Resources for the Repair and Maintenance of your BMW 760Li
BMW 760Li Models:
BMW 760Li Problems
Various Interior Trim Parts May Peel
There are reports of various interior trim parts peeling including center console buttons, storage tray buttons, door sill entry covers, b-pillar trims, and kick panels.
Mushy Road Feel and/or Shuddering in the Steering Over Bumbs
The front thrust rod bushings—also referred to as tension strut bushings—are known to fail occasionally. The oil-filled rubber mounts weaken and crack over time, causing a mushy road feel and shuddering in the steering wheel when going over bumps.
BMW 760Li Recalls (Recent)
Driver's Supplemental Restraint System May Not Function as Expected
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The software for the driver's seat occupant detection system (ODS) may not be able to reliably determine if the driver's seat is occupied. As a result, the supplemental restraint system may not function as expected. Increasing the risk of injury to a seat occupant. Dealers will reprogram the software for the driver's seat occupant detection system to correct the concern. This recall began on October 13, 2004.
Learn more »Seat Back Side Bolster Heating Element May Be Damaged
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Excessive wear may develop on the side bolsters of the seat backrest. As a result the seat heater mat located in this area may be damaged. If such damage were to occur, with the system turned on, the occupant may feel excessive heat from the area. The heating element may damage or melt a small hole in this damaged area of the seat cover. If this happened, it could lead to the seat occupant being burned. Dealers will modify the seat heating circuit to correct this concern. This recall is expected to begin during December of 2004.
Learn more »The Auxiliary Water Pump May Smolder and/or Catch Fire
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On vehicles equipped with an 8 or 12 cylinder turbocharged engine, the circuit board for the electric water pump may overheat. This could lead to smoldering of the pump and/or an electrical fire in the engine compartment. Dealers will replace the auxiliary water pump to correct this concern.
Learn more »The Engine May Stall and/or Not Start
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The digital management control (EMC) unit may not have produced according to specification. The engine may stall and not restart. As a result, a loss of power steering, and after repeated actuation of the brake pedal, a loss of brake power assist will occur. These conditions could result in a vehicle crash. Dealers will install a new (EMC) unit to correct this issue. This recall began on July 16, 2004.
Learn more »Rear Shock Absorber May Not Be Secure
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The lower rubber mount for the rear shock absorber may not have been manufactured properly and may not adhere to the housing. If separates, the driver will experience impaired handling and control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the rear shock absorber. Ther recall began September 13, 2006.
Learn more »BMW 760Li Questions and Answers
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Changed plugs test drove check engine light and on Idrive screen Emission related fault warning.
mostly runs fine... Occasionally runs poorly... once engine is at 1500rpm it takes off appearing to run fine.
When really rough... turns out the exhaust manifold on the right side is glowing h...
BMW 760Li Stories
This car was trouble since the day I bought it used with 22,000 miles. It has been in the shop constantly and is now having the entire engine rebuilt! Cost running close to $10,000. I will never buy another V12 again only because the service techs rarely work on them and when they do, a NIGHTMARE! It has definitely affected my decision to NEVER buy a BMW again.