BMW · 7 Series · 2017
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Recalls
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Complaints
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Not Rated
The 2017 BMW 7 Series has no recalls and 12 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Most reported issue: engine (2 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
The 2017 BMW 7 Series page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is engine with 2 reported complaints.
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
the Panoramic sunroof just exploded out of nowhere at freeway speeds causing glass to go everywhere
Service Bulletin SI B11 09 17 Same issue with my car, 2017 BMW 750i xDrive. Drivetrain malfunction issues identical to SB noted. My car has a manufactured date 07/2016, one month after SB dates covered, yet same part numbers are used in this month as well. Not fair that other ve...
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November 2023 we purchased 4 new Continental PURECONTACT LS 245/45/R19 from Discount Tire in Evansville Indiana. We’ve driven almost 17,000 miles on the tires. Noticed 2 tires are splitting on the sidewall near the tread. The one I’m reporting is dangerously split (resembles ...
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Stopping without notice can cause an accident and any of the issues can cause safety issues. What I sent them. I am writing to express my concerns regarding a series of issues with my 2017 BMW 740i and to request your assistance in resolving these matters. I have been working w...
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The chasis function is limited on this vehicle due to failed right rear air suspension. Leaking right rear strut, and failed air compressor. Additionally, as a result my car needs an alignment. There was a service bulletin in regards to this exact issue in which BMW offered an...
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Car started smoking while idling, fire department called. Did not have check engine light on smoking from left tail pipe
Failing HV battery cells cause a misreading of the energy level available. When turning left in oncoming traffic the Hybrid launches in EV mode because the battery management system shows plenty of power where there is none. The car will lurch into oncoming traffic and hesitate...
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Front Driveshaft between transfer case and front differential, is available upon request. The driveshaft broke at the universal joint, once it broke it damaged the upper and lower oil pan making a hole the size of a softball, as it kept rotating broke transmission casing also dra...
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Instrument panel went blank. No visual indication of how fast I was traveling. Also frontal collision stop working.
ON 4/10/2021 AROUND 10:45 AM I WAS ON EAST INDEPNDANCE BLVD AT A RED LIGHT. AS I PROCEEDED TO DRIVE MY FRONT PANORAMIC SUNROOF BLEW OUT. AS A RETIRED NAVY VET I THOUGHT I WAS GETTING SHOT AT AND SLOWED THE CAR DOWN MAINTAIN COURSE AND REALIZED THE AIR RUSSHING FROM MY SUNROOF. ON...
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Showing 10 recent complaints from 12 total
View Full Complaint LogThe strongest comparison flow is usually: exact vehicle-year page, then nearby years of the same model, then other 2017 BMW models. That sequence helps separate one-off year spikes from broader make-wide patterns.
The 2017 BMW 7 Series has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
NHTSA has received 12 owner-reported complaints for the 2017 BMW 7 Series.
NHTSA has not published a safety rating for the 2017 BMW 7 Series.
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2017 BMW 7 Series are engine (2 reports), suspension,wheels,service brakes (1 reports), electrical system,seat belts,engine (1 reports).
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2017 BMW 7 Series. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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