2001 BMW 7 SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 BMW 7 SERIES
The 2001 BMW 7 SERIES has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2001 BMW 7 SERIES
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2001 BMW 7 SERIES. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2001 BMW 7 SERIES
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 BMW 7 SERIES. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I RECENTLY FILED A COMPLAINT WITH NHTSA REGARDING THIS ISSUE WITH MY TRANSMISSION AND SINCE THEN I HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO DO SOME RESEARCH. I AM REQUESTING THAT THE NHTSA DO SOME FURTHER INVESTIGATION OF THEIR OWN REGARDING BMW'S FAILURE TO RESOLVE THE ISSUES WITH THEIR TRANSMISSION. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING LINKS TO SEE THE LIST OF TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. HTTP://WWW.NOREVERSE.ORG/COMPLAINTS_COPY(1).HTML HTTP://WWW.CONSUMERAFFAIRS.COM/AUTOMOTIVE/BMW_TRANS.HTML - (OVER 643 COMPLAINTS) THIS IS CLEARLY A PROBLEM THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED EITHER LEGALLY OR THROUGH SOME SORT OF NEGOTIATION WITH BMW. *TR
I NEED TO HAVE A NEW ENGINE PUT IN FOR MY 2001 740I BMW DUE TO A CRACKED RADIATOR WHICH LED TO THE DAMAGE OF THE ENGINE BEYOND REPAIR. THE CAR HAS 68,000 MILES ON IT. I WAS FORTUNATE THAT I WAS NOT INJURED AND I DID NOT CAUSE AN ACCIDENT ON THE HIGHWAY. I CONTACTED THE COMPANY EXPLAINING MY SITUATION. BMW REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEGE THAT THERE ARE SOME MAJOR DEFECTS WITH THE RADIATOR AND REFUSED TO HELP PAY FOR THE COST OF THE NEW ENGINE. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH ON THE WEB AND HAVE FOUND THAT MANY BMW OWNERS ESPECIALLY BMW 7 SERIES MODEL HAVE GONE THROUGH THE SAME PROBLEM. THERE'S ALSO A PETITION CONCERNING MAJOR DEFECTS WITH ALL BMW 7 SERIES' RADIATOR. THE DEFECTS HAVE CAUSED THE COSUMERS COSTLY REPAIRS NOT TO MENTION DANGEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS WHICH COULD LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURIES OR EVEN DEATHS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION! REGARDS, CHI TRUONG
Safety Rating for the 2001 BMW 7 SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 BMW 7 SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 BMW 7 SERIES
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 BMW 7 SERIES. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SIB-61-07-12 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BMW: AFTER A FEW MILES OR SEVERAL THOUSAND MILES, CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE, HYBRID MALFUNCTION, MAY APPEAR AFTER PROGRAMMING OF SOFTWARE FOR VEHICLE. *PE
SIB610302 — STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
SERVICE ACTION TO REPLACE TRUNK SWITCH ON E65 (7SERIES) VEHICLES PRODUCED SEPTEMBER 3, 2001 - DECEMBER 14, 2001. *TT.
SIB130102 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SUBJECT REGARDING A DAMAGED THROTTLE HOUSE ASSEMBLY. THIS SERVICE ACTION INVOLVES E65 AND E66 VEHICLES WITH N62 ENGINES WHICH WERE PRODUCED FROM 8/20/2001 - 12/28/2001. *TT
840400 — EQUIPMENT
STARTING WITH 03/00 PRODUCTION, THE NEW DIGITAL CPT 7000 CELLUAR PHONE BECOMES STANDARD ON ALL E38'S VEHICLES. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 BMW 7 SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 7 SERIES
- 1996 BMW 7 SERIES — 1 complaint
- 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 (current)
- 2002 BMW 7 SERIES — 5 complaints
- 2003 BMW 7 SERIES — 11 complaints
- 2004 BMW 7 SERIES — 35 complaints
- 2005 BMW 7 SERIES — 7 complaints
- 2006 BMW 7 SERIES — 42 complaints