2020 BMW X7 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 56 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,940miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2020 BMW X7, 5% of the 56 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,940 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 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.
“While driving on the freeway at 70mph, my steering and brake system become less responsive. Could not brake fully. Electronic console gave a numerous warning alerts, including: cross traffic warning, four wheel drive system temporarily not available, restraint system malfunction, and possible chassis malfunction. I was to pull over to the side of an offramp, and needed about 100-200 feet for the car to come to a complete stop, despite pumping the brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #11406356, filed 2021-04, 7,940 milesRelated recalls
- 21V062000Feb 10, 2021BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 8 Series Coupe, Grand Coupe and convertible 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8 and 740 Li, 740…Covers: BMW X7 2019–2021, X5 2019–2021, 840I 2020–2021 +7 more
Related service bulletins
- 10236228Apr 1, 2023The hazard light (aka emergency flasher) button gets stuck in the ON or OFF position when actuated.
- 10224198Aug 1, 2022Symptom 1: There are traces of coolant leaking under the vehicle, or there is significant pressure released along with coolant loss when opening the low temperature cooling…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2020 BMW X7
16 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 BMW X7
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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