BMW 7 Series problems, recalls & best years
The deets on every 7 Series from 1995 to 2012: 124 owner complaints and 18 recalls across 17 model years.
The model years with the most owner complaints are 2006 (29), 2004 (28), 2007 (13). Best fuel economy: 20 mpg combined (2012).
Problem areas across all years
Year by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Best mpg | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 0 | 2 | 17 | |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 | 18 | |
| 1997 | 0 | 2 | 18 | |
| 1999 | 0 | 2 | 18 | |
| 2000 | 0 | 2 | 18 | |
| 2001 | 0 | 2 | 18 | |
| 2002 | 1 | 4 | 19 | |
| 2003 | 2 | 8 | 19 | |
| 2004 | 4 | 28 | 19 | |
| 2005 | 1 | 4 | 19 | |
| 2006 | 2 | 29 | 18 | |
| 2007 | 1 | 13 | 18 | |
| 2008 | 1 | 11 | 18 | |
| 2009 | 2 | 9 | 17 | |
| 2010 | 2 | 2 | 17 | |
| 2011 | 1 | 3 | 20 | |
| 2012 | 1 | 2 | 20 |
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FAQ
What is the worst year for the BMW 7 Series?
The model years with the most owner complaints are 2006 (29), 2004 (28), 2007 (13).
How many recalls has the BMW 7 Series had?
Across 1995–2012, NHTSA lists 18 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).