key in WHICH THEY LOST, they still refuse to fix the recall and are requesting me get it towed out at there expense the recalls can only be fixed by BMW, also MASSACHUSETTS AND FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES THEM TO BE FIXED, so therefore the car cannot leave the lot until recall is fixed
1) The electrical section of the dashboard for speed, checking gas levels etc. is no longer visible. It is available for inspection! 2) For the obvious reason: unable to determine all safety measures such as speed, driving safety such as gas level, warning signals etc.! 3) The problem was the result of numerous visits to the dealership regarding the rain leaking into the car. Which they said they were unable to find a leak or leaks. Advised the of possible recall re: car latch issues where the water leaks into the car via trunk etc. They finally realized their error. But failed to repair. Said it was a recall issue. 4) As mentioned...Has been inspected numerous times by the dealership in Willoughby, OH! 5) Of course there were warning signs that there was a problem or would eventually be a problem when water starts getting into your car: when it shouldn't (doors closed, windows up sunroof closed etc. However, as I said previously, the dealership inspected the car enough times to find what the problem was and avoid the damage cause: (UNLESS IT IS/WAS AN ISSUE THAT WARRANT A RECALL OF THE CAR'S SEALING, SUNROOF, LATCH ETC. THAT WAS DEFFECTIVE!!! NOTE: The dealership indicated that the water was getting in to the car, but couldn't stop it from getting in didn't have the knowledge to fix? Wouldn't that be a recall matter? MY SAFETY & OTHERS IS AT STAKE IF YOU DON'T TAKE RESPONSIBILITY OF A DEFECT IN THIS BMW.
Body & structure
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.
From owner reports, verbatim
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 CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V382000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BMW OF ARLINGTON (1105 E LAMAR BLVD, ARLINGTON, TX 76011, (817) 461-9222) TO BE SERVICED PER THE RECALL, BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW 750LI. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR SWUNG OPEN WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL IN AN EFFORT TO STOP HIS CHILD FROM FALLING OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. NEILO BMW OF SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO PAY TO HAVE THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL; THEREFORE, THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 80,000.
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW 750LI. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED TO ENGAGE WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PEAKE BMW (2630 VETERANS MEMORIAL BLVD, KENNER, LA 70062) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER NEEDING TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RELATED THE FAILURE TO AN UNKNOWN RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
MY AIRBAGS SYSTEM HAS MALFUNCTION FOR BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE. THE BRAKE SYSTEM HAS A MALFUNCTION AS WELL AS EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM THE STEERING HAS A MALFUNCTION AS WELL
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
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.
TOOK IN FOR REPAIR FOR WATER GETTING INTO CAR SEVERAL TIMES TO DEALER. TOLD THEY COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM OR WHERE ANY WATER WAS GETTING INTO CAR. THE LAST TIME I TOOK IT IN, TOLD THAT THEY CLEANED WATER LINES ETC. SO, SHOULD BE OK. HOWEVER, AFTER DRIVING IT HOME & ONCE A GOOD RAIN CAME, IT GOT WET INSIDE THE CABIN/CAR AGAIN! THEY HAD THE CAR, WORKED ON IT ETC. HOWEVER, WHEN IT WAS PICKED UP AGAIN, TOLD THAT THE DASH SCREEN WAS DAMAGED. BUT RATHER THAN BLAME IT ON THE WATER GETTING INTO THE CAR ETC.; THEY BLAMED IT ON SOMETHING ELSE WHICH COST AN UNBELIEVABLE PRICE TO REPAIR. OR THEY FAILED TO ADMIT THEIR UNBELIEVABLE CAR CARE AND CUSTOMER CARE/SERVICE. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE LOST OF BEING ABLE TO SEE THE CAR DASH, SCREEN ETC.: ALL OF THE SYSTEMS INFORMATION: GAS LEVEL, SPEED, LIGHTS, NAVIGATION ETC. HAS BEEN LOST.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Driver assistance
Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.
From owner reports, verbatim
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.
CAR SCREEN PANEL DEAD. NO VISUABLE INFORMATION ON CAR PANEL TO DETERMINE SPEED, GAS LEVEL ETC. CAR PICKED UP FROM DEALERSHIP AFTER SERVICE AND TOLD OF WATER LEAK IN CAR. HAD BEEN TOLD BY THE SERVICE DEPT THAT THEY COULD NOT FIND A LEAK OF WATER INTO CAR. HOWEVER, APPARENTLY, THEY DID NOT WANT TO REPAIR THE PANEL DUE TO THEIR NELIGENCE. THE CAR HAD BEEN TAKEN TO THEM WITH THIS ISSUE SEVERAL TIMES AS A POTENTIAL RECALL ISSUE.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Seat belts
Reports naming seat belts, buckles, retractors and pretensioners.
From owner reports, verbatim
Front passenger occupancy sensor failure
I HAVE A 2007 750LI BMW WITH AIRBAG AND SEAT BELT PROBLEMS HAS THERE BEEN A RECALL ON THIS SAFETY COMPLAINT.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
WHEN FUELING GASOLINE INTO TANK THE STATION NOZZEL SHUTS OFF AFRTER ADDING 1 -2 GALLONS OF FUEL .YOU DO NOT KNOW WHEN YOUR TANK GET FULL. GASOLINE AT TIMES SPASHES BACK CAUSING TO WIPE OFF GASOLINE FROM CAR AND CLOTHES. THEY SAY ITS THE CHARCOL CANISTER TO REPLACE AT OWNERS COST IF U HAVE NO WARRANTY. IIT TAKES UP TO 10 MINUTES TO FILL UP THE GAS TANK WHEN LOW ON FUEL.
COULD NOT PUT FUEL IN THE TANK EXCEPT AT A VERY SLOW RATE, THE GAS WILL CLICK OFF CONSTANTLY, VERY FRUSTRATING. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON EVER SINCE. NEVER COULD GET A REASON WHY, WAS ENCOURAGED TO SEE I WASN'T THE ONLY ONE THIS WAS HAPPENING TO. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Other / unspecified
Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.
From owner reports, verbatim
MY NAME IS [XXX]. I WAS TURNING OFF OF FRONTAGE RD ONTO NORTHSIDE DR SLOWLY AND MY LEFT FRONT TIRE FELL RIGHT INTO A HUGE POTHOLE WHICH BLEW MY TIRE COMPLETELY OUT. THIS IS MY 3RD TIME HAVING TO GET A BRAND NEW TIRE DUE TO THE STREETS OF JACKSON,MS. THE 1ST TWO TIMES I WAS UPSET BUT, AS USUAL, DID NOT BE A BABY ABOUT IT BUT WENT ON TO GET MY CAR FIXED ON MY OWN. THIS TIME, I AM EXTREMELY UPSET, AND AM VERY TIRED OF SPENDING MONEY ON MY CAR WHEN THE ONLY DAMAGE COMES FROM THIS CITY. ALSO, MY CAR MADE A SMALL SQUEAKING NOISE AFTERWARDS AND A SEATBELT WARNING IS ON IN MY DASHBOARD. PARTS FOR MY CAR ARE VERY EXPENSIVE. THE TIRE ALONE IS ENOUGH. I WAS NOT SPEEDING OR DRIVING WRECKLESS AND I CANNOT CONTINUE TO PAY FOR THE DAMAGES CAUSED FROM THE STREETS. IF SOMEONE COULD PLEASE CONTACT ME AND TALK TO ME, OR IF I COULD PERSONALLY TALK TO SOMEONE, I WOULD GLADLY APPRECIATE IT. THANK YOU INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
2007 BMW 750LI MY WIFE USE THIS CAR FOR ROUTING AND NORMAL DRIVE TO SCHOOL AND HOME, NEVER DRIVE TO MOUNTAIN AND ROCKROAD. MORE THAN 6 MONTH ONLY 5000 MILES, THEN TIRE WHEEL CRACK. BECAUSE A CRACK CAUSED THE FLAT, TIRE THAT IS VERY DANGEROUS. THANK GOD SHE DIDN'T DRIVE ON HIGHWAY, SO NOBODY GOT INJURY. RIGHT NOW I DOUBT THE TIRE WHEEL QUALITY, HOW COME ONLY 5000 MILES THE TIRE WHEEL WILL CRACK. THAT IS DEFECT. THE TIRE WHEEL SUPPOSE TO LAST FOR 10 OR 50 THOUSAND MILES INCLUDE IMPACT AND SPEED TEST. WHY IT IS SO WEAK? BMW EVEN DON'T OFFER INFORMATION ON MANUAL BOOK, THEY SAID ONLY ON WEBSITE HAVE THESE TIRE WHEEL INFO. AND ALSO SAID THIS TIRE WHEEL IS VERY EASY BROKEN. BUT CRACK IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. HOW COME THEY DIDN'T OFFER THIS INFO BEFORE WE SIGN CONTRACT? HOW COME THEY TREAT CUSTOMER LIFE LIKE JOKE? THEY EVEN SAID IF FLAT TIRE YOU STILL CAN RUN 10 MILES WITHOUT LOSE CONTROL. BUT IF LOSE CONTROL, CAN THEY TAKE RESPONSIBILITY? I CAN OFFER MY CRACK TIRE WHEEL AND TIRE TO CHECK, IF NECESSARY. *JB
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Steering
Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.
From owner reports, verbatim
MY AIRBAGS SYSTEM HAS MALFUNCTION FOR BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE. THE BRAKE SYSTEM HAS A MALFUNCTION AS WELL AS EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM THE STEERING HAS A MALFUNCTION AS WELL
MY NAME IS [XXX]. I WAS TURNING OFF OF FRONTAGE RD ONTO NORTHSIDE DR SLOWLY AND MY LEFT FRONT TIRE FELL RIGHT INTO A HUGE POTHOLE WHICH BLEW MY TIRE COMPLETELY OUT. THIS IS MY 3RD TIME HAVING TO GET A BRAND NEW TIRE DUE TO THE STREETS OF JACKSON,MS. THE 1ST TWO TIMES I WAS UPSET BUT, AS USUAL, DID NOT BE A BABY ABOUT IT BUT WENT ON TO GET MY CAR FIXED ON MY OWN. THIS TIME, I AM EXTREMELY UPSET, AND AM VERY TIRED OF SPENDING MONEY ON MY CAR WHEN THE ONLY DAMAGE COMES FROM THIS CITY. ALSO, MY CAR MADE A SMALL SQUEAKING NOISE AFTERWARDS AND A SEATBELT WARNING IS ON IN MY DASHBOARD. PARTS FOR MY CAR ARE VERY EXPENSIVE. THE TIRE ALONE IS ENOUGH. I WAS NOT SPEEDING OR DRIVING WRECKLESS AND I CANNOT CONTINUE TO PAY FOR THE DAMAGES CAUSED FROM THE STREETS. IF SOMEONE COULD PLEASE CONTACT ME AND TALK TO ME, OR IF I COULD PERSONALLY TALK TO SOMEONE, I WOULD GLADLY APPRECIATE IT. THANK YOU INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Transmission
Reports naming the automatic or manual transmission, including shifting behaviour, shudder, slipping and transmission control modules.
From owner reports, verbatim
DRIVING CAR IN NORMAL CIRCUMSTANCES SUDDEN, HARSH DOWNSHIFT WHEN ACCELERATING WHILE TRANSMISSION IN S MODE SEVERE JOLT TO DRIVER AND PASSENGER IN VEHICLE - AS IF INVOLVED IN CAR ACCIDENT - POTENTIAL REQUIREMENT FOR MEDICAL ATTENTION TO DEAL WITH SPINAL INJURY DEALER STATES UNABLE TO RE-CREATE SITUATION. *TR
TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND SLAMS INTO GEAR FREQUENTLY TRANSITIONING FROM 2-1 OR 1-2. I'VE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER, THEY REPLACED COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND UPDATED SOFTWARE BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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