MYRModel Year Report

2008 BMW 7 Series

○ Not enough data
2008 BMW 7 Series
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:57:47.366Z

Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, BMW 7 Series Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2008 highlighted. 1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaints 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 0 complaints 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 2 complaints 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 4 complaints 2003: 8 complaints 2003 2004: 28 complaints 2005: 4 complaints 2005 2006: 29 complaints 2007: 13 complaints 2007 2008: 11 complaints 2008
2008: 11 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19952
19961
19972
19980
19992
20002
20012
20024
20038
200428
20054
200629
200713
200811

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 11 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

AIR BAGS

2 of 11 total reports mention: air bags.

Show complaint excerpts

GETTING ERROR "FAULT IN PASS.-RESTRAINT SYSTEM AFFECTING AIRBAG, BELT TENSIONER OR BELT-FORCE LIMITER. FASTEN AND CONTINUE TO WEAR BELTS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181204

THE VERY SAME ISSUE THAT BMW HAS RECALLED THEIR 2006 - 2007 7 SERIES IS AFFECTING MY 2008 7 SERIES AND BMW IS REFUSING THE FIX THE ISSUE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140619

WHEELS

1 of 11 total reports mentions: wheels.

TIRES

1 of 11 total reports mentions: tires.

STRUCTURE

1 of 11 total reports mentions: structure.

Show complaint excerpts

I PREVIOUSLY FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE NHTSA APPROXIMATELY 1 WEEK AGO TO REPORT THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR ON MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED LATCHING CLOSED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140429

STRUCTURE

1 of 11 total reports mentions: structure.

Show complaint excerpts

DOOR OPEN LIGHT COMES ON WHILE DRIVING AFTER HITTING BUMPS EVEN WHILE LOCKED .DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE AND LATCH AFTER STOPPING TO FUEL OR OTHER STOPS. HAVE TO HOLD CLOSED BY HAND TO GET HOME.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130609

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20101124 — service brakes, hydraulic

BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 5-SERIES, 6-SERIES, AND MODEL YEAR 2002-2008 7-SERIES VEHICLES. A CHECK VALVE OF THE BRAKE VACUUM PUMP MAY LEAK A SMALL AMOUNT OF LUBRICATING OIL. OVER

Remedy: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 24, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.

Campaign 10V446000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20110805 — PE (closed 20120423)

Vehicle Rollaway

I 20120410 — EA (closed 20130124)

Vehicle Rollaway

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2008 BMW 7 Series — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 10V446000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2008 BMW 7 Series reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 BMW 7 Series?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2008 BMW 7 Series have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.