The 2022 BMW X7 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 61,467 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the unknown or other. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SEATS22V6700002022-09-07246 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
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.
VISIBILITY22V2670002022-04-2061,221 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
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.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The front passenger side door is unable to open from inside or outside the vehicle. The door actuator failed, and this has been confirmed by the dealer. This is an obvious safety issue as it prevents egress in an emergency. According to internet forums, this seems to be a known issue across bmw…”
“The front passenger side door is unable to open from inside or outside the vehicle. The door actuator failed, and this has been confirmed by the dealer. This is an obvious safety issue as it prevents egress in an emergency. According to internet forums, this seems to be a known issue across bmw…”
“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 defect. Bmw has documented this issue in technical service bulletin sib 65 12 22,…”
“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 defect. Bmw has documented this issue in technical service bulletin sib 65 12 22,…”
“Transfer case and front and rear differentials have failed - bmw claims lifetime fluid which is clearly not accurate”
“The vehicle had a spill in the cup holder. The cup holder has holes and does not hold liquid. This spilled into the electronics underneath and around it. The car suddenly could not be put into park. It would roll when attempting to do so. The electronics control park and the emergency brake from…”
“The vehicle had a spill in the cup holder. The cup holder has holes and does not hold liquid. This spilled into the electronics underneath and around it. The car suddenly could not be put into park. It would roll when attempting to do so. The electronics control park and the emergency brake from…”
“I am filing this complaint regarding a persistent safety issue with the rear cross traffic alert (rcta) system in my 2022 bmw x7. The system consistently fails to detect approaching vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists unless they are within approximately two feet of the rear of the vehicle. This…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationDP22005 Opened 2023-01-27 · closed 2023-08-07
Pedestrian alert sounds
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for…
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2022 BMW X7 as of
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