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BMW 7 Series by year
The 7 Series is a midsize car sold from 1995–2020 with engines including 4.0L 8-cyl, 5.4L 12-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl and 4.8L 8-cyl. NHTSA lists 84 recalls and 1,413 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 7 Series | 4.0L 8-cyl, 5.4L 12-cyl | 15–17 | 5 | 35 |
| 1996 7 Series | 4.4L 8-cyl, 5.4L 12-cyl | 15–18 | 3 | 18 |
| 1997 7 Series | 4.4L 8-cyl, 5.4L 12-cyl | 15–18 | 3 | 35 |
| 1998 7 Series | 4.4L 8-cyl, 5.4L 12-cyl | 15–18 | 1 | 55 |
| 1999 7 Series | 4.4L 8-cyl, 5.4L 12-cyl | 14–18 | 2 | 21 |
| 2000 7 Series | 4.4L 8-cyl, 5.4L 12-cyl | 14–18 | 1 | 36 |
| 2001 7 Series | 4.4L 8-cyl, 5.4L 12-cyl | 14–18 | 3 | 52 |
| 2002 7 Series | 4.4L 8-cyl | 19 | 3 | 94 |
| 2003 7 Series | 4.4L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl | 16–19 | 4 | 97 |
| 2004 7 Series | 4.4L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl | 16–19 | 4 | 91 |
| 2005 7 Series | 4.4L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl | 16–19 | 4 | 49 |
| 2006 7 Series | 4.8L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl | 16–18 | 6 | 317 |
| 2007 7 Series | 4.8L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl | 15–18 | 5 | 127 |
| 2008 7 Series | 4.8L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl | 15–18 | 3 | 94 |
| 2009 7 Series | 4.4L 8-cyl | 17 | 3 | 26 |
| 2010 7 Series | 4.4L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl | 15–17 | 3 | 48 |
| 2011 7 Series | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl | 15–20 | 2 | 64 |
| 2012 7 Series | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl | 15–20 | 3 | 54 |
| 2013 7 Series | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl | 15–25 | 2 | 26 |
| 2014 7 Series | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl | 15–25 | 2 | 14 |
| 2015 7 Series | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl | 15–26 | 5 | 6 |
| 2016 7 Series | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | 19–24 | 1 | 25 |
| 2017 7 Series | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl… | 16–27 | 1 | 12 |
| 2018 7 Series | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl… | 16–27 | 2 | 8 |
| 2019 7 Series | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl… | 16–27 | 4 | 4 |
| 2020 7 Series | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | 20–24 | 9 | 5 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common BMW 7 Series problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your 7 Series, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a BMW 7 Series: questions
How much is a junk BMW 7 Series worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete 7 Seriess with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy BMW 7 Seriess that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (1995–2020), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which BMW 7 Series year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2006 7 Series (317). Across all years, the most-reported components were power train, electrical system and air bags.
Which BMW 7 Series year has the most recalls?
The 2020 7 Series has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 9. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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