AI Damage2021 BMW M760LI: common problems
The maker issued 30 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 30
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
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
- 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.
- After programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode) Enabling Codes…
- Due to a software error, the vehicle sporadically does not achieve sleep mode
As a result, the 12-volt battery becomes discharged and may cause a no-start condition.
NHTSA lists 30 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 2021 BMW M760LI?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 30 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2021 BMW M760LI?
NHTSA lists 30 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 2021 BMW M760LI 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 2021 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.