The 2020 BMW X7 has 51 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 12 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and engine. Owners most often flag drivetrain/transfer case failure: complete failure or severe shudder, requiring very expensive repair (quoted up to $9,000 usd). frequency: recurrent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2020 BMW X7 vehicles (US, public record).
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Campaign 19V631000BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i and X7 M50i vehicles. The steering rack pinion teeth may break under load, resulting in a loss of steering contr…
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Campaign 20V052000BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X7 xDrive40i and X7 xDrive50i vehicles. The rear reflex reflectors may not reflect an adequate amount of light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the re…
back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Campaign 21V096000BMW 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 xDrive5…
back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Campaign 19V684000BMW 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, …
Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide. The pre-facelift models (approximately 2019-2022) are generally praised for their excellent driving dynamics for a large SUV, luxurious and spacious cabin, strong B58 inline-six engine…
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