2007 Bmw 7 Series problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Seats (2) · Suspension (1) · Structure:body:door (1)
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Safety recalls (2)
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan 2012-08-10 · campaign 12E029000 · 585 vehicles
Defect: This recall involves aftermarket parts sold by Valeo. Valeo is recalling certain engine cooling fans, part numbers 696121, 696273, and 696275, used as service replacement parts for model year 2008-2011 BMW 1-Series, 2006-2011 BMW 3-Series, 2000-2009 BMW 5-Series, 2004-2005 BMW 6-Series, and 2006-2007 BMW 7-Series vehicles. A metal-oxide semiconductor may overheat due to insufficient screwing of the semiconductor on the aluminum heat sink. This primary failure could cause adjacent components on
Risk: This condition could cause the fan motor to become inoperative, or cause the motor circuit board in the assembly to overheat, potentially leading to a fire in the engine compartment.
Fix: Valeo will notify owners and replace the fans free of charge. The safety recall began on August 22, 2012. This recall is being conducted by Valeo, not by BMW. For further information, owners may contact Valeo at 1-888-718-2536.
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 (42)
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.
Electrical System 2024-01-11 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 information for the dealer on how to handle ã¢ââdischarged batteryã¢ââ complaints.
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.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2020-10-01 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
discharged battery energy diagnosis must be performed: 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 information for the dealer on how to
Showing the 6 most recent of 42 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-10-05 · Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification · 110,600 mi“air bag warning indicator illuminated. warning states fault in passenger restraint system affecting the airbag, belt tensioner or belt-force limiter this warning illuminated upon starting the vehicle on 9/30/2018. there was no one sitting the in passenger seat and there have been no collisions.…”
2018-01-04 · Suspension · 113,000 mi“on 11-19-2017 while driving on a city roadway. my passenger car door suddenly opened and to avoid any physical damage to my passenger i abruptly turn my vehicle to a safer position. no soon after that i notice my vehicle leveling warning sign appear on the dash. with research, i found out that opening door linked up to recall on the nhtsa. i procee…”
2017-10-24 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:latch“2007 bmw 7 series. consumer writes in regards to door latch safety recall. *ld the consumer stated the door opened while driving and the driver almost fell out. the door had to be held while driving, as to keep it from opening again. updated 10/24/2017*js …”
2015-12-19 · Seats · 141,000 mi“received this fault - '"driver restraint system fault." belt tensioner or belt force limiter fault.' the mat seat sensor seems to have prematurely worn out. just like the passenger side mat that was recalled…”
2015-10-09 · Unknown Or Other · 120,000 mi“i was communting to work when the door popped open. at first i heard the dash chime and qucikly noticed the sound of wind while i was driving. i looked to my left and the driver side door was cracked open while i was driving 65 miles an hour. i reacted quickly but was in complete was shock . i attempted to quickly shut the door while driving but th…”
2015-07-19 · Air Bags · 108,640 mi“system airbag failure light came on inside the car when i was driving and remained on. message stated that i needed to take it to the nearest bmw dealership. i took the car to my mechanic who diagnosed the problem being the front seat occupant mat and was told by my mechanic that this has been a big problem with bmw and certain models of there car…”
2014-11-30 · Structure:body · 120,000 mi“drivers side front door failed to close or latch. the door had to be 'zip tied' to rear driver side door to get the vehicle home. i took the vehicle into the dealership for diagnosis and was told that the issue was due to a faulty door lock actuator for my vehicle which has comfort access and soft close doors. i find this to be a serious safety iss…”
2014-11-30 · Seats · 110,000 mi“drivers side front airbag seat mat sensor. fault for driver side seat mat sensor. the passenger side seat mat sensor has been replaced under recall for the vehicle. however, the drivers side still has the error and i would like to know why the driver side seat mat sensor is not also covered under the recall for the passenger side seat mat sensor. …”
2014-05-22 · Structure:body:door · 78,000 mi“the right/passenger front door does not stay shut. it will not lock, it will not latch. it appears that the actuator is defective this is a safety issue and should be addressed by bmw and not a cost to the consumer. *tr…”
2013-06-10 · Engine · 92,000 mi“the oil cooler adapter plate is defective the o ring is defective and leaks oil all over everything including wires. if your car doesn't have an external oil cooler, the plate, with the o ring seal will leak oil. the other side has two holes that can be machined for the external oil cooler, but if your car does not have that feature you will have …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.