2003 BMW 760LI recalls
Reported Aug 26, 2003 · 2,400 vehicles affected · BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the engine oil filter drain plug may be insufficiently tightened. This could lead to loosening of the plug causing an initial oil spray and a subsequent oil leak.
Risk: If a large amount of oil loss occurs, engine damage may result. Depending on the extent of the damage, a crash could occur.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the torque of the oil filter drain plug and, if necessary, retighten the drain plug with the correctly specified torque. Owner notification began on september 12, 2003. Owners should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.
2003 BMW 760LI problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 56,000 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 2003 BMW 760LI complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Fuel/Propulsion System · at 90,000 miles · reported Jun 3, 2018
The high pressure fuel pumps fail which cause the car to stall and cut off while driving. If you turn the car off and ion it may start back up and run again, but it will continue to stall and cut off. Bmw knows this is a known issue and says bot high pressure fuel pumps need to be replaced at $2700 a piece. My vehicle has 90,000 miles on it.
Fuel/Propulsion System · at 56,000 miles · reported Nov 14, 2014
Driving at 75mph my car stalled and the steering became stiff. I barley made it out of the fast lane during heavy traffic and other cars flying past me at 75/80 MPH. Car started back up and I pulled off 1/4 mile later it stalled again. I was in the slow lane (Still going 75mph ) and the car stalls again. I called a tow truck and had it towed to my mechanic. My mechanic calls me and says its your high pressure fuel pump. I just had one of my hpfp fail last year now the other side failed. This is a know issues with bmw v12 engine. Just google bmw 760li hpfp. There is a youtube video with what…
Fuel/Propulsion System · at 43,000 miles · reported Sep 22, 2014
Was determined by vob bmw that one or both fuel pumps is defective in the cars engine. The car has less than 50k miles. Bmw is providing no assistance with this issue, I find this unbelievable due to the selling price of this vehicle. Repair cost is estimated at six thousand dollars. Bmw states that the current defective fuel pumps will be replaced with the same exact parts that exist in the car, with a 90 day warranty. I AM terrified to put the cash into the vehicle for the new pumps to fail after 40k miles as well. This issue needs to be investigated, this car is in immaculate condition &…
Fuel/Propulsion System · at 40,000 miles · reported Jan 16, 2013
My bmw has been having issues since around 40,000 miles and I finally just found out that the high pressure fuel pumps needed to be replaced. It seems to be happening to all of the 760 bmw's at around 40-50k miles. Bmw is taking no responsibility for this. All you have to do is type in 2003, 2004 or 2005 760li bmw and the first thing that pops up is the hpfp. That should give you an idea of how many of these cars are having this issue. There aren't many of these made and it seems like most of them are having this issue. Bmw ended up having to do a recall for there next models for the fuel…
Fuel/Propulsion System · at 60,000 miles · reported Aug 23, 2012
Used car purchase. Within 30 days of purchase 760li began to have problems starting. Once started, idle was rough. Jumped between 0 and 1k rpms while in park. While driving car at approx 20-25 MPH car engine stalled (*unknown to driver as it is a quiet running engine/occupant cab). Power steering was lost and the driver needed to hard crank the steering wheel in order to pull out of traffic and onto roadside safety. This began to occur repeatedly and unexpectedly on every occasion the car was driven. This car is a deathtrap!! Bmw touts it as their flagship vehicle. Since purchasing the car I…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2003 BMW 760LI have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2003 BMW 760LI: 03V-324 (engine and engine cooling). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 BMW 760LI?
Owners report fuel/propulsion system problems most often (5 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 56,000 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.