2017 BMW 7 Series recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 2
Park-it warnings: 1
Complaints: 12
Latest campaign: Jul 8, 2026

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Park‑it	Latest	Campaign IDs
Electrical system	1	1	Jul 8, 2026	26V441000
Engine and engine cooling	1	–	Jun 14, 2017	17V377000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

1Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jul 8, 2026Latest campaign


Jul 8, 202626V441000	Electrical system: starter assembly relay A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire. Park outside, away from structures DetailsHide details for campaign 26V441000 What's wrong BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2020 530e xDrive, 2017-2019 740Le xDrive, 2018-2020 530e iPerformance, 2016-2018 330e iPerformance vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit. Risk A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire. Remedy Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 30, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 28, 2026. Filed under 740le Xdrive Iperformance Campaign NHTSA 26V441000 · Jul 8, 2026
Jun 14, 201717V377000	Engine and engine cooling If oil leaks onto the front brake discs, a greater distance may be needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V377000 What's wrong BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2018 M760Li xDrive vehicles. The affected vehicles may have had incorrect engine oil cooler line installed, causing an oil leak in the engine compartment. Risk If oil leaks onto the front brake discs, a greater distance may be needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine oil cooler line, free of charge. The recall began August 11, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall supersedes recall 17V-240. Filed under M760li Campaign NHTSA 17V377000 · Jun 14, 2017

Jul 8, 202626V441000

Electrical system: starter assembly relay

A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.

Park outside, away from structures

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V441000

What's wrong: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2020 530e xDrive, 2017-2019 740Le xDrive, 2018-2020 530e iPerformance, 2016-2018 330e iPerformance vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.
Risk: A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 30, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 28, 2026.
Filed under: 740le Xdrive Iperformance
Campaign: NHTSA 26V441000 · Jul 8, 2026

Jun 14, 201717V377000

Engine and engine cooling

If oil leaks onto the front brake discs, a greater distance may be needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 17V377000

What's wrong: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2018 M760Li xDrive vehicles. The affected vehicles may have had incorrect engine oil cooler line installed, causing an oil leak in the engine compartment.
Risk: If oil leaks onto the front brake discs, a greater distance may be needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine oil cooler line, free of charge. The recall began August 11, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall supersedes recall 17V-240.
Filed under: M760li
Campaign: NHTSA 17V377000 · Jun 14, 2017

Merged from NHTSA model names: 740le Xdrive Iperformance, M760li. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

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).

Owner complaints by component12

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

12Complaints filed

0Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%
Engine	4	33
Electrical system	4	33
Power train	2	17
Unknown or other	2	17
Visibility/wiper	1	8
Tires	1	8
Seat belts	1	8
Suspension	1	8
Wheels	1	8
Service brakes	1	8
Exterior lighting	1	8
Structure	1	8

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, merged from NHTSA model names 7 Series, 7 Series Phev.

Latest reports

Visibility/wiper
“the Panoramic sunroof just exploded out of nowhere at freeway speeds causing glass to go everywhere”
Filed 10/09/2025 · ODI 11692459
Tires
“November 2023 we purchased 4 new Continental PURECONTACT LS 245/45/R19 from Discount Tire in Evansville Indiana. We’ve driven almost 17,000 miles on the tires.”
Filed 05/27/2025 · ODI 11663223
Engine
“Service Bulletin SI B11 09 17 Same issue with my car, 2017 BMW 750i xDrive. Drivetrain malfunction issues identical to SB noted.”
Filed 05/25/2025 · ODI 11663003

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2017 BMW 7 Series recall questions

How many recalls does the 2017 BMW 7 Series have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 BMW 7 Series. The most recent, 26V441000 (reported July 8, 2026), concerns electrical system. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2017 BMW 7 Series?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 4 complaints out of 12 filed with NHTSA (33%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 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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