2007 BMW 7 Series Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2007 BMW 7 Series has a Complaint Index of 57 and ranks 4th worst of 8 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Owners mainly report door latch and structure issues, airbag seat-sensor faults, and one brake-related recall.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 57/100
- #4 of 8 7 Series years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 13
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Structure & Body
Top 2007 BMW 7 Series problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Structure & Body5 (38%)
- Airbags3 (23%)
- Electrical System3 (23%)
- Brakes1 (8%)
- Engine1 (8%)
- Fuel System1 (8%)
- Other1 (8%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (8%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (8%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Front doors fail to latch or close, with some owners reporting the door popping open while driving.
- Driver or passenger seat mat sensors trigger airbag warning lights, echoing the issue behind a related passenger-side recall.
- Sudden loud bangs or clunks from the transmission area occur repeatedly, though dealers report finding nothing wrong.
- The oil cooler adapter plate O-ring leaks oil onto surrounding wiring and engine components.
- Fuel tank filling is very slow and prone to overflow and spillage during fill-ups.
- A brake vacuum pump check valve can leak lubricating oil over time, per the related recall.
2007 BMW 7 Series recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 10V446000Oct 1, 2010Brakes198,352 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
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.
2007 compared with other 7 Series years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 BMW 7 Series reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 7 Series has a Complaint Index of 57 and ranks 4th worst among 8 model years, landing it in the Caution category rather than Good or Best.
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 BMW 7 Series?
- NHTSA complaints show Structure & Body issues (38% of complaints, largely door latch problems), followed by Airbags and Electrical System issues (23% each).
- Does the 2007 BMW 7 Series have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists one recall for the 2007 7 Series covering a brake vacuum pump check valve that may leak lubricating oil over time.
- How does the 2007 model compare to other 7 Series years?
- The 2007 model's Complaint Index of 57 is better than 2008 (86) and 2009 (100), which are both rated Avoid, but worse than 2010, 2011, and 2012, which score much lower.
- At what mileage do 2007 7 Series problems typically appear?
- The median mileage at failure across complaints is 109,320 miles, with Structure & Body issues centered around 115,000 miles.