YearToAvoid

2005 BMW 750i Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

0/100

#16 most-complained of 16 750i years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2005 BMW 750i has 0 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 0 out of 100 — #16 highest of 16 750i model years.

Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2005 BMW 750i problems

NHTSA owner 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.

  1. 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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’20’21
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2005No verdict001—
2006Avoid9357418
2007Avoid10034418

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2005 BMW 750i a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2005 BMW 750i ranks #16 of 16 among 750i model years (Complaint Index 0/100). It has 0 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
Does the 2005 BMW 750i have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2005 BMW 750i, most recently reported 2017, covering structure & body.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.