1997 BMW 7 SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 BMW 7 SERIES
The 1997 BMW 7 SERIES has received a total of 2 safety complaints 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 Fuel System Other (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 BMW 7 SERIES
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1997 BMW 7 SERIES. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1997 BMW 7 SERIES
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 BMW 7 SERIES. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I HAVE A 1997 740IL BMW THIRD OWNER 228,000. I START TO NOTICE IN APRIL OF 2011 THAT WHEN I FUEL THE CAR UP THAT WHEN REMOVING THE GAS CAP THERE WAS A HISSING SOUND. A COUPLE OF WEEKS LATER IT STARTED LEAKING FUEL WHEN I LOOK UNDER THE CAR I SEEN THAT THE FUEL TANK ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WAS CRUSH IN AND HAD A HOLE IN IT. I HAVE PARK THE CAR TILL I HAVE THE MONEY TO REPAIR IT. I HAVE NOT RUN OVER ANYTHING NOR HAS THE EVER BEEN IN A CRASH AND HAS BEEN KEEP VERY WELL. *TR
CUP HOLDER MALFUNCTIONING. *YC
Safety Rating for the 1997 BMW 7 SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 BMW 7 SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 BMW 7 SERIES
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1997 BMW 7 SERIES. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SI-B61-06-09 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
BMW: SPORADICALLY, THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS MAY OCCUR-WIPERS ARE RUNNING ON A DRY WINDOW; SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER ARE INOPERATIVE; CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE EMF DROPPED OUT (DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEM EMERGENCY MODE). *PE
65 05 97 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
COMPLAINTS OF RADIO DISPLAY ON MID DOES NOT APPEAR WHEN IGNITION IS TURNED ON. *YC
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 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 — 1 complaint
- 1997 BMW 7 SERIES (current)
- 1998 BMW 7 SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1999 BMW 7 SERIES — 4 complaints
- 2000 BMW 7 SERIES — 2 complaints
- 2001 BMW 7 SERIES — 2 complaints
- 2002 BMW 7 SERIES — 5 complaints