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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2021 BMW X7 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 9
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 47
Latest campaign: Sep 7, 2022

Recall summary by component9

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Seats	2	Sep 7, 2022	22V670000 21V156000
Visibility	1	Apr 20, 2022	22V267000
Back over prevention	1	Feb 19, 2021	21V096000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	Feb 10, 2021	21V062000
Steering	1	Jan 29, 2021	21V031000
Electrical system	1	Dec 9, 2020	20V761000
Exterior lighting	1	Sep 1, 2020	20V528000
Equipment	1	Aug 27, 2020	20V514000

Safety recalls9

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Sep 7, 2022Latest campaign


Sep 7, 202222V670000	Seats In a crash, the seat backrest may not fully lock, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V670000 What's wrong 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. Risk In a crash, the seat backrest may not fully lock, increasing the risk of injury. Remedy Dealers will inspect the third-row seat and, if necessary, remove and reinstall improperly installed compression springs, and reinstall any missing springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Campaign NHTSA 22V670000 · Sep 7, 2022
Apr 20, 202222V267000	Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly A sunroof that closes without the key fob present inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V267000 What's wrong 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." Risk A sunroof that closes without the key fob present inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury. Remedy Dealers will reprogram the roof function control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Campaign NHTSA 22V267000 · Apr 20, 2022
Mar 10, 202121V156000	Seats: mid/rear assembly head restraint In the event of a crash, the head restraints could detach, and increase the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V156000 What's wrong 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 vehicles. The head restraints on the second-row outer seats may be the incorrect type for the vehicle. Risk In the event of a crash, the head restraints could detach, and increase the risk of injury. Remedy BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the head restraints, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 3, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Campaign NHTSA 21V156000 · Mar 10, 2021
Feb 19, 202121V096000	Back over prevention: sensing system camera If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V096000 What's wrong 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." Risk If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury. Remedy BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Campaign NHTSA 21V096000 · Feb 19, 2021
Feb 10, 202121V062000	Service brakes, hydraulic A loss of ABS and a reduction in braking assistance can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V062000 What's wrong 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. Risk A loss of ABS and a reduction in braking assistance can increase the risk of a crash. Remedy BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 25, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Campaign NHTSA 21V062000 · Feb 10, 2021
Jan 29, 202121V031000	Steering: column A loose steering column shaft universal joint connection can affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V031000 What's wrong BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5M, X5 xDrive45e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 M50i vehicles. The steering column shaft's universal joint connection may not have been tightened to specifications, and can become loose. Risk A loose steering column shaft universal joint connection can affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, depending upon the inspection, either the bolt will be replaced and tightened to specifications, or the steering column shaft, universal joint, and bolt will be replaced and tightened to specifications, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Campaign NHTSA 21V031000 · Jan 29, 2021

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the BMW recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component47

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47Complaints filed

0Involving a crash

2Involving a fire

1Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Fires	Injuries
Engine	11	23	1	0
Power train	11	23	0	0
Electrical system	8	17	2	0
Seats	5	11	0	1
Unknown or other	5	11	0	0
Steering	5	11	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	4	9	0	0
Vehicle speed control	4	9	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	3	6	0	0
Lane departure	2	4	0	0
Exterior lighting	2	4	0	1
Seat belts	2	4	0	1
Service brakes	2	4	0	0
Suspension	1	2	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	1	2	0	0

4 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Suspension
“The contact owns a 2021 BMW X7. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from underneath the front of the vehicle.”
Filed 09/30/2026 · ODI 11768063
Fuel/propulsion system
“Both factory key fobs simultaneously ceased being recognized for vehicle starting.”
Filed 09/13/2026 · ODI 11763951
Vehicle speed control
“The IP Cluster that shows details on the speed the vehicle is traveling at, gas left, mileage left etc. were left inaccessible when the Instrument Panel cluster on the BMW X7 blanked out.”
Filed 09/08/2026 · ODI 11762917

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2021 BMW X7 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 BMW X7 have?

NHTSA lists 9 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 BMW X7. The most recent, 22V670000 (reported September 7, 2022), concerns seats. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2021 BMW X7 recalls for?

The largest group is seats, with 2 campaigns. Others: visibility (1), back over prevention (1), service brakes, hydraulic (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2021 BMW X7?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 11 complaints out of 47 filed with NHTSA (23%). Across all complaints, owners reported 0 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 BMW X7?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the BMW recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised BMW dealer.

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Recall summary by component9

Safety recalls9

Seats

Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly

Seats: mid/rear assembly head restraint

Back over prevention: sensing system camera

Service brakes, hydraulic

Steering: column