https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x7 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the BMW X7. en-us Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:40:04 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x7 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x7#complaint-2175591 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Transfer case broke and struck the engine while driving. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x7 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x7#complaint-2175496 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2021 BMW X7. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The message "Pull Over and Turn Off Your Car - You Have Lost All the Water In the Radiator" was displayed. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle was able to restart, but was towed to Hawkeye Motorsports LLC, where it https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x7 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x7#complaint-2172807 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT My vehicle is included in BMW Recall Campaign No. 25V 644 – Engine Starter. It has repeatedly failed to start, and on two separate occasions the engine completely stalled while I was stopped at a traffic light. Each time, it took multiple attempts before the car would restart. I have also been stranded in numerous parking lots—during both extreme heat and freezing temperatures—with my children bec https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x7 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x7#complaint-2172808 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT My vehicle is included in BMW Recall Campaign No. 25V 644 – Engine Starter. It has repeatedly failed to start, and on two separate occasions the engine completely stalled while I was stopped at a traffic light. Each time, it took multiple attempts before the car would restart. I have also been stranded in numerous parking lots—during both extreme heat and freezing temperatures—with my children bec https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x7 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x7#complaint-2172467 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The check engine light on my 2020 BMW X7 intermittently illuminates and then clears without warning. A BMW technician diagnosed the cause as a malfunctioning active grille shutter assembly at the front of the vehicle. Research shows this is a widespread issue among BMW X5 and X7 models of similar years, with many owners reporting the same failure and expensive repairs. This appears to be a systemi https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x7 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x7#complaint-2172468 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The check engine light on my 2020 BMW X7 intermittently illuminates and then clears without warning. A BMW technician diagnosed the cause as a malfunctioning active grille shutter assembly at the front of the vehicle. Research shows this is a widespread issue among BMW X5 and X7 models of similar years, with many owners reporting the same failure and expensive repairs. This appears to be a systemi https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x7 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x7#complaint-2171321 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT While driving under normal conditions, the Lane Keep Assist system on my 2025 BMW Alpina XB7 unexpectedly and violently jerked the steering wheel without driver input. The sudden steering intervention caused the vehicle to abruptly change direction and strike a curb, resulting in a loss-of-control event. This occurred without warning and could have resulted in a serious crash involving other vehic https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x7 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x7#complaint-2171322 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT While driving under normal conditions, the Lane Keep Assist system on my 2025 BMW Alpina XB7 unexpectedly and violently jerked the steering wheel without driver input. The sudden steering intervention caused the vehicle to abruptly change direction and strike a curb, resulting in a loss-of-control event. This occurred without warning and could have resulted in a serious crash involving other vehic https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x7 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x7#complaint-2171323 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT While driving under normal conditions, the Lane Keep Assist system on my 2025 BMW Alpina XB7 unexpectedly and violently jerked the steering wheel without driver input. The sudden steering intervention caused the vehicle to abruptly change direction and strike a curb, resulting in a loss-of-control event. This occurred without warning and could have resulted in a serious crash involving other vehic https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x7 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x7#complaint-2167634 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Front differential needing completely replaced at 44,000 miles. Might need a transfer case replacement as well. Original quote of $8,300 and if the transfer case is needing replaced, another $8,000-$10,000 job. I have done research online that a lot of other people with X7's are having this issue. Autobahn BMW in Fort Worth, Texas confirmed the issue and that it needs complete replacement done. Th https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x7 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x7#complaint-2164073 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Front Differential it is available for inspection https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x7 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x7#complaint-2163385 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Low oil pressure warning. Oil pump replacement https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x7 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x7#complaint-2162276 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2024 BMW X7. The contact stated that while his wife was driving, the braking system malfunctioned, and the vehicle hesitated to respond upon depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where a software update was performed, and the vehi https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x7 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x7#complaint-2162277 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2024 BMW X7. The contact stated that while his wife was driving, the braking system malfunctioned, and the vehicle hesitated to respond upon depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where a software update was performed, and the vehi https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x7 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x7#complaint-2162278 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2024 BMW X7. The contact stated that while his wife was driving, the braking system malfunctioned, and the vehicle hesitated to respond upon depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where a software update was performed, and the vehi https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x7 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x7#complaint-2160575 Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Transfer case goes bad on all 2019 models. I'm in awe that there's not a recall on it. A replacement costs around $9k. Somebody should look into this. Thank you https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x7 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x7#complaint-2158432 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT My car was not starting up, I sent to my mechanic and we got it fixed. But have to change my starter , I tried to buy the starter from bmw they told me I have a recall and I can’t purchase that part until I send the car to a dealership. The car is been shipped out of the country and it’s in Ghana now. Please I really need your help to make this purchase and clear the recall https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x7 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x7#complaint-2158585 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2019 BMW X7. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle started to vibrate, and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that the message "Timing Chain Failure - Contact Manufacturer" was displayed. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that there was no failure. The vehicle was not repair https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x7 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x7#complaint-2157090 Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT After starting car, car went into Power Failure mode, warning to immediately stop car, car continued driving, but eventually engaged parking mode and wouldn’t go back into drive mode until I turned it off and back on again. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x7 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x7#complaint-2157091 Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT After starting car, car went into Power Failure mode, warning to immediately stop car, car continued driving, but eventually engaged parking mode and wouldn’t go back into drive mode until I turned it off and back on again. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x7 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x7#complaint-2156504 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2020 BMW X7. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V644000 (Electrical System). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and making a left turn, the vehicle stalled in the middle of traffic. The contact immediately depressed the brake and attempted to shift into park(P), but the transmission failed to respond as needed. The contact re https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x7 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x7#complaint-2155245 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT • Third-row seat in my 2020 BMW X7 failed during normal operation and trapped my [XXX] daughter between the seatbacks. • She sustained injuries to her legs (documented in photos). I injured my arm while trying to free her. • Approximately 10 people witnessed the incident. • Seat would not move or release electronically or manually—no functional emergency release. • Multiple BMW system warnings oc https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x7 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x7#complaint-2155246 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT • Third-row seat in my 2020 BMW X7 failed during normal operation and trapped my [XXX] daughter between the seatbacks. • She sustained injuries to her legs (documented in photos). I injured my arm while trying to free her. • Approximately 10 people witnessed the incident. • Seat would not move or release electronically or manually—no functional emergency release. • Multiple BMW system warnings oc https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x7 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x7#complaint-2154393 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT I am filing this complaint because the third-row passenger seat in my 2020 BMW X7 has a serious defect that poses an immediate safety risk to children and passengers. The third-row seat malfunctioned while my child was exiting the vehicle. The powered seat began moving unexpectedly and trapped my child’s leg, and we had extreme difficulty getting the seat to release. This is an extremely dangerou https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x7 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x7#complaint-2154050 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT My 2019 BMW X7 is under Safety Recall 25V-644 for an overheating/fire-risk defect, but the recall remedy is unavailable. The vehicle has now experienced multiple safety-related failures that appear to be progressing. BMW diagnosed the following failures: • Emergency Call System Malfunction • GPS and maps not working • Failure of the TCB telematics module • Failure of the antenna and TCB battery du https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x7 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x7#complaint-2154051 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT My 2019 BMW X7 is under Safety Recall 25V-644 for an overheating/fire-risk defect, but the recall remedy is unavailable. The vehicle has now experienced multiple safety-related failures that appear to be progressing. BMW diagnosed the following failures: • Emergency Call System Malfunction • GPS and maps not working • Failure of the TCB telematics module • Failure of the antenna and TCB battery du https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x7 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x7#complaint-2154052 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT My 2019 BMW X7 is under Safety Recall 25V-644 for an overheating/fire-risk defect, but the recall remedy is unavailable. The vehicle has now experienced multiple safety-related failures that appear to be progressing. BMW diagnosed the following failures: • Emergency Call System Malfunction • GPS and maps not working • Failure of the TCB telematics module • Failure of the antenna and TCB battery du https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x7 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x7#complaint-2153995 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Hello , I would like to report a failed front differential on my vehicle. This issue was diagnosed by an independent BMW shop and is currently being repaired. Mine made it to 69k miles but many others have had theirs failed before 50k miles. My main goal is to bring light to this issue since it seems to be a design flaw. There's also numerous reports for failed transfer cases since they aren't https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x7 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x7#complaint-2153996 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Hello , I would like to report a failed front differential on my vehicle. This issue was diagnosed by an independent BMW shop and is currently being repaired. Mine made it to 69k miles but many others have had theirs failed before 50k miles. My main goal is to bring light to this issue since it seems to be a design flaw. There's also numerous reports for failed transfer cases since they aren't https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x7 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x7#complaint-2153997 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Hello , I would like to report a failed front differential on my vehicle. This issue was diagnosed by an independent BMW shop and is currently being repaired. Mine made it to 69k miles but many others have had theirs failed before 50k miles. My main goal is to bring light to this issue since it seems to be a design flaw. There's also numerous reports for failed transfer cases since they aren't