2021 BMW X7 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 48 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2021 BMW X7, 4% of the 48 complaints for this model year. 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.
“After purchasing this vehicle I took the car in for PA state inspection at Joel Confer BMW in State College, PA to find out that he passenger side front headlight needs to be replaced. The reason for the replacement is because the LED running light has burnt out. Not only has the daytime running light burnt out but it was has burned out the module for the light. Because the module is also burned the entire headlight needs to be replaced at a cost of $8000. BMW will not cover this repair. My car is has approx 28k miles on it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11670773, filed 2025-07“Sunroof exploded, just driving down the road, and BOOM! Most of the glass exploded outward, but it was definitely a hazard. The sunroof cover was open about 8-10 inches to let light in, but the glass sunroof was closed.”
NHTSA complaint #11494188, filed 2022-11Related recalls
- 20V528000Sep 1, 2020BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 X5 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M, X6 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, X6 M50i, X6M, X7…Covers: BMW X7 2020–2021, X5 2020–2021, X6 2020–2021
Related service bulletins
- 10252280Mar 29, 2024The connection between the LED module and the light tube inside the upper/top headlamp housing is damaged.
- 10252031Mar 14, 2024One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored.
- 10242878Sep 5, 2023Moisture is visible in one or both of the Daytime Running Light (DRL) headlights.
- 10239611Jun 1, 2023Headlight check control (CC) message 128 "High beam headlight failure" is displayed. The following fault codes are stored during a vehicle test: 80419A - Left high-beam…
- 10239610Jun 1, 2023Condensation is present on the inner surfaces in one or both taillights (circled).
- 10236232Apr 1, 2023The following headlight CC messages are displayed: 128 "Left high beam headlight faulty" 130 "Right high beam headlight faulty" The following fault codes are stored during a…
- 10236228Apr 1, 2023The hazard light (aka emergency flasher) button gets stuck in the ON or OFF position when actuated.
- 10235201Mar 1, 2023Possible failure of lighting operation in either left or right front headlamp assemblies (i.e., daytime driving lights, low beam lights, turn indicators.
- 10235200Mar 1, 2023One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored.
- 10233164Feb 1, 2023The following headlight CC messages are displayed: 128 Left high beam headlight faulty 130 Right high beam headlight faulty; The following fault codes are stored during a vehicle…
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2021 BMW X7
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsLane departure
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 BMW X7
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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