2022 BMW X7 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other X7 years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 7th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 BMW X7. That ranks 7th out of 8 X7 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (6 complaints, 30%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 20owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2022 BMW X7 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 30% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 3 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 5% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2022 BMW X7 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seats
Problem: 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.
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.
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Problem: 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."
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My vehicle was diagnosed in August of 2026 with a suspension thrust arm failure showing leaking hydraulic fluid. The repair cost was quoted at $2,200.00. I found on the internet a BMW of north america service bulletin that called out these thrust arms can fail due to "Various external influences…
On August 19, 2026, my 2022 BMW X7 xDrive40i experienced multiple safety\-related warnings at approximately 50,411â50,427 miles\. The vehicle first displayed âIncreased steering effortâ and instructed me to drive carefully to a service center\. It then displayed a red power\-supply warning…
Component Failing: Telematics Control Unit (TCU) / SOS Emergency Call System This vehicle is experiencing an intermittent, total failure of the factory-installed SOS/Emergency Call System due to a known manufacturing defect. BMW has documented this issue in Technical Service Bulletin SIB 65 12 22…
The front passenger side door is unable to open from inside or outside the vehicle. The door actuator failed, and this has been confirmed by the dealer. This is an obvious safety issue as it prevents egress in an emergency. According to Internet forums, this seems to be a known issue across BMW…
Transfer case and front and rear differentials have failed - bmw claims lifetime fluid which is clearly not accurate
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2022 BMW X7?
Owners most often report unknown or other, electrical system, steering problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2022 BMW X7?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2022 BMW X7 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other X7 model years, the 2022 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.