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BMW X7

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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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All Recalls

7 campaigns
7 recalls 1 critical🔥 1 fire risk💥 6 crash risk1 injuries reported
Model year
Airbag
May 23, 2019
2540 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.

Other
Feb 27, 2019
2625 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.

Other
Jul 9, 2022
1397 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.

Lighting
Jan 30, 2020
2288 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
1315 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
2078 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.

Engine
Apr 26, 2023
1106 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.

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 7 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 lighting (2), engine (1), and air bag (1). 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 2019–2023, with campaigns reported to NHTSA between 2019 and 2023. 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.