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2008 BMW 7 Series recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2008 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 3
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 94
Latest campaign: May 18, 2017

Recall summary by component3

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Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Latches/locks/linkages	1	May 18, 2017	17V328000
Power train	1	Oct 17, 2012	12V502000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	Oct 1, 2010	10V446000

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

May 18, 2017Latest campaign


May 18, 201717V328000	Latches/locks/linkages: doors latch The door may unexpectedly open due to road or driving conditions or occupant contact with the door. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V328000 What's wrong 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. 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. Filed under 745i, 745li, 750i, 750li, 760li Campaign NHTSA 17V328000 · May 18, 2017
Oct 17, 201212V502000	Power train: automatic transmission If the driver exits the vehicle with the transmission in Neutral and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may rollaway. DetailsHide details for campaign 12V502000 What's wrong 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. 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. Filed under 750i, 750li, 760li Campaign NHTSA 12V502000 · Oct 17, 2012
Oct 1, 201010V446000	Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist vacuum POWER ASSIST BRAKING PERFORMANCE COULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED. DetailsHide details for campaign 10V446000 What's wrong BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 5-SERIES, 6-SERIES, AND MODEL YEAR 2002-2008 7-SERIES VEHICLES. A CHECK VALVE OF THE BRAKE VACUUM PUMP MAY LEAK A SMALL AMOUNT OF LUBRICATING OIL. OVER TIME THIS COULD RESULT IN CONTAMINATION OF THE BRAKE BOOSTER. Risk POWER ASSIST BRAKING PERFORMANCE COULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED. IN EXTREME CASES THERE COULD BE A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER ASSIST BRAKING. AN UNEXPECTED REDUCTION OR LOSS IN POWER BRAKING ASSIST MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. Remedy BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 24, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417. Filed under 7 Series Campaign NHTSA 10V446000 · Oct 1, 2010

May 18, 201717V328000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors latch

The door may unexpectedly open due to road or driving conditions or occupant contact with the door.

DetailsHide details for campaign 17V328000

What's wrong: 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.
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.
Filed under: 745i, 745li, 750i, 750li, 760li
Campaign: NHTSA 17V328000 · May 18, 2017

Oct 17, 201212V502000

Power train: automatic transmission

If the driver exits the vehicle with the transmission in Neutral and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may rollaway.

DetailsHide details for campaign 12V502000

What's wrong: 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.
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.
Filed under: 750i, 750li, 760li
Campaign: NHTSA 12V502000 · Oct 17, 2012

Oct 1, 201010V446000

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist vacuum

POWER ASSIST BRAKING PERFORMANCE COULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED.

DetailsHide details for campaign 10V446000

What's wrong: BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 5-SERIES, 6-SERIES, AND MODEL YEAR 2002-2008 7-SERIES VEHICLES. A CHECK VALVE OF THE BRAKE VACUUM PUMP MAY LEAK A SMALL AMOUNT OF LUBRICATING OIL. OVER TIME THIS COULD RESULT IN CONTAMINATION OF THE BRAKE BOOSTER.
Risk: POWER ASSIST BRAKING PERFORMANCE COULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED. IN EXTREME CASES THERE COULD BE A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER ASSIST BRAKING. AN UNEXPECTED REDUCTION OR LOSS IN POWER BRAKING ASSIST MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 24, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.
Filed under: 7 Series
Campaign: NHTSA 10V446000 · Oct 1, 2010

Merged from NHTSA model names: 745i, 745li, 750i, 750li, 760li, 7 Series. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the BMW recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component94

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

94Complaints filed

5Involving a crash

2Involving a fire

7Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Power train	26	28	0	1	0
Structure	21	22	1	0	4
Latches/locks/linkages	20	21	0	0	2
Electrical system	18	19	1	1	0
Air bags	16	17	3	0	1
Seat belts	9	10	1	0	1
Service brakes	7	7	2	1	0
Engine	6	6	0	0	0
Seats	6	6	0	0	0
Unknown or other	5	5	1	0	4
Equipment adaptive/mobility	3	3	0	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	2	2	0	0	0
Hydraulic	2	2	1	0	0
Steering	1	1	0	0	0
Fuel system	1	1	0	0	0

7 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Latches/locks/linkages
“The contact owns a 2008 BMW 750LI US. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 MPH, the rear passenger door opened inadvertently.”
Filed 05/26/2026 · ODI 11740139
Electrical system
“The contact owns a 2008 BMW 750I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V328000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages); however, the dealer was unable to repair the recall in a timely manner and the contact…”
Filed 03/07/2025 · ODI 11647036
Latches/locks/linkages
“The contact owns a 2008 BMW 750i. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V328000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES) and was interfering with other electrical components of the vehicle such as the Navigation…”
Filed 01/09/2025 · ODI 11635137

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2008 BMW 7 Series recall questions

How many recalls does the 2008 BMW 7 Series have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2008 BMW 7 Series. The most recent, 17V328000 (reported May 18, 2017), concerns latches/locks/linkages. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2008 BMW 7 Series?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 26 complaints out of 94 filed with NHTSA (28%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2008 BMW 7 Series?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the BMW recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised BMW dealer.

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