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#BS-2019-BMWX7-BE632019 Bmw X7
Based on reports from 57 owners and 11 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Green Light
Based on 57 complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, and 11 recalls.
Top reported problems
headrest broke
1 complaints • Severity 4/10
replace battery warning light
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
tailgate will not close
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
20 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 50K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (8 reports) • Median: 50K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Electrical (20 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2019 Bmw X7: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 35% of all reports filed for the 2019 Bmw X7, with 20 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 50,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 50K-mile mark.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 21% of all reports filed for the 2019 Bmw X7, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Seats Issues
Seats complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2019 Bmw X7, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seats-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Brakes Issues
Brakes complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2019 Bmw X7, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2019 Bmw X7. Recent trend: increasing.
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Recall History (11 recalls)
SEATS
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.
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
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.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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.
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
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.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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, 2018-2019 640i xDrive Gran Turismo and Rolls-Royce Phantom, 2019 M850i xDrive Gran Coupe and Rolls-Royce Cullinan and 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
+ 6 more recalls in the full report
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
2019 Bmw X7 vs. Class Average (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)
This vehicle
57
Class avg
60
Complaint volume is roughly in line with other standard sport utility vehicle 4wd vehicles from 2019.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 57 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 11 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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