Buying a used 2019 BMW X7? Check these 11 recalls first
The first X7 model year carries three fire-related recalls — a high-pressure fuel pump leak and two covering starter motor overheating — plus high-severity fixes for misaligned head airbags, under-tightened left-side wheel bolts, and a brake unit failure. Several lower-severity items involve seats, the sunroof, and the backup camera. None of the 47 unverified NHTSA owner complaints report fires; they cluster in electrical system (22) and engine (11), echoing the electrical theme in the recalls.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Ask for proof the fuel pump and both starter motor fire recalls were completed.
- Confirm the left-side wheel bolt and head airbag recalls were done by a dealer.
- Test the backup camera, sunroof closing, and third-row seat back locks.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any BMW dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2019 BMW X7
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| BMW high pressure fuel pump can leak and cause fire | Fuel System, Other | critical |
| BMW X5, X6, X7 and sedans risk starter motor fire | Electrical System | critical |
| BMW starter motor can overheat and cause a fire | Electrical System | critical |
| BMW X7 head airbags may be misaligned, weakening protection | AIR Bags | high |
| BMW X5 and X7 left side wheel bolts insufficiently tightened | Wheels | high |
| BMW X5, X6, X7 and M cars: brake unit failure | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| BMW X7 lounge seat bolts may be under-tightened | Seats | medium |
| BMW backup camera may show partial or blank image | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| BMW X5, X6 and X7 sunroof closes without key | Visibility | medium |
| BMW X7 third-row seat backs may not lock | Seats | medium |
| BMW and Toyota Supra backup camera picture can vanish | Back Over Prevention | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
47 complaints filed for this model year, including 1 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 0 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 22 | Yes |
| Engine | 16 | None found |
| Power Train | 5 | None found |
| Seats | 5 | Yes |
| Driver Assistance | 4 | None found |
| Brakes | 3 | Yes |