1997 BMW 7 Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 7 Series years
- Not enough data 10th of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 BMW 7 Series. That ranks 10th out of 18 7 Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, other (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 228,800 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 BMW 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 50% | 228,800 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 BMW 7 Series recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 BMW 7 Series.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Windshield wiper inoperation (SQ98010) — opened Jun 3, 1998, closed Sep 11, 1998.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I have a 1997 740il bmw third owner 228,000. I start to notice in april of 2011 that when i fuel the car up that when removing the gas cap there was a hissing sound. A couple of weeks later it started leaking fuel when i look under the car i seen that the fuel tank on the driver's side was crush in…
Cup holder malfunctioning. *yc
Other BMW 7 Series years
← 1996 7 Series · 1998 7 Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 7 Series | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 7 Series | 3 | 1 |
| 2010 7 Series | 2 | 2 |
| 2009 7 Series | 9 | 2 |
| 2008 7 Series | 11 | 1 |
| 2007 7 Series | 13 | 1 |
| 2006 7 Series | 29 | 2 |
| 2005 7 Series | 4 | 1 |
| 2004 7 Series | 28 | 4 |
| 2003 7 Series | 8 | 2 |
| 2002 7 Series | 4 | 1 |
| 2001 7 Series | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 7 Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 7 Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 7 Series | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 7 Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 7 Series | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 BMW 7 Series?
Owners most often report fuel system, other, unknown or other problems. The top one, fuel system, other, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 BMW 7 Series?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 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 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.