BMW 7 Series recalls and problems
8 recalls and 117 owner complaints for 11 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
8
Complaints
117
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
3
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BMW 7 Series by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 7 Series | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 7 Series | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 7 Series | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 7 Series | 2 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 7 Series | 1 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 7 Series | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 7 Series | 2 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 7 Series | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 7 Series | 4 | 28 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 7 Series | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 7 Series | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported BMW 7 Series problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 21 | |
| Power Train | 20 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 12 | |
| Engine | 11 | |
| Electrical System | 11 | |
| Seats | 11 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 | |
| Structure | 7 | |
| Unknown or Other | 6 |
All BMW 7 Series recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12V-161 | Apr 10, 2012 | 2012 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Bmw is recalling certain model year 2011 5-series, 5-series gran turismo, model year 2012 6-series convertible, 7-series, x5 sav, and x6 sav vehicles equipped with 8- or 12-cylinder, turbocharged, engines because the… |
| 11V-521 | Oct 20, 2011 | 2009–2011 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Bmw is recalling certain model year 2011 5-series, model year 2010-2011 5-series gran turismo, model year 2009-2011 7-series, model year 2010-2011 x5 sav, and model year 2008-2011 x6 sav vehicles equipped with 8- or… |
| 10V-446 | Oct 1, 2010 | 2002–2008 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Bmw is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 5-series, 6-series, and model year 2002-2008 7-series vehicles. |
| 10V-047 | Feb 18, 2010 | 2009–2010 | Equipment | Bmw is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 7-series and model year 2010 550i grand turismo vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 06V-277 | Jul 26, 2006 | 2006 | Suspension | On certain passenger vehicles, the lower rubber mount of the rear shock absorbers may not have been manufactured to specifications and may not adhere correctly to its housing within the shock absorber. |
| 04V-575 | Dec 6, 2004 | 2003–2004 | Seats | On certain passenger vehicles equipped with front seat heating systems, upon entering and exiting the vehicle, excessive contact with the side bolster that is contained in the seat's backrest may damage the heating mat… |
| 04V-379 | Aug 9, 2004 | 2004 | Seats | On certain passenger vehicles, the software programming of the driver's seat occupant detection system (Ods) may not be able to reliably determine if the driver's seat is occupied. |
| 04V-344 | Jul 14, 2004 | 2004 | Power Train | On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 8 and 12 cylinder engines, the digital engine management control (Emc) units were not produced according to specifications. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the BMW 7 Series?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2006 BMW 7 Series has the most reports (29). Check the 2006 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the BMW 7 Series have?
NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls covering BMW 7 Series model years 2002–2012.
What are the most common BMW 7 Series problems?
Owners report air bags, power train, service brakes, hydraulic problems most often.