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2004 BMW 7 Series recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2004 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 91
Latest campaign: Oct 1, 2010

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Seats	2	Dec 6, 2004	04V575000 04V379000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	Oct 1, 2010	10V446000
Power train	1	Jul 14, 2004	04V344000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Oct 1, 2010Latest campaign


Oct 1, 201010V446000	Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist vacuum POWER ASSIST BRAKING PERFORMANCE COULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED. DetailsHide details for campaign 10V446000 What's wrong BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 5-SERIES, 6-SERIES, AND MODEL YEAR 2002-2008 7-SERIES VEHICLES. A CHECK VALVE OF THE BRAKE VACUUM PUMP MAY LEAK A SMALL AMOUNT OF LUBRICATING OIL. OVER TIME THIS COULD RESULT IN CONTAMINATION OF THE BRAKE BOOSTER. Risk POWER ASSIST BRAKING PERFORMANCE COULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED. IN EXTREME CASES THERE COULD BE A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER ASSIST BRAKING. AN UNEXPECTED REDUCTION OR LOSS IN POWER BRAKING ASSIST MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. Remedy BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 24, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417. Campaign NHTSA 10V446000 · Oct 1, 2010
Dec 6, 200404V575000	Seats: front assembly seat heater/cooler IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE HEATING MAT IN THE BACKREST'S SIDE BOLSTER COULD OVERHEAT AND DAMAGE, OR MELT A SMALL HOLE IN, THIS AREA OF THE SEAT COVER. DetailsHide details for campaign 04V575000 What's wrong ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT SEAT HEATING SYSTEMS, UPON ENTERING AND EXITING THE VEHICLE, EXCESSIVE CONTACT WITH THE SIDE BOLSTER THAT IS CONTAINED IN THE SEAT'S BACKREST MAY DAMAGE THE HEATING MAT LOCATED IN THIS AREA. IF SUCH DAMAGE WERE TO OCCUR, WITH THE SYSTEM TURNED ON, THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT MAY FEEL EXCESSIVE HEAT FROM THIS AREA. Risk IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE HEATING MAT IN THE BACKREST'S SIDE BOLSTER COULD OVERHEAT AND DAMAGE, OR MELT A SMALL HOLE IN, THIS AREA OF THE SEAT COVER. IF THIS HAPPENED, IT COULD LEAD TO AN OCCUPANT BEING BURNED. Remedy DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE SEAT HEATING CIRCUIT. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117. Campaign NHTSA 04V575000 · Dec 6, 2004
Aug 9, 200404V379000	Seats IN CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS, THE DRIVER'S FRONT AIR BAG, HEAD PROTECTION SYSTEM, SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER, AND KNEE AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY… DetailsHide details for campaign 04V379000 What's wrong ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM (ODS) MAY NOT BE ABLE TO RELIABLY DETERMINE IF THE DRIVER'S SEAT IS OCCUPIED. Risk IN CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS, THE DRIVER'S FRONT AIR BAG, HEAD PROTECTION SYSTEM, SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER, AND KNEE AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A SEAT OCCUPANT. Remedy DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE SOFTWARE FOR THE DRIVER'S SEAT OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 13, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117. Campaign NHTSA 04V379000 · Aug 9, 2004
Jul 14, 200404V344000	Power train: automatic transmission control module (tcm/PCM/tecm) AS A RESULT, ENGINE STALLING WILL OCCUR AFTER A SHORT PERIOD OF OPERATION. DetailsHide details for campaign 04V344000 What's wrong ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 8 AND 12 CYLINDER ENGINES, THE DIGITAL ENGINE MANAGEMENT CONTROL (EMC) UNITS WERE NOT PRODUCED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS. Risk AS A RESULT, ENGINE STALLING WILL OCCUR AFTER A SHORT PERIOD OF OPERATION. THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO RESTART. ALSO, A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND, AFTER REPEATED ACTUATION OF THE BRAKE PEDAL, A LOSS OF BRAKE POWER ASSIST WILL OCCUR. THESE CONDITIONS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Remedy DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW DIGITAL ENGINE MANAGEMENT CONTROL UNIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117. Campaign NHTSA 04V344000 · Jul 14, 2004

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the BMW recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component91

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

91Complaints filed

4Involving a crash

5Involving a fire

5Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Power train	28	31	3	0	1
Air bags	15	16	0	1	1
Electrical system	14	15	3	2	1
Engine	13	14	0	2	0
Service brakes	13	14	0	0	0
Hydraulic	9	10	0	0	0
Seats	7	8	0	2	3
Engine and engine cooling	6	7	0	0	0
Steering	6	7	0	0	0
Fuel system	4	4	0	0	0
Gasoline	4	4	0	0	0
Wheels	3	3	1	0	0
Structure	3	3	1	0	0
Seat belts	3	3	0	0	0
Equipment	3	3	0	0	0

9 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Air bags
“The contact owns a 2004 BMW 745LI. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger's side air bag warning light illuminated.”
Filed 05/15/2023 · ODI 11522043
Power train
“The electric parking gear shift slipped out of park on it own. When I stepped out of the car and the gear was placed in P park position, I got out the car was completely in park and not moving, I went to open my garage…”
Filed 09/08/2022 · ODI 11483481
Electrical system
“Bmw 745i 2004 ..error code for headlights appear on dash..I went and replace all light bulbs then noticed all the wiring in the headlight unit are bridle and broken down causing shortages and electrical problems...very…”
Filed 07/23/2020 · ODI 11341221

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2004 BMW 7 Series recall questions

How many recalls does the 2004 BMW 7 Series have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2004 BMW 7 Series. The most recent, 10V446000 (reported October 1, 2010), concerns service brakes, hydraulic. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2004 BMW 7 Series recalls for?

The largest group is seats, with 2 campaigns. Others: service brakes, hydraulic (1), power train (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2004 BMW 7 Series?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 28 complaints out of 91 filed with NHTSA (31%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 5 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2004 BMW 7 Series?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the BMW recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised BMW dealer.

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