1996 BMW 7 Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 17, 1999 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 7 Series years
Not enough data 17th of 18 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1996 BMW 7 Series. That ranks 17th out of 18 7 Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

BMW 7 Series
BMW 7-Series (G70) 750e in Stuttgart-Vaihingen. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1996 BMW 7 Series problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

1996 BMW 7 Series recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 BMW 7 Series.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Driver inadvertently applied accelerator while applying the brakes. Wants to know if this could have been result of faulty brake/accelerator pedal design.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Sep 2, 1998 · NHTSA complaint 540578

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1996 BMW 7 Series?

Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1996 BMW 7 Series?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1996 BMW 7 Series a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 7 Series model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.