Does the 2009 BMW 7 Series have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2009 BMW 7 Series, the most recent reported on October 20, 2011 (Engine and engine cooling: engine, other fuel types, turbo/supercharger). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 BMW 7 Series?

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (3 complaints), followed by power train (3).

How many 2009 BMW 7 Series complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 9 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2009 BMW 7 Series recalls and problems

2 recalls and 9 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2009 BMW 7 Series.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2009 BMW 7 Series recalls

Engine and engine cooling: engine, other fuel types, turbo/supercharger

NHTSA campaign 11V521000 · reported October 20, 2011 · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC · 32,084 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Bmw is recalling certain model year 2011 5-series, model year 2010-2011 5-series gran turismo, model year 2009-2011 7-series, model year 2010-2011 x5 sav, and model year 2008-2011 x6 sav vehicles equipped with 8- or 12-cylinder, turbocharged, engines because the circuit board for the electric auxiliary water pump can overheat.
The risk: This could lead to a smoldering of the pump or an engine compartment or vehicle fire.
The fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary water pump free of charge. The safety recall began on december 19, 2011. Owners may contact bmw customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417.

Equipment: other, labels

NHTSA campaign 10V047000 · reported February 18, 2010 · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC · 1,040 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 7-SERIES AND MODEL YEAR 2010 550i GRAND TURISMO VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110 "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLE'S ARE EQUIPPED WITH A TIRE PRESSURE LABEL INDICATING THAT THE VEHICLE'S SEATING CAPACITY IS FIVE (5) PASSENGERS. THE ACTUAL SEATING CAPACITY IS FOUR (4) PASSENGERS. THE TIRE SIZE, TIRE PRESSURE, AND VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT ON THE LABEL ARE CORRECT.
The risk: The tire label does not conform to FMVSS 110.
The fix: Bmw will notify owners and authorized bmw dealers will replace the tire label free of charge. The safety recall began on april 16, 2010. Owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Engine3
Power train3
Fuel/propulsion system2
Structure2
Electrical system1
Electronic stability control (ESC)1
Exterior lighting1
Service brakes1
Unknown or other1
Vehicle speed control1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

May 3, 2018 · Structure · 83,000 miles · fire reported
VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE HOURS AFTER IT WAS PARKED AT HOME DRIVEWAY

Jul 30, 2017 · Fuel/propulsion system · 99,000 miles
CAR STALLS OUT WHEN STOPPED THIS IS AFTER N93 RECALL GAS TANK IS FULL NO ONE KNOWS WHATS WRONG AFTER SITTING UP TO AN HOUR CAR STARTS WITHOUT PROBLEM. THIS HAPPEN AT LEAST FOUR TIMES

Jul 5, 2017 · Engine · 106,000 miles
MY VEHICLE BEGAN STALLING WHILE STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS APPROXIMATELY ONCE A WEEK ABOUT 3 MONTHS AGO. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART UNTIL AFTER SITTING FOR AT LEAST 1 HOUR AND WOULD RESTART AND RUN AS IF NOTHING HAPPENED. I HAD MY MECHANIC INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND THERE WERE NO CODES TO INDICATE THE PROBLEM SO HE…

Nov 18, 2016 · Power train · 75,000 miles
POWER TRAIN WARNING COMES ON AND VEHICLE LOOSES POWER

Aug 19, 2016 · Electronic stability control (ESC) · 60,000 miles
09 BMW 750LI SUDDENLY SLOWED DOWN ON THE HIGHWAY AFTER A DSC MALFUNCTION/ TRANSMITION MALFUNCTION LIGHT CAME ON. VEHICLE JUST RECEIVED THE N63 RECALL SERVICE. THIS IS VARY DANGEROUS. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AT ALL. VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AROUND 70 MILES PER HOUR BEFORE IT STARTED SHAKING AND SLOWING DOWN IN…

7 Series model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2006	2	29	0	0
2007	1	13	0	0
2008	1	11	2	1
2009	2	9	0	1
2010	2	2	0	0
2011	1	3	0	0
2012	1	2	0	0

Across all years, the 2006 7 Series has the most complaints (29). All BMW 7 Series years →

Questions

Does the 2009 BMW 7 Series have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2009 BMW 7 Series, the most recent reported on October 20, 2011 (Engine and engine cooling: engine, other fuel types, turbo/supercharger). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 BMW 7 Series?: Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (3 complaints), followed by power train (3).
How many 2009 BMW 7 Series complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 9 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received May 3, 2018.