2009 Bmw 7-Series problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (3) · Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Structure:body:door (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:other Fuel Types:turbo/Supercharger 2011-10-20 · campaign 11V521000 · 32,084 vehicles
Defect: 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 12-CYLINDER, TURBOCHARGED, ENGINES BECAUSE THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE ELECTRIC AUXILIARY WATER PUMP CAN OVERHEAT.
Risk: THIS COULD LEAD TO A SMOLDERING OF THE PUMP OR AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT OR VEHICLE FIRE.
Fix: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUXILIARY WATER PUMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 19, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-800-525-7417.
Equipment:other:labels 2010-02-18 · campaign 10V047000 · 1,040 vehicles
Defect: 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. 110 "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLE'S ARE EQUIPPED WITH A TIRE PRESSURE LABEL INDICATING THAT THE VEHICLE'S SEATING CAPACITY IS FIVE (5) PASSENGERS. THE ACTUAL SEATING CAPACITY IS FOUR (4) PASSENGERS. THE TIRE SIZE, TIRE PRESSURE, AND VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT ON THE LABEL ARE CORRECT.
Risk: THE TIRE LABEL DOES NOT CONFORM TO FMVSS 110.
Fix: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND AUTHORIZED BMW DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TIRE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
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.
Engine 2025-03-27 · B110614 · Service Campaign
this bulletin outlines the customer care package program that has been designed exclusively for bmwvehicles with the n63 engine. vehicles with the n63 high performance engine are engineered with efficientdynamics that provides fueleconomy without compromising on its “class leading” power and perform
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 42 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-05-03 · Unknown Or Other · 83,000 mi · 🔥 fire“vehicle caught on fire hours after it was parked at home driveway…”
2017-07-30 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 99,000 mi“car stalls out when stopped this is after n93 recall gas tank is full no one knows whats wrong after sitting up to an hour car starts without problem. this happen at least four times…”
2017-07-05 · Power Train · 106,000 mi“my vehicle began stalling while stopped at traffic lights approximately once a week about 3 months ago. the vehicle would not restart until after sitting for at least 1 hour and would restart and run as if nothing happened. i had my mechanic inspect the vehicle and there were no codes to indicate the problem so he changed the low pressure fuel pum…”
2016-11-18 · Power Train · 75,000 mi“power train warning comes on and vehicle looses power…”
2016-08-19 · Vehicle Speed Control · 60,000 mi“09 bmw 750li suddenly slowed down on the highway after a dsc malfunction/ transmition malfunction light came on. vehicle just received the n63 recall service. this is vary dangerous. the vehicle would not accelerate at all. vehicle was traveling around 70 miles per hour before it started shaking and slowing down in fast moving traffic.…”
2016-01-11 · Power Train“tl* the contact owns a 2009 bmw 750i. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a service campaign (b001314 - n63), but there was no permanent remedy for the condition. the vehicle was also taken to an independent mechanic for further inspection and diagnostic testing. months later, while driving at an unknown speed, the warni…”
2013-03-01 · Service Brakes · 36,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 bmw 750i. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds and coming to a stop, the brakes pulsated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. after diagnosis they advised him that they were unable to duplicate the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted. the failure mileage was approxima…”
2011-04-18 · Structure:body:door · 3,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 bmw 750li. the contact stated that a passengers middle fingers were caught in the passenger side door, in which closed independently. the passenger was taken to the hospital for treatment. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for the failure. on a separate occasion, the failure recurred and two additional passengers f…”
2010-03-02 · Exterior Lighting · 100 mi“car signal keeps going out as if the bulb needs to be replaced. once i restart the car everything is fine for few hours. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.