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BMW X7Model year report

2023 BMW X7 Problems

Compared with other BMW X7 years

More complaints than typical for this model

83/100 2.2× a typical year · 50 = typical

Nearby years with a typical complaint level and no open NHTSA investigation: 2020, 2021

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
44filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
5,858miles, 7 complaints with mileage
Recalls
8campaigns on record
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
22 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl · hybrid AWD · 21 city / 25 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2023 BMW X7 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 44 consumer complaints for the 2023 BMW X7. The part named most often is brakes, with 25 complaints (57% of the total), followed by electronic stability control (13) and electrical system (7). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 5,858 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns and 180 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the control module and 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electronic stability control complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns filed under the same part. Compared with the other 3 BMW X7 model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 83 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (more complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Equipment (1), Exterior lighting (1), Fuel system (1), Lane departure (1), Latches, locks and linkages (1), Seats (1).

Example complaints

Brakes: “I took my X7 to Habberstad BMW to have this brake safety recall done. The dealer said they do not have the parts available and have no ETA. I do not feel safe driving this car with the braking system not working 100% efficiency. I am on month 24 of a 36 month lease with BMW financial and I would like BMW to buy back this car and terminate my lease. This recall has been announced for a few months now and to not have a fix yet for a braking safety issue is unacceptable.”

NHTSA complaint #11614530, filed 2024-09

Electronic stability control: “The contact owns a 2023 BMW X7. The contact stated while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the automatic emergency braking system engaged while there was no nearby obstacle or vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was advised that the forward collision avoidance system was sensitive and needed to be adjusted in the infotainment settings. No further assistance was provided. …”

NHTSA complaint #11619810, filed 2024-10, 38,000 miles

Electrical system: “We are the original Owner of a 2023 BMW X7 with 17,500 miles. The past 2+ months the screen/display will go blank for up to 30 seconds while driving the vehicle. Obviously this is a serious safety issue. We took the vehicle for service where it was originally purchased at BMW I will say, this issue is very disappointing, scary, and disturbing. The vehicle was originally brought into service on 7/3 and no resolution for the problem has been presented as of yet. …”

NHTSA complaint #11681164, filed 2025-08

Transmission and drivetrain: “I am requesting that BMW North America open a formal Customer Relations case regarding a front differential failure on my 2023 BMW X7 M60i. At approximately 60,000 miles, I began experiencing a whining/howling noise that increased with vehicle speed, along with a metallic grinding noise from the front drivetrain area. The vehicle was subsequently diagnosed, and during the diagnostic process the front differential fluid was drained and inspected. A significant amount of metal shavings and metallic debris was found in the differential oil, indicating internal component wear. …”

NHTSA complaint #11763415, filed 2026-09

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 5,600 and 14,000 miles.

57%0–1014%10–2529%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (7 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 5,858 miles.

Complaints by year filed

This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

2022202320242720252026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2023 BMW X7 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
X7 M60i xDrive AWD4.4L 8-cyl · hybrid8-speed automatic162118$4,550
X7 xDrive40i AWD3.0L 6-cyl · hybrid8-speed automatic212522$3,750

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

See all 8 recalls for the 2023 BMW X7 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 180 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 180 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW X7

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
202672,6572—23—Too new
202529—4—22Too new to compareToo new
20246215,5007—22Too new to compareToo new
2023445,8588—2283 · MoreToo new
20222025,0002—17—Rising
20214779,0009—1741 · TypicalRising
20205643,00012—1758 · TypicalRising
20194850,00011—225 · FewerRising

All BMW X7 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2023 BMW X7 have?

NHTSA recorded 44 consumer complaints for the 2023 BMW X7 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2023 BMW X7 is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 25 complaints (57% of the total), followed by electronic stability control with 13.

Has the 2023 BMW X7 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2023 BMW X7 get?

The EPA rates the 2023 BMW X7 (X7 xDrive40i, 3.0L 6-cyl · hybrid) at 22 mpg combined, 21 city and 25 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,750 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2023 BMW X7 reported?

Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 5,858 miles and the middle half falls between 5,600 and 14,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.