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Forward collision avoidancePart report

2020 BMW X7 Forward collision avoidance Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
4%of 56 total for the year
Median mileage
9,800miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2020 BMW X7, 4% of the 56 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,800 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“On tuesday, november 17th, around 7pm et, I parked in front of a building complex. The car was in parking mod with engine on. I was talking to my brother in law in the car when within 4-5 min from the time of the car was in full stop, we heard the engine roaring louder and louder and the car accelerated with tremendous speed towards the building (parking spot is around 20 feet from the building). I pressed the brakes, but the car didn't stopped until we ended up inside the building going through a brick wall. …”

NHTSA complaint #11384398, filed 2020-12, 9,800 miles

“Without warning the vehicle came to an abrupt stop while going about 25 mph. I got out and checked and noticed a liquid dripping from underneath the front area of the vehicle. Later determined it was the front transfer case. I really would hate to think what could have happened at higher speeds. Again, no warning at all.”

NHTSA complaint #11653163, filed 2025-04

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Forward collision avoidance: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026114%
2025414%
20241016%
202325%
202136%
202024%
201948%

Other parts of the 2020 BMW X7

Transmission and drivetrain
16 complaints
Engine
13 complaints
Electrical system
12 complaints
Other or unknown
11 complaints
Seats
5 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Air 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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