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1971 BMW 2800

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1971 2800.

The 1971 BMW 2800 stands as the confirmed subject of this overview, defined strictly by its model year and designation. While this identification secures the vehicle's identity, the existing facts do not extend to specific body, platform, or engine details required for a technical breakdown. Consequently, assessing where this model year sits in the vehicle's reliability history remains outside the scope of the current information, leaving the overview centered strictly on the confirmed nomenclature of the 1971 BMW 2800.

Model year1974197319721971197019691968

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length183.1 in
Overall width65.7 in
Overall height53.9 in
Wheelbase103.1 in
Curb weight2932 lb

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
0
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

71V011000Exterior Lighting:HeadlightsReported 27/01/1971

Remedy:

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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VIN
Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific 2800. OEM
Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

Does the 1971 2800 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.