Model year
2022 BMW X7
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 20 complaints for the 2022 BMW X7 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are UNKNOWN OR OTHER (6), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (5), STEERING (4). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 17–21 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,900–$4,850, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2019 48 complaints
- 2020 55 complaints
- 2021 47 complaints
- 2022 20 complaints
- 2023 44 complaints
- 2024 62 complaints
- 2025 29 complaints
- 2026 7 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
22V670000 · Sep 7, 2022
SEATS
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2022 BMW X7 xDrive40i, X7 Drive50i, X7 M50i vehicles with third-row seats. One or more of the compression springs that lock the backrest may not have been installed properly, and could dislodge or detach.
22V267000 · Apr 20, 2022
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
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…
Complaints
20 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 1, 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
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| DP22005 | Pedestrian alert sounds · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM | Jan 27, 2023 | Aug 7, 2023 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X7 xDrive40i · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 19 | 24 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| X7 M50i · 4.4L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $4,850 |
| Alpina XB7 · 4.4L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $4,850 |
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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 2022 BMW X7 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.