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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2001 BMW 7 Series.
Canadian recalls (2)
Show 2 Canadian recalls
Tires
2002-01-15 · campaign 2001-301 · 208 vehicles
Certain 740ILA, 750IL and M5 vehicles equipped with 18-inch tires. (18-inch tires are standard equipment on the M5 and optional equipment on the 7-series models). The machine used to mount and inflate the tires on the wheels at the assembly plant may have damaged the sidewall of one or more tires. The damaged area could weaken to the point where a sudden loss of air from the tire could occur. Handling and control would be drastically affected increasing the risk of a crash. Correction: dealers will inspect the tires and if damage from the mounting machine is found, the tire will be replaced.
Engine
2001-07-09 · campaign 2001-182
Certain passenger vehicles. The engine auxiliary/cooling fan operation, including variable speed, is electronically controlled. Failure of the fan motor can cause the electrical circuitry of the fan control unit to overload and fail, causing the fan to stop operating. If this were to occur, engine overheating and subsequent engine damage could result. In addition, it is possible for the failure of the electrical circuitry to cause a fire in the fan control unit located in the front of the engine compartment. Correction: Dealers will replace the fan.
Owner complaints (2)
Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 BMW 7 Series. Among 17 model years of this model, it ranks #10 for the most complaints (median 3).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | |
| Power train | 1 | |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2001 BMW 7 Series version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| 740i 4.4 L Automatic 5-spd | 15 | 22 | 18 | $4,550 |
| 740i 4.4 L Automatic (S5) | 14 | 19 | 16 | $5,150 |
| 740il 4.4 L Automatic 5-spd | 15 | 22 | 18 | $4,550 |
| 750il 5.4 L Automatic 5-spd | 12 | 18 | 14 | $5,850 |
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