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BMW 7 SeriesModel year report

2009 BMW 7 Series Problems

Complaints
9filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
67,500miles, 8 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 BMW 7 Series (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2009 BMW 7 Series. The part named most often is engine, with 3 complaints (33% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (3) and fuel system (2). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 38% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 67,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 42 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 6 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.

Example complaints

Engine: “My vehicle began stalling while stopped at traffic lights approximately once a week about 3 months ago. The vehicle would not restart until after sitting for at least 1 hour and would restart and run as if nothing happened. I had my mechanic inspect the vehicle and there were no codes to indicate the problem so he changed the low pressure fuel pump. The problem continued 1 week after pump replacement. My mechanic suggested I take the vehicle to a Bmw dealership for inspection. I took the vehicle to Bmw global imports in atlanta. Their mechanic suggested I change the battery and spark plugs. …”

NHTSA complaint #11002999, filed 2017-07, 106,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “The contact owns a 2009 Bmw 750i. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a service campaign (b001314 - n63), but there was no permanent remedy for the condition. The vehicle was also taken to an independent mechanic for further inspection and diagnostic testing. Months later, while driving at an unknown speed, the warning light flashed for a drivetrain malfunction, the vehicle drastically reduced speed and stalled. The vehicle was not able to be driven and was towed to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was not available.”

NHTSA complaint #10819355, filed 2016-01

Fuel system: “Car stalls out when stopped this is after n93 recall gas tank is full no one knows whats wrong after sitting up to an hour car starts without problem. This happen at least four times”

NHTSA complaint #11011526, filed 2017-07, 99,000 miles

Body and structure: “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. On a separate occasion, the failure recurred and two additional passengers found that their fingers were caught in the door. Both passengers were taken to the hospital for treatment. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer for the failure and the contact was advised per the manufacturer that the door could cause an injury. …”

NHTSA complaint #10396685, filed 2011-04, 3,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

38% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 36,000 and 83,000 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (8 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 67,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

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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 2009 BMW 7 Series → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

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 2009 BMW 7 Series have?

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2009 BMW 7 Series as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2009 BMW 7 Series is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 3 complaints (33% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 3.

Has the 2009 BMW 7 Series been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2009 BMW 7 Series reported?

Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 67,500 miles and the middle half falls between 36,000 and 83,000 miles; 38% 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.