MYRModel Year Report

1997 BMW 7 Series

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1997 BMW 7 Series
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:56:18.109Z

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1997: 2 complaints 1997 2 1998: 0 complaints 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 2 complaints 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 4 complaints 2003: 8 complaints 2003 2004: 28 complaints 2005: 4 complaints 2005 2006: 29 complaints 2007: 13 complaints 2007 2008: 11 complaints
1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997 2 1998: 0 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 2 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 4 complaints 2002 2003: 8 complaints 2003 2004: 28 complaints 2004 2005: 4 complaints 2005 2006: 29 complaints 2006 2007: 13 complaints 2007 2008: 11 complaints 2008
1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997 2 1998: 0 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 2 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 4 complaints 2002 2003: 8 complaints 2003 2004: 28 complaints 2004 2005: 4 complaints 2005 2006: 29 complaints 2006 2007: 13 complaints 2007 2008: 11 complaints 2008

1997: 2 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19952
19961
19972
19980
19992
20002
20012
20024
20038
200428
20054
200629
200713
200811

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Fuel system, other

1 of 2 total reports mentions: fuel system, other.

Show complaint excerpts

I have a 1997 740IL BMW third owner 228,000. I start to notice in April of 2011 that when I fuel the car up that when removing the gas cap there was a hissing sound.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-05-02

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    1998-06-03SQClosed 1998-09-11 Windshield wiper inoperation

Buy-smart checklist

1997 BMW 7 Series — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel system, other: 1 report on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1997 BMW 7 Series reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 BMW 7 Series?
The most-reported component is fuel system, other, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1997 BMW 7 Series have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.