2008 BMW 750LI transmission problems

Filed Sep 28, 2020 · Engine, Transmission · 98,500 miles · WA

Heavy smoke from exhaust when at idle for more that 1 minute. Transmission seals leaking

Filed Jul 29, 2019 · Transmission · 111,000 miles · CA

I have a 2008 bmw 750li lost power transmission fault light came on drive moderately wont go into over drive stay in 1st gear wont go into passing gear. Is ther been a recall on the vehicle for this problem the car has 111,000 miles. The vehicle is staionary.

Filed Jul 2, 2018 · Transmission · 88,900 miles · MD

I was driving and out of nowhere, my car started to slow down, and I received an warning light on my dash telling me I was having a "transmission failure and drive moderately". I only have 88,900 miles on the car. This seems to be a manufacturing issue on 750 series models from 2005-2008. There should be a recall for this, as it's costly and very dangerous to drive with.

Filed Jun 4, 2018 · Transmission · 160,569 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 750li. While driving unknown speeds, the vehicle stalled and the transmission indicator illuminated. In addition, the message 'do not drive' was displayed. The contact stated that the failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and it was diagnosed that a component in the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 160,569.

Filed Feb 5, 2017 · Transmission · 77,000 miles · IN

The "transmission fault drive moderately, drive to the nearest bmw dealership" is the message that I got when I was driving one day a few weeks ago, I have 77,000 miles and I had just had a tune up. Of course I took the care to bmw immediately and found out that the power train was bad? The entire transmission had to be replaced to the tune of $7000, I knew there were some engine problems with some of the bmw years but I didn't think 2008 should've had any problems as far as the transmission going out at 77,000?

Filed Dec 13, 2016 · Transmission · 84,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 750li. While driving 45 MPH, the "transmission fault drive moderately" message appeared. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 84,000.

Filed Aug 23, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · 100,000 miles · CA · fire

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..

Filed Aug 20, 2016 · Transmission · 1 miles · CA

Symptom with engine stalled after 5 minutes of driving on busy intersection.. The transmission auto to p after full stop, could not change gear, breaks hardened. Steering tight! Battery worked but no message on idrive / dashboard. About 6 times to re-start but couldn't! Waited 15 minutes looked up issue on the web by cell phone. Car started, cold start; symptom was check-engine light popped on; reduced driving power; car vibration; idrive message "?transmission failure; p, n, r, 3, 5, 6 ; drive moderately to nearest bmw dealer ! Put on hazard light, drove home 1 mile away car vibration sound noticeable. Very scary and dangerous to have vehicle failure abruptly with no resolution or warning?. My 2008 bmw 750li with 57,000 miles started next day with check engine light remained for a few hours then off. This vehicle is garaged well maintained not to mention california good weather conditions. This now has happened 3 times in two months. This should be recalled. I am afraid to take this bmw vehicle too far of distance or on highways due to transmission failure incidents. Major defect.! Vehicle becomes resistant to drive when this happens. I almost got in a major collision due to this mechanical defect problem. Should I be killed or injured by an unforeseen accident do to this would be tragic!

Filed Jul 20, 2016 · Electrical, Transmission · 121,000 miles · MD

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.

Filed Apr 8, 2016 · Electrical, Transmission · 50,000 miles · NJ

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