31 recalls covering model years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
The integrated brake system in these vehicles may malfunction. This can cause a loss of power brake assist, which affects how the brakes work. It can also cause the Antilock Brake System and the Dynamic Stability Control system to stop functioning properly. To fix this, the integrated brake system will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced, free of charge for owners.
After repeated starting attempts, the starter motor in these vehicles may overheat because of an electrical overload. An overheated starter sitting in the engine compartment can get hot enough to ignite nearby material that catches fire easily.
Certain BMW models with an integrated brake system may have the system malfunction. This can cause a loss of power assist for the brakes, meaning it takes more pedal effort and distance to stop the vehicle. The malfunction can also stop the Antilock Brake System and Dynamic Stability Control from working properly, which can affect the driver's ability to keep control of the vehicle.
The welds inside the servomotor of the integrated brake control module may break. If this happens, the vehicle can lose power assist for the brakes and lose function in the rear brakes. The antilock brake system and the dynamic stability control system may also stop working properly. To fix the problem, BMW dealers will replace the entire integrated brake system with a new one.
If the starter motor fails, repeated attempts to start the vehicle can cause the starter motor to overheat from an electrical overload. This affects certain BMW M340i, X5, X6, and X7 vehicles, among other models. Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge.
Certain BMW X5, X6, X7, XM, and Alpina XB7 vehicles have a seat belt system that may wrongly detect a passenger as buckled in when they are not. This can keep the seat belt warning light from turning on, and it may also keep the airbag system from deploying the way it is supposed to in a crash. Dealers will inspect the front seat lower seat belts and replace them if necessary.
On some 2024 X5 and X7 models, the instrument panel may not have been built correctly. Because of this, the panel could come apart when the airbag deploys, or the airbag itself may not deploy properly. Either problem could mean pieces of the panel strike someone inside the vehicle, or that an occupant isn't restrained as intended by the airbag during a crash.
The integrated brake system in these vehicles may malfunction. This can cause a loss of power brake assist, which affects how the brakes work. It can also cause the Antilock Brake System and the Dynamic Stability Control system to stop functioning properly. To fix this, dealers will replace the integrated brake system, and this repair is free of charge for owners.
BMW is recalling certain BMW X5, X6, X7 and XM models, along with the Alpina XB7. On these vehicles, the knee airbag for the front passenger may not deploy the way it is meant to. This airbag is one of the airbags meant to protect the person sitting in the front passenger seat. Dealers will replace the front passenger knee airbag free of charge, and owner letters have already been mailed.
BMW is recalling certain X5, X6, X7, Alpina XB7, and XM vehicles. The knee airbag on the driver's side, the passenger's side, or both may not have been built correctly. Because of that, the knee airbag may not open the way it is supposed to. Dealers will replace the affected knee airbag or airbags with new ones, at no cost to the owner. BMW has mailed notification letters to owners about this recall.
BMW is recalling certain 2023 X7 M60i and XM vehicles. The fasteners that connect the exhaust system to the catalytic converter may not have been tightened correctly. This can leave a loose connection between the exhaust system and the catalytic converter. A loose connection in this area increases the chance that a fire could start near the exhaust system and catalytic converter of the vehicle itself.
BMW is recalling certain X5 and X7 models. The windshield may not have been bonded to the vehicle properly. A poor bond can let water get into the vehicle and reach electrical parts, which can cause a short circuit. Dealers will inspect the windshield seal and, if necessary, take the windshield out and reinstall it with a new seal, free of charge. BMW mailed owner notification letters on December 30, 2022.
BMW is recalling certain X7 vehicles because of a problem with the front parking lights. In certain driving conditions, only one of the two front parking lights may stay lit, while the other one goes dark and stops working normally. This means the lighting on these vehicles no longer meets the federal safety standard that covers lamps, reflective devices, and other associated lighting equipment on vehicles, as required by law.
Some BMW X7 vehicles with third-row seats may have been built with one or more of the springs that lock the seat backrest installed the wrong way. A spring that is not installed properly could work loose or come off entirely, leaving the backrest without all of its locking springs. Dealers will inspect the third-row seat and, if necessary, remove and reinstall any springs that were fitted improperly and put in any that are missing, free of charge.
BMW is recalling certain X5, X6, X7 and 4 Series Gran Coupe vehicles, including Alpina XB7 models. The control unit that operates the roof may have been programmed incorrectly, which allows the sunroof to close even when the key fob is not inside the vehicle. Because of this, the vehicles do not meet the federal safety standard for power-operated window systems. Dealers will reprogram the roof control unit at no cost, and BMW has mailed notification letters to owners.
On these BMW X5 and X7 vehicles, the head restraints, meaning the padded supports at the top of the seat backs, on the two outer seats in the second row may be the wrong type for the vehicle. A dealer will look at those head restraints and, if they are not the correct ones, replace them. BMW is writing to owners about the problem.
BMW is recalling certain 2019-2021 cars and SUVs across many models because of a problem with the backup camera. When the driver shifts into reverse, a small part of the picture behind the vehicle may be hidden, or the screen may not light up at all. Because of this, the vehicles do not meet the federal safety rule for rear visibility. Dealers will check the backup camera software and update it if needed.
The rotor and shaft inside the vehicle's integrated brake system may not have been welded together correctly. During hard braking, they could come apart from each other.
Certain BMW X5, X6 and X7 vehicles may have a steering column problem. The connection joining the steering column shaft was not tightened to the correct specification when the vehicle was built, and it can come loose over time. A loose connection in the steering column can affect how the steering responds, making the vehicle harder to handle and control while driving.
On certain BMW models, the connection between the 48-volt battery and the starter-generator may not have been put together correctly. This can lead to increased electrical resistance at that connection point in the vehicle's electrical system.
On these BMW X5, X6, and X7 vehicles, the weld between the front axle support and the right front control arm bearing bracket may separate.
BMW is recalling certain X5, X6 and X7 models, including several performance and plug-in versions, because the headlights may give off a blue light. Federal rules set which colors a vehicle's lamps are allowed to show, and headlights that let blue light through do not meet that standard. BMW is having dealers look at the headlamps on the vehicles covered and fit new ones where an inspection shows they are needed.
The tire information label on these BMW X7 vehicles may list a tire size and cold tire inflation pressure that don't match the tires actually installed. A driver reading the label could get confused about what tire size or air pressure the vehicle needs, and might end up putting on the wrong size tire or using the wrong inflation pressure.
Some of these SUVs left the factory with an extra bolt in the starter motor that should not be there. That extra bolt could come loose over time and fall into the transmission housing. If the bolt ends up in the transmission housing, it can cause the engine to stall while you are driving. An engine that suddenly stalls while underway increases the chance of a crash.
BMW is recalling certain 2020 X7 xDrive40i and X7 xDrive50i vehicles because the rear reflectors may not reflect an adequate amount of light. Reflectors are covered by a federal safety standard for lamps and reflective equipment, and these vehicles do not meet that standard. Because the reflectors aren't reflecting enough light, your vehicle may be harder for other drivers to see, which increases the risk of a crash.
On certain BMW, Rolls-Royce and Toyota Supra models, the backup camera and display settings can be adjusted so the rear-view image no longer shows on the screen. Once set this way, the system keeps that setting the next time the vehicle is put in reverse, so no camera image appears.
BMW is recalling certain X5 and X7 SUVs because the steering rack's pinion teeth may break under load while driving. If the pinion teeth break, the driver can lose the ability to steer the vehicle. This loss of steering control can happen while the vehicle is in use, affecting the driver's ability to guide the car in the direction intended.
On some X5 and X7 vehicles, the wheel bolts on the left side of the vehicle may not have been tightened enough when the vehicle was built. Because these bolts were not tightened sufficiently, they may gradually loosen further over time as the vehicle is driven.
On these BMW vehicles, the high-pressure fuel pump may not have been properly attached to the engine. Over time, this can cause the fuel pump flange to crack. A cracked flange can allow fuel to leak from the fuel system.
Some BMW X7 vehicles may have driver and passenger head air bags that were not properly aligned with the trim when they were installed. Because of this misalignment, the head air bags may not work correctly if they need to deploy. If the air bags are impaired during deployment, this increases the risk of injury to the driver or passenger.
Some BMW X7 vehicles with the optional business lounge seat may have a seat that was not bolted down correctly. The bolts that attach the seat to its adapter may not have been tightened enough during assembly. If those bolts are loose, the seat may not stay securely in place, which could raise the chance of injury to occupants in a crash.
Recalls and NHTSA owner complaints for each model year, side by side. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and better-selling or older years naturally collect more — read this as a record, not a ranking.
| Model year | Recalls | High / critical | Do-not-drive / park-outside | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 47 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 12 | 7 | 0 | 52 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 2021 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 44 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 52 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
NHTSA lists 31 safety recalls covering the 2019–2025 BMW X7. 22 of them are rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "BMW, Mini Integrated Brake System May Malfunction" (NHTSA campaign 26V422000), reported Jul 1, 2026.
The 2020 BMW X7 has the most, with 12 recalls. The 2022 model year has the fewest of the years we cover, with 2. Newer model years have had less time to collect recalls, so a low count on a recent year is not a guarantee.
No. None of the 31 BMW X7 recalls on file carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA.
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall often applies to only some vehicles of a model year, and the VIN lookup shows the ones still unrepaired on your car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised BMW dealer, including for second owners.
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: