2025 Bmw I7 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (1) · Electrical System (1)
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Safety recalls (2)
Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 2026-07-01 · campaign 26V422000 · 428 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 Mini Cooper S, Mini Countryman S All4, X2, 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, 2023-2025 i7, 7 Series, X7, 2024-2025 i5, 5 Series, 2023-2024 XM, X1, 2024-2025 X6, and X5 vehicles. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
Risk: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: The Integrated brake system will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 21, 2026. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 24V739 or 24V104 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:electric:control Module 2024-02-12 · campaign 24V104000 · 266,716 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
Risk: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between June and December 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735.
Service bulletins (13)
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.
Steering 2026-08-20 · B320526 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
“cracking” noise might be heard when turning the steering wheel from lock to lock. see attached video v3202 26 eps noise.
Electrical System 2026-08-12 · B640925 · Service Campaign
a faulty electric auxiliary heater may have been installed in the certain vehicles. this could result in thefailure of the electric auxiliary heater, utilized for the vehicle interior.
Power Train 2026-06-06 · B330124 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the vehicle will no longer move when put into gear. there may also be loud noise coming from the heat*(electric drivetrain)/rear axles.
Electrical System 2026-06-05 · B610626 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
charging sessions cannot be started or they are interrupted while using a level 2 ac high-power chargingstation, or with a level 3 dc charging station. charging may start normally but can interrupt after some time. level 2 (240 v) flex charger and wall boxmay also be affected. the red or white led i
Steering 2026-04-23 · B310426 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
situation when turning the steering wheel fully to the steering end stops, a ”groaning” noise can be perceived at the respective steering stop. the noise occurs at higher ambient temperatures from approx. 68°f.
Suspension 2026-04-08 · B310324 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
when rolling forward or backwards with the steering at full lock (left or right) without the brake applied, a “groan”-type noise may be heard from the front axle. the noise is most noticeable after load reversal. the noise can be heard beginning at the 7 second time stamp.
Showing the 6 most recent of 13 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-26 · Electrical System“vehicle suffered catestrophic door lock failure. electronic buttons, idrive commands, external door handle, and the manual emergency physical override cable all failed to release the latch, trapping the occupant inside for 30 minutes. dealership shop foreman confirmed the entrapment and it required 10 minutes of external physical force to eventuall…”
2026-04-20 · Service Brakes · 💥 crash“as i pulled out of a parking lot the vehicle suddenly jerked 90 degrees to the left and accelerated quickly into a ditch and a retaining wall. all airbags deployed.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.