Bmw 7 Series — 2026-075
High risk
Feb 19, 2026
Model years: 2023, 2024, 2025
On certain vehicles, the wiring harness for the air conditioning system may not have been routed properly. As a result, when the cabin air filter is replaced, the wiring could beco
Also affects: Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw 7 Series — High Voltage
High risk
Jul 16, 2025
Model years: 2024
Issue: On a small number of vehicles, the high-voltage battery may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the high-voltage battery cell modules could fail and cause the
Also affects: Bmw Ix
Bmw 7 Series — Steering
High risk
Sep 25, 2024
Model years: 2024, 2025
Issue: On certain vehicles, the double universal joint on the steering shaft may become damaged during certain steering maneuvers. As a result, there could be a sudden change in st
Also affects: Bmw 5 Series
Bmw 7 Series — Label
High risk
Aug 15, 2024
Model years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE" when it should read as "
Also affects: Bmw 1 Series, Bmw 2 Series, Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 4 Series, Bmw 5 Series
Bmw 7 Series — Brakes
High risk
Aug 12, 2024
Model years: 2023, 2024, 2025
On certain vehicles, a problem with the integrated brake system could cause reduced power brake assist. As a result, there may be reduced braking and the antilock braking system (A
Also affects: Bmw 5 Series, Bmw X1, Bmw X2, Bmw X5, Bmw X6
Bmw 7 Series — Brakes
High risk
Feb 12, 2024
Model years: 2023, 2024
This recall was replaced by Transport Canada recall no. 2024-456. Issue: On certain vehicles, a problem with the integrated brake system could cause reduced power brake assist. As
Also affects: Bmw Xm, Bmw X7, Bmw X1, Bmw X5, Bmw X6
Bmw 7 Series — Electrical
High risk
Oct 18, 2023
Model years: 2023, 2024
On certain vehicles, the steering wheel hands-on detection system may not detect when the driver removes their hands from the steering wheel. If the driver has an emergency and is
Also affects: Bmw 5 Series, Bmw I5, Bmw I7, Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw 7 Series — Visual System
High risk
Sep 21, 2023
Model years: 2023
On certain vehicles, the connection between the windshield wiper motor and windshield wipers could loosen and slip. If this happens, the windshield wipers may not work.
Also affects: Bmw I7, Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw 7 Series — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Jul 12, 2023
Model years: 2023
Issue: On certain vehicles, the driver may not be able to control the windshield defrosting/defogging system and/or hazard lights using the interaction bar on the dashboard. Additi
Also affects: Bmw I7
Bmw 7 Series — Engine
High risk
Nov 19, 2021
Model years: 2015
Issue: On certain vehicles, the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler could crack internally and leak. If this happens, you may notice the following symptoms: a warning symbol in
Also affects: Bmw X5, Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 3 Series, Bmw X3
Bmw 7 Series — Brakes
High risk
Aug 3, 2021
Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the vacuum pump to be damaged during engine starting. If this happens, there could be a loss of brake assist. This can cause an
Also affects: Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 5 Series, Bmw X3, Bmw X4, Bmw Z4
Bmw 7 Series — Visual System
High risk
Feb 18, 2021
Model years: 2020, 2021
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear correctly in the central display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to dis
Also affects: Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 4 Series, Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 8 Series, Bmw X3
Bmw 7 Series — Brakes
High risk
Feb 10, 2021
Model years: 2021
On certain vehicles, an internal part in the integrated brake system could fail during hard braking. If this happens, there would be a reduction in brake boost and the antilock bra
Also affects: Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 4 Series, Bmw 8 Series, Bmw X5, Bmw X6
Bmw 7 Series — Airbag
High risk
Apr 29, 2020
Model years: 2017
On certain cars, there may be a problem with the side curtain airbag inflators. This could cause the airbags to inflate with more force than normal in a crash. It could also cause
Also affects: Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw 7 Series — Visual System
High risk
Oct 1, 2019
Model years: 2019, 2020
Issue: On certain vehicles, the rearview camera does not return to the default settings when it turns on. This could make the rearview image difficult to see if a driver had previo
Also affects: Bmw 6 Series, Bmw 5 Series, Bmw X3, Bmw Z4, Bmw X5
Bmw 7 Series — Fuel System
High risk
Jul 4, 2019
Model years: 2020
On certain vehicles, the high-pressure fuel pumps (HPFP) may have been attached to the cylinder head incorrectly. Over time, this could cause the flange of the HPFP to crack. This
Also affects: Bmw X5, Bmw X7, Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw 7 Series — Engine
High risk
Oct 26, 2018
Model years: 2015
This recall was replaced by Transport Canada Recall No. 2021-711. On certain vehicles, the cooler for Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module may develop an internal leak and coolan
Also affects: Bmw 1 Series, Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 5 Series, Bmw X3, Bmw X5
Bmw 7 Series — Electrical
High risk
Apr 19, 2018
Model years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
On certain vehicles, the auxiliary water pump (which cools the turbocharger after the engine is turned OFF) can overheat and fail. This could result in a vehicle fire causing injur
Also affects: Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 6 Series, Bmw X5, Bmw X6, Mini Cooper S
Bmw 7 Series — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Jun 15, 2017
Model years: 2013, 2014
Certain vehicles may have had a replacement/spare part left rear tail lamp installed during a dealer service visit which did not contain a rear reflex reflector, thus failing to co
Bmw 7 Series — Engine
High risk
Jun 15, 2017
Model years: 2018
On certain vehicles equipped with a V12 engine, an incorrect engine cooler line may have been installed, and could cause an oil leak during engine operation. If the oil cooler line
Bmw 7 Series — Structure
High risk
May 19, 2017
Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
On certain vehicles equipped with the Comfort Access or Comfort Access in combination with the Soft Close Automatic door latching system options, the doors may not latch correctly.
Bmw 7 Series — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Nov 15, 2016
Model years: 2009, 2010, 2012
On certain vehicles, a Sensor Cluster Unit (SCU) having incorrect programming may have been installed in error by dealers during servicing. As the SCU helps determine if the driver
Also affects: Bmw 5 Series
Bmw 7 Series — Airbag
High risk
Mar 29, 2016
Model years: 2016
On certain vehicles, the air bag control module housing may contain metallic particles which were left in the module due to a manufacturing process error. These particles could con
Also affects: Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw 7 Series — Electrical
High risk
Jul 30, 2015
Model years: 2015
Certain vehicles, which were parked at the port of entry in Halifax during the ice storms in February 2015, may have been exposed to excessive standing water and salt for an extend
Also affects: Bmw 2 Series, Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 4 Series, Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 6 Series
Bmw 7 Series — Airbag
High risk
Jul 5, 2013
Model years: 2006, 2007
On certain vehicles, the front passenger seat occupant detection mat can fatigue over time. As a result, the passenger airbag could deactivate, illuminating the airbag warning lamp
Also affects: Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 6 Series, Bmw X3, Bmw X5
Bmw 7 Series — Other
High risk
Oct 17, 2012
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
On certain vehicles equipped with the Soft Close Automatic, as well as the Comfort Access option, the doors may not latch correctly. Should a door open while the vehicle is underwa
Also affects: Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw 7 Series — Powertrain
High risk
Oct 17, 2012
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
On certain vehicles equipped with the Comfort Access option, if the driver depresses the start-stop button multiple times in rapid succession, the transmission could shift to Neutr
Also affects: Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw 7 Series — Electrical
High risk
Oct 21, 2011
Model years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
On certain vehicles, the auxiliary water pump (which cools the turbocharger after the engine is turned OFF) can overheat and fail. This could result in a vehicle fire causing prope
Also affects: Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 6 Series, Bmw X5, Bmw X6, Rolls-Royce Ghost
Bmw 7 Series — Brakes
High risk
Oct 1, 2010
Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
On certain vehicles, a check valve in the brake vacuum pump may leak a small amount of lubricating oil. Over time, this could result in contamination of the brake booster. Loss of
Also affects: Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 6 Series, Rolls-Royce Phantom, Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe, Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe
Bmw 7 Series — Label
High risk
Feb 3, 2010
Model years: 2009, 2010
Certain vehicles are equipped with a tire information label that does not conform to the Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard. It is indicating that the vehicle's seating capacity
Also affects: Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw 7 Series — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Aug 26, 2008
Model years: 2005
On certain vehicles, the front passenger seat occupant detection mat can fatigue during field usage depending on the seat configuration, vehicle geometry, manner and frequency of f
Also affects: Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 6 Series, Bmw X3, Bmw X5
Bmw 7 Series — Suspension
High risk
Jun 7, 2006
Model years: 2006
On certain vehicles, the rear shock lower bushings may not have been manufactured to specification (improper vulcanization of the bushing). Depending on vehicle operation and tempe
Also affects: Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 6 Series, Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw 7 Series — Powertrain
High risk
Oct 26, 2005
Model years: 2006
On certain vehicles, the guide plate of the automatic transmission's parking lock pawl subsystem may fail. This could cause the parking lock pawl not to engage, after placing the t
Also affects: Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 6 Series, Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw 7 Series — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Dec 3, 2004
Model years: 2003, 2004
On certain vehicles equipped with heated seats, excessive contact with the seat backrest side bolster upon entering and exiting the vehicle may damage the heating mat located in th
Also affects: Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw 7 Series — Airbag
High risk
Jul 29, 2004
Model years: 2004
On certain vehicles, the driver's seat occupant detection system may not be able to reliably determine if the driver's seat is occupied. As a result, it is possible that in certain
Also affects: Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw 7 Series — Other
High risk
Jul 15, 2004
Model years: 2004
On certain vehicles, the digital engine management control unit was not produced according to specifications. As a result, engine stalling will occur after a short period of operat
Also affects: Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 6 Series, Bmw X5, Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw 7 Series — Engine
High risk
Aug 27, 2003
Model years: 2003
On certain 745I, 745LI and 760LI vehicles, insufficient torque may have been applied to the engine oil filter drain plug which could lead to a loosening of the plug causing an init
Also affects: Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw 7 Series — Other
High risk
Jul 8, 2003
Model years: 2002, 2003
On certain 745I and 745LI vehicles, due to a software error in the digital engine management control unit, a desynchronization of the valvetronic motors for engine banks 1 and 2 ma
Also affects: Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw 7 Series — Tires
High risk
Jan 15, 2002
Model years: 2001
Certain 740ILA, 750IL and M5 vehicles equipped with 18-inch tires. (18-inch tires are standard equipment on the M5 and optional equipment on the 7-series models). The machine used
Also affects: Bmw 5 Series
Bmw 7 Series — Engine
High risk
Jul 9, 2001
Model years: 2001
Certain passenger vehicles. The engine auxiliary/cooling fan operation, including variable speed, is electronically controlled. Failure of the fan motor can cause the electrical ci
Also affects: Bmw Z8, Bmw X5, Bmw 3 Series
Bmw 7 Series — Electrical
High risk
Mar 9, 2000
Model years: 2000
On certain 323I, 328I, 528I, 528IT, 540I, 540IT, 740I, 740IL, 750IL and M5 vehicles, the brake light switch capacitor housing may be cracked and in high humidity conditions the cap
Also affects: Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw 7 Series — Heater And Defroster
High risk
Oct 14, 1998
Model years: 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995
On certain vehicles, failure of a cooling system component such as thermostat, water pump or fan belt can result in a significant increase in coolant temperature and system pressur
Also affects: Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 8 Series, Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw 7 Series — Powertrain
High risk
Jul 15, 1998
Model years: 1998
On certain 540I, 540IA, 740IA, 740ILA and 750ILA, the differential pinion shaft in the differential case assembly was not properly surface hardened. This condition will result in p
Also affects: Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw 7 Series — Suspension
High risk
Oct 9, 1997
Model years: 1995, 1996, 1997
On certain 740I, 740IL and 750IL vehicles, road grit and gravel associated with winter road conditions can penetrate the rubber of the lower front spring mounts and accumulate in t
Also affects: Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw 7 Series — Engine
High risk
Oct 9, 1997
Model years: 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997
On certain 318IC, 318IS, 318TI, 325I, 325IC, 325IS, 525I, 525IT, 530I, 530IT, 540I, 740I, 740IL, 840CI and M3, the cruise control and throttle cable are attached to the same thrott
Also affects: Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 8 Series, Bmw Z3, Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw 7 Series — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Oct 7, 1996
Model years: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994
On certain 325I, 325IC, 325IS, 525I, 525IT, 530I, 530IT, 535I, 540I, 735I, 735IL, 740I, 740IL and 750I, the brake light switch may fail due to a reduction of contact force on the "
Also affects: Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw 7 Series — Airbag
High risk
Oct 7, 1996
Model years: 1991, 1992
On certain 318I, 318IS, 325I, 325IS, 525I, 525IT, 535I, 735I, 735IL, 750IL, 850I and M5, the locking tab for the airbag contact ring in the steering wheel assembly could break with
Also affects: Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 8 Series, Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw 7 Series — Suspension
High risk
Oct 23, 1995
Model years: 1995
On certain 740I, 740IL and 750IL vehicles, the lower suspension arm mounting eye on the right side rear axle hub carrier could have a casting flaw. It is possible that the carrier
Also affects: Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw 7 Series — Fuel System
High risk
May 30, 1994
Model years: 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993
On certain 318I, 318IC, 318IS, 325IC, 325IS, 325IX, 525I, 535I, 735I and 735IL vehicles, the fuel feed hose could harden and "set" over time due to engine compartment temperatures.
Also affects: Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw 7 Series — Engine
High risk
Apr 25, 1994
Model years: 1993
On certain 740IA and 740ILA vehicles, the inner throttle cable could break due to a smaller than specification bend in the cable tube. If this were to occur, throttle control would
Also affects: Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw 7 Series — Engine
High risk
Oct 13, 1992
Model years: 1991
On certain 535I, 535IA, 735IA, 735ILA vehicles, the nut which secures the throttle valve shaft may not have been tightened with sufficient torque. If the nut were to loosen, it is
Also affects: Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw 7 Series — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Feb 27, 1990
Model years: 1988, 1989, 1990
On certain 525I, 535I, 735I, 735IL and 750IL vehicles, the front seat center fold-down armrest may contact and damage the seatbelt buckle if the seat back is moved forward to an up
Also affects: Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw 7 Series — Emissions
High risk
May 2, 1989
Model years: 1988, 1989
Certain 750IL vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 1103 - Exhaust Emissions.
Also affects: Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw 7 Series — Emissions
High risk
May 2, 1989
Model years: 1988, 1989
Certain 750IL vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 1103 - Exhaust Emissions
Also affects: Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw 7 Series — Engine
High risk
Apr 6, 1989
Model years: 1988, 1989
On certain 750IL vehicles, during the assembly process, the gas pedal may not have been properly attached to the floor pan. If the gas pedal is operated in a rough or erratice mann
Also affects: Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw 7 Series — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Aug 25, 1988
Model years: 1988
On certain 725I, 735IA and 750IL vehicles, on the front seats, the seatbacks may not have been fully seated on the recliner arms. This could result in looseness of, or noise in the
Also affects: Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw 7 Series — Electrical
High risk
Nov 27, 1986
Model years: 1986, 1987
On certain 325E, 325ES, 528E, 535I, 635CSI and 735I vehicles, the center high mounted brake light could add sufficient electrical load to cause the brake light switch to overheat,
Also affects: Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 6 Series, Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw 7 Series — Brakes
High risk
Jan 25, 1984
Model years: 1984
On certain 533I, 633CSI and 733I, during assembly of the brake booster and master cylinder, stresses or possibly cracks in the master cylinder connecting flange may have occurred.
Also affects: Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 6 Series, Bmw 1-800-567-2691
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