2021 Model Year

BMW X7

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
29
Recalls
1
Crashes
0
Severe
3

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

20V514000 Aug 2020

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Engine
Oct 2026

The contact owns a 2021 BMW X7. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode....

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 2026

Front Differential it is available for inspection

Power Train
Feb 2026

Front differential complete fail. 56k miles. Replaced with new part, not an improved one but the same as factory at BMW dealership. My vehicle is 2021...

Engine
Jan 2026

Front differential needing completely replaced at 44,000 miles. Might need a transfer case replacement as well. Original quote of $8,300 and if the tr...

Engine
Dec 2025

Car had an error message "drivetrain malfunction" car was drivable. Car has 87000 purchased in 2021. Car needs a new engine. Other Car owners having...

STEERING,POWER TRAIN,WHEELS
Nov 2025

Wheel/Tire makes shudders during a turn at low acceleration or going up a hill leading to uncontrolled acceleration. I have brought the car in for ins...

ENGINE,LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION
Nov 2025

Infotainment stopped working, no backup cam no safety features working

STEERING,POWER TRAIN
Oct 2025

The transfer case in my BMW X7 began making grinding, jerking, shuttering around 65,000 miles. The dealer failed to diagnose the issue at that time wh...

Engine
Oct 2025

two fan blades came off and punctured my radiator. I replaced the radiator/fan for 4300 and when I picked it up, it said the power was limited and to...

Seats
Aug 2025

Second row seats went down and locked, would not move. If my child had been in the seat, she would’ve been suffocated.

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2021 BMW X7 has 29 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine.

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