2005 BMW 750i Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2005 BMW 750i shows 0 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 0, ranking 16th (last, best) among 16 model years with data. It has 1 recall, covering a door latch issue on Comfort Access/Soft Close Automatic equipped cars.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #16 of 16 750i years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 0
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- —
Top 2005 BMW 750i problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
No component data.
2005 BMW 750i recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 17V328000May 18, 2017Structure & Body45,484 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
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.
Risk: The door may unexpectedly open due to road or driving conditions or occupant contact with the door. The sudden opening may result in occupant ejection or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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 [email protected].
2005 compared with other 750i years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2005 BMW 750i reliable?
- NHTSA lists 0 complaints for the 2005 750i, giving it a complaint index of 0, the lowest (best) among the 16 model years with data.
- Does the 2005 BMW 750i have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 17V328000) covers a door latch system update for cars with both Comfort Access and Soft Close Automatic options. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- What year 750i should I avoid instead of 2005?
- Based on NHTSA data, 2006 and 2007 carry an Avoid verdict, with complaint indexes of 93 and 100 and 4 recalls each, along with 2010 at an index of 87 with 1 recall.
- How does the 2005 750i compare to other years?
- The 2005 750i ranks 16th out of 16 years, meaning it has the fewest reported problems relative to other 750i model years in this dataset.