2003 BMW 7 Series recalls and problems

The 2003 BMW 7 Series has 2 safety recalls and 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any BMW dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2003 BMW 7 Series vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2003 BMW 7 Series recalls

Recall 10V-446: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Oct 1, 2010 · 198,352 vehicles affected · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

Problem: Bmw is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 5-series, 6-series, and model year 2002-2008 7-series vehicles. A check valve of the brake vacuum pump may leak a small amount of lubricating oil. Over time this could result in contamination of the brake booster.

Risk: Power assist braking performance could be adversely affected. In extreme cases there could be a complete loss of power assist braking. An unexpected reduction or loss in power braking assist may increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Bmw will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on november 24, 2010. Owners may contact bmw at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall 04V-575: Seats

Reported Dec 6, 2004 · 17,905 vehicles affected · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

Problem: 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 located in this area. If such damage were to occur, with the system turned on, the vehicle occupant may feel excessive heat from this area.

Risk: It is possible that the heating mat in the backrest's side bolster could overheat and damage, or melt a small hole in, this area of the seat cover. If this happened, it could lead to an occupant being burned.

Fix: Dealers will modify the seat heating circuit. The recall is expected to begin during december 2004. Owners should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.

2003 BMW 7 Series problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Seats	2
Wheels	1
Equipment	1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1
Tires	1
Engine	1
Fuel System, Gasoline	1
Seat Belts	1
Unknown or Other	1
Air Bags	1

Most reported parts

Seats › Front Assembly › Power Adjust — 1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Vacuum — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 100,858 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2003 BMW 7 Series complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Unknown or Other · at 100,858 miles · reported Nov 3, 2018

Without warning, the hood latch unlocked and caused the hood to open while driving , happened on several occasions since 2017/1/23. Dealership has to see it happen in order to fix. Mileage 100858 at time I first notice it.

Air Bags · at 101,085 miles · reported Nov 3, 2018

The contact owns a 2003 bmw 745li. After the vehicle was serviced, the air bag warning light illuminated continuously. In addition, the tension seat belt warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 101,082.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 62,300 miles · reported Dec 7, 2010

The contact owns a 2003 bmw 7 series. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 10v446000 (Component: service brakes, hydraulic: power assists: vacuum). The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the vacuum pump was leaking but would not be repaired under the recall. The dealer advised that only the vacuum line hose was covered under the recall and not the pump. The vacuum pump would be the responsibility of the contact. The manufacturer was contacted and did offer assistance with the repairs. The failure mileage was 62,300. Updated 01/28/11…

Wheels · at 64,500 miles · reported Dec 30, 2008

Driving on interstate 295s in washington DC around 11:30pm on dec 28th 2008. All of a sudden I hear a loud bang and immediately loss control of vehicle. I swerved to the right shoulder of the interstate and stopped the vehicle. Upon inspecting vehicle I noticed my drivers side front and rear tire was flat. With the assistance of a police officer I proceeded to change the tires with a spare and another tire my family member brought from home. This is when I noticed that the rear rim was completely split and the inside ring was resting on the break assembly. Then I noticed the front rim had…

Seats · reported Aug 1, 2003

Brand new bmw 760li , seat memory does not operate and move the seats properly when car is remotely unlocked as per the cars operating manual and listed features. Bmw north america told us they cannot fix the problem until september with an update. The vehicle has been in service for over 14 days for this problem. Who pays this kind of money to be told you have to wait another month for a solution, a simple one.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 BMW 7 Series have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2003 BMW 7 Series: 10V-446 (service brakes, hydraulic), 04V-575 (seats). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2003 BMW 7 Series?

Owners report seats problems most often (2 reports), followed by wheels (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 100,858 miles.

Are BMW recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized BMW dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.