2019 BMW X7 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 10%of 48 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2019 BMW X7, 10% of the 48 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“The contact owned a 2019 BMW X7. The contact stated while the vehicle was occupied and parked in the garage at the residence, the contact’s husband attempted several times to start the vehicle, and the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the starter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11652377, filed 2025-04, 49,447 miles“The contact owns a 2019 BMW X7. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the message that the starter motor was overheating was displayed and the vehicle failed to start. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the starter motor. The vehicle was repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V576000 (Electrical System, Engine and Engine Cooling), but the VIN was not included. …”
NHTSA complaint #11660474, filed 2025-05, 54,000 miles“The contact owns a 2019 BMW X7. The contact stated that upon a warm start of the engine, a System Overheating re-starting engine possible after cooling message intermittently appeared on the instrument panel. The contact would be forced to open the hood to allow the engine to cool for several minutes before the vehicle would start up and resume normal operation. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V576000 (Electrical System, Engine and Engine Cooling). …”
NHTSA complaint #11647722, filed 2025-03, 58,000 miles“The contact owns a 2019 BMW X7. The contact stated that the Auto START/STOP feature failed to function as intended. There was a fire message displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed; however, the dealer was unable to update the control unit. The control unit was not communicating as intended. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V576000 (Electrical System, Engine, and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 134,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11753481, filed 2026-07, 134,000 milesRelated recalls
- 24V576000Aug 1, 2024BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2020 X5, X7, 2020 3 Series Sedan, X6, 2020-2021 7 Series Sedan, 2020 8 Series Convertible, 8 Series Coupe…Covers: BMW X7 2019–2020, X5 2019–2020, 740I 2020–2021 +4 more
Related service bulletins
- 10252038Mar 4, 2024Check Control message (CCM) indicates: (ID 213): Stop, exercising due care. Voltage supply The Service Engine Soon light is on with the following DME Fault Code: 21B209 - Starter…
- 10249425Jan 29, 2024The Check Control message below appears even though the coolant level is not below minimum when theengine is cold. Check Control message (ID 166): Top up coolant.
- 10247567Dec 20, 2023Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the…
- 10245367Nov 9, 2023Check Control message (CCM) indicates: (ID 213): Stop, exercising due care. Voltage supply The Service Engine Soon light is on with the following DME Fault Code: 21B209 - Starter…
- 10242887Sep 15, 2023Due to an assembly ase ventilation line connections may not be securely locked.
- 10242886Sep 15, 2023Due to an assembly ase ventilation line connections may not be securely locked.
- 10238073May 1, 2023DSCi units which potentially have a faulty hydraulic valve were installed in the vehicles. The affected units may activate a sporadic red-colored Check Control Message.
- 10236221Apr 1, 2023Engine cranks but will not start.
- 10230727Dec 1, 2022BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective December 21, 2022) on a small number of Model Year 2023BMW X7 SAV vehicles that were produced between September 1, 2022 and December…
- 10230724Dec 1, 2022Coolant leaking from the engine compartment. Traces of coolant leaking from the expansion tank of the low temperature cooling system.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2019 BMW X7
23 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 BMW X7
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.
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