Model year
2026 BMW i7
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name i7 for 2026. Under the matched names I7 EDRIVE50 and I7 XDRIVE60, NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 2 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for I7 EDRIVE50 are STEERING (1). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 75–88 MPGe combined and 38.2–45.1 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $850–$1,000, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2026. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| I7 EDRIVE50 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| I7 XDRIVE60 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Recalls for I7 EDRIVE50
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints for I7 EDRIVE50
1 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, 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.
Investigations for I7 EDRIVE50
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEDAN 4 DR BEV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| SEDAN 4 DR BEV RWD | 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 eDrive50 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 85 | 93 | 88 | 38.2 | 314 | $850 |
| i7 eDrive50 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 82 | 88 | 85 | 39.9 | 301 | $900 |
| i7 eDrive50 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 84 | 90 | 87 | 38.9 | 307 | $900 |
| i7 M70 xDrive Sedan (20 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 72 | 78 | 75 | 45.1 | 267 | $1,000 |
| i7 M70 xDrive Sedan (21 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 77 | 83 | 79 | 42.5 | 285 | $950 |
| i7 xDrive60 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 85 | 91 | 88 | 38.4 | 311 | $850 |
| i7 xDrive60 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 81 | 85 | 83 | 40.8 | 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 2026 BMW i7 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.