Total Complaints
6 filings
BMW 760I · model year
2004 BMW 760I
6 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2004BMW760I carries 6 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2004 760I is fuel/propulsion system with 1 filings, followed by engine (1) and steering (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 34 investigation files overlapping the 2004 760I. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
6
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20140721AIR 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.
Mileage: 59,250
20130505ENGINE
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 A
Mileage: 132,600
20130505STEERING
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 A
Mileage: 132,600
20130505SERVICE BRAKES
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 A
Mileage: 132,600
20130505POWER TRAIN
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 A
Mileage: 132,600
20130320FUEL/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
Mileage: 86,061
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2004 BMW 760I have?▼
The 2004 BMW 760I has 6 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 BMW 760I?▼
The most-complained component for the 2004 BMW 760I is FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ENGINE and STEERING.
Is the 2004 BMW 760I safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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