2007 BMW 760li Problems & Complaints

Few complaints25% fewer complaints than a typical year of the 760li at the same age

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2007 BMW 760li with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. The most reported problem area is the transmission & drivetrain (1 complaint, typically around 68,000 miles). 4 recalls cover this model year.

2complaints
4recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2007 BMW 760li problems

  • Transmission & drivetrain~68,000 miles
    150%
  • Air bags~160,000 miles
    150%
  • Seat belts~160,000 miles
    150%

Share of the 2 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

BMW 760li complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, BMW 760li. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best 760li years: 2008, 2007. Compare all years →

2007 BMW 760li recalls (4)

Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch

NHTSA recall 17V-328 · May 18, 2017 · 45,484 vehicles

BMW 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 Access and Soft Close Automatic options. In these vehicles, the doors may appear to be closed and latched, but, in fact, may inadvertently open.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the door latch system, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.

Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification

NHTSA recall 13V-564 · Nov 12, 2013 · 76,565 vehicles

BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans and 325xi sports wagons, model year 2007 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi sedans and 328i and 328xi sports wagons, model year 2006-2007 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i sedans and 530xi sports wagons, model year 2006 760i sedans, model…

Remedy: BMW will notify owners with an interim notification letter in January 2014 since parts are not currently available. When parts are available, BMW sent a second letter in August and dealers will repair the occupant…

Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch

NHTSA recall 12V-504 · Oct 17, 2012 · 7,485 vehicles

BMW is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 7-Series vehicles, equipped with both Comfort Access and Soft Close Automatic options, and manufactured August 23, 2004, through September 3, 2007. Due to a software problem, the doors may appear to be closed and latched, but, in fact, may inadvertently open.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners and dealers will update software. The recall began on December 12, 2012. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.

Electrical system › Ignition › Switch

NHTSA recall 12V-502 · Oct 17, 2012 · 45,500 vehicles

BMW is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 7-Series vehicles, equipped with the Comfort Access option, and manufactured August 23, 2004, through July 24, 2008. The affected vehicles have an electronic key and an electronic connection between the gear shifter and the transmission (shift-by-wire) that automatically shifts the…

Remedy: BMW will notify owners beginning in November 2012. The remedy became available in March 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal safety investigators have looked into 2 possible defects involving the 2007 BMW 760li:

Vehicle Rollaway

NHTSA investigation PE11025 · opened Aug 5, 2011 · closed Apr 23, 2012

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

NHTSA investigation EA12002 · opened Apr 10, 2012 · closed Jan 24, 2013 · led to recall 12V-502

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…

2007 BMW 760li engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
6.0L 12-cyl6-speed automaticRWD13 / 20 / 15

EPA ratings. Class: Large car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 BMW 760li a good car?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 760li rates few complaints: 25% fewer complaints than a typical year of the 760li at the same age. It is one of the best 760li years by this measure. 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 2007 BMW 760li?

The transmission & drivetrain — 1 complaint, 50% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the air bags (1) and seat belts (1).

How many recalls does the 2007 BMW 760li have?

There are 4 recalls for the 2007 BMW 760li, the most recent from May 18, 2017 (latch). 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 2007 BMW 760li problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 160,000 miles; 0% 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.