2007 BMW 6-Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 6-Series years
- Not enough data 5th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 BMW 6-Series. That ranks 5th out of 8 6-Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 4,000 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 BMW 6-Series problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 100% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 50% | 4,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2007 BMW 6-Series recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables
Problem: Bmw is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 5-series, model year 2004-2010 6-series, model year 2006-2010 m5, and model year 2007-2010 m6 vehicles. The insulated bulkhead connector for the positive battery cable may have been incorrectly attached to the trunk floor panel, which can lead to a loosening of the bolt connection. As it loosens, an increase in electrical resistance at this cable connection is possible and could cause the cable connection to overheat.
Risk: Overheating could lead to a fire, even while the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.
Fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the battery bolt cable connection as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on april 30, 2012. Owners may contact bmw customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417.
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
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.
Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
Problem: Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the front passenger seat has a sensing system to detect if the seat is occupied. This sensing is programmed to detect if the seat is occupied by a small adult or certain child restraint seats. Placing certain child seats on the front passenger seat is designed to result in the automatic deactivation of the front seat passenger's air bag.
Risk: In some cases, the sensing system may misinterpret a properly seated small adult as one of these specific child seats, resulting in deactivation of the front passenger air bag when the air bag might be beneficial for the adult, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front passenger seat sensor. The recall began on may 21, 2007. Owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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Other BMW 6-Series years
← 2006 6-Series · 2008 6-Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 6-Series | 2 | 1 |
| 2010 6-Series | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 6-Series | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 6-Series | 6 | 2 |
| 2007 | 2 | 3 |
| 2006 6-Series | 5 | 5 |
| 2005 6-Series | 7 | 3 |
| 2004 6-Series | 3 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 BMW 6-Series?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 BMW 6-Series?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 BMW 6-Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 6-Series model years, the 2007 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.