2007 BMW 750i Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2007 BMW 750i ranks worst of 16 model years for this model, with a complaint index of 100 and 34 NHTSA complaints, earning an Avoid verdict. Top problem areas are Structure & Body (38%), Airbags (24%), and Brakes (21%), with four recalls on file.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 100/100
- #1 of 16 750i years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 34
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 4
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 3
- Top issue
- Structure & Body
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 15 city / 23 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
Top 2007 BMW 750i problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Structure & Body13 (38%)
- Airbags8 (24%)
- Brakes7 (21%)
- Electrical System5 (15%)
- Transmission & Powertrain4 (12%)
- Engine3 (9%)
- Seat Belts3 (9%)
- Other1 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Brakes reportedly fail to respond during low-speed maneuvers, causing the vehicle to roll into objects or buildings.
- Brake booster contamination reportedly makes the pedal hard to press and can cause the car to roll through intersections.
- Owners report the vehicle shutting off suddenly while driving at low speed, sometimes traced to a battery that repeatedly died.
- A parked vehicle with the engine off reportedly caught fire under the hood for no apparent reason.
- Front passenger doors reportedly fail to close properly and dealers call it normal function rather than a repair item.
- Passenger airbags reportedly remain inoperable even though owners believe the vehicle should qualify for an airbag recall.
2007 BMW 750i recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns 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].
- NHTSA 13V564000Nov 12, 2013Airbags76,565 vehicles
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification
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 year 2006-2007 750i, 750Li, and 760Li sedans, and model year 2006 X5 sports activity vehicles, equipped with certain seat types. The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if and how the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash may fatigue and develop cracks which could lead to a system failure.
Risk: Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.
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 detection mat to eliminate the possibility that it may crack, free of charge. Additionally, owners of model year 2006-2007 3 Series with standard seats, 5 Series with comfort seats, and Z4 models, will receive an extended warranty on their front passenger seat occupant detection mat. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
- NHTSA 12V502000Oct 17, 2012Electrical System45,500 vehicles
Electrical system:ignition:switch
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 transmission to Park when the driver presses the Start/Stop button to shutdown the engine. If the driver presses the engine Start/Stop button 2 or 3 times within a short time interval, the system may shift the transmission to Neutral rather than Park. If using the electronic key (Comfort Access mode), there would be no protection from the ignition interlock that prevents key removal if the vehicle is not in Park.
Risk: If the driver exits the vehicle with the transmission in Neutral and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may rollaway. Unattended rollaway incidents often result in a crash or cause injury to pedestrians attempting to stop or enter the vehicle or to other bystanders in the path of the vehicle.
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 [email protected].
2007 BMW 750i fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 15 MPG
- Highway
- 23 MPG
- Combined
- 18 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,450
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2007 compared with other 750i years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 BMW 750i reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 750i ranks worst among 16 model years, with a complaint index of 100 and 34 complaints, and carries an Avoid verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 BMW 750i?
- NHTSA data shows Structure & Body complaints lead at 38% share, followed by Airbags at 24% and Brakes at 21%, with a median mileage at failure of 74,500 miles overall.
- Does the 2007 BMW 750i have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists four recalls for the 2007 750i covering Structure & Body door latch and software issues, Airbags, and an Electrical System comfort access problem; none are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2007 750i compare to other 750i years?
- The 2007 model has the highest complaint index (100) of the years tracked, worse than 2006 (93) and 2010 (87), while 2011, 2013, and 2016 are rated Good with lower complaint indexes.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2007 BMW 750i?
- EPA rates the 2007 750i at 18 mpg combined (15 city / 23 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,450.