1996 BMW 7 SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
0
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 BMW 7 SERIES
The 1996 BMW 7 SERIES has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1996 BMW 7 SERIES
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1996 BMW 7 SERIES. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1996 BMW 7 SERIES
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 BMW 7 SERIES. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DRIVER INADVERTENTLY APPLIED ACCELERATOR WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES. WANTS TO KNOW IF THIS COULD HAVE BEEN RESULT OF FAULTY BRAKE/ACCELERATOR PEDAL DESIGN.
Safety Rating for the 1996 BMW 7 SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 BMW 7 SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 BMW 7 SERIES
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1996 BMW 7 SERIES. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SI-B-11-01-07 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
BMW: SMALL NUMBER OF VEHICLES EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS RANGING FROM LEAKING OIL FILLER CAPS, LEAKING OR BROKEN VALVE COVERS, TO COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE IN EXTREMELY COLD CLIMATE CONDITIONS. MOISTURE ACCUMULATING IN ENGINE CRANKCASE VENTILATION VALVE OR HOSES CAN FREEZE DUE TO LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *PE
SI-B-11-01-07 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BMW: SMALL NUMBER OF VEHICLES EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS RANGING FROM LEAKING OIL FILLER CAPS, LEAKING OR BROKEN VALVE COVERS, TO COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE IN EXTREMELY COLD CLIMATE CONDITIONS. MOISTURE ACCUMULATING IN ENGINE CRANKCASE VENTILATION VALVE OR HOSES CAN FREEZE DUE TO LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 BMW 7 SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 7 SERIES
- 1994 BMW 7 SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1995 BMW 7 SERIES — 3 complaints
- 1996 BMW 7 SERIES (current)
- 1997 BMW 7 SERIES — 2 complaints
- 1998 BMW 7 SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1999 BMW 7 SERIES — 4 complaints
- 2000 BMW 7 SERIES — 2 complaints
- 2001 BMW 7 SERIES — 2 complaints