I have a 2008 750 li bmw 110,00 miles on it an I been haing problems with seat belt fault electrical parsitic draw in electrical system bmw cant seem to fix these issues. I have spent thousand of dollars chasing these defects and safety issues. I read the complaints about the same issue others were having and nothing has been done to recall these vehicle in. Please respond to this because im lost for answers on why isnt this vehicle been recall for these problems. Vehicle is sitting in my garage cant drive dont start change battery continue to drain. Have been to dealer three times for this problem. My phone nr to reach me is [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2008 BMW 750LI electrical problems
13 complaints (20% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 96,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 20%
- typical mileage
- 96,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
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BMW 750LI electrical problems in other years
Related recalls
Electrical system: ignition: switch
- What is wrong
- 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].
Recall number 12V502000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Vehicle Rollaway
In a letter dated October 16, 2012, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR), the federal safety agency Recall No. 12V‑502 to the federal safety agency identifying a safety defect involving the possibility of unattended vehicle rollaway in MY 2005 through 2008 BMW 7-Series (approximately 45,000) vehicles equipped with the Comfort Access Option.The Comfort Access option allows the driver to start and stop the engine (by pressing the engine start / stop button) without inserting the key fob into the vehicles key slot in the instrument panel.Subject vehicles not equipped with the Comfort Access option require the key fob be inserted the key slot to start the engine.Upon removal of the key from the key slot the vehicle will automatically shift to Park if the driver has not done so using the gearshift lever.Sunject vehicles equipped with the Comfort Access option are designed such that when the vehicle is stopped with the service brakes applied and the transmission in Drive or Reverse, the driver can push the engine start/stop button one time, stopping the engine and automatically shifting the transmission to Park.In its DIR, BMW identified a condition such that if the driver depressed the start-stop button multiple times in rapid succession, the transmission could shift to Neutral instead of Park.With the transmission in neutral, depending on the slope of the road, the vehicle could rollaway if unattended.In review of data submitted to the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) and of reports submitted to BMW, ODI identified 20 reports alleging vehicle rollaway involving vehicles equipped with Comfort Access.The vehicles identified in these reports are all subject to recall 12V‑502.Ten of these reports were identified as likely related to the defect described in recall 12V‑502.Two of the reports are likely related to other mechanical failures.The remaining 8 allegations of vehicle rollaway could not be associated with a specific cause.There are 32 reports alleging vehicle rollaway in the subject vehicles not equipped with the Comfort Access option.A vehicle based safety defect trend was not identified in these reports.Subject vehicles not equipped the Comfort Access option will automatically shift to Park once the key fob is removed from the key slot.In this regard these vehicles behave similarly to those with traditional mechanical keys where the key cannot be removed from the ignition unless the vehicle is shifted to Park.The difference between these vehicles and the subject vehicles with the Comfort Access option is that in the Comfort Access equipped vehicles, the engine can be started and stopped without the key fob in the key slot.ODI reports 10429922 and 10419177 noted in the EA opening resume were determined to be vehicles not equipped with the Comfort Access option and ODI did not identify a vehicle based safety defect associated with these incidents.This investigation is closed.The ODI report cited above can be reviewed at www-odi.the federal safety agency.dot.gov/owners/Searchreference under the following identification (ODI) numbers:10185770
EA12002
What 2008 BMW 750LI owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
2008 bmw 750li. Consumer writes in regards to safety recalls repaired and is seeking reimbursement for those repairs. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle contiously has voltage issues. The vehicle was repaired.
My vehicle was involved in a hit run and it ruin the dsc ABS module it overheats and the ABS dsc emergency brake system light come on.. Cant fine problem in the dsc module
Drivers side door will not lock or close forcing me to drive to a safe place to stop and left me stranded due to me not being able to resume driving. Door is impossible to close and vehicle is completely unsafe to drive.
My 2008 bmw 750li is leaking oil they say its the pressure switch then they said it was the brake buster pump leaking. I know there has been a recall on this make and model bmw but it do not come up under my viin number in the recall list of viin. The vehicle is now parked searching for true answers..
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 750li. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled as the transmission fault warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis, however the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 121,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 750li. When the key was inserted into the ignition, the vehicle began to roll away. The failure occurred randomly. The contact also mentioned that the ignition failed to start frequently and the key disabled light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure could not be determined. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v502000 (electrical system, power train). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. ....updated 07/05/16
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 750li. The contact stated that the push to start failed to start the vehicle intermittently. The contact mentioned that the brake pedal had to be depressed multiple times excessively before the vehicle started. In addition, the contact stated that while driving at a low speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v446000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl*the contact owns a bmw 750li. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the driver side door failed to close and lock. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was informed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v504000 (latches/locks/linkages). However, the contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v502000 (electrical system, power train). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 96,000.
-----original message----- to bmw n/a subject: regarding comfort access sys recall fm[xxx] to: customer service recall letter no. 12v‑502:rollaway to whom it may concern: approximately 4-5 months ago I began have small unusual electrical problems. Where the car would not start, I had to repeatedly depress the start button, to have the car start. Next the remote door soft touch refused to work continuously, but the key fob would operate the door. While we were away I thought since the car battery was the original (installed in 07), I considered that perhaps power may have been the culprit and had aaa replace the battery while away form home. Recently 02/11/12, I had to take my 750 to the dealer because I had to drive home manually holding my drivers door closed. The soft close door would not latch. The dealer said it was because of the "comfort access system", and the part had to be replaced at a cost of $1200.00. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Questions about the 2008 BMW 750LI electrical
Does the 2008 BMW 750LI have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the electrical of the 2008 BMW 750LI, 20% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2008 BMW 750LI electrical problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 96,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2008 BMW 750LI electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 12V502000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the BMW 750LI have the most electrical problems?
The BMW 750LI model years with the most electrical complaints are 2006 (22 complaints), 2007 (15 complaints) and 2008 (13 complaints).
Other 2008 BMW 750LI problems
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