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2009 BMW 7 Series recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2009 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 |
| Equipment | 1 |
Safety recalls3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Apr 18, 201818V248000 | Engine and engine cooling: engine gasolineIf the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V248000
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| Oct 20, 201111V521000 | Engine and engine cooling: engine other fuel typesTHIS COULD LEAD TO A SMOLDERING OF THE PUMP OR AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT OR VEHICLE FIRE. DetailsHide details for campaign 11V521000
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| Feb 18, 201010V047000 | Equipment: other labelsTHE TIRE LABEL DOES NOT CONFORM TO FMVSS 110. DetailsHide details for campaign 10V047000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: 750i, 750li, 760li, 7-Series. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component26
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 16 | 62 |
| Power train | 9 | 35 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 19 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 12 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 8 |
| Structure | 2 | 8 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 4 |
| Wheels | 1 | 4 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 4 |
| Suspension | 1 | 4 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 4 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 4 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 4 |
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
- Engine
“The contact owns a 2009 BMW 750LI. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, there was a loud rattling sounding coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a certificated mechanic to be diagnosed.”
- Electrical system
“My electric auxillary water pump is bad and heats up my circuit board....also the timing bolts on the camshaft are bad”
- Power train
“Most bmw v8 engines including my own (n62,n63) have know major flaws with valve stem seals and timing chains. These issues cause catastrophic damage to engines and emissions system.”
Other BMW 7 Series model years
- 20132 recalls26 complaints
- 20123 recalls54 complaints
- 20112 recalls64 complaints
- 20103 recalls48 complaints
- 20093 recalls26 complaints
- 20083 recalls94 complaints
- 20075 recalls127 complaints
- 20066 recalls317 complaints
- 20054 recalls49 complaints
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Other BMW models
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- 2009 M35 recalls45 complaints
- 2009 1 Series7 recalls79 complaints
- 2009 6 Series2 recalls4 complaints
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- 2019 X711 recalls48 complaints
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2009 BMW 7 Series recall questions
How many recalls does the 2009 BMW 7 Series have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2009 BMW 7 Series. The most recent, 18V248000 (reported April 18, 2018), concerns engine and engine cooling. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2009 BMW 7 Series recalls for?
The largest group is engine and engine cooling, with 2 campaigns. Others: equipment (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2009 BMW 7 Series?
Engine is the most-reported component, named in 16 complaints out of 26 filed with NHTSA (62%). Across all complaints, owners reported 0 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2009 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.
Check a specific BMW by VIN
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