2003 Bmw 7 Series problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (1) · Tires (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum (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 (31)
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 31 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-11-03 · Unknown Or Other · 100,858 mi“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.…”
2018-11-03 · Air Bags · 101,085 mi“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.…”
2015-05-27 · Seat Belts · 139,000 mi“seat belt restraint tensioner faulty…”
2013-08-23 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 99,000 mi“car does not start correctly and stalls while sitting at lights. it also cuts off while driving. *tr…”
2010-12-07 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum · 62,300 mi“tl* 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 t…”
2008-12-30 · Wheels · 64,500 mi“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 …”
2003-08-01 · Seats:front Assembly:power Adjust“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…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.