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BMW 7-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (38%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 187 repairs.
BMW 7-Series engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (21%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (24%)
< $100 (29%)
Chart based on 63 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2016 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan, ext.
turbocharged 445hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 25000 mi | The active grill opener failed on one side, requiring replacement. The active grill shutter that failed and required a replacement part failed again one week later. That part was replaced and has been functioning properly since. |
2015 BMW 7-Series
Engine not specified
| 26000 mi US $25 |
Replaced a leaky lubristat. |
| 25000 mi US $100 |
Replaced an oxygen sensor. |
2014 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan, ext.
turbocharged 445hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 48000 mi US $1700 |
Vanos solenoids changed |
2014 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 445hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 41000 mi | Random shutdown while driving on highway. Dealer could not figure out the problem. |
2013 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan, ext.
turbocharged 315hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 103000 mi US $4000 |
I don't remember....just stupid expensive. [Engine light.] |
2013 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 445hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 40920 mi C $1400 |
Replaced all gaskets as it is consuming too much oil. |
| 54109 mi | Replaced, Engine, Fuel Injectors, Transmission, spark plugs, Ignition coil, solenoid Valve etc. etc. |
2012 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 315hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 65000 mi US $250 |
Ignition Coil went have a Power train failure warning and the car ran horribly. This was after a 1200 mile trip |
2011 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan, ext.
turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 33100 mi | Repeated and recurring misfire in cylinder #3. Took about three trips to correctly diagnose and repair. Injectors, spark plugs and crankcase ventilation valve replaced. |
2010 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 2000 mi | Engine running rough dash says engine malfunction. Computer reset by dealer and problem gone...for now |
2009 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan, ext.
turbocharged 322hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 83080 mi $20000 |
Gas pumps |
| 87420 mi $5000 |
Belt Change + Periodic Maintenance |
2009 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 102866 mi US $8115 |
Was told the engine had to be replaced and the dealership said they replaced it but later found out it had not been. The only thing that had been worked on was the fuel injectors. Replace fuel feed pipe from under vehicle into engine compartment. Replace and register vehicle battery. |
| 106484 mi US $2688 |
Drive train malfunction No work was done on the vehicle |
| 71000 mi | Replaced top and bottom oil filter gaskets and thrust bearings. Gaskets were leaking oil, thrust bearings were worn. Seemed to correct the leak problem, but still smelling some oil at 75k miles. Cost was close to 4k, mostly for labor, but extended warranty paid for all of it because dealer lowered his charges to match the insurance payment. A good deal for me! New note on 8/1/2018==> Oil smell mentioned before has disappeared. It must've been residual oil which is now evaporated. This car, despite all the negative comments on 2009 750s on the Internet, has been a great car for me. It burns no oil, and other than the oil seals that were replaced, has had essentially no maintenance other than oil changes. It's still a joy to drive this car. It's a highway cruising king! |
| 79000 mi US $4847 |
Replace leaking radiator Turbo coolant hose Y pipe leak Turbo oil block leaking oil |
2007 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan
360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 92522 mi US $800 |
Alternator Bracket Gasket Leaking Oil (Replaced) Idler Pulley noisy requiring replacement Harsh downshifting when slowing caused by worn GEEBO (Not covered under BMW CPO factory or BMW comprehensive maintenance warranty coverage) Upper Timing Case Cover Leaking Oil Both Valve Cover Gaskets Leaking Oil Valve Cover O-Rings Leaking Oil Low Coolant and engine noise. Replaced water pump, coolant return pipe, gaskets, and coolant. |
| 93090 mi US $300 |
Belt tensioner noisy and needed to be replaced. |
2006 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan, ext.
360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 70300 mi | Engine valve seals replaced. valve job, it was loosing oil through valve seals. alternator arm bracket seal was leaking oil. Replaced o ring. |
| 86000 mi US $8500 |
Factory-installed faulty valve seals led to exhaust blow-by which clogged some block passageways with carbon, causing a block and/or head hot spot and a crack in the block between cylinders #7 and #8. BMW NA not responsive. |
| 113000 mi US $800 |
Replace water pump and thermostat. |
| 126000 mi US $400 |
two idler pulleys and Belt tensioner were replaced. |
| 78000 mi US $3700 |
Replaced one lower motor mount Replaced several gaskets: alternator, valve cover, etc... |
| 100000 mi US $3000 |
Replaced head gasket and other seals as car was smoking. |
| 72000 mi US $550 |
engine fan stopped working, replaced fan, sensor, thermostat and expansion tank. |
2006 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan
360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 25000 mi | Major failure of IDrive system. Parts not warehoused in USA. Had to ship from Europe! Vehicle in shop for one month. BMW agreed to pay $ for "inconvenience" and loss of use. |
| 125000 mi US $1200 |
Valve cover gasket |
| 113000 mi US $5000 |
Seals leaking |
| 102000 mi | Oil seals on the valves were failing. Best repair quote I could get was over $6000. Smoking pretty regularly. |
| 120000 mi US $1400 |
Vacuum pump leak |
| 80000 mi US $500 |
Oil Separator Valve |
2005.5 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 228hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 127000 mi £1500 |
Turbocharger replaced. Dealer failed to change filter of crankcase breather valve. This clogged and eventually caused the turbo to fail. Turbo still working, but leaking / using oil. |
2004 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan, ext.
325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 80000 mi US $9000 |
secondary air and valve guide seals |
2004 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan
325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 91000 mi US $350 |
Alternator rebuild |
| 62468 mi US $1059 |
Replaced alternator and belt. |
2002 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan
325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 124000 mi US $7500 |
Engine coolant leak, transmission leak |
| 172000 mi US $2500 |
gaskets are leaking oil |
| 181000 mi US $350 |
Check Engine Light, P0491, Secondary Air Emissions Pump, Bank 1 Flow too Low. Mechanic ran tests and tried a different pump. Going to further inspect hoses on next trip. |
| 77500 mi C $300 |
Service engine light on for a couple of months. When first reported, dealer said it could be the gas cap. Took the car in and they told me that the head gaskets were leaking oil onto the coil and that the cylinder walls had major scuffing. |
2001 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan, ext.
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 107000 mi US $1300 |
Valve cover gaskets needed to be changed New PCV? White Smoke, Erratic idle, Poor Engine Performance |
2001 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 178000 mi US $1800 |
thermostat replacement |
| US $120 | Replaced Cam Position Sensor Replaced elctronically controlled t-stat and topped off with Pentasin |
| 76000 mi US $96 |
replaced expansion tank, added Pentosin |
| 77000 mi US $180 |
Replaced post cat O2 sensors. |
2001 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 107000 mi US $336 |
crankshaft sensor |
2000 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan, ext.
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 136000 mi US $50 |
Replaced both valve cover gaskets |
| 155000 mi US $700 |
Low coolant light came on, pulled over and coolant was all over the engine bay. Needed new waterpump and coolant hose. |
2000 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 126098 mi US $235 |
Rear coolant hose ruptured and needed replacement |
| 128019 mi US $985 |
Replaced alternator |
| 125000 mi US $75 |
Replaced thermostat assembly, including mechanical and electronic thermostats. |
| 127000 mi US $680 |
Replaced valve cover gaskets, upper timing cover gaskets, coolant expansion tank, pcv, power steering reservoir outbound hose. Replaced valve cover gaskets, upper timing cover gaskets, coolant expansion tank, pcv. |
| 143000 mi US $850 |
Replaced PCV and gasket, manifold gasket, spark plugs, crankcase ventilation pipe |
| 209000 mi US $650 |
Timing chain guides failed, 16 hour DIY repair. |
1998 BMW 7-Series 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 166000 mi | one catalytic converter was shot valve cover gaskets leaking (never been done, so not surprising) |
| 107000 mi US $225 |
new oxygen sensor |
| 110000 mi US $460 |
Power steering pulley failure |
| 139000 mi US $450 |
Also replaced the expansion tank which apparently also leaked. Preventively replaced two accessory belts. |
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