How many recalls does the 2001 BMW 7 Series have?

The 2001 BMW 7 Series has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 2001 BMW 7 Series has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2001 BMW 7 Series?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

2001 BMW 7 Series Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2001 BMW 7 Series. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

POWER TRAIN

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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 requesting that the nhtsa do some further investigation of their own regarding bmw's failure to resolve the issues with their transmission. Please…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2013-01-15

“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 68,000 miles on it. I was fortunate that I was not injured and I did not cause an accident on the highway. I contacted the company explaining my…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY · reported 2005-04-30

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2001 BMW 7 Series as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.