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Reliability Database
BMW

7 Series

Full-Size Sedan
Best Engine ✅ Recommended (4.1)
4 Generations
22 Engines Rated
1,195 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
16 recommended 3 caution 3 avoid

Generation Timeline

2002-2008 E65
5 engines
869 complaints 🔥 12
6.0L 12-cyl ✅ Recommended (3.9)
→
2009-2015 F01
8 engines
239 complaints 🔥 21
Unknown ✅ Recommended (4.1)
→
2016-2022 G11
5 engines
58 complaints
4.4L 8-cyl ✅ Recommended (3.9)
→
2023-2025 G70
4 engines
29 complaints
4.4L 8-cyl ✅ Recommended (3.9)
→
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