BMW I7 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 23 consumer complaints across the 2 model years of the BMW I7 (2023–2024) that have at least 5 complaints. 2024 has the most, with 15. Across all years, the part named most often is brakes (11 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All I7 model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15 | 2,000 | 8 | 63 | — | Too new |
| 2023 | 8 | 4,700 | 12 | 84 | — | Too new |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Brakes11 28%
- Electrical system9 23%
- Forward collision avoidance8 20%
- Electronic stability control4 10%
- Suspension3 7.5%
- Other or unknown3 7.5%
- Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)1 2.5%
- Transmission and drivetrain1 2.5%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2024: “Yesterday again my 2024 I7 x50 bmw suddenly engaged its auto brakes. I have been in communication with different dealers trying to repair this problem as it almost cause another accident. Luckily there was no cars behind me and there was no cars ahead of me. The cars door also would not close. I have video evidence of this”
NHTSA complaint #11685765, filed 2025-092023: “I have contacted the BMW dealership in Henderson several times about the recall and they do not have a fix from the BMW. I contacted BMW about the issue and filed a complaint with them to offer a solution of replacing the vehicle or return the vehicle for a buyout. I reported the problem to BMW on May 20, 2024 and the manufacture is not informing me of any update or responding to my request. …”
NHTSA complaint #11603388, filed 2024-07Other BMW models
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology