2008 BMW 750I Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 29%of 17 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 105,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 2008 BMW 750I, 29% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is 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.
“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“The sensor mats in the car have failed at under65k. The models 2005-2007 had a recall on these mats but it doesn't pertain to the 2008 model in which I am experiencing the exact same problem. Additionally, under 65k miles I have had to replace both forward window motors and now the back right motor. The logic 7 sound amp also went bad in 2012.”
NHTSA complaint #10816538, filed 2015-12“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 had to recover the vehicle from the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the driver's side door was not closing properly and opened independently. The contact stated that the “Door Ajar chime was audible. The contact stated that the other 3 doors were not closing properly. …”
NHTSA complaint #11647036, filed 2025-03, 97,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Bmw 750I. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. In addition, the transmission warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10885497, filed 2016-07, 100,000 milesRelated recalls
- 12V502000Oct 17, 2012BMW is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 7-Series vehicles, equipped with the Comfort Access option, and manufactured August 23, 2004, through July 24…Covers: BMW 750I 2006–2008, 760LI 2005–2008, 750LI 2006–2008 +3 more
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Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 BMW 750I
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 BMW 750I
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology