BMW F01 7 Series
2009–2015 · 7 Series (F01/F02) · N54, N55, N57, N63 V8, N74 V12, N63 then N55
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Models and engines by year
| Model | US model years | Engine |
|---|---|---|
| 740i / 740Li | 2011–2012 | N54 |
| 740i / 740Li / xDrive | 2013–2015 | N55 |
| 740Ld xDrive | 2014–2015 | N57 diesel |
| 750i / 750Li / xDrive | 2009–2015 | N63 V8 |
| 760Li | 2010–2015 | N74 V12 |
| ActiveHybrid 7 | 2011–2015 | N63 then N55 hybrid |
| Alpina B7 | 2011–2015 | N63 V8 |
US-market models. Chassis codes: F01, F02. Not sure which one you have? The VIN check decodes year, model and engine.
Bulletins and recalls by year
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| Year | Service bulletins | NHTSA recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 9 | 1 |
| 2011 | 10 | 1 |
| 2012 | 17 | 1 |
| 2013 | 49 | 0 |
| 2014 | 53 | 0 |
| 2015 | 47 | 0 |
| 2016 | 38 | 0 |
| 2017 | 19 | 2 |
| 2018 | 14 | 3 |
| 2019 | 29 | 0 |
| 2020 | 15 | 0 |
| 2021 | 9 | 2 |
| 2022 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 | 9 | 0 |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 |
| 2026 | 4 | 0 |
Counted by the year BMW filed each document with NHTSA; each chart has its own scale. More filings in a year doesn't by itself mean a less reliable car.
Production
| What | Units | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Series (F01/F02) built at Dingolfing, 2008–2015 BMW figure for the Dingolfing plant | 370,000 | BMW Group PressClub USA |
Figures are copied as each source publishes them (retrieved October 18, 2026). "Sold" figures are BMW's reported sales, not production counts. Where we add numbers up, they come from one source. We leave out anything that hasn't been published.
Repair prices for the F01
These repairs apply to engines used in the F01. We don't have a F01-specific estimate for them yet. Each job page shows sourced owner prices from other chassis with the same engine, and you can ask us to price the job for your car.
N55 oil filter housing gasket (OFHG)
No estimate for the F01 yet · see prices on other chassisN55 valve cover / valve cover gasket (PCV)
No estimate for the F01 yet · see prices on other chassisN52 / N54 / N55 electric water pump + thermostat
No estimate for the F01 yet · see prices on other chassisN55 oil pan gasket
No estimate for the F01 yet · see prices on other chassisVANOS solenoids (intake / exhaust)
No estimate for the F01 yet · see prices on other chassisN55 ignition coils (all six)
No estimate for the F01 yet · see prices on other chassisN55 charge pipe (intercooler to throttle) replacement
No estimate for the F01 yet · see prices on other chassisN54 high-pressure fuel pump (HPFP) replacement
No estimate for the F01 yet · see prices on other chassisN63 valve stem seals (oil burning / blue smoke)
No estimate for the F01 yet · see prices on other chassisN63 turbo coolant lines (coolant leak in the hot V)
No estimate for the F01 yet · see prices on other chassisN63 valve cover gaskets (both banks)
No estimate for the F01 yet · see prices on other chassisNHTSA safety recalls 10
- Recall 21V907: fuel system, diesel 328D, 535D, 740LD, X3, X5, 2014–2018. The EGR cooler may leak internally, causing coolant to mix with diesel engine soot, which could result in smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold.
- Recall 21V586: high-pressure fuel pump 328D, 535D, 740LD, X3, X5, 2014–2018. The high-pressure fuel pump may fail.
- Recall 18V755: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve) 328D, 535D, 740LD, X3, X5, 2014–2018. If the EGR cooler leaks internally, the coolant can mix with diesel engine soot.
- Recall 18V674: engine 760LI, 2013–2015. The Engine Control Unit (ECU) may have been programmed with incompatible software during a service visit, possibly causing the engine to stall.
- Recall 18V248: engine 550I, 550I GRAN TURISMO, 650I, 750I, 750LI, 760LI, ACTIVE HYBRID 7, ACTIVEHYBRID 7, X5, X5 M, X6, X6 ACTIVEHYBRID, X6 M, 2008–2012. The electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.
- Recall 17V379: exterior lighting 740I, 740LI, 750I, 750LI, ACTIVE HYBRID 7, 2013–2015. The affected vehicles may have received incorrect replacement left rear taillight assemblies.
- Recall 17V067: constant velocity joint 1 SERIES M, 135I, 335D, 335I, 535I, 535I GRAN TURISMO, 550I GRAN TURISMO, 740I, 740LI, Z4, 2011–2012. The rear driveshaft constant velocity (CV) joint on the affected vehicles may fatigue and break.
- Recall 12V161: turbo/supercharger 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO, 6 SERIES, 7-SERIES, X5 SAV, X6 SAV, 2011–2012. BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 5-SERIES, 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO, MODEL YEAR 2012 6-SERIES CONVERTIBLE, 7-SERIES, X5 SAV, AND X6 SAV VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 8- OR 12-CYLINDER, TURBOCHARGED, ENGINES BECAUSE THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE ELECTRIC AUXILIARY WATER PUMP CAN OVERHEAT.
- Recall 11V521: turbo/supercharger 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO, 7-SERIES, X5, X6, 2008–2011. 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 AUXILI
- Recall 10V047: labels 550I GRAN TURISMO, 7-SERIES, 2009–2010. 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 V
Matched from NHTSA's public recall file by model and model year. A recall may cover only some cars from a year, and it may already have been done on yours. Check by VIN →
Service bulletins on file 346
- SIB 01 01 22 Oil consumption class-action settlement Oil consumption class-action settlement on BMW E60/F01/F02/F06 and other models (2009–2019); covers eligible repairs and reimbursement under the court settlement. Service bulletin · Jan 2026
- SIB 01 21 18 Oil consumption service information Oil consumption service information on BMW E60/E70/E71/E72 and other models (2007–2018); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Service bulletin · Jun 2021
- SIB 01 13 21 Electric water pump class-action settlement Electric water pump class-action settlement on N54/N55 engines (2007–2019); covers eligible repairs and reimbursement under the court settlement. Service bulletin · May 2021
- SIB 11 02 08 VANOS reduced power VANOS reduced power on BMW E46/E60/E61/E70 and other models (2006–2015); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Service bulletin · Sep 2020
- SIB 11 12 16 Crankcase ventilation no-start Crankcase ventilation no-start on BMW E60/F01/F02/F06 and other models (2009–2017); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Service bulletin · Jul 2019
- NHTSA 10162416 VANOS reduced power VANOS reduced power on N54 engines (2006–2013); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Service bulletin · Jul 2019
- NHTSA 10162417 Oil consumption no-start Oil consumption no-start on N63 engines (2007–2013); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Service bulletin · Jul 2019
- SIB 11 08 15 Valve stem seals rough running Valve stem seals rough running on N63/S63 engines (2007–2016); the fix is replacing the affected part. Service bulletin · Sep 2018
- SIB 11 01 13 N63 and N63T engine N63 and N63T engine on M57/N20/N52/N54/N55/N57/N62/N63/N74/S63 engines (2007–2018); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Service bulletin · Oct 2018
- SIB 11 01 17 N63T and S63T engine N63T and S63T engine on N63 engines (2012–2017); the fix is replacing the affected part. Service bulletin · Nov 2017
BMW service bulletins and warranty extensions filed with NHTSA that list the F01. Showing the 10 most relevant; see the F01 common problems page for the most frequent bulletin topics.
F01 specs
BMW's US figures we have on file run from 315 hp (740Li) to 535 hp (760Li), with 0-60 mph as quick as 4.5 s.
No manual gearbox appears in the EPA listings for this chassis. Full F01 specs: every US engine, transmission and drive by year →
Common problems & maintenance
F01 buyer's guide → F01 paint and option codes F01 coding list F01 common problems → F01 maintenance schedule →
Before you pay, check the VIN for recalls. Some failures are covered by a safety recall or a BMW warranty extension.