1994 BMW 7-SERIESBmw 7-series 1994

Complaint Information: Service Bulletins, OBD II Codes

NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 1998197 [Canada]: Heater and defroster
    On certain vehicles, failure of a cooling system component such as thermostat, water pump or fan belt can result in a significant increase in coolant temperature and system pressure. Increased system pressure could result the formation of a crack or separation of a seam in the heater core end piece which would cause hot coolant to be expelled from the heater core. This hot fluid could contact car occupants resulting in possible personal injury and/or fogging of the interior window surfaces. Correction: radiator cap will be replaced with a new design cap in order to avoid buildup of excessive pressure in the cooling system.

  • Recall 1996158 [Canada]: Lights and instruments
    On certain 325i, 325ic, 325is, 525i, 525it, 530i, 530it, 535i, 540i, 735i, 735il, 740i, 740il and 750i, the brake light switch may fail due to a reduction of contact force on the "snap contact" system which the switch incorporates. This could cause heat induced distortion of the plastic internal switch parts in the area of the electrical contacts. This could cause the switch to remain either in the on or the off position resulting in the brake lights being continuously illuminated or inoperative regardless of brake pedal operation. Correction: switch will be replaced with on that utilizes a different contact system.

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • B510819 - VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS: The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
  • B660523 - LANE DEPARTURE: Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (adcam system) can lead to customer complaints.
  • SIB-61-37-12 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY: Bmw: the high-voltage (hv) battery cells could be damaged if the vehicle is prevented from entering sleep mode for an extended period of time. Updated 03/11/2013 *js
  • B61-17-12 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER: Bmw: wipers lights and front power windows are inoperative. This situation may start and lead to a permanent fault. Also included model f07 (5 series gran turismo) model years up to march 2012. *js
  • SI B12 55 06 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Bmw: there may be excessive cranking before the vehicle starts. The service engine soon light may also be on with a lack of engine power. *rm
  • SIB-17-03-09 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER: Bmw vehicles: n63 turbocharger auxiliary water pump faults. The service engine soon lamp is illuminated with the following fault codes stored in the dme control module. Turbocharger coolant pump, control line, electric, 0x1016-line inter
  • SIB-12-15-05 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Bmw: diagnosis of dme me 9.2 map thermostat fault 2ef4/279b. The service engine soon light illuminated. The engine does not overheat and the map thermostat operates properly. Possible causes are deterioration of coolant quality; increas
  • SI-B72-01-09 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR: Bmw: the safety belts for the front seats have an electric motor-driven reel (ema) which will retract/pretension the seat belt a specified amount when certain hazardous driving situations are present. *pe
  • SI-B12-02-09 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP: Bmw: service engine soon lamp or the check gas cap warnings are illuminated while driving. When diagnosed, the dme has stored faults for small leak, micro leak, super fine leak, or large leak in relation to the tank ventilation or evaporati
  • SIB-65-75-06 - AIR BAGS: Bmw service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. The airbag warning lamp (awl) is illuminated, together with the passenger airbag status lamp (pol). The problem may be intermittent. Microcracks in the oc3 seat mat. *pe
  • SI-B12-11-09 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Bmw: vehicle may intermittently exhibit any of the following: hard to start or may not start; engine runs rough and lacks or loses power; engine power reduced. Vapor lock in the fuel system could occur under certain engine operating conditi
  • SI-B61-06-09 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Bmw: sporadically, the following conditions may occur-wipers are running on a dry window; speedometer and tachometer are inoperative; check control message emf dropped out (drive control system emergency mode). *pe
  • SI-B630409 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH: Bmw: low beam headlamps are switched on, or after starting the engine, one of the xenon low beam headlamps flashes serveral times, and then intermittenly switches off. *pe
  • SI-B-11-01-07 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV): Bmw: small number of vehicles experience problems ranging from leaking oil filler caps, leaking or broken valve covers, to complete engine failure in extremely cold climate conditions. Moisture accumulating in engine crankcase ventilation v
  • 34 02 98 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP: Subject regarding the abs/asc warning lights illuminated during dynamometer test. *yc *jn
  • 64 07 96 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Condenser on affected vehicles may develop a leak due to contact corrosion (pitting) between the plate and the flat tubes. *tw
  • MSG1016 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS: Recall 96v111 - this recall campaign involves the brake light switch. *tw

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