2020 BMW X7 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 56 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2020 BMW X7, 5% of the 56 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,000 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 2020 BMW X7. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the engine failed to turn over. The message Starter Motor Overheating was displayed; however, there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed, and the contact was advised that the starter motor and battery were faulty and needed to be replaced. The contact was also advised that the coolant needed to be drained and refilled. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11660517, filed 2025-05, 58,000 miles“The contact owns a 2020 BMW X7. The contact stated that after parking and later attempting to start the vehicle, the message Starting Engine Possible After Engine Overheat was displayed, and the vehicle failed to start. The contact waited several hours before the vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was driven to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the starter had overheated. The vehicle was later taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the starter module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11641679, filed 2025-02, 44,000 miles“The contact owns 2020 BMW X7. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the message Oil Pump Leak Over - Get the Vehicle Towed to Local Service Dealer was displayed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who could not repair the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where an unknown diagnosis was made. The vehicle was then towed to Baltimore Motor Works, where it was diagnosed that the engine oil pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. …”
NHTSA complaint #11677774, filed 2025-08, 60,000 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.
- 10242688Aug 1, 2023?A software error may cause an unwanted pressure pulsation in the transmission during a "Remote Engine Start."
- 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…
Engine cooling: 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 complaintsBrakes
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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