2008 BMW 750LI Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 17%of 65 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 92,050miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2008 BMW 750LI, 17% of the 65 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,050 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 unlocked my vehicle to open the driver side door so that I may enter. The door opened as it normally should, I entered the vehicle and attempted to close the door. The door would not latch on to the rest of the car. The door will swing open and in the close position properly, but the latch itself would not operate, therefore it is impossible to drive the car in a safe manner. Upon research and consulting with a german car mechanic, it appears that the soft close function of the door failed, causing the latch to seize and become inoperable. …”
NHTSA complaint #10583555, filed 2014-04, 82,000 miles“-drivers side rear door latch failed while driving -at 35mph door swung open -door would not close after the fact -motor that seals door ceased to function -potentially fatal had children in the back not been properly buckled in changed comp code to latches/locks/linkages.pco”
NHTSA complaint #10446284, filed 2012-02, 90,100 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Bmw 750LI. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the driver's side door inadvertently opened. A dealer was not contacted. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11104661, filed 2018-06, 119,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 BMW 750LI US. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 MPH, the rear passenger door opened inadvertently. The contact stated that the right rear passenger immediately closed the door and later, when the vehicle was parked and the right rear passenger attempted to exit, the door would not open from the inside. When attempting to open the door from the outside, it also would not open and has remained inoperable. The contact added that a few days later while driving at approximately 45MPH the front passenger opened inadvertently. …”
NHTSA complaint #11740139, filed 2026-05, 68,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Bmw 750LI. While attempting to close the driver side door, it would not remain closed. The failure ocurred without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 94,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10855489, filed 2016-04, 94,000 milesRelated recalls
- 17V328000May 18, 2017BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2005-2008 745i, 745Li, 750i, 750Li, 760i, 760Li, and B7 Alpina vehicles equipped with both the Comfort…Covers: BMW 750LI 2005–2008, 745LI 2005–2008, 750I 2005–2008 +3 more
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 BMW 750LI
20 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsElectrical system
13 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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