2001 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 2001 BMW 7 Series. That ranks 10th out of 18 7 Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 68 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 50% | 68 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | 122,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 BMW 7 Series recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 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.
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 recently filed a complaint with nhtsa regarding this issue with my transmission and since then i have had the opportunity to do some research. I am requesting that the nhtsa do some further investigation of their own regarding bmw's failure to resolve the issues with their transmission. Please…
I need to have a new engine put in for my 2001 740i bmw due to a cracked radiator which led to the damage of the engine beyond repair. The car has 68,000 miles on it. I was fortunate that i was not injured and i did not cause an accident on the highway. I contacted the company explaining my…
Other BMW 7 Series years
← 2000 7 Series · 2002 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 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 7 Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 7 Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 7 Series | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 7 Series | 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 2001 BMW 7 Series?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2001 BMW 7 Series?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.