2002 Bmw 7 Series problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum (1) · Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint (1) · Seat Belts (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum 2010-10-01 · campaign 10V446000 · 198,352 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Service bulletins (30)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls 2024-01-16 · B510819 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Fuel System, Gasoline 2023-12-20 · B160623 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
engine will crank but not start. there is no communication with the integrated fuel module (tfe) whendiagnosing with ista. the following two fault codes will be stored in the dme: 032b43 - low fuel pressure system, electric fuel pump: pressure value too low cda594 - message (- 0x33e) missing, rec
Equipment 2023-11-22 · B653423 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
customers may state that the alarm system (dwa) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. depending on the vehicleã¢ââs equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) is noticeable. additionally, the red anti-theft alarm led in
Vehicle Speed Control 2023-10-19 · B660523 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (adcam system) can lead to customer complaints.
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery 2012-12-01 · SIB-61-37-12 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw: the high-voltage (hv) battery cells could be damaged if the vehicle is prevented from entering sleep mode for an extended period of time. updated 03/11/2013 *js
Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer 2012-04-01 · B61-17-12 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw: wipers lights and front power windows are inoperative. this situation may start and lead to a permanent fault. also included model f07 (5 series gran turismo) model years up to march 2012. *js
Showing the 6 most recent of 30 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2014-07-08 · Seat Belts · 73,615 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 bmw 7 series. the contact stated that the air bag and seat belt warning light illuminated. the contact mentioned when starting the vehicle, the passenger side restraint system failure warning message illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure…”
2011-01-05 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum · 111,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2002 bmw 754i. while driving approximately 25 mph and applying pressure to the brake pedal it became difficult to engage the brakes. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the vacuum brake pump, the lock ring seal, and the brake booster and seal were replaced. the contact received nhtsa recall campaign id numbe…”
2002-11-23 · Unknown Or Other“bmw is aware of the 745 problems. dt…”
2002-03-25 · Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint“(model 754i) driver's and passenger side head rests obstruct vision inside of vehicle when backing up. *ak *jg …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.