Most common 2003 BMW 760li problems
Share of the 7 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
BMW 760li complaints by model year
Best 760li years: 2008, 2007. Compare all years →
2003 BMW 760li recalls (1)
Engine and engine cooling
On certain passenger vehicles, the engine oil filter drain plug May be insufficiently tightened. This could lead to loosening of the plug causing an initial oil spray and a subsequent oil leak.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the torque of the oil filter drain plug and, if necessary, retighten the drain plug with the correctly specified torque. Owner notification began on September 12, 2003.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 2 possible defects involving the 2003 BMW 760li:
Vehicle Rollaway
In response to the Office of Defects Investigation's (ODI) Information Request (IR) for PE11-025, BMW provided ODI with 1 complaint and 46 field reports relating to either incidents of unattended vehicle rollaway or vehicle movement after the driver expected the vehicle gearshift to automatically shift to park. ODI's analysis of the data provided by BMW identified 14 crashes and 5 alleged injuries.
Vehicle Rollaway
In a letter dated October 16, 2012, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR), NHTSA Recall No. 12V-502 to NHTSA identifying a safety defect involving the possibility of unattended vehicle rollaway in MY 2005 through 2008 BMW 7-Series (approximately 45,000) vehicles equipped with the Comfort Access Option.The Comfort Access option allows the driver to start and stop the engine (by…
What 2003 BMW 760li owners say
Fuel & propulsion system
The high pressure fuel pumps fail which cause the car to stall and cut off while driving. If you turn the car off and ion it May start back up and run again, but it will continue to stall and cut off. BMW knows this is a known issue and says bot high pressure fuel pumps need to be replaced at $2700 a piece. My vehicle has 90,000 miles on it.
Driving at 75mph my car stalled and the steering became stiff. I barley made it out of the fast lane during heavy traffic and other cars flying past me at 75/80 MPH. Car started back up and I pulled off 1/4 mile later it stalled again. I was in the slow lane (still going 75mph ) and the car stalls again. I called a tow truck and had it towed to my mechanic. My mechanic calls me and says its your high pressure fuel pump. I just had one of my hpfp fail last year now the other side failed. This is a know issues with BMW v12 engine. Just google BMW 760li hpfp. There is a youtube video with what failed in the pump. There are also numerous online community's that have pictures of there failed pumps. BMW bumps the prices of these pumps to 2,500 dollars a piece. …
2003 BMW 760li engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.0L 12-cyl | 6-speed automatic | RWD | 13 / 21 / 16 |
EPA ratings. Class: Large car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2003 BMW 760li a good car?
Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2003 760li rates few complaints: about as many complaints as a typical year of the 760li at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 BMW 760li?
The fuel & propulsion system — 5 complaints, 71% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the engine & cooling (1) and electrical system (1).
How many recalls does the 2003 BMW 760li have?
There is 1 recall for the 2003 BMW 760li, the most recent from August 26, 2003 (engine and engine cooling). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the BMW 760li?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2008 and 2007. See the full BMW 760li years comparison.
At what mileage do 2003 BMW 760li problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 56,000 miles; 29% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.