2007 BMW 750I Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 24%of 34 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2007 BMW 750I, 24% of the 34 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,500 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2007 BMW 750I. The contact stated that while driving, the door failed to close securely. The contact stated that the door was latched but failed to remain closed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not re-repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V328000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). …”
NHTSA complaint #11503941, filed 2023-01, 56,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Bmw 750I. While driving 35 MPH, the driver side door failed and opened without warning. The vehicle was diagnosed that the door latch pawl springs failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v504000 (door latch). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 76,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10938363, filed 2016-12, 76,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Bmw 750I. The contact stated that the passenger front door opened inadvertently while driving 40 MPH. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 12v504000 (latches/ locks/ linkages). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 55,900.”
NHTSA complaint #10504573, filed 2013-03, 55,900 miles“The contact owns a 2007 BMW 750I. The contact stated that the front driver’s side door failed to close correctly. The contact stated that no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the battery was causing the failure. The battery had been replaced at least three times. The contact stated that she took the vehicle back several times and the failure was finally diagnosed as a malfunctioning door latch. The contact stated that the door handle and latch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11515585, filed 2023-04, 30,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Bmw 750I. While making a turn at 10 MPH, the rear driver side door independently opened. In addition, the door open was displayed across the message board and the soft close door option functioned intermittently. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v504000 (latches/locks/linkages). The failure mileage was 35,000. Updated 8/31/15”
NHTSA complaint #10723275, filed 2015-06, 35,000 milesRelated recalls
- 17V328000May 18, 2017BMW 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…Covers: BMW 750I 2005–2008, 745LI 2005–2008, 750LI 2005–2008 +3 more
- 12V504000Oct 17, 2012BMW is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 7-Series vehicles, equipped with both Comfort Access and Soft Close Automatic options, and manufactured August…Covers: BMW 750I 2006–2007, 760LI 2005–2007, 760I 2005–2006 +3 more
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 BMW 750I
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 BMW 750I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology