2008 BMW 750LI Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 20%of 65 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 96,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the electrical system of the 2008 BMW 750LI, 20% of the 65 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 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.
“My 2008 Bmw 750LI is leaking oil they say its the pressure switch then they said it was the brake buster pump leaking. I know there has been a recall on this make and model Bmw but it do not come up under my viin number in the recall list of viin. The vehicle is now parked searching for true answers..”
NHTSA complaint #10897946, filed 2016-08, 100,000 miles“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“Own 2008 Bmw 750 w/ soft close doors. Having the same issue as the 2005-2007 750s that have been recalled. At 35 MPH, door flew open and I couldn't close. Sometimes it latches and sometimes it doesn't. Cpo just expired 1 month ago. Dealer wants $ 1800 to fix. I know other owners w/ soft close doors - nothing but headaches. Considering the 2008 has the same doors as the 2007, I cannot imagine why the recall didn't extend to the 2008 also.”
NHTSA complaint #10596250, filed 2014-06, 78,000 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“Door mechanical/electrical problem - door will not lock/unlock. Dealer replaced lock mechanism under warranty. It happened again in june 2014, dealer fixed it for $1200. Starting august 2014 I have again this issue. Paying $1200 to fix a problem fixed 3 months earlier is not fair.”
NHTSA complaint #10638964, filed 2014-09, 40,000 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 750LI 2006–2008, 760LI 2005–2008, 750I 2006–2008 +3 more
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Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 BMW 750LI
20 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsFuel 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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