Recalls: BMW G11/G12 7-Series
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: BMW G11/G12 7-Series
2015 BMW G11/G12 7-Series: airbag may not deploy
In May 2016, a recall was issued for BMW G11 and G12 7-Series vehicles that were available for sale from 13 October 2015 to 11 December 2015. Due to an error in the manufacturing process of a supplier, small metallic particles (stamping residue) could stick to the inside of the airbag control unit housing. In the event of a collision, a particle might lift from the housing and cause a short circuit which resets the airbag control unit – this could prevent the airbag from deploying, thereby increasing the risk of injury (PRA 2016/15355).
2020 BMW G11/G12 7-Series: battery fire hazard
In January 2021, recall campaigns 0061650500 and 0061670500 were issued for BMW G11/G12 7-Series vehicles that were available for sale in Australia from 29 January 2020 to 18 September 2020. In these vehicles, foreign bodies or particles may have entered the battery cells and could cause a short circuit in a fully charged high-voltage battery. A short circuit could cause a fire, increasing the risk of a collision and injury to vehicle occupants and other road users. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2020/18591.
2019-20 BMW G11/G12 7-Series: loss of power braking and ABS
In June 2021, recall campaign 00 34 4502 00 was issued for BMW G11/G12 7-Series vehicles that were available for sale in Australia from 27 July 2019 to 23 November 2020. Due to a manufacturing fault in the hydraulic unit brake booster, panic braking could cause loss of brake power assistance and the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) without prior warning. Although the electronic brake force distribution function was maintained, the loss of the Anti-lock Braking System may reduce braking performance; this could increase the risk of a collision and injury to vehicle occupants or other road users. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2021/18869.
Problems and faults: BMW G11/G12 7-Series
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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Problems and faults: BMW G11/G12 7-Series
No troubleshooting information is currently available for the BMW G11/G12 7-Series.
