2007 Bmw 7 SERIES: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
13 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
109,320 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 model year. Data snapshot: . 12 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 13 complaints (23.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 7.7% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 7.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 1 |
Air Bags: 3; Electrical System: 3; Seats: 2; Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification: 1; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 1; Engine: 1; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 7 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 7; 150,000 and above: 0
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (7). 1 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 |
2012: 2; 2013: 2; 2014: 3; 2015: 3; 2017: 1; 2018: 2
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10456018 · 2012-04-22 (April 22, 2012)
A HUGE BANG/CLUNK WHICH FEELS LIKE ANOTHER CAR REAR ENDED THE VEHICLE. VERY FREIGHTING THAT CAUSES DRIVER PANIC! THIS HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIME OVER THE PAST YEARS. DEALER REPORTS NOTHING CAN BE FOUND WRONG. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 26,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10456018 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10474065 · 2012-09-06 (September 6, 2012)
MY COMPLAINT IS WITH 2007 BMW 750LI MODEL. THERE IS AN ENERGY PARASITE IN THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. IT HAS BEEN NARROWED DOWN/POINTED OUT AS THE "COMFORT ACCESS SYSTEM" BY OTHER OWNERS. THIS COMFORT ACCESS SYSTEM DOES NOT SHUT-DOWN COMPLETELY WHEN PARKED AND DRAINS THE BATTERY. ENERGY DRAIN ALSO OCCURS DURING THE VEHICLE OPERATION AND THE VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN A/C BLOWER FREQUENTLY TO CONSERVE ENERGY. IT REQUIRED ME TO JUMP START THE VEHICLE ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO BMW DEALERS ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS AND BESI…
Owner-reported narrative. 35,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10474065 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10491788 · 2013-01-08 (January 8, 2013)
TROUBLE FILLING GAS TANK, VERY VERY SLOW FILL WITH MULTIPLE OVERFLOW INCLUDING GAS SPILLAGE. GAS ATTENDANT STATED THAT THIS IS A REAL SAFETY HAZARD. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 65,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10491788 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10515935 · 2013-06-10 (June 10, 2013)
THE OIL COOLER ADAPTER PLATE IS DEFECTIVE THE O RING IS DEFECTIVE AND LEAKS OIL ALL OVER EVERYTHING INCLUDING WIRES. IF YOUR CAR DOESN'T HAVE AN EXTERNAL OIL COOLER, THE PLATE, WITH THE O RING SEAL WILL LEAK OIL. THE OTHER SIDE HAS TWO HOLES THAT CAN BE MACHINED FOR THE EXTERNAL OIL COOLER, BUT IF YOUR CAR DOES NOT HAVE THAT FEATURE YOU WILL HAVE OIL LEAKS. COMMON OIL LEAK ON THE V8 N62 AND N62TU ENGINES THAT WOULD BE IN THE E65 7 SERIES AND THE X5 E53. THIS IS THE BEARING BLOCK WHERE THE ALTERNATOR MOUNTS TO. THERE IS A GASKET THAT DEVELOPS A…
Owner-reported narrative. 92,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10515935 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10593513 · 2014-05-22 (May 22, 2014)
THE RIGHT/PASSENGER FRONT DOOR DOES NOT STAY SHUT. IT WILL NOT LOCK, IT WILL NOT LATCH. IT APPEARS THAT THE ACTUATOR IS DEFECTIVE THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY BMW AND NOT A COST TO THE CONSUMER. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 78,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10593513 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10661349 · 2014-11-30 (November 30, 2014)
DRIVERS SIDE FRONT DOOR FAILED TO CLOSE OR LATCH. THE DOOR HAD TO BE 'ZIP TIED' TO REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR TO GET THE VEHICLE HOME. I TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP FOR DIAGNOSIS AND WAS TOLD THAT THE ISSUE WAS DUE TO A FAULTY DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR FOR MY VEHICLE WHICH HAS COMFORT ACCESS AND SOFT CLOSE DOORS. I FIND THIS TO BE A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE IF THE ACTUATOR FAILS THAT THE DOOR CANNOT BE CLOSED AT ALL.
Owner-reported narrative. 120,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10661349 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10661350 · 2014-11-30 (November 30, 2014)
DRIVERS SIDE FRONT AIRBAG SEAT MAT SENSOR. FAULT FOR DRIVER SIDE SEAT MAT SENSOR. THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT MAT SENSOR HAS BEEN REPLACED UNDER RECALL FOR THE VEHICLE. HOWEVER, THE DRIVERS SIDE STILL HAS THE ERROR AND I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT MAT SENSOR IS NOT ALSO COVERED UNDER THE RECALL FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT MAT SENSOR. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 110,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10661350 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10734996 · 2015-07-19 (July 19, 2015)
SYSTEM AIRBAG FAILURE LIGHT CAME ON INSIDE THE CAR WHEN I WAS DRIVING AND REMAINED ON. MESSAGE STATED THAT I NEEDED TO TAKE IT TO THE NEAREST BMW DEALERSHIP. I TOOK THE CAR TO MY MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM BEING THE FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT MAT AND WAS TOLD BY MY MECHANIC THAT THIS HAS BEEN A BIG PROBLEM WITH BMW AND CERTAIN MODELS OF THERE CARS AND I SHOULD CHECK INTO A POSSIBLE RECALL IN THIS.
Owner-reported narrative. 108,640 miles reported. Look up ODI 10734996 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
10V446000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum
Reported: 2010-10-01 (October 1, 2010)
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.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗