2022 BMW X7 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2022 BMW X7, and owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2022 BMW X7
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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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 the compression springs that lock the backrest may not have been installed properly, and could dislodge or detach.
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…
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Sun/moon roof assembly (visibility)
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,…
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.
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2022 BMW X7 have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 25,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2023 with 6 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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. I found on the internet a BMW of north america”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 3, 2026 · Suspension
“On August 19, 2026, my 2022 BMW X7 xDrive40i experienced multiple safety\-related warnings at approximately 50,411–50,427 miles\. The vehicle first displayed “Increased steering effort” and instructed”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 20, 2026 · Steering
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2022 BMW X7 (Alpina XB7, X7 M50i, X7 xDrive40i). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 17–21 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15–19 / 21–24 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 3/4.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
Compare BMW X7 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW X7 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 BMW X7 | 11 | 47 |
| 2020 BMW X7 | 12 | 54 |
| 2021 BMW X7 | 9 | 47 |
| 2022 BMW X7 | 2 | 20 |
| 2023 BMW X7 | 8 | 44 |
| 2024 BMW X7 | 7 | 62 |
| 2025 BMW X7 | 4 | 29 |
| 2026 BMW X7 | 2 | 7 |
Checking a specific 2022 BMW X7
How do I know if my 2022 BMW X7 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2022 BMW X7; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 22V267000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other BMW models
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- 325I1,386 complaints
- Z41,281 complaints
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- 330I815 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.