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Owner report · 1995 model year

1995 BMW 7 Series

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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Engine

Engine leads by volume: 7 of 35 complaints (20%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Visibility & Lighting include more reported injuries (2) than those mentioning any other identified area.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

At a glance

NHTSA complaints
35
Recall campaigns
6
EPA fuel cost per year
$4,550–$5,150
Combined MPG
15–17

Complaints by model year

  1. 351995
  2. 181996
  3. 351997

Where owners report problems

  1. Engine7 (20%)
  2. Fuel System7 (20%)
  3. Electrical6 (17%)
  4. Body, Seats & Latches5 (14%)
  5. Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (11%)
  6. Airbags & Restraints3 (9%)
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 3 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.
Category199519961997vs. 1995 Midsize Cars
Annual fuel cost ($)4,550–5,1504,300–5,1504,300–5,150
Combined MPG15–1715–1815–18
City / Highway MPG14–15 / 18–2214–15 / 18–2214–15 / 18–22
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)523–592494–592494–592
Complaints filed351835Not compared
Recalls issued644Not compared
Crash-involved complaints112Not compared
Fire-involved complaints201Not compared
Injuries reported311Not compared
Deaths reported000Not compared
Configurations compared322

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 1995 BMW 7 Series have?

6 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 1995 BMW 7 Series?

Engine: 7 of 35 NHTSA complaints (20%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 1995 BMW 7 Series get?

EPA rates it 15–17 MPG combined across 3 configurations.

How much does it cost to fuel a 1995 BMW 7 Series?

EPA estimates $4,550–$5,150 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

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EPA-Rated Configurations (3)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic 5-spd84.0LRear-Wheel DrivePremiumMidsize Cars15 mpg (high)22 mpg (high)17 mpg (high)$4,550 (low)523 g/mi (low)
Configuration 2Automatic 5-spd84.0LRear-Wheel DrivePremiumMidsize Cars15 mpg (high)22 mpg (high)17 mpg (high)$4,550 (low)523 g/mi (low)
Configuration 3Automatic 5-spd125.4LRear-Wheel DrivePremiumMidsize Cars14 mpg (low)18 mpg (low)15 mpg (low)$5,150 (high)592 g/mi (high)

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine70100
Transmission & Drivetrain00000
Fuel System70000
Electrical60000
Brakes00000
Steering20000
Suspension, Wheels & Tires40000
Airbags & Restraints31000
Driver Assistance & Speed Control10000
Body, Seats & Latches50110
Visibility & Lighting30020
Other10000

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (6)

  • STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION

    Campaign 10E021000 · May 27, 2010

    Defect
    FCP GROTON IS RECALLING CERTAIN STEERING CENTER DRAG LINKS, P/N 32 21 1 096 057, SOLD FROM DECEMBER 1, 2009 THROUGH APRIL 9, 2010 AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR MODEL YEAR 1995 THROUGH 2001 BMW 740I, 740IL, AND 750IL PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SHAFT OF THE STEERING CENTER TIE ROD MAY SHEAR OFF.
    Consequence
    THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT, WITHOUT WARNING, IN IMMEDIATE AND COMPLETE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
    Remedy
    FCP GROTON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE TIE ROD WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT JUNE 1, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FCP GROTON TOLL-FREE AT 1-877-634-0063.

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

    Campaign 98V178000 · Aug 4, 1998

    Defect
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF A COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT, SUCH AS A THERMOSTAT, WATER PUMP, OR FAN BELT, CAN RESULT IN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED COOLANT TEMPERATURE AND SYSTEM PRESSURE. IF THE INDICATIONS OF A CRITICAL OVERHEATING CONDITION IS NOT NOTICED BY THE DRIVER, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT DAMAGE TO, OR FAILURE OF, A COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT COULD OCCUR.
    Consequence
    IF A CRACK WERE TO FORM OR A SEAM WERE TO SEPARATE IN THE HEATER CORE END PIECE, HOT COOLANT COULD SUDDENLY BE EXPELLED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO A VEHICLE OCCUPANT.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW DESIGN RADIATOR CAP TO CONTROL PRESSURE AND PROVIDE GREATER COOLANT OVERFLOW IN THE EVENT OF OVERHEATING.

  • SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

    Campaign 97V140000 · Aug 22, 1997

    Defect
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. ROAD GRIT AND GRAVEL ASSOCIATED WITH WINTER ROAD CONDITIONS CAN PENETRATE THE RUBBER OF THE LOWER FRONT SPRING MOUNTS AND ACCUMULATE IN THE MOUNTS CAUSING NOTCHES OR PITS TO DEVELOP. THESE NOTCHES CAN DEVELOP CRACKS RESULTING IN BREAKAGE OF A BOTTOM COIL OF THE SPRING.
    Consequence
    THE VEHICLE'S RIDE HEIGHT COULD BE AFFECTED CAUSING NOISE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE'S DYNAMIC STABILITY CAN BE AFFECTED REDUCING THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT SPRINGS AND LOWER SPRING MOUNTS.

  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

    Campaign 97V131000 · Aug 19, 1997

    Defect
    THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THROTTLE CABLES ARE ATTACHED TO THE SAME THROTTLE VALVE ACTUATING LEVER AT THE THROTTLE HOUSING. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE PLASTIC BUSHING ON EITHER CABLE COULD BREAK DUE TO ENVIRONMENTAL INFLUENCES COUPLED WITH VIBRATION. IF THE BUSHING BREAKS, THE OUTER CABLE HOUSING CAN SEPARATE FROM THE BUSHING. IN THIS CASE, DURING APPLICATION OF THE THROTTLE PEDAL WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL BEING ENGAGED, THE OUTER TUBE COULD CATCH ON THE EDGE OF THE BROKEN BUSHING.
    Consequence
    THIS COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE VALVE TO REMAIN PARTIALLY OPEN. IT HIS WERE TO OCCUR, THE CAR MIGHT NOT DECELERATE AS EXPECTED INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SPRING STEEL CLIP ON THE OUTER TUBE OF EACH CABLE IN THE AREA OF THE ADJUSTING SCREW AND PLASTIC BUSHING. THE CLIP IS DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE OUTER TUBE FROM DISLODGING FROM THE BUSHING.

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

    Campaign 95V238000 · Dec 11, 1995

    Defect
    FUEL SEEPAGE CAN OCCUR BETWEEN A HOSE AND THE METAL FUEL LINE ON EITHER END OF THE HOSE RESULTING IN FUEL ODOR.
    Consequence
    FUEL LEAKAGE COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TWO FUEL HOSES, FOUR METAL FUEL LINES AND ASSOCIATED CLAMPS.

  • SUSPENSION:REAR

    Campaign 95V192000 · Oct 11, 1995

    Defect
    THE LOWER SUSPENSION ARM MOUNTING EYE ON THE RIGHT SIDE REAR AXLE HUB CARRIER WAS PRODUCED WITH A CASTING FLAW.
    Consequence
    IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE RIGHT SIDE REAR AXLE CARRIER EYE COULD CRACK AND BREAK WHILE DRIVING CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL AND INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR A CASTING FLAW IN THE RIGHT SIDE REAR AXLE CARRIER AND IF FOUND, REPLACE THE CARRIER.