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BMW 7 SeriesModel year report

2007 BMW 7 Series Problems

Complaints
13filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
109,320miles, 12 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2007 BMW 7 Series (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2007 BMW 7 Series. The part named most often is air bags, with 3 complaints (23% of the total), followed by electrical system (3) and seats (2). 12 of the complaints include a mileage, and 17% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 109,320 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 42 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 2 NHTSA investigations and 12 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Transmission and drivetrain (1).

Example complaints

Air bags: “System airbag failure light came on inside the car when I was driving and remained on. Message stated that I needed to take it to the nearest Bmw dealership. I took the car to my mechanic who diagnosed the problem being the front seat occupant mat and was told by my mechanic that this has been a big problem with Bmw and certain models of there cars and I should check into a possible recall in this.”

NHTSA complaint #10734996, filed 2015-07, 108,640 miles

Electrical system: “Drivers side front door failed to close or latch. The door had to be 'zip tied' to rear driver side door to get the vehicle home. I took the vehicle into the dealership for diagnosis and was told that the issue was due to a faulty door lock actuator for my vehicle which has comfort access and soft close doors. I find this to be a serious safety issue if the actuator fails that the door cannot be closed at all.”

NHTSA complaint #10661349, filed 2014-11, 120,000 miles

Seats: “Drivers side front airbag seat mat sensor. Fault for driver side seat mat sensor. The passenger side seat mat sensor has been replaced under recall for the vehicle. However, the drivers side still has the error and I would like to know why the driver side seat mat sensor is not also covered under the recall for the passenger side seat mat sensor.”

NHTSA complaint #10661350, filed 2014-11, 110,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

17% of the 12 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 78,000 and 113,000 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (12 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 109,320 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20122013201432015320172018
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2007 BMW 7 Series → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 42 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 42 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW 7 Series

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2009967,5002———Not enough data
20081186,5001———Not enough data
200713109,3201———Not enough data
20062977,5472——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20042854,5004——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20038100,8582———Not enough data

All BMW 7 Series model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007 BMW 7 Series have?

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2007 BMW 7 Series as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2007 BMW 7 Series is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 3 complaints (23% of the total), followed by electrical system with 3.

Has the 2007 BMW 7 Series been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2007 BMW 7 Series reported?

Among the 12 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 109,320 miles and the middle half falls between 78,000 and 113,000 miles; 17% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.