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BMW Série 7 V (F01/F02) recalls: manufacturer campaigns

2 documented manufacturer recalls: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaigns
2
of 5 versions affected
5

This guide has not been translated yet: it is shown in its original French version.

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

VersionRecalls
  • 730d 245Diesel · 245 hp
  • 730d 258Diesel · 258 hp
  • 740d 313Diesel · 313 hp
  • 750d xDrive 381Diesel · 381 hp
  • 750i 407Petrol · 407 hp

Each campaign in detail

  1. Arbre de transmission : rappel de contrôle du joint

    Manufacturer recall

    Un défaut de joint de l'arbre de transmission peut provoquer une perte soudaine de motricité. Le rappel de février 2017 vise des voitures fabriquées en 2010-2011, sur une grande partie de la gamme BMW.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Single source so far: to be confirmed.

    Versions
    730d 245, 730d 258, 740d 313, 750d xDrive 381, 750i 407
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Condenseur de climatisation : rappel

    Manufacturer recall

    Une corrosion précoce peut provoquer la fuite du condenseur de climatisation (plus de 6 000 Série 5, 6 et 7 confondues, rappel de mars 2016) : le condenseur doit être remplacé.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Single source so far: to be confirmed.

    Versions
    730d 245, 730d 258, 740d 313, 750d xDrive 381, 750i 407
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

Checking that a recall was done

  1. Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
  2. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
  3. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

ModelRecallsKnown faultsReliability
Audi A8 D4024.5/5
Audi A6 C7134.0/5
Jaguar XJ IV043.0/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the BMW Série 7 V (F01/F02) had?

We have documented 2 manufacturer recalls for the BMW Série 7 V (F01/F02): Arbre de transmission : rappel de contrôle du joint ; Condenseur de climatisation : rappel.

Which versions of the BMW Série 7 V (F01/F02) are affected?

Every version in our guides is affected by at least one campaign.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used BMW Série 7 V (F01/F02)?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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