2007 BMW 750i recalls and problems

The 2007 BMW 750i has 4 safety recalls and 34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any BMW dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

4 / 1

Injuries / deaths

3 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2007 BMW 750i vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2007 BMW 750i recalls

Recall 17V-328: Latches/Locks/Linkages

Reported May 18, 2017 · 45,484 vehicles affected · BMW of North America, LLC

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.

Recall 13V-564: Air Bags

Reported Nov 12, 2013 · 76,565 vehicles affected · BMW of North America, LLC

Problem: 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 sedans, and model year 2006 X5 sports activity vehicles, equipped with certain seat types. The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if and how the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash may fatigue and develop cracks which could lead to a system failure.

Risk: Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Fix: 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 possibility that it may crack, free of charge. Additionally, owners of model year 2006-2007 3 Series with standard seats, 5 Series with comfort seats, and Z4 models, will receive an extended warranty on their front passenger seat occupant detection mat. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.

Recall 12V-504: Latches/Locks/Linkages

Reported Oct 17, 2012 · 7,485 vehicles affected · BMW of North America, LLC

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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 CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.

Recall 12V-502: Electrical System, Power Train

Reported Oct 17, 2012 · 45,500 vehicles affected · BMW of North America, LLC

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.

2007 BMW 750i problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	9
Latches/Locks/Linkages	8
Structure	6
Electrical System	5
Service Brakes	5
Power Train	4
Seat Belts	3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	2
Engine	2
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Seats	1
Unknown or Other	1

Most reported parts

Structure › Body — 4
Structure › Body › Door — 2
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch — 2
Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 76,000 miles (median of owner reports).

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Recent 2007 BMW 750i complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Latches/Locks/Linkages · at 30,000 miles · reported Apr 5, 2023

The contact owns a 2007 BMW 750I. The contact stated that the front driverâs 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…

Latches/Locks/Linkages · at 56,000 miles · reported Jan 27, 2023

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…

Engine · at 135,000 miles · reported Aug 10, 2022

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

Electrical System · at 8,000 miles · reported May 31, 2019

Vehicle was parked with engine off and spontaneously combusted. ** have video footage of the entire ordeal. ***** the car had been parked for roughly 4 hours prior to fire starting underneath the hood fo no apparent reason. Reached out to bmw and was told due to the severity of the damage their investigators could not determine the cause or origin of the fir at the time of the inspection. The national engineering group observed thermal damage isolated to the engine compartment with greater consumption towards the front. This occurred due to no fault of my own and bmw is denying responsibility…

Structure · at 70,000 miles · reported May 23, 2019

The contact owns a 2007 bmw 750i. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the front driver side door would not close or remain secured and on several occasions the door had erroneously opened while the vehicle was in motion. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer bmw northwest(4011 20th sts. E. Fife, wa) who diagnosed that the front door latch assembly was faulty and needed to be replaced. The latch assembly was replaced and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 BMW 750i have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2007 BMW 750i: 17V-328 (latches/locks/linkages), 13V-564 (air bags), 12V-504 (latches/locks/linkages), 12V-502 (electrical system, power train). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2007 BMW 750i?

Owners report air bags problems most often (9 reports), followed by latches/locks/linkages (8). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 76,000 miles.

Are BMW recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized BMW dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.