2018 BMW 7 Series
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Coverage held for this vehicle
- OFFICIAL ACTION 0 US Recalls
- MANUFACTURER COMMUNICATION 294 Manufacturer Bulletins
- INVESTIGATION 0 Investigations
- CONSUMER REPORT 6 Consumer Complaints
- CANADIAN RECALL 3 Canada Recalls
These are counts of distinct official records held locally. They are not combined into any score, and a record count is not a failure rate. A zero means no record is held here, not that none exists.
US Recalls
NHTSA Recall US
No matching records were found in the currently integrated dataset. This does not mean none exist for this vehicle — always check the official source using the VIN.
See all model years Go to the BMW 7 Series page
A further 55 records exist for the BMW 7 Series where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.
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Manufacturer Bulletins
NHTSA Manufacturer Communication US
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11035496 2026-06-26
B010224
The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.
Recorded model years: 2018
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11030332 2026-03-27
B010522
THE FRONT AND REAR AIR SUSPENSION STRUT ASSEMBLIES LIMITED WARRANTY FOR DEFECTS IN MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 8 YEARS /80,000 MILES AS DETERMINED FROM THE ORIGINAL IN-SERVICE DATE.
Recorded model years: 2018
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11028928 2026-02-11
B720125
A situation may occur where the front passenger seat is not occupied; however, a “fasten seat belt” warning and a front passenger seat air bag deactivation message appears. If the situation is currently present, sit in the seat and move the seat to a slightly different position. The POL (Passenger Occupancy Light) light should now function correctly. In some cases,…
Recorded model years: 2018
Showing 3 of 294 records held. The full set is available from the official source named above.
A further 1,419 records exist for the BMW 7 Series where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.
A manufacturer communication is service guidance issued to dealers. It is not a safety recall, and its existence does not mean this vehicle has the described condition.
Investigations
NHTSA Investigation US
No matching records were found in the currently integrated dataset. This does not mean none exist for this vehicle — always check the official source using the VIN.
See all model years Go to the BMW 7 Series page
A further 6 records exist for the BMW 7 Series where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.
An investigation records that a regulator reviewed a suspected defect. It is not itself a finding of defect and not a recall.
Canada Recalls
Transport Canada Recall CA
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2026332 2026-07-08
Transport Canada recall 2026332
Issue: On certain vehicles, water could leak into the starter relay and cause it to corrode. If this happens, the relay could short circuit and the starter could overheat. Note: This recall only affects plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models. Safety Risk: A short circuit and/or a starter that overheats can create a fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked and…
Recorded model years: 2018
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2024544 2024-08-15
Transport Canada recall 2024544
Multiple source assertions are recorded for this identifier. Consult the official record for configuration-specific detail.
Recorded model years: 2018
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2017306 2017-06-15
Transport Canada recall 2017306
On certain vehicles equipped with a V12 engine, an incorrect engine cooler line may have been installed, and could cause an oil leak during engine operation. If the oil cooler line leaks, oil could contact a front brake disc, or the road surface, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will…
Recorded model years: 2018
A further 48 records exist for the BMW 7 Series where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.
Canadian campaigns are recorded separately from US campaigns and do not imply one another.
Consumer Complaints
NHTSA Complaint US
6 complaint records in the dataset for this vehicle and year.
By system
- Engine3 (42.9%)Official recall records for this system: 17, covering model years 1995–2021.
- Suspension2 (28.6%)Official recall records for this system: 6, covering model years 1995–2006.
- Electrical system1 (14.3%)Official recall records for this system: 16, covering model years 2000–2025.
- Seat belts1 (14.3%)Official recall records for this system: 3, covering model years 2003–2012.
A single report can name several systems, so these figures overlap and must not be added together — their sum is larger than the report total above.
A further 1,365 complaint records exist for this vehicle where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.
These are owner-submitted allegations, not confirmed defects. Counts are record counts in the dataset. No exposure denominator exists, so no failure rate or reliability score can be derived from them.