2010 BMW 7 Series Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2010 BMW 7 Series has a complaint index of 14, ranking 7th out of 8 model years, well below the worst year (2009, index 100). NHTSA lists only 2 complaints and 2 recalls for this year, none involving do-not-drive orders.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 14/100
- #7 of 8 7 Series years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 2
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Engine
Top 2010 BMW 7 Series problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine1 (50%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (50%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- A driver reported losing control after making a right turn at 20 mph, with the vehicle eventually stopping on its own; the dealer could not diagnose the cause.
- One owner reported a transmission malfunction while driving on the highway that immobilized the vehicle, requiring a transmission replacement.
- Both reported failures happened at low sample counts, so patterns beyond these two incidents are not confirmed by additional complaints.
2010 BMW 7 Series recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 11V521000Oct 20, 2011Engine32,084 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine:other fuel types:turbo/supercharger
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.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 10V047000Feb 18, 2010Other1,040 vehicles
Equipment:other:labels
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.
Remedy: 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.
2010 compared with other 7 Series years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 BMW 7 Series reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2010 model has a complaint index of 14, one of the lowest among the 8 model years with data, and ranks 7th worst (better than most other years).
- What problems does the 2010 BMW 7 Series have?
- NHTSA lists 2 complaints for 2010, split evenly between engine and transmission/powertrain issues, including a reported loss of control and a transmission malfunction.
- Does the 2010 BMW 7 Series have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls: one for an auxiliary water pump affecting engine-equipped models, and one for a tire label compliance issue. Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2010 BMW 7 Series compare to other years?
- Its complaint index of 14 is far lower than the 2008 and 2009 model years, which are rated Avoid with complaint indexes of 86 and 100.