Structure Problems of BMW 7 Series

BMW 7 Series owners have reported 7 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's body (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's structure (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Structure related problems of BMW 7 Series

Problem Category Number of Problems
Body problems
4
Structure problems
1
Door problems
1
Bumper problems
1

Recently reported Structure problems of BMW 7 Series

The Body problem

Vehicle caught on fire hours after it was parked at home driveway   Read details...

The Structure problem

The contact owns a 1999 BMW 7 Series. The contact stated while driving 40 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. In addition, the brakes were hesitant to engage and abnormally vibrating when decelerating. There was also a water leak in the glove compartment.   Read details...

The Door problem

The contact owns a 2009 BMW 750li. The contact stated that a passengers middle fingers were caught in the passenger side door, in which closed independently. The passenger was taken to the hospital for treatment. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for the failure.   Read details...

The Bumper problem

While driving at 45 mph consumer heard a loud bang outside of the vehicle. Consumer pulled over and inspected the vehicle, but could not find a problem. A day later, the check engine light came on and remained on.   Read details...




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