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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2009 BMW 7 Series Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
33%of 9 total for the year
Median mileage
90,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2009 BMW 7 Series, 33% of the 9 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,500 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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

“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

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2009333%
200819%
200718%
2006724%
2004414%

Other parts of the 2009 BMW 7 Series

Engine
3 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 BMW 7 Series

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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