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BMW 750IModel year report

2008 BMW 750I Problems

Complaints
17filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
98,500miles, 10 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
18 mpgcombined, 4.8L 8-cyl RWD · 15 city / 23 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2008 BMW 750I (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2008 BMW 750I. The part named most often is latches, locks and linkages, with 7 complaints (41% of the total), followed by electrical system (5) and transmission and drivetrain (5). 10 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 98,500 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 23 technical service bulletins for this model year. Latches, locks and linkages complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the latch filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the switch and 13 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Latches, locks and 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 Panel rendering it non-responsive, the alarm system from the door latches constantly sounding and not being able to be turned off, causing the battery to drain. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was inspected however the vehicle was not diagnosed as the ECU was unresponsive. …”

NHTSA complaint #11635137, filed 2025-01, 100,000 miles

Electrical system: “I have driver seat belt restraint system light on on driver side. Was there a recall to fix this from happening also a parasistic draw draining my battery then car dies. No start.”

NHTSA complaint #11217648, filed 2019-06, 110,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “The contact owns a 2008 Bmw 750I. While driving 20 MPH, the transmission shifted hard from second to third gear. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10722732, filed 2015-06, 85,000 miles

Air bags: “My car has had the air bag light on several times and the dealer would just reset the light as the car was still in warranty, once the warranty expired they are telling me that there is a short and they need to replace the airbag and the detection mat. This issue was there on 2006 and 2007, 750I models and there was a recall NHTSA campaign id number: 13v564000. Now the dealer wants me to pay them $165 to look at the car and $1500 to fix the problem else risk the airbags not getting deployed in event of crash. I am sure this issue could have been fixed in warranty but was not on purpose. …”

NHTSA complaint #10617918, filed 2014-07, 50,500 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 10 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 85,000 and 110,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–5010%50–7540%75–10040%100–15010%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (10 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 98,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

201420164201820202025
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2008 BMW 750I version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
750i RWD4.8L 8-cyl6-speed automatic152318$4,550

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2008 BMW 750I → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 23 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 23 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW 750I

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2016868,8000—20—Not enough data
2013748,0001—19—Not enough data
2012940,4251—17—Not enough data
2011689,0001—17—Not enough data
20101093,0001—17—Not enough data
2009768,6001—17—Not enough data
20081798,5002—18—Stable
20073474,5004—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20065796,5004—18Not compared (before 2008)Rising

All BMW 750I model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2008 BMW 750I have?

NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2008 BMW 750I as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2008 BMW 750I is reported most often?

Latches, locks and linkages is named most often, in 7 complaints (41% of the total), followed by electrical system with 5.

Has the 2008 BMW 750I been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2008 BMW 750I get?

The EPA rates the 2008 BMW 750I (750i, 4.8L 8-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 15 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2008 BMW 750I reported?

Among the 10 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 98,500 miles and the middle half falls between 85,000 and 110,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.