Large SUV
2023 BMW X7: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 71 complaints about the 2023 BMW X7 with NHTSA, and it has 8 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
71
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
8
on record
Fuel economy
22 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$9,273
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 22 mpg |
| Automatic (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | All-Wheel Drive | 18 mpg |
| Automatic (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | All-Wheel Drive | 17 mpg |
Recalls
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control ModuleJul 1, 2026 · campaign 26V422000
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
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control ModuleOct 2, 2024 · campaign 24V739000
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.
Electronic Stability Control (Esc) › Control ModuleSep 18, 2024 · campaign 24V697000
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 inte
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control ModuleFeb 12, 2024 · campaign 24V104000
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.
Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Catalytic ConvertorApr 26, 2023 · campaign 23V294000
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.
Visibility › WindshieldNov 2, 2022 · campaign 22V820000
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.
Exterior LightingSep 29, 2022 · campaign 22V725000
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."
Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof AssemblyApr 20, 2022 · campaign 22V267000
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 pro
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Other years of the BMW X7
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Not rated yet |
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | Not rated yet |
| 2023 | Not rated yet |
| 2022 | Not rated yet |
| 2021 | Not rated yet |
| 2020 | Not rated yet |
| 2019 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2023 BMW X7 have?
Owners have filed 71 complaints with NHTSA: brakes (26), driver-assist & stability (18), body, glass & interior (9). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2023 BMW X7 have?
8 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2023 BMW X7 get?
Up to 22 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.