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BMW 7 Series recalls

46 DVSA safety recalls name the BMW 7 Series, launched 1999 to 2026. Each covers a range of build dates, not every 7 Series. Newest first; open a recall for the defect, the fix and every model it names.

Recall data updated

Recalls46
Latest launch2026
Earliest launch1999
Earliest and latest build dates named1999 to 2025
Is a specific 7 Series affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

All BMW 7 Series recalls

Newest first. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for this model, for the whole recall, or the figure DVSA repeats on each model line.
RecallLaunchedBuiltVehicles
Checking and re-securing the air-conditioning wiring harness (DVSA lists 7 SERIES SALOON, 7 SERIES SALOON - HIGH SECURITY) R/2026/09217 Mar 20266 Jul 2022 to 8 Apr 20251,795
Replace the Engine Starter Motor (DVSA lists 7 SERIES SALOON PHEV, 7 SERIES SALOON LWB PHEV, 7 SERIES SALOON) R/2025/40527 Oct 202517 Mar 2016 to 22 Feb 2019493
Hydraulic Brake System Unit Replacement (DVSA lists 7 SERIES SALOON) R/2024/41424 Oct 202423 Apr 2024 to 11 Jun 20243
Replace Double Universal Joint (Steering) (DVSA lists 7 SERIES SALOON) R/2024/40921 Oct 202417 Jun 2024 to 4 Sep 2024169
Integrated Braking System (DVSA lists 7 SERIES SALOON) R/2024/38313 Sep 202424 Mar 2022 to 1 Aug 20241,824
Replace VANOS bolts N51 N52 N55 (DVSA lists 7 SERIES SALOON LWB) R/2024/1911 May 202430 Oct 2009 to 9 Apr 20103
Integrated Braking System (DVSA lists 7 SERIES SALOON) R/2024/1197 Mar 20246 Jul 2022 to 2 Aug 2023549
Check Steering Wheel and Rework Ground Connection (DVSA lists 7 SERIES SALOON) R/2023/33216 Nov 20236 Jul 2022 to 22 Jul 20241,889
The seat module control unit controls the seat functions and after initialisation continuously (DVSA lists 7 SERIES SALOON) R/2023/05521 Feb 202325 Feb 2022 to 17 Jan 202348
In rare cases the starter motor can inadvertently be activated permanently presenting a risk (DVSA lists 7 SERIES SALOON, 7 SERIES SALOON LWB) R/2022/26112 Sep 202217 Mar 2016 to 22 Feb 201925,982 (whole recall)
Undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold (DVSA lists 7 SERIES SALOON LWB, 7 SERIES SALOON) R/2022/25522 Aug 202225 Aug 2015 to 29 Jun 2020322,745 (whole recall)
The exhaust gas recirculation cooler may leak over time and cause thermal incident (DVSA lists 7 SERIES SALOON LWB, 7 SERIES SALOON) R/2022/2061 Aug 202227 Jan 2012 to 21 May 2015319,399 (whole recall)
Affected vehicles may be fitted with brake discs which are not to specification R/2021/08515 Mar 202129 Jan 2021 to 5 Feb 2021705 per line
The integrated brake system hydraulic unit may have been produced incorrectly R/2021/05422 Feb 202117 Feb 2020 to 27 Nov 2020139 per line
The exhaust gas recirculation cooler could leak over time R/2021/0379 Feb 202116 Jun 2017 to 24 May 201863,888 (whole recall)
Remaining particles in the cells of the high voltage battery can cause a short circuit R/2020/28314 Dec 20202 Mar 2020 to 18 Aug 20202,665 (whole recall)
Remaining particles in the cells of the high voltage battery can cause a short circuit R/2020/29822 Oct 202016 Jun 2020 to 16 Sep 2020871 per line
If the head air bag is deployed the ignitor may separate from the inflator R/2020/13618 May 202013 Jul 2016 to 5 Apr 2017161 per line
Auxiliary water pump's electronic circuit board could lead to a short circuit R/2019/0571 Mar 201911 Nov 2008 to 5 Sep 20115,866 (whole recall)
Exhaust gas recirculation module cooler could leak R/2018/3417 Dec 201827 Jan 2012 to 21 May 2015225,449 (whole recall)
Exhaust gas recirculation cooler could potentially leak over time R/2018/2585 Nov 2018not recorded153,602 (whole recall)
Software fault in crankshaft sensor R/2018/26015 Oct 201817 May 2018 to 25 May 20181,642 (whole recall)
Software fault with crankshaft sensor R/2018/21120 Aug 201816 May 2018 to 6 Jun 20184,025 (whole recall)
Oil cooler may leak R/2017/2247 Jul 201710 May 2016 to 1 Jun 201771
Brake switch may be activated permanently R/2017/19320 Jun 201719 May 2017 to 20 May 201724 per line
Front brake efficiency may be reduced R/2017/16722 May 201710 May 2016 to 27 Mar 201737
Driveshaft universal joint may break R/2017/13211 Apr 201730 Dec 2010 to 29 Apr 201110,849 (whole recall)
Front airbags and seat belt tensioners may fail to deploy when needed R/2016/26516 Nov 20162 Dec 2011 to 28 Jun 20121,047 per line
Airbag may not function as intended R/2016/17621 Jul 20161 Jul 2015 to 11 Dec 2015587
Engine emergency mode may be activated during driving R/2014/06828 Jul 20141 Sep 2009 to 30 Nov 20112,967 (whole recall)
Possibility of fire R/2013/09510 Sep 20131 May 2009 to 30 Nov 200921,502 (whole recall)
Fire may occur R/2012/04927 Apr 2012not recorded21 per line
Short circuit may occur R/2011/14717 Nov 201116 Nov 2007 to 2 Feb 2011557 per line
Risk of fire R/2011/1235 Oct 201120 Aug 2008 to 12 Jun 200921,923 (whole recall)
Possible reduction in brake servo assistance R/2010/15111 Nov 201030 Oct 2001 to 23 Nov 200910,567 (whole recall)
Rear axle carrier may fail R/2008/10015 Jul 200810 Jun 2008 to 20 Jun 2008665 per line
Rear shock absorber mounting may fail R/2006/1196 Jul 2006not recorded3,743 (whole recall)
The bearings of the fuel injection pump may fail R/2005/0228 Feb 200530 Nov 2004 to 31 Jan 2005697 per line
Front seat back-rest heater may overheat R/2005/00123 Dec 200425 Sep 2002 to 9 Jun 20043,009 per line
Seat occupancy detector may fail and inpact on airbag protection R/2004/14111 Aug 20042 Jun 2003 to 1 Jul 20032,448
Possibility of inadvertnent loss of engine power R/2004/13114 Jul 200412 May 2004 to 6 Jul 2004231 per line
Possibile fault in the dsc yaw rate sensor R/2004/05622 Mar 200425 Feb 2004 to 10 Mar 200445 per line
Possible fluid leak from power steering R/2003/04328 Feb 2003not recorded1,627
Engine may cut out whilst the car is being driven R/2002/07310 Jul 20022 Jan 2002 to 23 May 2002832
Brake lights may fail to operate remain on or flicker R/1999/10415 Dec 199916 Sep 1999 to 28 Oct 19995,634 (whole recall)
Possibility that gearbox may lock up R/1999/05930 Jul 1999not recorded12 per line

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Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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