2008 BMW 760li Problems & Complaints

Few complaints50% fewer complaints than a typical year of the 760li at the same age

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2008 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 locks & latches (1 complaint, typically around 82,000 miles). 2 recalls cover this model year.

1complaints
2recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2008 BMW 760li problems

  • Locks & latches~82,000 miles
    1100%

Share of the 1 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 →

2008 BMW 760li recalls (2)

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.

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.

2008 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 2008 BMW 760li a good car?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the 2008 760li rates few complaints: 50% 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 2008 BMW 760li?

The locks & latches — 1 complaint, 100% of all complaints for this model year, most often about doors › latch.

How many recalls does the 2008 BMW 760li have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2008 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 2008 BMW 760li problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 82,000 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.