The 2024 BMW X7's moderate safety profile includes 3 recall campaigns and 52 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

23V4710002023-10-07

AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M60i, X5 M, xDrive 50e, 2024 X6 xDrive40i, X6 M60i, X6 M, 2024 X7 xDrive40i, X7 M60i, Alpina XB7, and 2023 XM vehicles. The knee air bag (driver and/or passenger) may not have been manufactured correctly, which can result in the knee air bag not deploying as intended.

A knee air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury.

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23V6220002023-07-09

AIR BAGS

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 BMW XM, 2024 BMW X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M60i, X5 M, X5 xDrive50e, X6 xDrive40i, X6 M60i, X6 M, X7 xDrive40i, X7 M60i, and Alpina XB7 vehicles. The front passenger knee air bag may not deploy as intended.

An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

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24V1380002024-23-02

STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i and X7 xDrive40i vehicles. The instrument panel may not have been manufactured properly, which can result in improper air bag deployment or the panel separating during air bag deployment.

Instrument panel separation during air bag deployment can result in pieces of the panel striking occupants. Improper air bag deployment may not restrain an occupant as intended during a crash. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of injury.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2024 BMW X7 has accumulated 52 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with service brakes, hydraulic,electronic stability control (esc) leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Service Brakes, Hydraulic,electronic Stability Control (esc)12

02Service Brakes11

03Electronic Stability Control (esc),service Brakes7

04Unknown Or Other2

05Unknown Or Other,service Brakes2

52 total across 1 model years (2024–2024)Full data at NHTSA.gov

BMW X7 Fuel Economy

18–22mpg combined

16-21city

21-25hwy

$2,650-$3,200/yr

With 2 configurations tested, the 2024 BMW X7 ranges from 18 to 22 MPG combined. That's a 4 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

X7 xDrive40i - Automatic (S8)

22mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

21 city25 hwy~$2,650/yr5/10 Average

X7 M60i xDrive - Automatic (S8)

18mpg

4.4L 8-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

16 city21 hwy~$3,200/yr4/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2024 BMW X7

31States

28%in top 3

If you're near Texas, you're in luck: 11% of listings are there. But with 31 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

TXTexas

47111%

CACalifornia

43910%

FLFlorida

3298%

ILIllinois

2877%

NYNew York

2836%

NJNew Jersey

2586%

DCWashington DC

2436%

MDMaryland

2245%

PAPennsylvania

2105%

GAGeorgia

1774%

NCNorth Carolina

1473%

DEDelaware

1293%

AZArizona

1193%

WAWashington

1143%

MOMissouri

972%

CO77

OR66

TN65

MI54

IN48

UT47

OH45

CT42

NV40

OK40

MN37

NH33

RI31

MA30

AL27

WI22

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2024.

2024 BMW X7 Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2024 BMW X7 a good car to buy?

The 2024 BMW X7 has 3 recalls on record. There are 3 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is service brakes, hydraulic,electronic stability control (esc), which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2024 BMW X7?

NHTSA shows 3 recall campaigns for the 2024 BMW X7. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2024 BMW X7?

Depending on configuration, the 2024 BMW X7 delivers 18–22 MPG combined. Choose wisely. The full comparison shows how engine choice affects your wallet.

What are common problems with the 2024 BMW X7?

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) is the number-one complaint area for the 2024 BMW X7, based on 52 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.