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2007 BMW 750LI locks problems

19 complaints (25% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 94,000.

owner complaints
19
of this car's complaints
25%
typical mileage
94,000
crashes
0
recalls
2

Which part fails

  • Doors: latch
    7

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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BMW 750LI locks problems in other years

20062007200820132014

Specific symptoms reported on the 2007 BMW 750LI locks

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Door locks 13

Related recalls

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latchReported May 18, 2017 · 45,484 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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].

Recall number 17V328000 · Recall details

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latchReported October 17, 2012 · 7,485 vehicles affected
What is wrong
BMW is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 7-Series vehicles, equipped with both Comfort Access and Soft Close Automatic options, and manufactured August 23, 2004, through September 3, 2007. Due to a software problem, 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 software. The recall began on December 12, 2012. Owners may contact BMW at 1‑800‑525‑7417 or email BMW at [email protected].

Recall number 12V504000 · Recall details

What 2007 BMW 750LI owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 12, 2018 · Locks · 104,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 750li. While driving various speeds, the rear driver's side door opened independently without warning. The vehicle was taken to bmw of catonsville (6700 baltimore national pike, catonsville, md 21228, (844) 221-1352), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v328000 (latches/locks/linkages). The part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Feb 21, 2018 · Body, Locks · 70,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 750li. Upon exiting or entering the vehicle, the front driver side door failed to latch and close correctly without warning. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v382000 (latches/locks/linkages). The vehicle was taken to bmw of arlington (1105 e lamar blvd, arlington, tx 76011, (817) 461-9222) to be serviced per the recall, but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact called the service technician and was informed that the vehicle was repaired in accordance with the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Jan 10, 2018 · Electrical, Locks · 79,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 750li. The contact stated that the vehicle's remote lock ceased to function and required the contact to manually lock the vehicle. In addition, the liftgate opened independently. The failures occurred without warning. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v328000 (latches/locks/linkages); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Bmw of bel air (716 bel air rd, bel air, md) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was contacted, but the contact was unable to speak with a representative to confirm when the parts were to become available. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Sep 5, 2017 · Locks · 111,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 750li. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, both rear doors and the front driver's side door opened independently on more than 10 occasions. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact spoke to bmw of ontario 1350 auto center dr, ontario, ca 91761 who stated that parts were not available to complete the recall repair on the vehicle and that they could not service the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number 17v328000 (latches/locks/linkages), however, VIN tool confirmed parts not available. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000.

Filed Sep 5, 2017 · Locks · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 750li. The contact received an interim recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v328000 (latches/locks/linkages). The manufacturer did not provide an estimate as to when the second notice would be mailed to the contact regarding the remedy and part. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Jan 5, 2017 · Body, Locks · 130,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 750li. The contact stated that the front driver side door failed to latch when closed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. Updated 05/09/17*lj updated 08/30/2017

Filed Oct 17, 2016 · Locks · 130,000 miles · NV

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 750li. The contact stated that the rear driver side door would not close without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v504000 (latches/locks/linkages). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Filed Jul 14, 2016 · Locks · 107,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 750li. The contact stated that the doors failed to latch. The contact mentioned that the door had to be held closed when the vehicle was operated. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v504000 (latches/locks/linkages). The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.

Filed Mar 21, 2016 · Body, Locks · 99,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 750li. The contact stated that the driver side door lock was defective. The driver's door opened while driving 60 MPH. The contact was able to move onto the road shoulder; however, the contact was unable to shut the door tightly. The dealer advised that a diagnostic needed to be performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 99,000.

Filed Jan 20, 2016 · Locks · 93,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 750li. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the front passenger side door opened without warning. The contact pulled over and closed the door. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000.

Questions about the 2007 BMW 750LI locks

Does the 2007 BMW 750LI have locks problems?

Owners have filed 19 complaints about the locks of the 2007 BMW 750LI, 25% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2007 BMW 750LI locks problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 94,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2007 BMW 750LI locks?

Yes, 2 recalls: 17V328000, 12V504000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the BMW 750LI have the most locks problems?

The BMW 750LI model years with the most locks complaints are 2006 (34 complaints), 2007 (19 complaints) and 2008 (11 complaints).

Other 2007 BMW 750LI problems

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