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2008 BMW 750I Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
41%of 17 total for the year
Median mileage
100,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2008 BMW 750I, 41% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 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.

“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

“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 received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v328000(latches/locks/linkages); however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.”

NHTSA complaint #11010317, filed 2017-07

Related recalls

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2008741%
2007824%
2006712%

Other parts of the 2008 BMW 750I

Electrical system
5 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Other 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 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