1997 BMW 7 SeriesProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1997 BMW 7 Series, most often about the fuel system, other. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 2, 2011. Updated daily.
Where the 1997 BMW 7 Series has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system, other | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1997 BMW 7 Series recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1997 vs. every other 7 Series year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 7 Series median. How we score
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- Caution
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- Not rated
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1997 BMW 7 Series, and the recalls they led to.
- WINDSHIELD WIPER INOPERATIONNo recall
What 7 Series owners report
Recent fuel system, other complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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