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2023 BMW 7 Series: common problems and reliability
· G70One of the weaker 7 Series years.
23 owner complaints, most about service brakes. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2023 7 Series?The 2023 BMW 7 Series has 23 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are service brakes and electronic stability control (esc). Owners most often flag fingerprints on interior screens and surfaces are impossible to prevent.
Safety record for the 2023 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2023 BMW 7 Series vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other 7 Series years only. How we score it
Is 2023 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 23 complaints, the 2023 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
What owners report on the G70 7 Series
Owners of the G70 7 Series are sharply divided on its exterior design, with many calling the front grille and split headlights imposing or bold while others describe the car as ugly or a departure from BMW's design heritage.
- RecurrentFingerprints on interior screens and surfaces are impossible to prevent
- IsolatedTouch-sensitive steering wheel buttons are disliked by some owners
- IsolatedNo roof rack mounting slots on the 7 Series, unlike other BMW models
Owner insights for the G70 7 Series. Read the full G70 owner report.
Other 7 Series model years
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