2005 BMW 7 Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 7 Series years
- Not enough data 7th of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 BMW 7 Series. That ranks 7th out of 18 7 Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 25%), typically at around 172,169 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
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- 4owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 25% | 172,169 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 25% | 172,169 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 25% | 99,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 25% | 169,472 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | 169,472 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 25% | 107,800 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 25% | 169,472 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 BMW 7 Series recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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.
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
- Vehicle Rollaway (EA12002) — opened Apr 10, 2012, closed Jan 24, 2013, led to recall 12V502000.
- Vehicle Rollaway (PE11025) — opened Aug 5, 2011, closed Apr 23, 2012.
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 took the car in to the dealership because the car was slow to crank. I had the battery tested and it was fine. The dealership claimed i needed a fuel pump. It was repaired. Two days later, i am driving the 745li bmw up an inclined highway merging onto a bridge when suddenly the car started…
Took the bmw 745li in to the dealership for slow to start cranking and second opinion. Also wanted the dealership to review airbag light and dsc. Upon review by the dealership, all four door tags and szl (comfort access) is causing battery drain and must be replaced. Also was quoted that the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 bmw 7 series. The contact stated that he was unable to pass emissions because the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the intake valves on the auxiliary pump leaked oil into the manifold and caused the…
Bmw na submitted to nhtsa a notice that under certain circumstances there may be a power braking loss due to a leaking vacuum pump. Bmw na has not instituted a consistent recall policy across its dealerships related to this recall. Dealerships are left to their devices in covering the recall work…
Other BMW 7 Series years
← 2004 7 Series · 2006 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 | 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 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 2005 BMW 7 Series?
Owners most often report air bags, electronic stability control (esc), engine problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2005 BMW 7 Series?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.