NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls covering the 1995 BMW 7 Series. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.
Engine and Engine CoolingAug 1998 · NHTSA campaign 98V178000
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A malfunction or failure of a coolant system component, such as a thermostat, water pump, or fan belt, can result in significantly increased coolant temperature and system pressure. If the indications of a critical overheating condition is not noticed by the driver, it is possible that damage…
Risk: If a crack were to form or a seam were to separate in the heater core end piece, hot coolant could suddenly be expelled, increasing the risk of personal injury to a vehicle occupant.
SuspensionAug 1997 · NHTSA campaign 97V140000
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Road grit and gravel associated with winter road conditions can penetrate the rubber of the lower front spring mounts and accumulate in the mounts causing notches or pits to develop. These notches can develop cracks resulting in breakage of a bottom coil of the spring.
Risk: The vehicle's ride height could be affected causing noise while the vehicle is driven. The vehicle's dynamic stability can be affected reducing the driver's ability to maintain control of the vehicle.
Vehicle Speed ControlAug 1997 · NHTSA campaign 97V131000
The cruise control and throttle cables are attached to the same throttle valve actuating lever at the throttle housing. It is possible that the plastic bushing on either cable could break due to environmental influences coupled with vibration. If the bushing breaks, the outer cable housing can separate from the bushing. In this case…
Risk: This could cause the throttle valve to remain partially open. It his were to occur, the car might not decelerate as expected increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fuel System, GasolineDec 1995 · NHTSA campaign 95V238000
Fuel seepage can occur between a hose and the metal fuel line on either end of the hose resulting in fuel odor.
Risk: Fuel leakage could potentially result in a vehicle fire.
SuspensionOct 1995 · NHTSA campaign 95V192000
The lower suspension arm mounting eye on the right side rear axle hub carrier was produced with a casting flaw.
Risk: It is possible that the right side rear axle carrier eye could crack and break while driving causing a loss of control and increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.