Bmw 7 Series 1996

Model 7 Series made in 1996 by Bmw got 1 consumer complain as well as 25 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to service brakes, hydraulic. . Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and electrical system.

Model 1996

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
AIR BAGS
SI-B65-75-0604/01/200910029605Bmw: the airbag warning lamp (awl) is illuminated, together with the passenger airbag status lamp (pol). the problem may be intermittent. microcracks in the oc3 seat mat. *pe07/13/2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SIB-12-15-0512/01/200710032990Bmw: diagnosis of dme me 9.2 map thermostat fault 2ef4/279b. the service engine soon light illuminated. the engine does not overheat and the map thermostat operates properly. possible causes are deterioration of coolant quality; increas06/21/2010
SI-B61-06-0904/01/200910029348Bmw: sporadically, the following conditions may occur-wipers are running on a dry window; speedometer and tachometer are inoperative; check control message emf dropped out (drive control system emergency mode). *pe07/06/2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
SIB-61-37-1212/01/201210051519Bmw: the high-voltage (hv) battery cells could be damaged if the vehicle is prevented from entering sleep mode for an extended period of time. updated 03/11/2013 *js03/11/2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH
61 20 9601/01/199752218Faulty ignition/starter switch. *tw07/17/1997
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
SI-B61-06-0904/01/200910029348Bmw: sporadically, the following conditions may occur-wipers are running on a dry window; speedometer and tachometer are inoperative; check control message emf dropped out (drive control system emergency mode). *pe07/06/2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SI B12 55 0601/01/201110037700Bmw: there may be excessive cranking before the vehicle starts. the service engine soon light may also be on with a lack of engine power. *rm06/03/2011
SI B12 55 0601/01/201110037700Ready06/03/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
SIB-12-15-0512/01/200710032990Bmw: diagnosis of dme me 9.2 map thermostat fault 2ef4/279b. the service engine soon light illuminated. the engine does not overheat and the map thermostat operates properly. possible causes are deterioration of coolant quality; increas06/21/2010
SI-B12-11-0904/01/200910029604Bmw: vehicle may intermittently exhibit any of the following: hard to start or may not start; engine runs rough and lacks or loses power; engine power reduced. vapor lock in the fuel system could occur under certain engine operating conditi07/13/2009
SI-B-11-01-0703/01/200910029025Bmw: small number of vehicles experience problems ranging from leaking oil filler caps, leaking or broken valve covers, to complete engine failure in extremely cold climate conditions. moisture accumulating in engine crankcase ventilation v06/12/2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
SI-B-11-01-0703/01/200910029025Bmw: small number of vehicles experience problems ranging from leaking oil filler caps, leaking or broken valve covers, to complete engine failure in extremely cold climate conditions. moisture accumulating in engine crankcase ventilation v06/12/2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV)
SI-B-11-01-0703/01/200910029025Bmw: small number of vehicles experience problems ranging from leaking oil filler caps, leaking or broken valve covers, to complete engine failure in extremely cold climate conditions. moisture accumulating in engine crankcase ventilation v06/12/2009
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
64 07 9603/01/199752202Condenser on affected vehicles may develop a leak due to contact corrosion (pitting) between the plate and the flat tubes. *tw07/17/1997
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
SI-B63040903/01/200910029264Bmw: low beam headlamps are switched on, or after starting the engine, one of the xenon low beam headlamps flashes serveral times, and then intermittenly switches off. *pe07/06/2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
SI-B63040903/01/200910029264Bmw: low beam headlamps are switched on, or after starting the engine, one of the xenon low beam headlamps flashes serveral times, and then intermittenly switches off. *pe07/06/2009
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP
SI-B12-02-0905/01/2009SIB-12-02-0910029684Bmw: service engine soon lamp or the check gas cap warnings are illuminated while driving. when diagnosed, the dme has stored faults for small leak, micro leak, super fine leak, or large leak in relation to the tank ventilation or evaporati07/13/2009
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
SI-B12-02-0905/01/2009SIB-12-02-0910029684Bmw: service engine soon lamp or the check gas cap warnings are illuminated while driving. when diagnosed, the dme has stored faults for small leak, micro leak, super fine leak, or large leak in relation to the tank ventilation or evaporati07/13/2009
INTERIOR LIGHTING
B61-17-1204/01/201210044024Bmw: wipers lights and front power windows are inoperative. this situation may start and lead to a permanent fault. also included model f07 (5 series gran turismo) model years up to march 2012. *js05/07/2012
SEAT BELTS - FRONT
SI-B72-01-0903/01/200910029964Bmw: the safety belts for the front seats have an electric motor-driven reel (ema) which will retract/pretension the seat belt a specified amount when certain hazardous driving situations are present. *pe07/20/2009
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR
SI-B72-01-0903/01/200910029964Bmw: the safety belts for the front seats have an electric motor-driven reel (ema) which will retract/pretension the seat belt a specified amount when certain hazardous driving situations are present. *pe07/20/2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING
34 02 9804/01/1998601210Subject regarding the abs/asc warning lights illuminated during dynamometer test. *yc *jn07/07/1998
VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
B61-17-1204/01/201210044024Bmw: wipers lights and front power windows are inoperative. this situation may start and lead to a permanent fault. also included model f07 (5 series gran turismo) model years up to march 2012. *js05/07/2012
61 13 96A01/01/199761 13 9652228One ior both rear power windows inoperative. *tw07/17/1997
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
B61-17-1204/01/201210044024Bmw: wipers lights and front power windows are inoperative. this situation may start and lead to a permanent fault. also included model f07 (5 series gran turismo) model years up to march 2012. *js05/07/2012

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES
 Driver inadvertently applied accelerator while applying the brakes. wants to know if this could have been result of faulty brake/accelerator pedal design.