Is the 2003 BMW 760Li safe to drive?

The 2003 BMW 760Li has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

Campaign 03V324000

Critical Plain English 2003-08-26

What This Recall Means

Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

What Happened

Your vehicle's engine oil filter drain plug might not be tightened properly, which could cause oil to leak out.

Risk if Unfixed

If a large amount of oil leaks out, it could damage your engine, and in the worst case, lead to a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

You should take your vehicle to a BMW dealership, where they'll inspect the oil filter drain plug and tighten it with the correct torque, free of charge.

Affected Vehicles

2003 BMW 760Li

2003 BMW 745i

2003 BMW 745Li

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #03V324000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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