Model year record

2023 BMW X7

8 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 81 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V422000

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: electric: control module

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: electric: control module
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
428
Reported to NHTSA
2026-07-01
Owners notified
2026-08-25

Defect description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 Mini Cooper S, Mini Countryman S All4, X2, 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, 2023-2025 i7, 7 Series, X7, 2024-2025 i5, 5 Series, 2023-2024 XM, X1, 2024-2025 X6, and X5 vehicles. 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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

The Integrated brake system will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 21, 2026. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 24V739 or 24V104 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V739000

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: electric: control module

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: electric: control module
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
11,579
Reported to NHTSA
2024-10-02
Owners notified
2024-11-27

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V697000

Electronic stability control (ESC): control module

Component
Electronic stability control (ESC): control module
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
309
Reported to NHTSA
2024-09-18
Owners notified
2024-11-13

Defect description

BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, 2024-2025 X5, 2025 X6, 2023-2025 X7, 740i, 760i, 2024 XM, 530i, 540i, i7, 750e, X2, 2024-2025 i5, 2024 Rolls Royce Spectre, 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4, JCW Countryman ALL4, and 2025 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S) vehicles. Please refer to the recall report for the complete list of models. The welds in the servomotor of the integrated brake control module may break, causing a loss of power brake assist and rear brake function. In addition, the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system may not function.

Safety risk

A loss of brake power assist or rear brake function can result in extended stopping distance. A loss of ABS or DSC can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2024. Owners can contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V104000

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: electric: control module

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: electric: control module
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
266,716
Reported to NHTSA
2024-02-12
Owners notified
2024-06-28

Defect description

BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce 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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between June and December 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V294000

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor

Component
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
5
Reported to NHTSA
2023-04-26
Owners notified
2023-06-22

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V820000

Visibility: windshield

Component
Visibility: windshield
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
47
Reported to NHTSA
2022-11-02
Owners notified
2022-12-30

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V725000

Exterior lighting

Component
Exterior lighting
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
3,315
Reported to NHTSA
2022-09-29
Owners notified
2022-11-18

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V267000

Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly

Component
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
61,221
Reported to NHTSA
2022-04-20
Owners notified
2022-06-20

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes234,152 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)134,152 mi
Electrical system75,858 mi
Power train6
Service brakes, hydraulic54,152 mi
Structure: body3
Unknown or other3
Visibility/wiper3
Engine2
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking2
Latches/locks/linkages: electronic lock/latch actuator2
Back over prevention: automatic system braking1200 mi
Back over prevention: rearview system braking1
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1
Electrical system: adas1
Equipment: electrical: infotainment: bluetooth/wifi1
Exterior lighting: headlights1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Lane departure: warning1
Power train: automatic transmission1
Seats1
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light114,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1

The 2022 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 2024 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.