2019 BMW X7 Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 16 engine-area complaints for the 2019 BMW X7, 34% of all 47 complaints filed for the model year. Most describe starter failures tied to overheating warnings, and two related recalls (24V576000 and 19V513000) cover engine and starter software/hardware issues. Median mileage at failure is 54,000 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 16
- 34% of 47
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 54,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Starter motor overheats or fails to crank the engine, sometimes accompanied by a smoke smell and no dashboard warning.
- Dashboard displays a 'starter overheated' or 'system overheating' message that forces the driver to wait or open the hood before restarting.
- Vehicle stalls or loses power while driving, in one case at highway speed on a busy expressway.
- Push-to-start button is pressed but the engine hesitates or fails to start, later linked by a mechanic to recall campaign 24V576000.
- Timing chain failure message appears along with vibration and loss of motive power at around 40 MPH.
- Engine overheats and seizes while driving, illuminating the check engine and powertrain warning lights.
When 2019 BMW X7 engine complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 16, 2024, latest Aug 10, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2019 BMW X7
- NHTSA 24V576000Aug 1, 2024Engine105,588 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine:engine control module (ecu/ECM):software
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.
Risk: A starter motor that overheats can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 19V513000Jul 3, 2019Engine115 vehicles
Engine
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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
Engine complaints by X7 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine problems on the 2019 BMW X7?
- NHTSA lists 16 engine-related complaints for the 2019 X7, which is 34% of the 47 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2019 BMW X7 engine?
- Yes. Recall 24V576000 covers engine, engine cooling, and electrical system issues reported in 2024, and recall 19V513000 covers a high pressure fuel pump problem reported in 2019.
- At what mileage do engine problems typically show up on the 2019 X7?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 54,000 miles at the time these engine-area failures were reported.
- Do these engine complaints involve crashes or fires?
- No. NHTSA records zero crashes and zero fires among the reported engine complaints for this model year.