NHTSA vehicle safety data
2010 BMW 7 Series Recalls & Complaints
The 2010 BMW 7 Series has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2010 BMW 7 Series. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2010 BMW 7 Series owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 BMW 7 Series, describing incidents dated September 11, 2012 to October 14, 2017.
Most-cited components
- Power Train 1 complaint
- Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11075493 · Filed
TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY - VEHICLE WAS IMMOBILIZED. TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED.
ODI #10475101 · Filed
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BMW 750. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, AFTER MAKING A RIGHT THE SHE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND WAS UNABLE TO STOP IT. THE VEHICLE CAN TO A COMPLETE STOP INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE…
ELECTRIC AUXILIARY WATER PUMP
NHTSA #11V521000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine — Other Fuel Types — Turbo/Supercharger · NHTSA notice
Reported October 20, 2011 · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Potentially affected: 32,084 vehicles
Owners notified December 19, 2011
Defect description
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 5-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO, MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 7-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 X5 SAV, AND MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 X6 SAV VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 8- OR 12-CYLINDER, TURBOCHARGED, ENGINES BECAUSE THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE ELECTRIC AUXILIARY WATER PUMP CAN OVERHEAT.
Safety consequence
THIS COULD LEAD TO A SMOLDERING OF THE PUMP OR AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT OR VEHICLE FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUXILIARY WATER PUMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 19, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
THIS RECALL WAS EXPANDED TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL VEHICLES IN APRIL 2012.SEE RECALL NO. 12V161.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
TIRE PRESSURE LABEL
NHTSA #10V047000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice
Reported February 18, 2010 · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Potentially affected: 1,040 vehicles
Owners notified April 16, 2010 · Vehicles built November 10, 2008 – November 26, 2009 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 7-SERIES AND MODEL YEAR 2010 550i GRAND TURISMO VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110 "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLE'S ARE EQUIPPED WITH A TIRE PRESSURE LABEL INDICATING THAT THE VEHICLE'S SEATING CAPACITY IS FIVE (5) PASSENGERS. THE ACTUAL SEATING CAPACITY IS FOUR (4) PASSENGERS. THE TIRE SIZE, TIRE PRESSURE, AND VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT ON THE LABEL ARE CORRECT.
Safety consequence
THE TIRE LABEL DOES NOT CONFORM TO FMVSS 110.
Manufacturer remedy
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND AUTHORIZED BMW DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TIRE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
Notes
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Other BMW 7 Series model years
Check your 2010 BMW 7 Series VIN
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