There are no safety recalls for the 2004 BMW 760i, but owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
2004 BMW 760i problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
| Air Bags | 1 | |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 86,061 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2004 BMW 760i complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Air Bags · at 59,250 miles · reported Jul 21, 2014
The contact owns a 2004 bmw 760i. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated. The contact was not notified of NHTSA campaign id number: 08v384000 (Airbags). The vehicle was to be taken to an authorized dealer for inspection, diagnosis and repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 59,250.
Engine · at 132,600 miles · reported May 5, 2013
I bought a 2004 bmw 760i on 4,23,2013 with a 132530 miles from a used car dealer in reno nv , two days after buying the car I notice when I turn on the car it would idle ruff , the engine would rev it self and the car would turn off it self sometimes , while some time you turn on the car and everything works fine the biggest issues with the car is when you put your foot on the gas you never know how the car is going to respond some time it moves off to fast some times to slow , some time when you stop at a stop sign the car turn it self off , the forth day after owning the car I was driving…
Fuel/Propulsion System · at 86,061 miles · reported Mar 20, 2013
Driving at 45mph when car stalled. Difficult to start. Drove 6 to 6.5 miles to home via I-85 where car stalled multiple times including complete engine shut down. Lost all power to steering causing great concern for safety. 3 months and ~$10,000 later, both high pressure fuel pumps required replacement. Greater concern is the volume of incidents reported on bmw forums related to high pressure fuel pump failure going back to 2003. Please see the e65 forum on the bimmerfest web site at the number of members reporting the failures of the hpfp's and the concern for safety. These failures make the…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2004 BMW 760i have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2004 BMW 760i as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 BMW 760i?
Owners report fuel/propulsion system problems most often (1 reports), followed by engine (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 86,061 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.