1997 BMW 7-SERIES Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 1997 BMW 7-SERIES has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (1 report).

0Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your 7-SERIES?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1997 BMW 7-SERIES recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1997 BMW 7-SERIES.

Most common 1997 BMW 7-SERIES problems

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

Problem areaReports
Unknown Or Other1
Fuel System, Other1

What owners report

2011-05-02, Fuel System, Other
I HAVE A 1997 740IL BMW THIRD OWNER 228,000. I START TO NOTICE IN APRIL OF 2011 THAT WHEN I FUEL THE CAR UP THAT WHEN REMOVING THE GAS CAP THERE WAS A HISSING SOUND. A COUPLE OF WEEKS LATER IT STARTED LEAKING FUEL WHEN I LOOK UNDER THE CAR I SEEN THAT THE FUEL TANK ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WAS CRUSH IN AND HAD A HOLE IN IT. I HAVE PARK THE CAR TILL I HAVE THE MONEY TO REPAIR IT. I HAVE NOT RUN OVER ANYTHING NOR HAS THE EVER BEEN IN A CRASH AND HAS BEEN KEEP VERY WELL. *TR
1999-08-30, Unknown Or Other
CUP HOLDER MALFUNCTIONING. *YC

1997 BMW 7-SERIES questions

Does the 1997 BMW 7-SERIES have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1997 BMW 7-SERIES at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1997 BMW 7-SERIES?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (1), Fuel System, Other (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1997 BMW 7-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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