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2023 BMW X7 reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2023 BMW X7 holds 44 complaints after 4 years, a rate of 13 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 8 recalls on file, including Control module, Electronic stability control (ESC), and Catalytic converter.

2019 BMW X7
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Complaints

44

Per year

13

Recalls

8

Years on the road

4

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Service brakes (20 of 44), then Electronic stability control (ESC) (13) and Electrical system (7). The most filings arrived in 2024 (27 of 44). Those filings include 2 that report a crash.

Next to 2022 and 2024

The 2022 X7 has 20 complaints, 4 per year, and the 2024 has 52 complaints, 17 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has fewer complaints per year than the 2024.

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 2023 BMW X7. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (8)

Recall hydraulic brakes, power assist, electric, control module 2026-07-01 · NHTSA campaign 26V422000
Summary 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.
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 Electronic stability control (ESC) 2024-10-02 · NHTSA campaign 24V739000
Summary 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.
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 electronic stability control, control module 2024-09-18 · NHTSA campaign 24V697000
Summary 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.
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 Electronic stability control (ESC) 2024-02-12 · NHTSA campaign 24V104000
Summary 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.
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 engine and cooling, exhaust system, emission control, catalytic converter 2023-04-26 · NHTSA campaign 23V294000
Summary 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.
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 visibility, windshield 2022-11-02 · NHTSA campaign 22V820000
Summary 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.
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 Exterior lighting 2022-09-29 · NHTSA campaign 22V725000
Summary 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."
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 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 (44 total)

Service brakes
20
Electronic stability control (ESC)
13
Electrical system
7
Hydraulic brakes
5
Powertrain
5
Back-over prevention
2
Engine
2
Forward collision avoidance
2
Structure
2
Visibility and wipers
2
Air brakes
1
Equipment
1
Exterior lighting
1
Fuel and propulsion system
1
Lane departure
1
Latches, locks, and linkages
1
Seats
1
Visibility
1
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Crash-flagged

2

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

12022820232720243202552026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "I am requesting that BMW North America open a formal Customer Relations case regarding a front differential failure on my 2023 BMW X7 M60i. At approximately 60,000 miles, I began experiencing a whining/howling noise…"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-09-10
  • "On May 28, 2025, my 2023 BMW X7 underwent BMW recall B340224. Repair Order 669956 specifically states: “0077067 REPLACING INTEGRATED BRAKING SYSTEM.” After this recall repair and replacement of the Integrated Braking…"
    Service brakes · filed 2026-08-19
  • "The mechatronics unit failed in the automatic transmission. Vehicle was no longer in gear causing it to stall, and drivetrain warning message was produced. This happened twice in the same day July 6th 2026. BMW was…"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-08-07
  • "My [XXX] wife and I drove to a cardiac doctors appointment having just had a [XXX]. Upon arriving the passenger side door would not unlock. Tried opening with the interior door handle and it would still not open. Tried…"
    Structure, Latches, locks, and linkages · filed 2026-06-24
  • "The vehicle has a glare issue affecting the side mirrors, which impacts visibility while driving. The glare appears to be caused by reflective chrome trim on the dashboard near the air vent, which reflect light into the…"
    Visibility and wipers · filed 2026-06-20

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2023 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 M60i xDrive 4.4L, 8-cyl Automatic (8-speed) All-wheel drive 16 21 18 MPG $4450
X7 xDrive40i 3L, 6-cyl Automatic (8-speed) All-wheel drive 21 25 22 MPG $3650

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 2023 BMW X7 reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2023 BMW X7 holds 44 complaints after 4 years, a rate of 13 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 8 recalls on file, including Control module, Electronic stability control (ESC), and Catalytic converter.

What are common problems with a 2023 BMW X7?

The complaints owners file most often name Service brakes (20 of 44), then Electronic stability control (ESC) (13) and Electrical system (7). The most filings arrived in 2024 (27 of 44). Those filings include 2 that report a crash.

Is the 2023 BMW X7 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2022 X7 has 20 complaints, 4 per year, and the 2024 has 52 complaints, 17 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has fewer complaints per year than the 2024.

Has the 2023 BMW X7 been recalled?

The 2023 BMW X7 has 8 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 2023 BMW X7?

Owners have filed 44 complaints about the 2023 BMW X7 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2023 BMW X7 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2023 BMW X7 is 20 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.