YearToAvoid

BMW X7 Best and Worst Years (2019–2025)

The BMW X7 years to avoid are 2024 and 2025, with complaint index scores of 100 and 83, driven mostly by brake system problems (71% and 43% of complaints). The 2019 and 2022 model years are the best, with complaint index scores of 17 and 0.

Avoid 2024Avoid 2025Best 2019Best 2022

Model years
7
2019–2025
NHTSA complaints
301
Recall campaigns
31
Crashes reported
9
Fires reported
6
Top problem area
Brakes

X7 Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002019202020212022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

BMW X7 problems and recalls by year

YearVerdictIndexComplaintsCrashesFiresRecallsTop issueMPGNCAP
2019Best17471011Electrical System19.5—
2020Caution50542312Engine17—
2021Good3346029Engine19—
2022Best020012Electrical System19—
2023Caution6744208Brakes20—
2024Avoid10062207Brakes20—
2025Avoid8328204Brakes20—

X7 years to avoid: what went wrong

2024 BMW X7 Index 100 · 62 complaints · 7 recalls

The 2024 X7 has the highest complaint index (100) of any year, with brakes making up 71% of its 62 complaints. Owners reported the integrated brake system failing or engaging unexpectedly, including hard braking and unwanted parking-brake activation in traffic, at a median mileage of 15,500. Collision avoidance and camera issues followed at 21% of complaints. NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this year, including three separate brake-system recalls covering the integrated brake module.

2024 brakes problems →

2025 BMW X7 Index 83 · 28 complaints · 4 recalls

The 2025 X7 ranks second-worst with a complaint index of 83. Brakes account for 43% of its 28 complaints, echoing the same integrated brake system issue seen in 2024, including sudden hard braking and parking-brake engagement while driving. Electrical system and collision-avoidance/camera complaints each make up 18%. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this year, including a seat belt recall and two brake-related campaigns shared with 2024.

Most common BMW X7 problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.

  1. Brakes92 (31%)
  2. Electrical System70 (23%)
  3. Engine57 (19%)
  4. Other44 (15%)
  5. Transmission & Powertrain40 (13%)
  6. Collision Avoidance & Cameras37 (12%)
  7. Structure & Body27 (9%)
  8. Steering17 (6%)
  9. Fuel System10 (3%)
  10. Suspension, Wheels & Tires10 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

What year BMW X7 should I avoid?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, 2024 and 2025 are the X7 years to avoid, with complaint index scores of 100 and 83, mostly tied to brake system complaints.
What is the best year for the BMW X7?
2019 and 2022 are rated Best, with complaint index scores of 17 and 0 respectively, the lowest among the 7 model years covered.
Does the BMW X7 have a brake recall?
Yes. The 2024 and 2025 X7 are covered by multiple integrated brake system recalls, including campaigns 24V697000, 24V739000, and 26V422000.
Is the 2023 BMW X7 reliable?
The 2023 X7 is rated Caution, with a complaint index of 67 and brakes as the top problem area at a median failure mileage of 5,858 miles.
How many complaints does the BMW X7 have in total?
NHTSA lists 301 total complaints and 31 recall campaigns across the 2019-2025 BMW X7 model years.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.