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BMW X7Model year report

2019 BMW X7 Problems

Compared with other BMW X7 years

Fewer complaints than typical for this model

5/100 0.3× a typical year · 50 = typical

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
48filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
50,000miles, 11 complaints with mileage
Recalls
11campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
22 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl AWD · 20 city / 25 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2019 BMW X7 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 48 consumer complaints for the 2019 BMW X7. The part named most often is electrical system, with 23 complaints (48% of the total), followed by engine (11) and other or unknown (7). 11 of the complaints include a mileage, and 36% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 50,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns and 463 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 165 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 22 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 3 BMW X7 model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 5 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Air bags (1), Electronic stability control (1), Steering (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “I have a 2019 bmw x7 and having an issue with the shark fin antenna leaking water shorting my tcu and pcu causing an emergency call system malfunction aswell as a chassis error. This is the 3rd time having to get this fixed. First 2 times were covered under warranty third time I have to pay $3100 which is not acceptable knowing that bmw knows of this issue”

NHTSA complaint #11625003, filed 2024-11

Engine: “I was told today that my BMW engine oil pump is failing because of plastic internal components which will cause irreversible catastrophic engine damage during operation which is extremely dangerous and that I was informed by the dealer that BMW quietly changed them 2 years after due to the failure rate. …”

NHTSA complaint #11749887, filed 2026-07

Other or unknown: “My car was not starting up, I sent to my mechanic and we got it fixed. But have to change my starter , I tried to buy the starter from bmw they told me I have a recall and I can’t purchase that part until I send the car to a dealership. The car is been shipped out of the country and it’s in Ghana now. Please I really need your help to make this purchase and clear the recall”

NHTSA complaint #11705762, filed 2025-12

Engine cooling: “The contact owns a 2019 BMW X7. The contact stated that after depressing the Push-To-Start button, the vehicle hesitated to start. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local independent mechanic who related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V576000 (Electrical System, Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V576000 (Electrical System, Engine and Engine Cooling). …”

NHTSA complaint #11669190, filed 2025-06, 20,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

36% of the 11 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 20,000 and 85,000 miles.

9%0–1018%10–259%25–5036%50–759%75–10018%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (11 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 50,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

201920202022202320242025192026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2019 BMW X7 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
X7 xDrive40i AWD3.0L 6-cyl8-speed automatic202522$3,750
X7 xDrive50i AWD4.4L 8-cyl8-speed automatic152117$4,850

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

See all 11 recalls for the 2019 BMW X7 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 463 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 463 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW X7

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
202672,6572—23—Too new
202529—4—22Too new to compareToo new
20246215,5007—22Too new to compareToo new
2023445,8588—2283 · MoreToo new
20222025,0002—17—Rising
20214779,0009—1741 · TypicalRising
20205643,00012—1758 · TypicalRising
20194850,00011—225 · FewerRising

All BMW X7 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2019 BMW X7 have?

NHTSA recorded 48 consumer complaints for the 2019 BMW X7 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2019 BMW X7 is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 23 complaints (48% of the total), followed by engine with 11.

Has the 2019 BMW X7 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2019 BMW X7 get?

The EPA rates the 2019 BMW X7 (X7 xDrive40i, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 22 mpg combined, 20 city and 25 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,750 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2019 BMW X7 reported?

Among the 11 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 50,000 miles and the middle half falls between 20,000 and 85,000 miles; 36% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.