2007 BMW 7 Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 7 Series years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 BMW 7 Series. That ranks 3rd out of 18 7 Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (3 complaints, 23%), typically at around 110,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
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- 13owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 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 | 3 | 23% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 23% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 15% | 125,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 15% | 99,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 8% | 113,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 8% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 8% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 8% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 8% | 113,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 8% | 120,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 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.
Air bag warning indicator illuminated. Warning states fault in passenger restraint system affecting the airbag, belt tensioner or belt-force limiter this warning illuminated upon starting the vehicle on 9/30/2018. There was no one sitting the in passenger seat and there have been no collisions.
On 11-19-2017 while driving on a city roadway. My passenger car door suddenly opened and to avoid any physical damage to my passenger i abruptly turn my vehicle to a safer position. No soon after that i notice my vehicle leveling warning sign appear on the dash. With research, i found out that…
2007 bmw 7 series. Consumer writes in regards to door latch safety recall. *ld the consumer stated the door opened while driving and the driver almost fell out. The door had to be held while driving, as to keep it from opening again. Updated 10/24/2017*js
Received this fault - '"driver restraint system fault." belt tensioner or belt force limiter fault.' the mat seat sensor seems to have prematurely worn out. Just like the passenger side mat that was recalled
I was communting to work when the door popped open. At first i heard the dash chime and qucikly noticed the sound of wind while i was driving. I looked to my left and the driver side door was cracked open while i was driving 65 miles an hour. I reacted quickly but was in complete was shock . I…
Other BMW 7 Series years
← 2006 7 Series · 2008 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 | 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 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 2007 BMW 7 Series?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, seats problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 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 2007 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 2007 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.