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2024 BMW X7 reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2024 BMW X7 has 52 complaints with NHTSA after 3 years, or 17 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 6 X7 years on this site. NHTSA has 7 recalls on file, including Control module, Electronic stability control (ESC), and Dashboard.

2019 BMW X7
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Complaints

52

Per year

17

Recalls

7

Years on the road

3

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Service brakes (27 of 52), then Electronic stability control (ESC) (21) and Hydraulic brakes (13). The most filings arrived in 2024 (31 of 52). Those filings include 2 that report a crash.

Next to 2023 and 2025

The 2023 X7 has 44 complaints, 13 per year, and the 2025 has 28 complaints, 14 per year. The 2024 has more 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 2024 BMW X7. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (7)

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 structure, interior panels, dashboard 2024-02-23 · NHTSA campaign 24V138000
Summary BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i and X7 xDrive40i vehicles. The instrument panel may not have been manufactured properly, which can result in improper air bag deployment or the panel separating during air bag deployment.
Remedy Dealers will replace the instrument panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2024. Owners may 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 Air bags 2023-09-07 · NHTSA campaign 23V622000
Summary BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 BMW XM, 2024 BMW X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M60i, X5 M, X5 xDrive50e, X6 xDrive40i, X6 M60i, X6 M, X7 xDrive40i, X7 M60i, and Alpina XB7 vehicles. The front passenger knee air bag may not deploy as intended.
Remedy Dealers will replace the front passenger knee air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 3, 2023. Owners may contact BMW's customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Recall air bags, knee bolster 2023-07-10 · NHTSA campaign 23V471000
Summary BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M60i, X5 M, xDrive 50e, 2024 X6 xDrive40i, X6 M60i, X6 M, 2024 X7 xDrive40i, X7 M60i, Alpina XB7, and 2023 XM vehicles. The knee air bag (driver and/or passenger) may not have been manufactured correctly, which can result in the knee air bag not deploying as intended.
Remedy Dealers will replace the knee air bag (driver and/or passenger), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Complaints by component (52 total)

Service brakes
27
Electronic stability control (ESC)
21
Hydraulic brakes
13
Electrical system
7
Forward collision avoidance
7
Back-over prevention
2
Engine
2
Powertrain
2
Lane departure
1
Latches, locks, and linkages
1
Seat belts
1
Visibility
1
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Crash-flagged

2

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

42023312024172025
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The contact owns a 2024 BMW X7. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control(ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet…"
    Electronic stability control (ESC), Service brakes · filed 2025-06-12
  • "The contact owns a 2024 BMW X7. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the part to do the recall repair was…"
    Hydraulic brakes, Electronic stability control (ESC) · filed 2025-05-01
  • "The contact owns a 2024 BMW X7. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was…"
    Hydraulic brakes, Electronic stability control (ESC) · filed 2025-04-25
  • "Outstanding recall that the manufacturer has failed or is unable to remedy in a timely manner."
    Service brakes · filed 2025-04-18
  • "While driving northbound on [XXX] near West Greenwich, RI with my wife and two young children, the front sunroof glass of our 2024 BMW X7 spontaneously exploded at highway speed. There were no overhead structures or…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2025-04-10

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2024 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 2024 BMW X7 reliable?

The 2024 BMW X7 has 52 complaints with NHTSA after 3 years, or 17 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 6 X7 years on this site. NHTSA has 7 recalls on file, including Control module, Electronic stability control (ESC), and Dashboard.

What are common problems with a 2024 BMW X7?

The complaints owners file most often name Service brakes (27 of 52), then Electronic stability control (ESC) (21) and Hydraulic brakes (13). The most filings arrived in 2024 (31 of 52). Those filings include 2 that report a crash.

Is the 2024 BMW X7 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2023 X7 has 44 complaints, 13 per year, and the 2025 has 28 complaints, 14 per year. The 2024 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2024 BMW X7 been recalled?

The 2024 BMW X7 has 7 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 2024 BMW X7?

Owners have filed 52 complaints about the 2024 BMW X7 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2024 BMW X7 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2024 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.