2009 BMW 7-Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 7-Series years
- Not enough data 5th of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 BMW 7-Series. That ranks 5th out of 18 7-Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (3 complaints, 33%), typically at around 83,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire, 3 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
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- 9owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 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 | 3 | 33% | 83,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 33% | 90,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 22% | 102,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 22% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 11% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 11% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 11% | 100 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 11% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 11% | 83,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 11% | 60,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 BMW 7-Series recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:other fuel types:turbo/supercharger
Problem: Bmw is recalling certain model year 2011 5-series, model year 2010-2011 5-series gran turismo, model year 2009-2011 7-series, model year 2010-2011 x5 sav, and model year 2008-2011 x6 sav vehicles equipped with 8- or 12-cylinder, turbocharged, engines because the circuit board for the electric auxiliary water pump can overheat.
Risk: This could lead to a smoldering of the pump or an engine compartment or vehicle fire.
Fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary water pump free of charge. The safety recall began on december 19, 2011. Owners may contact bmw customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 7-SERIES AND MODEL YEAR 2010 550i GRAND TURISMO VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110 "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLE'S ARE EQUIPPED WITH A TIRE PRESSURE LABEL INDICATING THAT THE VEHICLE'S SEATING CAPACITY IS FIVE (5) PASSENGERS. THE ACTUAL SEATING CAPACITY IS FOUR (4) PASSENGERS. THE TIRE SIZE, TIRE PRESSURE, AND VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT ON THE LABEL ARE CORRECT.
Risk: The tire label does not conform to fmvss 110.
Fix: Bmw will notify owners and authorized bmw dealers will replace the tire label free of charge. The safety recall began on april 16, 2010. Owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.
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.
Vehicle caught on fire hours after it was parked at home driveway
Car stalls out when stopped this is after n93 recall gas tank is full no one knows whats wrong after sitting up to an hour car starts without problem. This happen at least four times
My vehicle began stalling while stopped at traffic lights approximately once a week about 3 months ago. The vehicle would not restart until after sitting for at least 1 hour and would restart and run as if nothing happened. I had my mechanic inspect the vehicle and there were no codes to indicate…
Power train warning comes on and vehicle looses power
09 bmw 750li suddenly slowed down on the highway after a dsc malfunction/ transmition malfunction light came on. Vehicle just received the n63 recall service. This is vary dangerous. The vehicle would not accelerate at all. Vehicle was traveling around 70 miles per hour before it started shaking…
Other BMW 7-Series years
← 2008 7-Series · 2010 7-Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 7-Series | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 7-Series | 3 | 1 |
| 2010 7-Series | 2 | 2 |
| 2009 | 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 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 2009 BMW 7-Series?
Owners most often report engine, power train, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 BMW 7-Series?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 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 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.