What is the most common problem with BMW 7 Series? Is it the engine, transmissions, electronics, suspension or reliability? Owner experience in our forum, or the number of recalls involving specific car parts, may provide the answer.
Recent BMW 7 Series Problems
BMW 7 SERIES (2022 – 2023) – THE SEAT POSITION
BMW 7 SERIES (25/02/2022 – 17/01/2023) RECALL: Problem description: The seat module control unit controls the seat functions and after initialisation continuously transmits the seat position to the airbag control unit. A software error can lead to the loss of the initialisation function.
BMW 7 SERIES (2015 – 2018) – THE STARTER MOTOR
BMW 7 SERIES (19/08/2016 – 22/02/2019) RECALL: Problem description: In rare cases the starter motor can inadvertently be activated permanently presenting a risk of a thermal event.
BMW 7 SERIES (2012 – 2015) – THE EGR COOLER
BMW 7 SERIES (27/01/2012 – 21/05/2015) RECALL: Problem description: The Exhaust Gas Recirculation cooler may leak over time and cause thermal incident.
If you wish to know more about possible problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.
See also: BMW Owners’ Reviews.
Latest EU Rapex BMW 7 Series Problems
- BMW 7 Series (2022 – 2024)on 10/01/2025
The hollow shaft of the servomotor was not welded correctly. The weld may not be able to withstand high braking pressure build-up and may break. In this case, […]
- BMW 7 Series (2024)on 13/12/2024
Due to manufacturing problem, the rotation bushing of the steering column’s double universal joint can break when the steering wheel is turned hard at the […]
- BMW 7-Series (2018 – 2020)on 30/08/2024
The software-based overload protection function cannot sufficiently prevent the starter being overloaded in the event of repeated long start-up attempts. The […]
Currently 7104 Recalls