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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2022 BMW X7 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2022 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
2
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
20
Latest campaign
Sep 7, 2022

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Seats1Sep 7, 2022
22V670000
Visibility1Apr 20, 2022
22V267000

Safety recalls2

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
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).

Owner complaints by component20

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
20Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
1Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Unknown or other630010
Electrical system525000
Steering420000
Back over prevention315000
Suspension210000
Power train210000
Service brakes210000
Latches/locks/linkages15000
Engine15000
Lane departure15000
Visibility/wiper15000
Seats15000

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

    “My vehicle was diagnosed in August of 2026 with a suspension thrust arm failure showing leaking hydraulic fluid. The repair cost was quoted at $2,200.00.”

    Filed 09/03/2026 · ODI 11761805
  • Steering

    “On August 19, 2026, my 2022 BMW X7 xDrive40i experienced multiple safety\-related warnings at approximately 50,411–50,427 miles\.”

    Filed 08/20/2026 · ODI 11758130
  • Electrical system

    “Component Failing: Telematics Control Unit (TCU) / SOS Emergency Call System This vehicle is experiencing an intermittent, total failure of the factory-installed SOS/Emergency Call System due to a known manufacturing…”

    Filed 05/13/2026 · ODI 11737594

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2022 BMW X7 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2022 BMW X7 have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2022 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 is the most common complaint about the 2022 BMW X7?

Unknown or other is the most-reported component, named in 6 complaints out of 20 filed with NHTSA (30%). Across all complaints, owners reported 0 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2022 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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