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2022 BMW X7 reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 BMW X7 over 5 years — 4 per year. That is more complaints per year than most X7 years here — over the median of the other years, which is 3. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Seats and Sunroof.

2019 BMW X7
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Complaints

20

Per year

4

Recalls

2

Years on the road

5

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (5 of 20), then Steering (4) and Back-over prevention (3). Those filings include 1 that reports a fire.

Next to 2021 and 2023

The 2021 X7 has 46 complaints, 3 per year, and the 2023 has 44 complaints, 13 per year. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2022 BMW X7. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (2)

Recall Seats 2022-09-07 · NHTSA campaign 22V670000
Summary 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.
Remedy Dealers will inspect the third-row seat and, if necessary, remove and reinstall improperly installed compression springs, and reinstall any missing springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Recall visibility, sunroof 2022-04-20 · NHTSA campaign 22V267000
Summary 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."
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.

Complaints by component (20 total)

Electrical system
5
Steering
4
Back-over prevention
3
Powertrain
2
Service brakes
2
Suspension
2
Engine
1
Lane departure
1
Latches, locks, and linkages
1
Seats
1
Visibility and wipers
1
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Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

1

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

2202262023320245202542026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "My vehicle was diagnosed in August of 2026 with a suspension thrust arm failure showing leaking hydraulic fluid. The repair cost was quoted at $2,200.00. I found on the internet a BMW of north america service bulletin…"
    Suspension · filed 2026-09-03
  • "On August 19, 2026, my 2022 BMW X7 xDrive40i experienced multiple safety\-related warnings at approximately 50,411–50,427 miles\. The vehicle first displayed “Increased steering effort” and instructed me to drive…"
    Steering, Powertrain, Electrical system · filed 2026-08-20
  • "Component Failing: Telematics Control Unit (TCU) / SOS Emergency Call System This vehicle is experiencing an intermittent, total failure of the factory-installed SOS/Emergency Call System due to a known manufacturing…"
    Electrical system, Unknown or other · filed 2026-05-13
  • "The front passenger side door is unable to open from inside or outside the vehicle. The door actuator failed, and this has been confirmed by the dealer. This is an obvious safety issue as it prevents egress in an…"
    Latches, locks, and linkages · filed 2026-04-10
  • "Transfer case and front and rear differentials have failed - bmw claims lifetime fluid which is clearly not accurate"
    Engine · filed 2025-11-13

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2022 BMW X7 SUV AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
X7 M50i 4.4L, 8-cyl Automatic (8-speed) All-wheel drive 15 21 17 MPG $4700
X7 xDrive40i 3L, 6-cyl Automatic (8-speed) All-wheel drive 19 24 21 MPG $3800

Specs and fitment

G07 generation, 2019–present
Body styles SUV
Oil 0W-20 or 0W-30 (engine-dependent)
Tire size 285/45R21; optional staggered 275/40R22 front / 315/35R22 rear

Known issues for this generation

Recall 19V-631 covers certain 2020 BMW X7 xDrive40i and X7 M50i vehicles, and also certain 2020 X5 models: the steering rack pinion teeth may break under load, resulting in a loss of steering control. Dealers replace the steering rack. Recall 20V-052 covers certain 2020 X7 xDrive40i and X7 xDrive50i vehicles: the rear reflex reflectors may not reflect adequately; dealers replace both rear reflex reflectors.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 BMW X7 reliable?

Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 BMW X7 over 5 years — 4 per year. That is more complaints per year than most X7 years here — over the median of the other years, which is 3. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Seats and Sunroof.

What are common problems with a 2022 BMW X7?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (5 of 20), then Steering (4) and Back-over prevention (3). Those filings include 1 that reports a fire.

Is the 2022 BMW X7 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2021 X7 has 46 complaints, 3 per year, and the 2023 has 44 complaints, 13 per year. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2022 BMW X7 been recalled?

The 2022 BMW X7 has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 BMW X7?

Owners have filed 20 complaints about the 2022 BMW X7 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2022 BMW X7 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2022 BMW X7 is 19 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a BMW X7 take?

0W-20 or 0W-30 depending on engine; the B58 six takes about 6.9 quarts, while N63 V8 capacities are higher. Confirm your engine in the owner’s manual.

What does recall 19V-631 cover on the X7?

Certain 2020 X7 xDrive40i and X7 M50i vehicles (and certain 2020 X5 models): steering-related defect—see the NHTSA campaign for the remedy.

What tire sizes does the G07 X7 use?

285/45R21 common; optional staggered 275/40R22 front / 315/35R22 rear.