2001 Model Year

BMW 7 Series

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Severe
0

Top Problem Areas

Most commonly reported issues

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Power Train
Jul 2013

I RECENTLY FILED A COMPLAINT WITH NHTSA REGARDING THIS ISSUE WITH MY TRANSMISSION AND SINCE THEN I HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO DO SOME RESEARCH. I AM...

Engine
Sep 2005

I NEED TO HAVE A NEW ENGINE PUT IN FOR MY 2001 740I BMW DUE TO A CRACKED RADIATOR WHICH LED TO THE DAMAGE OF THE ENGINE BEYOND REPAIR. THE CAR HAS...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2001 BMW 7 Series has 2 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine.

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