Bmw 7 Series 1997
Model 7 Series made in 1997 by Bmw got 6 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 26 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, other, other. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. The car had one investigation (visibility).
Model 1997
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| SI-B65-75-06 | 04/01/2009 | 10029605 | Bmw: 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. *pe | 07/13/2009 | |
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||||
| 72 04 96 | 11/01/1997 | 54154 | Situation on the srs airbag light comes on and stays illuminated for up to two minutes after starting vehicle. *ak | 03/30/1998 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| SIB-12-15-05 | 12/01/2007 | 10032990 | Bmw: 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; increas | 06/21/2010 | |
| SI-B61-06-09 | 04/01/2009 | 10029348 | Bmw: 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). *pe | 07/06/2009 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| SIB-61-37-12 | 12/01/2012 | 10051519 | Bmw: 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 *js | 03/11/2013 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| SI-B61-06-09 | 04/01/2009 | 10029348 | Bmw: 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). *pe | 07/06/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| SI B12 55 06 | 01/01/2011 | 10037700 | Ready | 06/03/2011 | |
| SI B12 55 06 | 01/01/2011 | 10037700 | Bmw: there may be excessive cranking before the vehicle starts. the service engine soon light may also be on with a lack of engine power. *rm | 06/03/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| SIB-12-15-05 | 12/01/2007 | 10032990 | Bmw: 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; increas | 06/21/2010 | |
| SI-B12-11-09 | 04/01/2009 | 10029604 | Bmw: 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 conditi | 07/13/2009 | |
| SI-B-11-01-07 | 03/01/2009 | 10029025 | Bmw: 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 v | 06/12/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| SI-B-11-01-07 | 03/01/2009 | 10029025 | Bmw: 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 v | 06/12/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV) | |||||
| SI-B-11-01-07 | 03/01/2009 | 10029025 | Bmw: 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 v | 06/12/2009 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 65 05 97 | 12/01/1997 | 65 05 97 | 53951 | Radio disolay on mid does not appear when ignition is turned on. *ak | 02/28/2000 |
| 65 05 97 | 09/01/1997 | 54315 | Complaints of radio display on mid does not appear when ignition is turned on. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| SI-B630409 | 03/01/2009 | 10029264 | Bmw: 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. *pe | 07/06/2009 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | |||||
| SI-B630409 | 03/01/2009 | 10029264 | Bmw: 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. *pe | 07/06/2009 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||||
| SI-B12-02-09 | 05/01/2009 | SIB-12-02-09 | 10029684 | Bmw: 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 evaporati | 07/13/2009 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| SI-B12-02-09 | 05/01/2009 | SIB-12-02-09 | 10029684 | Bmw: 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 evaporati | 07/13/2009 |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| B61-17-12 | 04/01/2012 | 10044024 | Bmw: 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. *js | 05/07/2012 | |
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 65 05 96 | 04/01/1997 | 62 05 96 | 53108 | Trip odometer resets by itself. *ak | 03/01/2000 |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT | |||||
| SI-B72-01-09 | 03/01/2009 | 10029964 | Bmw: 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. *pe | 07/20/2009 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||||
| SI-B72-01-09 | 03/01/2009 | 10029964 | Bmw: 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. *pe | 07/20/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING | |||||
| 34 02 98 | 04/01/1998 | 601210 | Subject regarding the abs/asc warning lights illuminated during dynamometer test. *yc *jn | 07/07/1998 | |
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||||
| B61-17-12 | 04/01/2012 | 10044024 | Bmw: 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. *js | 05/07/2012 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||||
| B61-17-12 | 04/01/2012 | 10044024 | Bmw: 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. *js | 05/07/2012 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY | ||||||
| SQ98010 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 06/03/1998 | 09/11/1998 | WINDSHIELD WIPER INOPERATION | ||
| In april of 1998, bmw issued a service bulletin to its dealers alluding to customer complaints of wiper failure and introducing new part numbers for certain wiper relays. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 05/01/2011 | 228800 | ||
| I have a 1997 740il bmw third owner 228,000. i start to notice in april of 2011 that when i fuel the car up that when removing the gas cap there was a hissing sound. a couple of weeks later it started leaking fuel when i look under the car i seen that the fuel tank on the driver's side was crush in and hade a hole in it. i have park the car till i have the money to repair it. i have not run over anything nor has the ever been in a crash and has been keep very well. | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 05/01/1998 | 1 | 12/01/1997 | |
| Cup holder malfunctioning. *yc | |||