2010 BMW 7-SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2010 BMW 7-SERIES
The 2010 BMW 7-SERIES has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Power Train (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2010 BMW 7-SERIES
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2010 BMW 7-SERIES, potentially affecting up to 33,124 vehicles.
Recall 11V521000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
| 32,084 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 5-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO, MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 7-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 X5 SAV, AND MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 X6 SAV VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 8- OR 12-CYLINDER, TURBOCHARGED, ENGINES BECAUSE THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE ELECTRIC AUXILIARY WATER PUMP CAN OVERHEAT.
Consequence: THIS COULD LEAD TO A SMOLDERING OF THE PUMP OR AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT OR VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUXILIARY WATER PUMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 19, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Recall 10V047000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 1,040 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 7-SERIES AND MODEL YEAR 2010 550i GRAND TURISMO VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110 "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLE'S ARE EQUIPPED WITH A TIRE PRESSURE LABEL INDICATING THAT THE VEHICLE'S SEATING CAPACITY IS FIVE (5) PASSENGERS. THE ACTUAL SEATING CAPACITY IS FOUR...
Consequence: THE TIRE LABEL DOES NOT CONFORM TO FMVSS 110.
Remedy: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND AUTHORIZED BMW DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TIRE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2010 BMW 7-SERIES
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 BMW 7-SERIES. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY - VEHICLE WAS IMMOBILIZED. TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BMW 750. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, AFTER MAKING A RIGHT THE SHE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND WAS UNABLE TO STOP IT. THE VEHICLE CAN TO A COMPLETE STOP INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 20,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Safety Rating for the 2010 BMW 7-SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2010 BMW 7-SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2010 BMW 7-SERIES
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2010 BMW 7-SERIES. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
B068824 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Screw Cap Return
SIB-16-16-14 — ENGINE
BMW: SELECTIVE CATALYST REDUCTION MODULE (SCR) HAS A STORED FAULT, PRESSURE BUILD UP IS LOW, CAUSING SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. *
SIB-34-06-12 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
BMW: WARNING LAMPS ARE ILLUMINATED FOR THE DSC, ABS AND BRAKE AND A POSSIBLE WARNING IN CONTROL DISPLAY FOR CHASSIS CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE. MODELS 2012 F25, 30, 01, 02, 07, 10, 12, 13, E70, 71, 84. *PE
SIB-12-12-11 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
BMW: DAMAGE TO THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY COULD OCCUR BECAUSE THERE IS A NEEDED SOFTWARE UPDATE. *RM UPDATED 5/1/2012. *KB
RC-11V-521 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
BMW: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 VEHICLES, A DEFECT INVOLVING THE ELECTRIC AUXILIARY WATER PUMP CAN OVER HEAT OR FAIL TO COOL ENGINE AND FIRE MAY OCCUR IN VEHICLE OR ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *PE
SIB-51-11-11 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
BMW: WHEN OUTSIDE TEMP IS BELOW FREEZING THE OUTSIDE DOORS WILL NOT CLOSE OR ARE DIFFICULT TO OPEN. A DOOR CABLE HAS MOISTURE INTRUSION AND FREEZES. *RM
NHTSA Investigations for the 2010 BMW 7-SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 7-SERIES
- 2005 BMW 7-SERIES — 7 complaints
- 2006 BMW 7-SERIES — 42 complaints
- 2007 BMW 7-SERIES — 18 complaints
- 2008 BMW 7-SERIES — 16 complaints
- 2009 BMW 7-SERIES — 17 complaints
- 2010 BMW 7-SERIES (current)
- 2011 BMW 7-SERIES — 3 complaints
- 2012 BMW 7-SERIES — 4 complaints