Driver inadvertently applied accelerator while applying the brakes. Wants to know if this could have been result of faulty brake/accelerator pedal design.
The worst 1996 BMW 7 Series problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
Problems by type
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- Brakes1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1996 BMW 7 Series 19
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (ADCAM system) can lead to customer...
- Program dme
- Bmw: the high-voltage (HV) battery cells could be damaged if the vehicle is prevented from entering sleep...
- Bmw: wipers lights and front power windows are inoperative
- Bmw service campaign: the airbag warning lamp (AWL) is illuminated, together with the passenger airbag...
- Bmw: there may be excessive cranking before the vehicle starts
- Bmw vehicles: N63 turbocharger auxiliary water pump faults
- Bmw: diagnosis of dme me 9.2 map thermostat fault 2EF4/279B. the service engine soon light illuminated....
- Bmw: service engine soon lamp or the check gas cap warnings are illuminated while driving
1996 BMW 7 Series fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4L 12‑cyl | RWD | 14 | 18 | 15 |
What 1996 BMW 7 Series owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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Questions about the 1996 BMW 7 Series
Is the 1996 BMW 7 Series reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1996 BMW 7 Series, fewer than a typical 7 Series model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 BMW 7 Series?
Brakes, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1996 BMW 7 Series have?
No recalls on record.
What gas mileage does the 1996 BMW 7 Series get?
Official estimates for the 1996 BMW 7 Series range from 15 mpg combined. The most efficient version (5.4L 12-cyl, RWD) gets 14 city and 18 highway.
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