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2015 BMW 7 Series: common problems and reliability
One of the better 7 Series years.
8 owner complaints, most about engine. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2015 7 Series?The 2015 BMW 7 Series has 8 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are engine and engine and engine cooling.
Safety record for the 2015 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2015 BMW 7 Series vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other 7 Series years only. How we score it
Is 2015 a good year for the 7 Series?
Across the 30 7 Series model years we track, complaint volume runs from 4 (2022) to 317 (2006). With 8 complaints, the 2015 7 Series sits below the model's median of 35.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2015 7 Series
exterior lighting
Campaign 17V379000BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2015 740i, 740Li, 740Lxi, 750i, 750xi, 750Li and 750Lxi and 2014 ActiveHybrid 7 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have received incorrect replacement left rear taillight assemblies. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on generation and ownership phase.
Owner insights cover all generations of the 7 Series. See the full 7 Series owner picture and every model year.
Other 7 Series model years
Compare every 7 Series year side by side to see how 2015 ranks against the rest.
Compare the 7 Series against its rivals
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