2007 BMW 6 Series Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 2007 BMW 6 Series has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (2 reports).

3Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2007 BMW 6 Series recalls

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables

Recall 12V126Mar 26, 2012367,682 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum

Recall 10V446Oct 1, 2010198,352 vehicles affected

Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-Inactive

Recall 07V178Apr 25, 2007225 vehicles affected

Most common 2007 BMW 6 Series problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System2
Engine And Engine Cooling1

What owners report

2007-04-05, Electrical System
ALL NEW BMW CARS SPEEDOMETER IS IN ERROR. BMW IS ADMITTING TO THIS ISSUE. PLEASE SEE THE INFORMATION LETTER FROM BMW STATING AND DESCRIBING THE PROBLEM. GROUP 62 INSTRUMENTS B 62 02 96 WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ PRODUCT ENGINEERING MAY 1996 SUBJECT: MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE SPEEDOMETER ERROR MODELS: ALL GENERAL INFORMATION: A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF "SPEEDOMETER ADVANCE" IS NECESSARY TO COMPENSATE FOR NEGATIVE TOLERANCES IN TIRE DIAMETER, ELECTRONIC CONTROLS, AND OTHER FACTORS. THIS ADVANCE REDUCES THE RISK OF THE SPEEDOMETER DISPLAYING A SPEED THAT IS LESS THAN THE VEHICLE'S ACTUAL SPEED. THE AMOUNT OF SPEEDOMETER ADVANCE CAN BE CALCULATED BY INPUTTING A FREQ
2007-02-28, Engine And Engine Cooling
THE 2007 BMW 328XI COUPE'S "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT COMES ON ALL THE TIME, AND THE ELECTRONIC ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (NO MANUAL DIPSTICK IN THIS CAR) OFTEN REPORTS AN INCORRECT READING OF "ADD ENGINE OIL". THESE PROBLEMS ARE DANGEROUS AS THE ENGINE SERVICE LIGHT CAN INDICATE ANY OF A WEALTH OF DANGEROUS FAULTS, AND ADDING ENGINE OIL WHEN THE ENGINE IS FULL CAN CREATE A HAZARD OF SPLASHING AND/OR BURNING OF THE SKIN. IT SEEMS THAT THE ENGINE OIL IS ALMOST ALWAYS FULL DESPITE THE WARNING. NEVERTHELESS IT IS REASONABLE FOR AN OWNER TO WRONGFULLY ADD OIL AND THEREBY INJURE HIMSELF AS THE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS INDICATE THAT ONE QUART OF OIL MAY NEED TO BE ADDED EVERY 750 MILES. MY CONVERS

2007 BMW 6 Series questions

Does the 2007 BMW 6 Series have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2007 BMW 6 Series: Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery:Cables; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum; Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-Inactive. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 BMW 6 Series?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (2), Engine And Engine Cooling (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2007 BMW 6 Series has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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