KnownCarProblems2019 BMW X7 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 48 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 BMW X7, most often about the electrical (48% of complaints, typically around 56,000 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about X7 model year since 2000 and has 11 recalls.
Most common 2019 BMW X7 problems
Electrical
23 complaints · 48%Half of these problems showed up before 56,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2019 BMW X7. The contact stated that upon a warm start of the engine, a "system overheating re-starting engine possible after cooling" message intermittently appeared on the instrument panel. The contact would be forced to open the hood to allow the engine to cool for several minutes before the…
The contact owns a 2019 BMW X7. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the message that the starter motor was overheating was displayed and the vehicle failed to start. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the starter motor. The…
Engine
16 complaints · 33%Half of these problems showed up before 54,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2019 BMW X7. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the message that the starter motor was overheating was displayed and the vehicle failed to start. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the starter motor. The…
The contact owns a 2019 BMW X7. The contact stated that upon a warm start of the engine, a "system overheating re-starting engine possible after cooling" message intermittently appeared on the instrument panel. The contact would be forced to open the hood to allow the engine to cool for several minutes before the…
Other or unspecified
7 complaints · 15%Seats
5 complaints · 10%Transmission
5 complaints · 10%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…
Driver assistance
4 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control.
The contact owned a 2019 BMW X7. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced phantom braking. The dealer was made aware of the failure and the vehicle was traded in for another vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately…
Brakes
3 complaints · 6%On december 21st 2019, the breaks on our brand new 2019 X7 BMW completely gave out while my husband and I and three minor children were traveling about 70 MPH on ny interstate 87. All the lights started blinking inside the vehicle and it kept driving completely without our ability to stop it. Since that date, for over…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2019 BMW X7 recalls
Electrical: starter assembly
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.
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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.
Engine: software
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.
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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.
Seats
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.
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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.
Visibility and wipers: sun/moon roof assembly
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.
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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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 118, "power-operated window systems."
Backup camera: software
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.
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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 xdrive50i, x6 m50i, x6m, 530i, 530i xdrive, 540i, 540i xdrive, m550i xdrive, m5, 740i, 740li, 740li xdrive, m760i drive, m760li xdrive, 750li xdrive alpina, alpina b7 xdrive, and 2021 4 series coupe 430i, 430i xdrive, m440i xdrive vehicles. When shifting into reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with
Brakes: hydraulic
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.
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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 brake system may not have been welded properly and could separate during a hard braking event, possibly resulting in a loss of the antilock brake system (ABS) and braking assistance.
Backup camera: camera
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.
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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 f
Wheels and tires: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
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.
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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.
Fuel system: fuel pump
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.
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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.
Air bags: side/window
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.
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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.
Seats
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.
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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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2019 BMW X7
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 BMW X7?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (23 complaints, typically around 56,000 miles); engine (16 complaints, typically around 54,000 miles); other or unspecified (7 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2019 BMW X7 have?
- 11 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 25, 2025 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2019 a bad year for the BMW X7?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about X7 model year since 2000, with 48 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.