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BMW X7

High-severity history3 critical campaigns among 29 total.
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Fire risk
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Crash risk
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Injuries
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Deaths
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29 campaigns
29 recalls 3 critical🔥 7 fire risk💥 21 crash risk1 injuries reported
Model year
Airbag
May 23, 2019
2676 days ago

Your head airbags may not deploy properly and fail to protect you in a crash.

Affected: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW · 2019
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 X7 xDrive40i and X7 xDrive50i vehicles. The driver and passenger head air bags may not have been properly aligned with the trim during installation.

Consequence

The head air bags may be impaired during deployment, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, reinstall the head air bags, free of charge. The recall began July 18, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Airbag
Jul 9, 2023
1168 days ago

Your front passenger knee airbag may not deploy in a crash, leaving your passenger unprotected.

Affected: AIR BAGS · 2024
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 BMW XM, 2024 BMW X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M60i, X5 M, X5 xDrive50e, X6 xDrive40i, X6 M60i, X6 M, X7 xDrive40i, X7 M60i, and Alpina XB7 vehicles. The front passenger knee air bag may not deploy as intended.

Consequence

An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front passenger knee air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 3, 2023. Owners may contact BMW's customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Airbag
Apr 12, 2025
525 days ago

Your passenger-side airbag may not deploy during a crash, increasing injury risk.

Affected: AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS · 2026
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 X6, X7, X5, and X5 Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The instrument panel may have been manufactured incorrectly and prevent the passenger-side air bag from deploying properly.

Consequence

An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the instrument panel trim, free of charge. The vehicles have not been sold from dealer inventory and therefore, no owner letters will be mailed. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 4, 2025.

Other
Aug 27, 2025
388 days ago

Water can leak past your windshield and short your electrical system, causing fire or losing your headlights.

Affected: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD:CRITICAL FASTENERS · 2026
FIRE RISKCRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 X5 Plug-in Hybrid, X5, and X7 vehicles. The windshield may not be sealed properly, which can allow water to enter the power distribution box or electronic control unit.

Consequence

Water inside electrical components can lead to electronic function failures, such as a loss of headlights, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an electrical short-circuit may occur, increasing the risk of a fire while parked or driving.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the windshield seal. If any leaks are detected, the seal will be repaired and vehicle control units and wiring will be replaced as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Other
Feb 27, 2019
2761 days ago

Your business lounge seat can come loose in a crash and fail to protect you.

Affected: SEATS · 2019
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2019 BMW X7 xDrive40i and X7 xDrive50i vehicles equipped with the "business lounge seat" option. The attachment bolts between the seat adapter and the vehicle may not have been properly tightened.

Consequence

If the bolts were not properly tightened, in the event of a crash, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

None of the affected vehicles have been sold and are quarantined on dealer lots. BMW dealers will replace the attachment bolts for the seat adapter, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2019. Owners may contact BMW's customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Body
Feb 23, 2024
939 days ago

Your instrument panel can break apart during airbag deployment and strike you or your passengers.

Affected: STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD · 2024
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i and X7 xDrive40i vehicles. The instrument panel may not have been manufactured properly, which can result in improper air bag deployment or the panel separating during air bag deployment.

Consequence

Instrument panel separation during air bag deployment can result in pieces of the panel striking occupants. Improper air bag deployment may not restrain an occupant as intended during a crash. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the instrument panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Software
Feb 19, 2021
2038 days ago

Your rearview camera can show a partial or blank image, blocking your view when backing up.

Affected: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · 2021
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, Alpina XB7, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, and 8 Series Coupe, Convertible and Grand Coupe, 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le, 745Le xDrive, X5 xDrive45e, X3 xDrive30e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 740i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, M760i Drive, M760Li xDrive, 750Li xDrive Alpina, Alpina B7 xDrive, and 2021 4 Series Coupe 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive vehicles. When shifting into Reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence

If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Seat Belts
May 15, 2024
857 days ago

Your seat belt system may not warn you when unbuckled, and your airbags may not deploy in a crash.

Affected: SEAT BELTS:FRONT · 2025
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 XM, 2025 BMW X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M60i, X5 M, X5 xDrive50e, X6 xDrive40i, X6 M60i, X6 M, X7 xDrive40i, X7 M60i, and Alpina XB7 vehicles. The seat belt system may inaccurately detect that passengers are belted, preventing the seat belt warning light from illuminating and possibly causing the supplemental restraint system to not deploy as intended during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Consequence

A seat belt warning light that does not alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt or an SRS system that deploys improperly can both increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the front seat lower seat belts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 12, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Other
Oct 3, 2021
1812 days ago

Your second-row head restraints can detach in a crash and injure your passengers.

Affected: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT · 2021
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5 xDrive45e, 2021 X7 xDrive40i, X7 M50i, and XB7 vehicles. The head restraints on the second-row outer seats may be the incorrect type for the vehicle.

Consequence

In the event of a crash, the head restraints could detach, and increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the head restraints, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 3, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Other
Jul 9, 2022
1533 days ago

Your third-row seat backrest can collapse in a crash and injure passengers.

Affected: SEATS · 2022
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2022 BMW X7 xDrive40i, X7 Drive50i, X7 M50i vehicles with third-row seats. One or more of the compression springs that lock the backrest may not have been installed properly, and could dislodge or detach.

Consequence

In a crash, the seat backrest may not fully lock, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the third-row seat and, if necessary, remove and reinstall improperly installed compression springs, and reinstall any missing springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Brakes
Oct 2, 2021
1813 days ago

Your brake rotor can separate during hard braking and cause you to lose braking power.

Affected: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · 2021
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 8 Series Coupe, Grand Coupe and convertible 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8 and 740 Li, 740 Li xDrive, 750 Li xDrive, M760 Li xDrive, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xdrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, and 2019-2021 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, and 2021 M3, M3 Competition, M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, X5 xDrive45e, 745 Le xDrive. The rotor and shaft within the integrated brake system may not have been welded properly and could separate during a hard braking event, possibly resulting in a loss of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and braking assistance.

Consequence

A loss of ABS and a reduction in braking assistance can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 25, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Steering
Jan 29, 2021
2059 days ago

Your steering column can come loose and cause you to lose control of the vehicle.

Affected: STEERING:COLUMN · 2021
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5M, X5 xDrive45e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 M50i vehicles. The steering column shaft's universal joint connection may not have been tightened to specifications, and can become loose.

Consequence

A loose steering column shaft universal joint connection can affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, depending upon the inspection, either the bolt will be replaced and tightened to specifications, or the steering column shaft, universal joint, and bolt will be replaced and tightened to specifications, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Steering
Aug 28, 2019
2579 days ago

Your steering rack can break and you'll lose control of the steering wheel.

Affected: STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK · 2020
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i and X7 M50i vehicles. The steering rack pinion teeth may break under load, resulting in a loss of steering control.

Consequence

A loss of steering control increases risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering rack, free of charge. The recall began August 21, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Airbag
Oct 7, 2023
1078 days ago

Your knee airbag may fail to deploy in a crash, increasing injury risk.

Affected: AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER · 2024
NHTSA
Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M60i, X5 M, xDrive 50e, 2024 X6 xDrive40i, X6 M60i, X6 M, 2024 X7 xDrive40i, X7 M60i, Alpina XB7, and 2023 XM vehicles. The knee air bag (driver and/or passenger) may not have been manufactured correctly, which can result in the knee air bag not deploying as intended.

Consequence

A knee air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the knee air bag (driver and/or passenger), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Fuel System
Mar 7, 2019
2753 days ago

Your fuel pump can leak gasoline and catch fire while you drive or park.

Affected: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP · 2019
FIRE RISK
NHTSA
Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 750i xDrive, 2019 M850i xDrive Coupe, M850i xDrive Convertible, X5 xDrive50i, X7 xDrive50i, and M5 vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may not have been properly attached to the engine, which may cause the fuel pump flange to crack, resulting in a fuel leak.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall began August 27, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Lighting
Jan 30, 2020
2424 days ago

Other drivers can't see your rear reflectors at night, raising crash risk.

Affected: EXTERIOR LIGHTING · 2020
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X7 xDrive40i and X7 xDrive50i vehicles. The rear reflex reflectors may not reflect an adequate amount of light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

An inadequate amount of reflected light will decrease the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace both rear reflex reflectors, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Lighting
Sep 29, 2022
1451 days ago

Your front parking light can go out, making your car harder to see at night.

Affected: EXTERIOR LIGHTING · 2023
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X7 xDrive40i, and X7 M60i vehicles. In certain vehicle operating conditions, only one of the two front parking lights may remain illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

A loss of illumination from one of the parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will reprogram the electronic control unit for the front parking lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Other
Aug 27, 2020
2214 days ago

Your tire label shows wrong inflation pressure, causing you to run incorrect tire pressure and risk a crash.

Affected: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS · 2021
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain X7 xDrive40i and M50i vehicles. The tire information labels may contain tire size and cold tire inflation pressure information that does not match the specific tires that were installed on these vehicles. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Consequence

The vehicle operator may be confused by the tire information on the label and this could lead to the installation of an inappropriate size tire and/or inflation pressure, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tire information label, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Tires
Jul 23, 2019
2615 days ago

Your left front wheel can detach from the vehicle and cause a crash.

Affected: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS · 2019
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 X5 xDrive50i and X7 xDrive40i vehicles. The left side wheel bolts may have been insufficiently tightened and may loosen over time.

Consequence

Loose bolts may allow a wheel to detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace and tighten the left side wheel bolts, free of charge. The recall began July 16, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Engine
Jul 8, 2020
2264 days ago

A loose bolt from your starter motor can fall into the transmission and stall your engine while driving.

Affected: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · 2020
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X5 sDrive 40i, X5 xDrive 40i and one X7 xDrive 40i vehicle. The starter motor may have an extra bolt that could potentially fall into the transmission housing and cause an engine stall.

Consequence

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the starter motor for the extra bolt, removing it if necessary. Dealers will also inspect the starter for damage, and check if the bolt has fallen into the transmission housing, replacing any damaged parts as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 2, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Suspension
Apr 11, 2020
2352 days ago

Your front axle support can break and cause you to lose steering control.

Affected: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM · 2020
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X5 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, X5 M50i, X5M, X7 xDrive40i, X7 M50i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 M50i and X6M vehicles and 2021 X5 xDrive45e vehicles. The weld between the front axle support and the right front control arm bearing bracket may separate.

Consequence

If the weld between the front axle support and the right front control arm bearing bracket separates, vehicle handling and control may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle support, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Other
Feb 10, 2024
952 days ago

Your brakes can lose power assist and your stability control can fail, making it harder to stop and control your car.

Affected: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) · 2024
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, X5, X6, X7, XM, 530i, i5, 740i, 760i, i7, and 750e vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.

Consequence

A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the integrated brake module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 22, 2024. Second letters will be mailed once the parts are available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicles in this recall were previously repaired under recall number 24V-104 and will need to have the new remedy completed.

Lighting
Jan 9, 2020
2445 days ago

Your headlamps can emit blue light that confuses oncoming drivers and causes crashes.

Affected: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS · 2021
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 X5 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M, X6 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, X6 M50i, X6M, X7 M50i and 2021 X5 xDrive45e vehicles. The headlamps may allow a blue light to illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

Oncoming drivers may be confused by the blue light of approaching vehicles, which could potentially increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlamps and, if necessary, replace them, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Engine
Apr 26, 2023
1242 days ago

Your exhaust system can come loose and cause a fire while driving or parked.

Affected: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR · 2023
FIRE RISK
NHTSA
Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X7 M60i and XM vehicles. The fasteners that connect the exhaust system and the catalytic converter may not have been tightened correctly.

Consequence

A loose connection between the exhaust system and catalytic converter increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the gasket between the exhaust system and the catalytic converter, and tighten the fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 22, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Electrical
Sep 25, 2025
359 days ago

Your starter motor can overheat and ignite a fire in your engine compartment.

Affected: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY · 2020
FIRE RISK
NHTSA
Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 340I, X6, 2020-2025 840I, 2020-2022 740LI, 2019-2020 X7, and X5 vehicles. After repeated attempts, the starter motor may overheat from an electrical overload.

Consequence

An overheated starter motor can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. This recall includes vehicles repaired under recall 24V576 and those owners will need to have their vehicle repaired again. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov November 17, 2025.

Other
Apr 20, 2022
1613 days ago

Your sunroof can close unexpectedly and trap or injure someone inside the vehicle.

Affected: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY · 2023
NHTSA
Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive); 2019-2022 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M; 2021-2022 X5 xdrive45e; 2020-2022 X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6M and 2019-2023 X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, X7 xDrive60i, X7 M60i, X7M, Alpina XB7 vehicles. The roof function control unit may be programmed incorrectly, allowing the sunroof to close without the key fob present inside the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

Consequence

A sunroof that closes without the key fob present inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will reprogram the roof function control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Electrical
Sep 12, 2020
2198 days ago

Your 48-volt battery connection can overheat and cause an engine fire while driving.

Affected: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY · 2021
FIRE RISK
NHTSA
Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 M340i xDrive, M440i xDrive Coupe, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 840i Gran Coupe, 840i xDrive Gran Coupe, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, and X7 xDrive40i vehicles. The connection between the 48-Volt battery and the starter-generator may not have been assembled properly, which can cause increased electrical resistance at the connections.

Consequence

Increased electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the connection between the 48-Volt battery and the starter-generator assembly, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 12, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Other
Feb 11, 2022
1681 days ago

Water can seep through your windshield seal and cause an electrical fire.

Affected: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD · 2023
FIRE RISK
NHTSA
Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X5 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, xDrive45e, and X7 xDrive40i vehicles. The windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle which could allow water to enter the vehicle and contact electrical components, possibly resulting in a short-circuit.

Consequence

An electrical short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the windshield seal and as necessary, remove and reinstall the windshield with a new seal, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Electrical
Jan 8, 2024
985 days ago

Your starter motor can overheat and ignite a fire in the engine compartment.

Affected: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY · 2020
FIRE RISK
NHTSA
Summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2020 X5, X7, 2020 3 Series Sedan, X6, 2020-2021 7 Series Sedan, 2020 8 Series Convertible, 8 Series Coupe, and 2020 8 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. In the event the starter motor fails, repeated attempts to start the vehicle can cause the starter motor to overheat from an electrical overload.

Consequence

A starter motor that overheats can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Owner complaints (78)
12/31/20242024 X7
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

The contact owns a 2024 BMW X7. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

12/08/20242024 X7
SERVICE BRAKES

Recall campaign 24V-104, pertaining to the Integrated Braking system that does not meet specifications, has been open since February 12, 2024. No remedy has been offered. The significant safety risk is described in the recall notice and has not been mitigated.

12/02/20242024 X7
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

The contact owns a 2024 BMW X7. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

11/22/20242024 X7
SERVICE BRAKES

Unknown. Outstanding recall on brakes that has no update on resolution. My VIN wasn't part of the initial February 2024 recall, but I purchased my vehicle in March 2024. There was no disclosure about the initial recall when I was purchasing the vehicle. It's only been since October that I was notified that my VIN is now part of this brake recall. Online searches and an email with my dealership have been no help in any updates to resolving this issue.

11/16/20232024 X7
BACK OVER PREVENTION

I am writing to report a distressing incident involving my BMW X7's parking assistance system, which occurred on November 1, 2023. I believe this incident raises significant safety and consumer protection concerns and am seeking your assistance in addressing this issue with BMW of North America. On the mentioned date, while using the parking assistance feature to exit my garage, the system collided with another vehicle sliently without any prior warning while I was paying full attention to the parking view which shows the rear reality view as well as surround view to prepare to stop the parking assistant anytime. To make matters worse, it failed to stop automatically and appeared to accelerate, causing considerable damage to my BMW X7's front bumper and the rear bumper of the other vehicle. The concern arises from BMW's extensive advertising that touts the safety and reliability of its parking assistance technology is putting safety of both driver and others AT RISK. I used it with my baby onboard and the colission can risk my baby's health. BMW advertises the parking assistance can be used while driver is not in the car, the risk of collision can possibly lead to a hit into the driver or anyone pass-by. BMW declined to take any responsibility for the incident after I reported and seek compensation for the approximately $2,500 in damages caused by fraud parking assitant. Regrettably, I believe it is crucial for BMW to address this issue to avoid risking of collission by parking assistant, and provide reasonable compensation. For the 5 questions, here are more concrete summary: * The parking assistant system, as well as the sensor to detect the distance from front left bumper, seem to be not working well * Since the parking system cannot detect another car, it may hit a kid next time without any warnings nor any signs on the parking view * Not reproduced yet * Inspected by BMW dealer and BMW NA claims it's all working correctly * No prior warnings

11/15/20242024 X7
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

The contact owns a 2024 BMW X7. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle hesitated and lost motive power. The contact had to firmly depress the brake pedal for the vehicle to come to a complete stop. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control – (ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. A dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 21,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

11/13/20242025 X7
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

My finger was stuck between door by mistake and soft door close didnt stop closing the door it pressed my finger to a point where it was squeezed very badlly and there was blood in my finger nails

10/31/20242025 X7
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

The contact owns a 2025 BMW X7. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Complaints are self-reported to NHTSA by owners and are not verified by the agency.

Full analysis: how to read the BMW X7 recall history
Year range, common components, complaint patterns, and how to use this page.

Understanding the BMW X7 recall history

The BMW X7 currently has 29 recall campaigns and 78 owner complaints indexed from the NHTSA public database. Each recall represents a formal campaign to fix a defect at no cost to the current owner. Owner complaints are self-reported incidents that haven't (yet) resulted in a recall but can indicate emerging patterns worth watching.

The most frequent recall categories for the X7 in our dataset are air bag (4), lighting (3), and engine (3). These clusters matter when you're shopping for a used X7: recalls in these systems tend to be the ones most likely to have been skipped by previous owners, because they aren't always visible during a routine test drive or pre-purchase inspection.

The tracked recalls span model years 2019–2026, with campaigns reported to NHTSA between 2019 and 2025. Not every model year carries every recall. Each campaign is scoped to a specific year range and often a specific build window, which is why a VIN lookup is the only way to know whether a particular X7 is actually affected by any of these campaigns.

NHTSA's complaint database for the X7 records 4 crash reports. Complaint data is unverified and shouldn't be read as a blanket condemnation of the model (large production volumes naturally produce more reports), but it is useful for spotting whether a specific defect has a serious real-world pattern behind it.

How to use this page

The safest path for an owner is to run your VIN through the checker above. A VIN query hits NHTSA's live API and tells you whether your specific X7 has an open, unresolved recall. If you're researching a used X7before buying, use the recall list below to understand the model's full history, then check the seller's VIN to see whether prior owners actually completed the free repairs. Many don't, and unresolved recalls can linger for years.

Figures are generated live from the RecallScanner dataset, which is sourced from NHTSA's public recall and complaint APIs and refreshed daily. RecallScanner is independent and not affiliated with BMW or any U.S. government agency.