2002 BMW 7 SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 BMW 7 SERIES
The 2002 BMW 7 SERIES has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Unknown Or Other (2 complaints), Seat Belts (1 complaint), and Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2002 BMW 7 SERIES
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2002 BMW 7 SERIES, potentially affecting up to 198,352 vehicles.
Recall 10V446000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
| 198,352 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 5-SERIES, 6-SERIES, AND MODEL YEAR 2002-2008 7-SERIES VEHICLES. A CHECK VALVE OF THE BRAKE VACUUM PUMP MAY LEAK A SMALL AMOUNT OF LUBRICATING OIL. OVER TIME THIS COULD RESULT IN CONTAMINATION OF THE BRAKE BOOSTER.
Consequence: POWER ASSIST BRAKING PERFORMANCE COULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED. IN EXTREME CASES THERE COULD BE A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER ASSIST BRAKING. AN UNEXPECTED REDUCTION OR LOSS IN POWER BRAKING ASSIST MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 24, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2002 BMW 7 SERIES
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 BMW 7 SERIES. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 BMW 7 SERIES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG AND SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE PASSENGER SIDE RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAILURE WARNING MESSAGE ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 73,615.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 BMW 754I. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AND APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL IT BECAME DIFFICULT TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE VACUUM BRAKE PUMP, THE LOCK RING SEAL, AND THE BRAKE BOOSTER AND SEAL WERE REPLACED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V446000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, POWER ASSIST VACUUM AND AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE MADE THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER SO THAT THE TECHNICIANS COULD INSPECT IT. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THE CONTACT WOULD BE REIMBURSED FOR THE REPAIRS. THE CONTACT HAD NOT RECEIVED REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE MANUFACTURER WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 111,000.
BMW IS AWARE OF THE 745 PROBLEMS. DT
BMW IS AWARE OF THE 745 PROBLEMS. DT
(MODEL 754I) DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER SIDE HEAD RESTS OBSTRUCT VISION INSIDE OF VEHICLE WHEN BACKING UP. *AK *JG
Safety Rating for the 2002 BMW 7 SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 BMW 7 SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 BMW 7 SERIES
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2002 BMW 7 SERIES. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SIB-61-37-12 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BMW: THE HIGH-VOLTAGE (HV) BATTERY CELLS COULD BE DAMAGED IF THE VEHICLE IS PREVENTED FROM ENTERING SLEEP MODE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. UPDATED 03/11/2013 *JS
720105 — AIR BAGS
REAR SIDE THORAX AIRBAGS RESISTANCE TOO HIGH. *EH
611302 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHECK CONTROL SHOWS SERVICE INTERVAL TOO SHORT, RDC FAILS INTERMITTENTLY, CONTROL DISPLAY AND KOMBI SETTINGS REVERT TO METRIC, POOR FM RADIO RECEPTION, BATTERY DISCHARGED, AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, COMFORT FRONT SEAT HEADRESTS READJUSTED AND MOVE UP AND DOWN ON THEIR OWN, THERE IS HESITATION ON TAKE-OFF FROM A STOP...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 BMW 7 SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 7 SERIES
- 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
- 2002 BMW 7 SERIES (current)
- 2003 BMW 7 SERIES — 11 complaints
- 2004 BMW 7 SERIES — 35 complaints
- 2005 BMW 7 SERIES — 7 complaints
- 2006 BMW 7 SERIES — 42 complaints
- 2007 BMW 7 SERIES — 18 complaints