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2016 BMW 7 Series: common problems and reliability
· G11An average 7 Series year.
25 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2016 7 Series?The 2016 BMW 7 Series has 25 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and seat belts. Owners most often flag 22-inch wheels prone to blowouts and bending on potholes.
Safety record for the 2016 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2016 BMW 7 Series vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other 7 Series years only. How we score it
Is 2016 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 25 complaints, the 2016 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 2016 7 Series
air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
Campaign 16V173000BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 740Li, 750Li, and 750Lxi vehicles manufactured July 1, 2015, to December 11, 2015. The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may randomly reset due to an electrical short circuit as a result of residual metallic particles from the manufacturing process.
What owners report on the G11 7 Series
Owners of the G11 7 Series consistently describe it as a genuinely impressive luxury cruiser with outstanding ride quality, comfort, and presence.
- Recurrent22-inch wheels prone to blowouts and bending on potholes
- RecurrentRun-flat tires with low profile (30 series) wear quickly and are vulnerable to damage
- RecurrentHigh maintenance costs, with motor mounts cited at approximately $4,000
- RecurrentComplex electronics prone to failure, making used examples cheap for a reason
- RecurrentN63 V8 engine reliability concerns in the 750i
Owner insights for the G11 7 Series. Read the full G11 owner report.
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