Does the 2008 BMW 7 Series have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 BMW 7 Series, the most recent reported on October 1, 2010 (Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist, vacuum). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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

Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (3 complaints), followed by structure (2).

How many 2008 BMW 7 Series complaints mention a crash or fire?

2 of 11 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2008 BMW 7 Series recalls and problems

1 recall and 11 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2008 BMW 7 Series.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2008 BMW 7 Series recalls

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist, vacuum

NHTSA campaign 10V446000 · reported October 1, 2010 · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC · 198,352 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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 time this could result in contamination of the brake booster.
The risk: Power assist braking performance could be adversely affected. In extreme cases there could be a complete loss of power assist braking. An unexpected reduction or loss in power braking assist may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Air bags3
Structure2
Equipment1
Exterior lighting1
Latches/locks/linkages1
Power train1
Seat belts1
Seats1
Service brakes, hydraulic1
Tires1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Dec 4, 2018 · Air bags · 185,500 miles
GETTING ERROR "FAULT IN PASS.-RESTRAINT SYSTEM AFFECTING AIRBAG, BELT TENSIONER OR BELT-FORCE LIMITER. FASTEN AND CONTINUE TO WEAR BELTS. PLEASE CONTACT THE NEAREST BMW CENTER." IT SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM FIXED ON 06 07 BMW 750LI BY RECALL WHAT MAKES 08 DIFFERENT?

Jul 25, 2018 · Power train · 185,000 miles
WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON A UPWARD INCLINE THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE TO ACCELERATE AND THE TRANSMISSION FAULT LIGHT WOULD COME ON. I WOULD STOP THE VEHICLE AND RESTART THE ENGINE. IT WOULD ONLY HAPPEN AND I STARTED TO DRIVE ON A UPWARD INCLINE. NOW THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION DEFAULT LIGHT REMAINS ON.

Jun 19, 2014 · Air bags · 91,000 miles
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. HTTP://BRANDILAWBLOG.FILES.WORDPRESS.COM/2013/12/BMW-RECALL.PDF THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT DETECTION MAT THAT DETERMINES IF AND HOW THE PASSENGER FRONTAL AIR BAG SHOULD…

Apr 29, 2014 · Structure · 82,000 miles
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. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED BMW CENTER IN PRINCETON NJ TO HAVE THIS ISSUE DIAGNOSED AND RESOLVED. THEY REPLACED THE DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR AND THE DOOR…

Jun 9, 2013 · Structure · 65,470 miles
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. THE CAR WAS JUST PURCHASED THE DAY THE FIRST INCIDENT HAPPENED . SINCE THEN 3 TIMES IT HAS FAILED TO LATCH . IT DOES HAVE COMFORT…

7 Series model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2005	1	4	1	0
2006	2	29	0	0
2007	1	13	0	0
2008	1	11	2	1
2009	2	9	0	1
2010	2	2	0	0
2011	1	3	0	0

Across all years, the 2006 7 Series has the most complaints (29). All BMW 7 Series years →

Questions

Does the 2008 BMW 7 Series have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 BMW 7 Series, the most recent reported on October 1, 2010 (Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist, vacuum). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 BMW 7 Series?: Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (3 complaints), followed by structure (2).
How many 2008 BMW 7 Series complaints mention a crash or fire?: 2 of 11 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received December 4, 2018.