Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 BMW x7 has 9 recalls, 30 complaints.
9
Recalls
30
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
20V761000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 M340i xDrive, M440i xDrive Coupe, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, 740Li, 740Li xDrive,...
21V096000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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 sDrive4...
21V156000
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5 xDrive45e, 2021 X7 xDrive40i, X7 M50i, and XB7 vehic...
20V528000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 X5 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M, X6 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, X6 M50i, X6M...
21V062000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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...
21V031000
STEERING:COLUMN
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5M, X5 xDrive45e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 ...
20V514000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain X7 xDrive40i and M50i vehicles. The tire information labels may contain tire size and cold tire ...
22V267000
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
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,...
22V670000
SEATS
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 t...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2021 BMW X7 SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2026 | ENGINE | Front differential needing completely replaced at 44,000 miles. Might need a transfer case replaceme... |
| Jan 5, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Front differential complete fail. 56k miles. Replaced with new part, not an improved one but the sam... |
| Nov 18, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2021 BMW X7. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH and depressing the a... |
| Nov 5, 2025 | ENGINE,LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION | Infotainment stopped working, no backup cam no safety features working |
| Oct 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | very known issue of catastrophic failure to the oil pump, made in Italy with plastic component, used... |
| Aug 1, 2025 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The vehicle experiences a recurring drivetrain shuddering or slipping sensation at low speeds, espec... |
| Jul 31, 2025 | ENGINE | two fan blades came off and punctured my radiator. I replaced the radiator/fan for 4300 and when I p... |
| Jun 27, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | After purchasing this vehicle I took the car in for PA state inspection at Joel Confer BMW in State ... |
| Jun 23, 2025 | SEATS | Second row seats went down and locked, would not move. If my child had been in the seat, she would’v... |
| May 1, 2025 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,WHEELS | Wheel/Tire makes shudders during a turn at low acceleration or going up a hill leading to uncontroll... |
| Mar 9, 2025 | ENGINE | Car had an error message "drivetrain malfunction" car was drivable. Car has 87000 purchased in 2021... |
| Jan 22, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The water pump pulley "exploded", causing the accessory belt to fall off which drives the alternator... |
| Dec 1, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | On Sunday, December 1, 2024, the high-pressure fuel pump failed while driving in a roundabout next t... |
| Oct 27, 2024 | STEERING | 2019-2022 BMW X7 Xdrive have a major issue with the transfer box which controls the adaptive steerin... |
| May 16, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The transfer case became damaged causing shuddering and loss of power while turning and accelerating... |
| Mar 12, 2024 | STRUCTURE | During highway speeds of every drive, the hood shakes/wobbles excessively, causing significant distr... |
| Mar 12, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The car’s fuel capacity and miles remaining projection after refueling, both indicate a 12 gallon ca... |
| Feb 10, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Front Differential it is available for inspection |
| Jan 16, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 BMW X7. The contact stated that while the contact's wife was driving at an u... |
| Jan 15, 2024 | SEAT BELTS,ENGINE | 2 Issues: 1) The water/coolant pump leaks and fails, leading to overheating. BMW says the following... |