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2008 BMW 750Li

2 recalls Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #12V502000 Plain English
Component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The shift-by-wire system in your 7-Series is a computer-controlled gear shifter that helps you park your car. In some 2005-2008 models, this system can malfunction and shift the transmission to Neutral instead of Park if you press the Start/Stop button too quickly.
Risk if Unfixed
If you exit your vehicle with the transmission in Neutral and the parking brake off, your car could roll away. This is especially dangerous as it could crash or injure people trying to stop or enter your vehicle.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will fix the issue for free, and you should contact them to schedule the repair as soon as you receive the notification.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Under Review #17V328000 Plain English
Component

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The door latches in your vehicle are designed to automatically close and lock when you shut the doors. However, in some 2005-2008 BMW models, a software glitch can cause the doors to appear closed but not actually be locked.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your doors could open unexpectedly while you're driving, which could lead to an occupant being thrown from the vehicle or increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the door latch system to ensure your doors stay locked as they should, and this repair is completely free. You'll get a notice with instructions on how to schedule the update.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

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POWER TRAIN
1 recall
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 recall

Other BMW 750Li Years

2021
3 recalls
2020
4 recalls
2019
1 recall
2016
1 recall
2015
1 recall
2014
1 recall
2013
1 recall
2012
1 recall
2011
1 recall
2010
1 recall
2009
1 recall
2007
4 recalls
2006
4 recalls
2005
1 recall

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