2020 Bmw X7 Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2020 Bmw X7.

20192021
Complaints
68
Crashes
3
Fires
3
Injuries
5
Fatalities
Recalls
17

Worst 2020 Bmw X7 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#113 complaints

POWER TRAIN

Avg mileage:54,736 mi
Crash-related:1
#29 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:48,885 mi
Fires:1
#39 complaints

ENGINE

Avg mileage:77,204 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Bmw X7.

POWER TRAIN
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
54,736
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
48,885
ENGINE
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
77,204
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
1,500
SEATS
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
STEERING
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
40,970
STRUCTURE:BODY
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
875
SUSPENSION
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
42,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
51,000
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
14,191
AIR BAGS
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
60,000
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
9,800
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
9,800
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
50,000
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
SEAT BELTS
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
SERVICE BRAKES
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
7,940

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Recalls for 2020 Bmw X7

17 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~706,154 vehicles.

25V644000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
~145,102 affected

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 340I, X6, 2020-2025 840I, 2020-2022 740LI, 2019-2020 X7, and X5 vehicles. After repeated attempts, the starter motor may overheat from an electrical overload.

24V576000ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
~105,588 affected

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2020 X5, X7, 2020 3 Series Sedan, X6, 2020-2021 7 Series Sedan, 2020 8 Series Convertible, 8 Series Coupe, and 2020 8 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. In the event the starter motor fails, repeated attempts to start the vehicle can cause the starter motor to overheat from an electrical overload.

24V576000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
~105,588 affected

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2020 X5, X7, 2020 3 Series Sedan, X6, 2020-2021 7 Series Sedan, 2020 8 Series Convertible, 8 Series Coupe, and 2020 8 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. In the event the starter motor fails, repeated attempts to start the vehicle can cause the starter motor to overheat from an electrical overload.

22V670000SEATS
~246 affected

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.

22V267000VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
~61,221 affected

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."

21V096000BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
~13,858 affected

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, Alpina XB7, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, and 8 Series Coupe, Convertible and Grand Coupe, 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le, 745Le xDrive, X5 xDrive45e, X3 xDrive30e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 740i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, M760i Drive, M760Li xDrive, 750Li xDrive Alpina, Alpina B7 xDrive, and 2021 4 Series Coupe 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive vehicles. When shifting into Reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

21V096000BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
~13,858 affected

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, Alpina XB7, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, and 8 Series Coupe, Convertible and Grand Coupe, 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le, 745Le xDrive, X5 xDrive45e, X3 xDrive30e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 740i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, M760i Drive, M760Li xDrive, 750Li xDrive Alpina, Alpina B7 xDrive, and 2021 4 Series Coupe 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive vehicles. When shifting into Reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

21V062000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC
~893 affected

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 8 Series Coupe, Grand Coupe and convertible 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8 and 740 Li, 740 Li xDrive, 750 Li xDrive, M760 Li xDrive, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xdrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, and 2019-2021 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, and 2021 M3, M3 Competition, M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, X5 xDrive45e, 745 Le xDrive. The rotor and shaft within the integrated brake system may not have been welded properly and could separate during a hard braking event, possibly resulting in a loss of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and braking assistance.

21V062000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
~893 affected

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 8 Series Coupe, Grand Coupe and convertible 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8 and 740 Li, 740 Li xDrive, 750 Li xDrive, M760 Li xDrive, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xdrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, and 2019-2021 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, and 2021 M3, M3 Competition, M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, X5 xDrive45e, 745 Le xDrive. The rotor and shaft within the integrated brake system may not have been welded properly and could separate during a hard braking event, possibly resulting in a loss of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and braking assistance.

20V678000SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
~83 affected

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X5 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, X5 M50i, X5M, X7 xDrive40i, X7 M50i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 M50i and X6M vehicles and 2021 X5 xDrive45e vehicles. The weld between the front axle support and the right front control arm bearing bracket may separate.

+ 7 more recalls

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