KnownCarProblemsBMW 7 Series Problems by Year
Owners have filed 117 complaints with NHTSA about the BMW 7 Series since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2006, 2004, 2007. The most common problem overall: transmission.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
BMW 7 Series problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 7 Series | 29 | Transmission | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 7 Series | 28 | Brakes | 4 | 0 |
6 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the BMW 7 Series
- What years of the BMW 7 Series have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2006 (29), 2004 (28), 2007 (13).
- What is the most common problem with the BMW 7 Series?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the transmission (11), brakes (10), engine (10).
- Which BMW 7 Series years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2000 (2), 2001 (2), 2010 (2). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.