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2008 BMW 750Li Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA has 28 owner complaints about body and structure problems in the 2008 BMW 750Li, 43% of all 65 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest body and structure complaint count among 15 750Li model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 4 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 86,000 miles.

Structure & Body complaints
28
43% of 65 complaints
All complaints this year
65
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
4
Median mileage
86,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2008 BMW 750Li body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 2, 2012, latest May 26, 2026.

2008 BMW 750Li structure & body complaints: complaints filed per month2Feb 2012Oct 2012Jun 2014Sep 2015Sep 2016Sep 2017Jul 2018Oct 2019
28 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2012 to May 2026; peak Jun 2014 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2008 BMW 750Li

  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].

Structure & Body complaints by 750Li model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20050 (0%)
  2. 200665 (30%)
  3. 200729 (38%)
  4. 200828 (43%)
  5. 20090 (0%)
  6. 20101 (3%)
  7. 20112 (8%)
  8. 20120 (0%)
  9. 20131 (11%)
  10. 20141 (17%)
  11. 20150 (0%)
  12. 20160 (0%)
  13. 20190 (0%)
  14. 20200 (0%)
  15. 20210 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 BMW 750Li have body and structure problems?
NHTSA has 28 owner complaints about the body and structure in the 2008 BMW 750Li, 43% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 86,000 miles.
Which BMW 750Li year has the most body and structure complaints?
The 2006 BMW 750Li has the most body and structure complaints (65), compared with 28 for the 2008.
Is there a body and structure recall for the 2008 BMW 750Li?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 BMW 750Li concerns the body and structure: 17V328000.

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.