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2023 BMW X7 Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
13about this part
Share
30%of 44 total for the year
Median mileage
21,300miles
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2023 BMW X7, 30% of the 44 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,300 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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 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

“The contact owns a 2023 BMW X7. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed was depressed but required added effort in depressing the brake pedal. …”

NHTSA complaint #11599224, filed 2024-07, 4,152 miles

“The contact owns a 20223 BMW X7. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control - ESC, Service Brakes) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle independently activated the brakes. The contact stated that a red warning light with SOS was illuminated. …”

NHTSA complaint #11583468, filed 2024-04, 5,600 miles

“The contact owns a 2023 BMW X7. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated while reversing out of parking space at approximately 3 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed to stop the vehicle to shift to drive; however, the brake pedal was difficult to depress. …”

NHTSA complaint #11614246, filed 2024-09, 37,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2023 BMW X7. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”

NHTSA complaint #11617237, filed 2024-09

Related recalls

Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025621%
20242235%
20231330%
201912%

Other parts of the 2023 BMW X7

Brakes
25 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2023 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology