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2008 BMW 750LI Air bags Problems

Complaints
10about this part
Share
15%of 65 total for the year
Median mileage
94,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the air bags of the 2008 BMW 750LI, 15% of the 65 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“While driving with my wife, I received an on-board light and symbol indicator. Stating that the passenger side airbag and restraint system failure. This is the very same sensor the (oc3 pass side matt) that was recalled in 2006 and 2007 models that had the oc3 sensor.”

NHTSA complaint #10641429, filed 2014-10, 81,000 miles

“I started my car in the morning and there was a yellow air-bag indicator on my dashboard with a message driver restraint system fault . It wasn't there the night before. Couple of days later, I took the car to dealer and they diagnosed that driver seat mat sensor and control box failed and needed to be replaced for $1,237. Bmw had a recall on seat mat sensor on prior year models and now its occurring in other year models as well.”

NHTSA complaint #10652721, filed 2014-11, 48,750 miles

“I have a 2008 750 li Bmw 110,00 miles on it an I been haing problems with seat belt fault electrical parsitic draw in electrical system Bmw cant seem to fix these issues. I have spent thousand of dollars chasing these defects and safety issues. I read the complaints about the same issue others were having and nothing has been done to recall these vehicle in. Please respond to this because im lost for answers on why isnt this vehicle been recall for these problems. Vehicle is sitting in my garage cant drive dont start change battery continue to drain. …”

NHTSA complaint #11217679, filed 2019-06, 110,000 miles

“Takata recall.I was involved in a traffic accident which 100% of fault was assumed by the hitters insurance firm. The other driver ran through a redlight, at intersection of legacy and hedgcoxe in in plano, tx round 6:40 pm.the airbag did not deploy properly to protect me. The airbag attempted to deploy mere inches and exploded in my face causing hot air and metal to be released and blown into my face an eyes,the fireman on scene helped me out of car and stated that airbag and seat belt did not protect you because your injury is apparent. …”

NHTSA complaint #11013143, filed 2017-08, 68,000 miles

“Passenger restraint warning - apparently the passenger seat sensor has failed and the passenger airbags have been automatically disabled. A quick search shows that this seems to be a fairly common problem with Bmw passenger seat sensors. There was even a recall for the issue, but the dealer claims my 2008 Bmw 750LI wasn't included in the recall (only 2006-2007 Bmw 750LI's). This car was built using the same parts. Shouldn't it be included in the recall list? …”

NHTSA complaint #10723183, filed 2015-06, 94,000 miles

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2014117%
2013111%
201214%
201114%
20081015%
20071722%
20064019%

Other parts of the 2008 BMW 750LI

Transmission and drivetrain
20 complaints
Body and structure
17 complaints
Electrical system
13 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
11 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Engine
5 complaints
Seat belts
5 complaints
Other or unknown
4 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 BMW 750LI

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