Open safety recalls, the components owners report failing most often, crash-test results and running costs for the 2007 BMW 7 Series, assembled from NHTSA and EPA records.
Everything on this page applies to the model as a whole. Run its VIN to decode that exact car, its engine, trim, assembly plant and factory equipment, alongside these records.
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No EPA fuel-economy match for this model. Naming may differ, or it predates EPA records.
2 open NHTSA investigations into this model. Investigations come before recalls, so these are potential defects not yet covered by one.
Rated configuration: 2007 BMW 7 Series 4-DR w/SAB
NHTSA lists 2 recalls for this make, model and year. Recalls apply to the model, so some may already be fixed on this specific car. A dealer can confirm from the VIN.
Issue: This recall involves aftermarket parts sold by Valeo. Valeo is recalling certain engine cooling fans, part numbers 696121, 696273, and 696275, used as service replacement parts for model year 2008-2011 BMW 1-Series, 2006-2011 BMW 3-Series, 2000-2009 BMW 5-Series, 2004-2005 BMW 6-Series, and 2006-2007 BMW 7-Series vehicles. A metal-oxide semiconductor may overheat due to insufficient screwing of the semiconductor on the aluminum heat sink. This primary failure could cause adjacent components on the fan assembly motor circuit board to overheat and short.
Risk: This condition could cause the fan motor to become inoperative, or cause the motor circuit board in the assembly to overheat, potentially leading to a fire in the engine compartment.
Remedy: Valeo will notify owners and replace the fans free of charge. The safety recall began on August 22, 2012. This recall is being conducted by Valeo, not by BMW. For further information, owners may contact Valeo at 1-888-718-2536.
Campaign 12E029000
Issue: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign 10V446000
The parts named most often across 127 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this make, model and year.
3 crashes · 2 injured
1 crash
Complaints are self-reported and skew toward problems people find alarming, so read this as where to look rather than as a defect rate.
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 750I. The contact stated that the front driver’s side door failed to close correctly. The contact stated that no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the battery was causing the failure. The battery had been replaced at least three times. The contact stated that she took the vehicle back several times and the failure was finally diagnosed as a malfunctioning door latch. The contact stated that the door handle and latch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact inquired about a recall for the door and was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V328000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact back to the dealer for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 750I. The contact stated that while driving, the door failed to close securely. The contact stated that the door was latched but failed to remain closed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not re-repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V328000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The manufacture was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not under warranty, and the VIN was not included in a recall for the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 56,000.
Front passenger occupancy sensor failure
Water linkage down door panels to the floor, Drivers side ECM is located in that area, water damages the components and caused it to produce codes, interfering with car engine, causes surges, and vehicle to all of sudden shut off even while driving on freeway or streets. Water linkage on the passenger side down into the fuse box. All so causing electrical malfunction that opens the door for potential unsafe events.
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 750i. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving or idling, he heard a rattling noise coming from the engine. The contact then stated that on another occasion while driving, he heard a rattling noise in the engine while making a left turn then the vehicle stalled. No warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000
I had my car towed to BMW OF WEST SPRINGFIELD MA, to get car initially overhaul and completely fixed I understand that are six underlying recalls airbags, odb communications, brakes, electrical, door latches, after calling and letting them know my car was on its way, I requested a courtesy call and no was given I call two days later to be told my car wasn’t on the lot, then to be called back hours later to be told they could not find key to my vehicle, also they tried to make me pay for the lost key in WHICH THEY LOST, they still refuse to fix the recall and are requesting me get it towed out at there expense the recalls can only be fixed by BMW, also MASSACHUSETTS AND FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES THEM TO BE FIXED, so therefore the car cannot leave the lot until recall is fixed
1) The electrical section of the dashboard for speed, checking gas levels etc. is no longer visible. It is available for inspection! 2) For the obvious reason: unable to determine all safety measures such as speed, driving safety such as gas level, warning signals etc.! 3) The problem was the result of numerous visits to the dealership regarding the rain leaking into the car. Which they said they were unable to find a leak or leaks. Advised the of possible recall re: car latch issues where the water leaks into the car via trunk etc. They finally realized their error. But failed to repair. Said it was a recall issue. 4) As mentioned...Has been inspected numerous times by the dealership in Willoughby, OH! 5) Of course there were warning signs that there was a problem or would eventually be a problem when water starts getting into your car: when it shouldn't (doors closed, windows up sunroof closed etc. However, as I said previously, the dealership inspected the car enough times to find what the problem was and avoid the damage cause: (UNLESS IT IS/WAS AN ISSUE THAT WARRANT A RECALL OF THE CAR'S SEALING, SUNROOF, LATCH ETC. THAT WAS DEFFECTIVE!!! NOTE: The dealership indicated that the water was getting in to the car, but couldn't stop it from getting in didn't have the knowledge to fix? Wouldn't that be a recall matter? MY SAFETY & OTHERS IS AT STAKE IF YOU DON'T TAKE RESPONSIBILITY OF A DEFECT IN THIS BMW.
My soft closing door is not closing correctly. The door is being left open. Which you could eject from car.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW 750LI. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED TO ENGAGE WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PEAKE BMW (2630 VETERANS MEMORIAL BLVD, KENNER, LA 70062) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER NEEDING TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RELATED THE FAILURE TO AN UNKNOWN RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
MY AIRBAGS SYSTEM HAS MALFUNCTION FOR BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE. THE BRAKE SYSTEM HAS A MALFUNCTION AS WELL AS EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM THE STEERING HAS A MALFUNCTION AS WELL
CAR SCREEN PANEL DEAD. NO VISUABLE INFORMATION ON CAR PANEL TO DETERMINE SPEED, GAS LEVEL ETC. CAR PICKED UP FROM DEALERSHIP AFTER SERVICE AND TOLD OF WATER LEAK IN CAR. HAD BEEN TOLD BY THE SERVICE DEPT THAT THEY COULD NOT FIND A LEAK OF WATER INTO CAR. HOWEVER, APPARENTLY, THEY DID NOT WANT TO REPAIR THE PANEL DUE TO THEIR NELIGENCE. THE CAR HAD BEEN TAKEN TO THEM WITH THIS ISSUE SEVERAL TIMES AS A POTENTIAL RECALL ISSUE.
TOOK IN FOR REPAIR FOR WATER GETTING INTO CAR SEVERAL TIMES TO DEALER. TOLD THEY COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM OR WHERE ANY WATER WAS GETTING INTO CAR. THE LAST TIME I TOOK IT IN, TOLD THAT THEY CLEANED WATER LINES ETC. SO, SHOULD BE OK. HOWEVER, AFTER DRIVING IT HOME & ONCE A GOOD RAIN CAME, IT GOT WET INSIDE THE CABIN/CAR AGAIN! THEY HAD THE CAR, WORKED ON IT ETC. HOWEVER, WHEN IT WAS PICKED UP AGAIN, TOLD THAT THE DASH SCREEN WAS DAMAGED. BUT RATHER THAN BLAME IT ON THE WATER GETTING INTO THE CAR ETC.; THEY BLAMED IT ON SOMETHING ELSE WHICH COST AN UNBELIEVABLE PRICE TO REPAIR. OR THEY FAILED TO ADMIT THEIR UNBELIEVABLE CAR CARE AND CUSTOMER CARE/SERVICE. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE LOST OF BEING ABLE TO SEE THE CAR DASH, SCREEN ETC.: ALL OF THE SYSTEMS INFORMATION: GAS LEVEL, SPEED, LIGHTS, NAVIGATION ETC. HAS BEEN LOST.
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