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2021 BMW X7

9 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair when you can Seats

In a crash, the seat backrest may not fully lock, increasing the risk of injury.

One or more of the compression springs that lock the backrest may not have been installed properly, and could dislodge or detach.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 246 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V670000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair when you can Visibility

A sunroof that closes without the key fob present inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury.

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."

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 61,221 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V267000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Seats

In the event of a crash, the head restraints could detach, and increase the risk of injury.

The head restraints on the second-row outer seats may be the incorrect type for the vehicle.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 258 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V156000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Back over prevention

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.

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 the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 13,858 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V096000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Service brakes

A loss of ABS and a reduction in braking assistance can increase the risk of a crash.

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.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 893 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V062000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Steering

A loose steering column shaft universal joint connection can affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The steering column shaft's universal joint connection may not have been tightened to specifications, and can become loose.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 21 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V031000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Electrical system

Increased electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.

The connection between the 48-Volt battery and the starter-generator may not have been assembled properly, which can cause increased electrical resistance at the connections.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 812 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V761000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Exterior lighting

Oncoming drivers may be confused by the blue light of approaching vehicles, which could potentially increase the risk of a crash.

The headlamps may allow a blue light to illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 307 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V528000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Labels

The vehicle operator may be confused by the tire information on the label and this could lead to the installation of an inappropriate size tire and/or inflation pressure, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.

The tire information labels may contain tire size and cold tire inflation pressure information that does not match the specific tires that were installed on these vehicles. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 397 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V514000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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