2019 Bmw X7 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (8) · Electrical System (8) · Power Train (5)
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Safety recalls (11)
Electrical System:starter Assembly 2025-09-25 · campaign 25V644000 · 145,102 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 340I, X6, 2020-2025 840I, 2020-2022 740LI, 2019-2020 X7, and X5 vehicles. After repeated attempts, the starter motor may overheat from an electrical overload.
Risk: An overheated starter motor can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. This recall includes vehicles repaired under recall 24V576 and those owners will need to have their vehicle repaired again. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov November 17, 2025.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm):software 2024-08-01 · campaign 24V576000 · 105,588 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2020 X5, X7, 2020 3 Series Sedan, X6, 2020-2021 7 Series Sedan, 2020 8 Series Convertible, 8 Series Coupe, and 2020 8 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. In the event the starter motor fails, repeated attempts to start the vehicle can cause the starter motor to overheat from an electrical overload.
Risk: A starter motor that overheats can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Seats 2022-09-07 · campaign 22V670000 · 246 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2022 BMW X7 xDrive40i, X7 Drive50i, X7 M50i vehicles with third-row seats. One or more of the compression springs that lock the backrest may not have been installed properly, and could dislodge or detach.
Risk: In a crash, the seat backrest may not fully lock, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the third-row seat and, if necessary, remove and reinstall improperly installed compression springs, and reinstall any missing springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly 2022-04-20 · campaign 22V267000 · 61,221 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive); 2019-2022 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M; 2021-2022 X5 xdrive45e; 2020-2022 X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6M and 2019-2023 X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, X7 xDrive60i, X7 M60i, X7M, Alpina XB7 vehicles. The roof function control unit may be programmed incorrectly, allowing the sunroof to close without the key fob present inside the vehicle.
Risk: A sunroof that closes without the key fob present inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the roof function control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Back Over Prevention:software 2021-02-19 · campaign 21V096000 · 13,858 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, Alpina XB7, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, and 8 Series Coupe, Convertible and Grand Coupe, 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le, 745Le xDrive, X5 xDrive45e, X3 xDrive30e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 x
Risk: If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:hydraulic 2021-02-10 · campaign 21V062000 · 893 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 8 Series Coupe, Grand Coupe and convertible 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8 and 740 Li, 740 Li xDrive, 750 Li xDrive, M760 Li xDrive, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xdrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, and 2019-2021 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, and 2021 M3, M3 Competition, M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, X5 xDrive45e, 745 Le xDrive. The rotor and shaft within the integrated bra
Risk: A loss of ABS and a reduction in braking assistance can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 25, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 2019-09-27 · campaign 19V684000 · 257,473 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Convertible and Coupe 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, X5 sDrive, X5 xDrive, X5 M50i, X6 xDrive, X6 M50i, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, Z4 sDrive, Z4 M40i, 740Le xDrive and 745Le xDrive, 2018-2
Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
Wheels:lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs 2019-07-23 · campaign 19V541000 · 5 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 X5 xDrive50i and X7 xDrive40i vehicles. The left side wheel bolts may have been insufficiently tightened and may loosen over time.
Risk: Loose bolts may allow a wheel to detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace and tighten the left side wheel bolts, free of charge. The recall began July 16, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Engine 2019-07-03 · campaign 19V513000 · 115 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 750i xDrive, 2019 M850i xDrive Coupe, M850i xDrive Convertible, X5 xDrive50i, X7 xDrive50i, and M5 vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may not have been properly attached to the engine, which may cause the fuel pump flange to crack, resulting in a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall began August 27, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Air Bags 2019-05-23 · campaign 19V386000 · 1,822 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 X7 xDrive40i and X7 xDrive50i vehicles. The driver and passenger head air bags may not have been properly aligned with the trim during installation.
Risk: The head air bags may be impaired during deployment, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, reinstall the head air bags, free of charge. The recall began July 18, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Seats 2019-02-27 · campaign 19V135000 · 31 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2019 BMW X7 xDrive40i and X7 xDrive50i vehicles equipped with the "business lounge seat" option. The attachment bolts between the seat adapter and the vehicle may not have been properly tightened.
Risk: If the bolts were not properly tightened, in the event of a crash, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury.
Fix: None of the affected vehicles have been sold and are quarantined on dealer lots. BMW dealers will replace the attachment bolts for the seat adapter, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2019. Owners may contact BMW's customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Service bulletins (463)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2026-08-28 · B010226DCS · Other
bmw notice of the court’s final approval for shark-fin antenna settlement (x3, x4, x5, x6, x7)
Engine 2026-07-28 · B011524 · Warranty Program/Extension
the nvld modules limited warranty for defects in materials and/or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the vehicles original in-service / first delivery date.
Engine 2026-07-17 · B110426 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the manual starting of electronic engine oil level measurement from inside the vehicle, usually afterperforming an engine oil service task, is inoperative or it may lock up at between a 15% to 30% completionrate.
Engine 2026-06-29 · B010324 · Warranty Program/Extension
the evap systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.
Structure:body 2026-05-21 · B010226 · Warranty Program/Extension
shark fin roof antenna sealing settlement extended warranty
Engine 2026-05-06 · B010324 · Warranty Program/Extension
the evap systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date.
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What owners report
2026-10-11 · Electrical System“bmw usa has issued 2 separate recalls for the same issue involving component electrical system starter assembly. recall notice 24v576 was issued in september 2024 and recall notice 25v644 was issued in september 2025. i purchased the vehicle from bmw of carlsbad in september 2024 as a pre-owned thus did not receive any recall notice in 2024. howeve…”
2026-08-15 · Fuel/Propulsion System“this happened on my vehicle. oil pump is supposed to last life of the vehicle per bmw. this left me stranded on the side of the road for hours and now is costing $9k to replace oil pump. my car has less than 100k miles. i'm reporting a safety issue with bmw vehicles equipped with the b58tu engine, primarily 2019-2021 models. these vehicles have an…”
2026-08-10 · Engine“i am reporting a safety concern involving bmw vehicles equipped with the b58 technical update (b58tu) engine, commonly found in model years 2019–2021. these vehicles utilize a variable-displacement engine oil pump containing an internal thermoplastic adjusting component responsible for regulating oil pressure. field failures are increasingly being …”
2026-07-29 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 134,000 mi“the contact owns a 2019 bmw x7. the contact stated that the auto start/stop feature failed to function as intended. there was a fire message displayed. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed; however, the dealer was unable to update the control unit. the control unit was not communicating as intended. the vehicle was not …”
2026-07-12 · Engine“i was told today that my bmw engine oil pump is failing because of plastic internal components which will cause irreversible catastrophic engine damage during operation which is extremely dangerous and that i was informed by the dealer that bmw quietly changed them 2 years after due to the failure rate. if the oil pump shatters, debris can permanen…”
2026-06-20 · Unknown Or Other“ the shark fin antenna seal on my bmw failed, allowing water to enter the telematics control unit (tcu). this caused a complete failure of the vehicle’s emergency sos / bmw assist crash notification system. the failure occurred without any warning messages or prior indications that the system was compromised. because the tcu controls the vehicle’s …”
2026-04-27 · Power Train · 102,000 mi“the contact owns a 2019 bmw x7. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated and the engine seized. the check engine warning light was illuminated. while attempting to restart the vehicle, the vehicle restarted with the power train warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the v…”
2026-04-15 · Power Train“i am reporting a safety concern involving bmw vehicles equipped with the b58 technical update (b58tu) engine, commonly found in model years 2019–2021. these vehicles use a variable-displacement oil pump with an internal thermoplastic component that regulates oil pressure. this component is increasingly failing in the field, often fracturing and ca…”
2026-04-02 · Unknown Or Other“bmw has a known issue that the fin antenna on the roof leaks and sets off a cascade of dangerous issues with the emergency call function and disabling the heads up dash so that you cannot see your navigation. on april 2, 2026 in austin, tx it rained and our car started sending an emergency call request repeatedly to bmw. bmw operators called repeat…”
2026-02-27 · Power Train“safety defect report — engine oil pump failure (bmw b58tu engine) component or system involved the failure involves the variable-displacement engine oil pump installed in bmw vehicles equipped with the b58 technical update (b58tu) engine, commonly found in model years 2019–2021. the oil pump contains an internal thermoplastic adjusting component t…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.