AI Damage2019 BMW M760I: common problems
Owners of the 2019 BMW M760I filed 1 complaints with NHTSA, most often about seats and air bags. The maker issued 211 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 1
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 211
What fails most often
- 1 Seats 100% of all complaints
- 2 Air bags 100% of all complaints
- 3 Seat belts 100% of all complaints
- Seats: 1 complaints (100% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 8.
- Air bags: 1 complaints (100% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 7.
- Seat belts: 1 complaints (100% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 1.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 6.6 L · petrol · turbo · 12 cyl
- automatic, 8-speed
Drive: AWD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 79 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Lane departure | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 5 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Warning about seatbelt & restraint systems malfunction in passenger seat appear in dash. Seems to correlate to seat bottom sensor in front passenger seat, goes in and out of alarm while occupants sit in the front passenger seat, creating risk of restraint system failure while driving.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 1,964 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 7% least complained about).
On average one model year of the M760I has 0 complaints (6 years in the data). This year has 1, above average.
What to check before buying
- Seats. Occupant sensor, power adjustment, seat mounts.
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Seat belts. Belt pretensioners after airbag deployment, SRS codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few…
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…
- Functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop
- ?The sunroof will not operate in either direction
- ?The front seat will not calibrate/initialize, and the stored faults cannot be deleted
- ?Unusual noises occur only when operating the steering column in the axial direction
- The air conditioning cycles from cold to warm air while driving or while at a stand still
The vent outlet temperatures vary by 25 degrees Fahrenheit or more (38 F to 60 F +) without changing any climate control settings.
- Headlight check control (CC) message 128 "High beam headlight failure" is displayed
The following fault codes are stored during a vehicle test: 80419A - Left high-beam headlight: Short circuit and/or 8041A5 - light outputs: Number of permitted short circuit cycles exceeded
- In the event of an accident, the two-battery Dual Storage System (DSS) is disconnected from the electrical…
In the event of an accident, the two-battery Dual Storage System (DSS) is disconnected from the electrical system via an internal relay.
- A groaning type noise is heard during the height adjustment
- A vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro-leak in the fuel evaporative (EVAP) system…
A vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro-leak in the fuel evaporative (EVAP) system (NVLD natural vacuum leak detection). For this condition, the following fault is stored in the DME: 190302 - fuel…
- With the introduction of the BMW Remote Software Upgrade, all Service Pack 18 vehicles and partial Service…
With the introduction of the BMW Remote Software Upgrade, all Service Pack 18 vehicles and partial Service Pack 15 vehicles may receive new functionality or modifications in their features.
- Radiator Grille Upper and Lower Active Air Flaps limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship…
Radiator Grille Upper and Lower Active Air Flaps limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years/150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date.
NHTSA lists 211 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2019 BMW M760I?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: seats, air bags, seat belts. Total complaints: 1. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: seat belts (100%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2019 BMW M760I?
NHTSA lists 211 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2019 BMW M760I from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2019 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.