Model year
2023 BMW i7
NHTSA lists 11 recalls and 8 complaints for the 2023 BMW i7 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 5 recalls and 0 complaints under I7 M70 XDRIVE and I7 XDRIVE60. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2), ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) (2), FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (2). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 83–89 MPGe combined and 37.8–40.6 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $850–$900, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
Recalls
26V422000 · Jul 1, 2026
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC); SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE
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…
25V395000 · Jul 23, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTOR:CONTROLLER:SOFTWARE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2025 i4, 2022-2024 IX, 2023-2024 I7, and 2024 I5 vehicles. The electric drive motor software may shut down the high-voltage system, causing a loss of drive power.
25V470000 · Jul 16, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2025 IX, 2023-2024 I7, and 2022-2023 i4 vehicles. The high-voltage battery cell modules may not have been assembled properly, resulting in stress on the module frame and possible module failure.
24V104000 · Feb 12, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
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…
23V700000 · Oct 18, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:CAMERA/SENSOR
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 740i, 740i xDrive, 760i xDrive, i7 eDrive50, i7 xDrive60, i7 M70, 2024 750e xDrive, 530i, 530i xDrive, i5 eDrive40, and i5 M60 vehicles. The ground connection to the steering wheel may not have been attached…
23V644000 · Sep 20, 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 740i, 760i xDrive and i7 xDrive60 vehicles. The windshield wipers may fail during certain weather conditions.
23V479000 · Jul 12, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 740i, 760i xDrive and i7 xDrive60 vehicles equipped with an Interaction Bar. The Interaction Bar, located on the dashboard, may not activate the windshield defrosting/defogging system and/or the hazard warning lights. In…
23V414000 · Jun 8, 2023
SEATS
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 740i, 760i xDrive, and i7 xDrive60 vehicles. The front seat length adjustment system may not have been welded properly.
23V050000 · Feb 3, 2023
SEATS; AIR BAGS
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 760i xDrive and i7 xDrive60 vehicles equipped with the Executive Lounge Seating Package. In certain seat monitoring conditions, the front passenger seat electronic control unit (ECU) software may not recognize the seat…
22V944000 · Dec 20, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY THERMAL:MANAGEMENT:SOFTWARE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60, i4 eDrive35, i4 eDrive40, i4 M50, and 2023 i7 xDrive60 vehicles. The high voltage battery electronic control unit (ECU) software may cause an interruption of electrical power.
1 more recalls are in the NHTSA file for this name and are not listed here. Campaign numbers above link to NHTSA.
Complaints
8 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 2, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| I7 M70 XDRIVE | 3 | 0 |
| I7 XDRIVE60 | 2 | 0 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i7 xDrive60 Sedan (19 inch wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 87 | 92 | 89 | 37.8 | 318 | $850 |
| i7 xDrive60 Sedan (20 inch wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 81 | 85 | 83 | 40.6 | 296 | $900 |
| i7 xDrive60 Sedan (21 inch wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 85 | 89 | 87 | 38.8 | 308 | $850 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2023 BMW i7 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.