The 2008 BMW 760Li has 2 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is latches/locks/linkages (1 complaint).
Recalls2safety recalls
Complaints1filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
NHTSA recall 17V328000 · May 18, 2017 · 45,484 vehicles
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
NHTSA recall 12V502000 · Oct 17, 2012 · 45,500 vehicles · opened after NHTSA action (ODI)
Problem: 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 engine. If the driver presses the engine Start/Stop button 2 or 3 times within a short time interval, the system may shift the transmission to Neutral rather than Park. If using the electronic key (Comfort Access mode), there would be no protection from the ignition interlock that prevents key removal if the vehicle is not in Park.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Components: Electrical system › Ignition › Switch; Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm); Power train › Automatic transmission
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Fuel economy
760li
15mpg combined
City / highway
13 / 20 mpg
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
6 L · 12 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $5,500/year to fuel
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
What owners report
Problem area
Complaints
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Typical mileage*
Latches/locks/linkages Doors › Latch
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*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
Mar 19, 2023 · 82,000 milesLatches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch The contact owns a 2008 BMW 760LI. The contact stated that the four doors of the vehicle failed to latch securely when closed. The contact stated that the door handle also failed to return to the original position while closing the doors. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving 20 MPH and making a right turn with his stepdaughter in the rear middle seat, the rear driver's side door opened inadvertently. The contact pulled to the side of the road and closed the door. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer who previously performed the recall repair under NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V328000 (Latches/ Locks/Linkages) at 80,000 miles. The…
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.