2010 BMW 7-Series Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2010 BMW 7-Series.

20092011
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
2

Worst 2010 BMW 7-Series Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

#21 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 BMW 7-Series.

Transmission / Drivetrain
1
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Unintended Acceleration
1
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Recalls for 2010 BMW 7-Series

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~33,124 vehicles.

11V521000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:other Fuel Types:turbo/supercharger
~32,084 affected

BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 5-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO, MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 7-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 X5 SAV, AND MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 X6 SAV VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 8- OR 12-CYLINDER, TURBOCHARGED, ENGINES BECAUSE THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE ELECTRIC AUXILIARY WATER PUMP CAN OVERHEAT.

10V047000Equipment:other:labels
~1,040 affected

BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 7-SERIES AND MODEL YEAR 2010 550i GRAND TURISMO VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110 "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLE'S ARE EQUIPPED WITH A TIRE PRESSURE LABEL INDICATING THAT THE VEHICLE'S SEATING CAPACITY IS FIVE (5) PASSENGERS. THE ACTUAL SEATING CAPACITY IS FOUR (4) PASSENGERS. THE TIRE SIZE, TIRE PRESSURE, AND VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT ON THE LABEL ARE CORRECT.

Other BMW 7-Series Years

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2010 BMW 7-Series — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2010 BMW 7-Series reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2010 BMW 7-Series has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 1 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2010 BMW 7-Series?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (1 complaints); Unintended Acceleration (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2010 BMW 7-Series have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 33,124 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2010 BMW 7-Series?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full BMW 7-Series reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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