Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2020 BMW X7 has 12 recalls, 44 complaints.
12
Recalls
44
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
19V631000
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i and X7 M50i vehicles. The steering rack p...
20V052000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X7 xDrive40i and X7 xDrive50i vehicles. The rear reflex reflectors may not reflect an adequ...
21V096000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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 sDrive4...
19V684000
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, X...
20V528000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 X5 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M, X6 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, X6 M50i, X6M...
21V062000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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...
20V465000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X5 sDrive 40i, X5 xDrive 40i and one X7 xDrive 40i vehicle. The starter motor may have an e...
20V678000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X5 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, X5 M50i, X5M, X7 xDrive40i, X7 M50i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 M50i and X6M ...
22V267000
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
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,...
22V670000
SEATS
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 t...
24V576000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
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 Serie...
25V644000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
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 att...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2020 BMW X7 SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2026 | ENGINE | Oil pum with plastic internals. Repeat hot and cold cycles cause premature failure of the plastic co... |
| Dec 15, 2025 | ENGINE | Low oil pressure warning. Oil pump replacement |
| Dec 3, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2020 BMW X7. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V64400... |
| Dec 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The check engine light on my 2020 BMW X7 intermittently illuminates and then clears without warning.... |
| Nov 12, 2025 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN | Hello , I would like to report a failed front differential on my vehicle. This issue was diagnosed ... |
| Oct 29, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | My front differential has failed and my vehicle has 62,000 miles. There is no recommended service an... |
| Oct 15, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The contact works for a company that owns a 2020 BMW X7. The contact stated that while his boss was ... |
| Oct 3, 2025 | SEATS | • Third-row seat in my 2020 BMW X7 failed during normal operation and trapped my [XXX] daughter bet... |
| Oct 3, 2025 | SEATS | I am filing this complaint because the third-row passenger seat in my 2020 BMW X7 has a serious defe... |
| Aug 14, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2020 BMW X7. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the vehicle lost mo... |
| Aug 8, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Transfer case broke and struck the engine while driving. |
| Aug 5, 2025 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN | X7 models from year 2020 -2022 have a particular issue at stake which is a manufacture default as it... |
| Jul 28, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,SEATS | I am submitting this complaint based on recurring drivetrain and structural failures in my 2020 BMW ... |
| May 13, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | While my wife was driving our 2020 BMW X7M under normal conditions, the vehicle experienced a catast... |
| May 8, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2020 BMW X7. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the e... |
| Apr 13, 2025 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2020 BMW X7. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there... |
| Mar 26, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE | Without warning the vehicle came to an abrupt stop while going about 25 mph. I got out and checked a... |
| Mar 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Transfer case causes vehicle to shake when driving straight or turning from a complete stop or low s... |
| Feb 24, 2025 | STEERING | I was driving and as I parked on my driveway a message popped up on my dash board saying " " Increas... |
| Feb 16, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns 2020 BMW X7. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the message "Oil Pump Leak Ov... |