The contact owns a 2008 BMW 760LI. The contact stated that the four doors of the vehicle failed to latch securely when closed. The contact stated that the door handle also failed to return to the original position while closing the doors. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving 20 MPH and making a right turn with his stepdaughter in the rear middle seat, the rear driver's side door opened inadvertently. The contact pulled to the side of the road and closed the door. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer who previously performed the recall repair under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V328000 (Latches/ Locks/Linkages) at 80,000 miles. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the door handle cables were stretched, and the contact was informed that the failure was not related to the recall. The contact believed that the failure was related to the recall or that the dealer had caused the failure while performing the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.
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Recalls 2
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
- 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
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
Technical service bulletins for the 2008 BMW 760LI 21
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few...
- Engine will crank but not start
- Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle
- Component-Specific Limited Warranty Extension For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW...
- Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been...
- Navigation system: reporting missing or incorrect road map data
- Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits This Service Information bulletin...
- This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated October 2015
- This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated May 2015
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Questions about the 2008 BMW 760LI
Is the 2008 BMW 760LI reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2008 BMW 760LI, fewer than a typical 760LI model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 BMW 760LI?
Doors, latches and locks, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2008 BMW 760LI have?
2 recalls, covering latches/locks/linkages and electrical system.
Was there a recall on the 2008 BMW 760LI locks?
Yes, 1 recall: 17V328000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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