Model year

2004 BMW 760I

Sedan, gasoline, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from Mar 20, 2013 to Jul 21, 2014.

Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints3Below the median 2004 sedan
Severity index0.02004 sedans average 11.2
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2004 BMW 760I peaked in 2013, with 2 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.511.5220132201520172019202120232026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

33% of complaints about the 2004 BMW 760I name airbags

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Airbags
1
Engine and cooling
1
Fuel system
1
Powertrain
1
Brakes
1
Steering
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

No recall campaign lists the 2004 BMW 760I

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2004 BMW 760I

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

3 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Jul 21, 2014Failure Jul 19, 201459,250 milesMalcolm, NEAir bags

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BMW 760I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V384000 (AIRBAGS). THE VEHICLE WAS TO BE TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION, DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,250.

    NHTSA complaint 10615130
  2. Filed May 5, 2013Failure Apr 25, 2013132,600 milesGardnerville, NVEngine, Power train, Service brakes, Steering

    I BOUGHT A 2004 BMW 760I ON 4,23,2013 WITH A 132530 MILES FROM A USED CAR DEALER IN RENO NV , TWO DAYS AFTER BUYING THE CAR I NOTICE WHEN I TURN ON THE CAR IT WOULD IDLE RUFF , THE ENGINE WOULD REV IT SELF AND THE CAR WOULD TURN OFF IT SELF SOMETIMES , WHILE SOME TIME YOU TURN ON THE CAR AND EVERYTHING WORKS FINE THE BIGGEST ISSUES WITH THE CAR IS WHEN YOU PUT YOUR FOOT ON THE GAS YOU NEVER KNOW HOW THE CAR IS GOING TO RESPOND SOME TIME IT MOVES OFF TO FAST SOME TIMES TO SLOW , SOME TIME WHEN YOU STOP AT A STOP SIGN THE CAR TURN IT SELF OFF , THE FORTH DAY AFTER OWNING THE CAR I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 15MPH AND THE CAR TURNED OFF WHILE DRIVING , I TURNED THE CAR BACK ON DRIVE AROUND THE PARKING LOT TILL I FELT IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE HOME WHICH WAS ABOUT A MILE AWAY , ON MY WAY DRIVING HOME GOING ABOUT 40-50MPH THE CAR TURNED OFF WHILE GOING AROUND A SIGHT CORNER , I HAD NO CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED UP AND COULD NOT MOVE , THE CAR WENT STRAIGHT ACROSS THE STREET AND STOP IN SOME DIRT AM LUCKY THERE WERE NO CARS COMING , I THEN TURN IT BACK ON AND DROVE THE NEXT QUARTER MILE HOME , THE NEXT DAY I TURN IT ON AND DROVE IT BACK TO THE DEALER ABOUT 50 MILES FROM MY HOUSE AND THE CAR HAD NO PROBLEM GETTING THERE , THE CAR IS AT BMW RIGHT NOW AND THERE TELLING ME ITS A FUEL PRESSURE PROBLEM, I ALSO DID ALLOT OF RESEARCH ON LINE AND FOUND OUT ITS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL BMW, ALLOT OF PEOPLE IS BIN HAVING THIS SAME PROBLEM FROM THE SAME YEAR THE CAR CAME OUT , I LOVE BMW'S I STILL GOT MY 01 BMW X5 BUT THE 7 SERIES THEY ARE NOT A SAFE AND RELIABLE CAR , PEOPLE PAY ALLOT OF MONEY FOR THESE CARS AND BMW NEED TO TAKE ACTION FOR THERE FAULTY DESIGN. *TR

    NHTSA complaint 10510691
  3. Filed Mar 20, 2013Failure Nov 8, 201286,061 milesGreer, SCFuel/propulsion system

    DRIVING AT 45MPH WHEN CAR STALLED. DIFFICULT TO START. DROVE 6 TO 6.5 MILES TO HOME VIA I-85 WHERE CAR STALLED MULTIPLE TIMES INCLUDING COMPLETE ENGINE SHUT DOWN. LOST ALL POWER TO STEERING CAUSING GREAT CONCERN FOR SAFETY. 3 MONTHS AND ~$10,000 LATER, BOTH HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMPS REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. GREATER CONCERN IS THE VOLUME OF INCIDENTS REPORTED ON BMW FORUMS RELATED TO HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE GOING BACK TO 2003. PLEASE SEE THE E65 FORUM ON THE BIMMERFEST WEB SITE AT THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS REPORTING THE FAILURES OF THE HPFP'S AND THE CONCERN FOR SAFETY. THESE FAILURES MAKE THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO OPERATE ON A CONSISTENT BASIS. *TR

    NHTSA complaint 10503766
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

9 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • B510819 Jan 16, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
  • B611305 Jan 11, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle âdisc…
  • B160623 Dec 20, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the DME: 032B43 - Low fuel pressure system, electric fuel pump: pressure value too l…
  • B653423 Nov 22, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicleâ™s equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) is noticeable. Additio…
  • SIB011219 Aug 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Component-Specific Limited Warranty Extension. For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's Radiator Grille Upper and Lower Active Air Flaps to: 15 years/150,000 miles as determined by the…
  • SIB010522 Jul 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Component-Specific Limited Warranty Extension For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's front and rear air suspension strut assemblies (item # 1 Front and # 2 Rear, shown) to: 8 years/…
  • B611305 Oct 1, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers impo…
  • B650709 Jun 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    NAVIGATION SYSTEM: REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
  • B650709 May 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    NAVIGATION SYSTEM: REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.