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2026 BMW X7

Hybrid

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
3 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11

Safety Signal

77 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record

Recalls1 critical2

Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA5

Crash ratingNHTSA overall—

Fuel economybest combined, EPA23 mpg

2027 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019

The 2026 BMW X7 is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid midsize or large SUV with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the X7 xDrive40i, is EPA-rated at 23 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of C. Owners have filed 5 complaints, most often about the exterior lighting.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Configuration	Powertrain	Drive	Engine / motor	City	Hwy	Comb	Annual fuel*
X7 xDrive40i	Hybrid	AWD	3.0L 6-cyl turbo + 44V Li-Ion	21	25	23	$3,350
X7 M60i xDrive	Hybrid	AWD	4.4L 8-cyl turbo + 44V Li-Ion	16	20	18	$4,300
Alpina XB7	Hybrid	AWD	4.4L 8-cyl turbo + 44V Li-Ion	16	20	17	$4,550

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 49570, 49571, 49572.

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Recalls (2)

Source: NHTSA recall database

▲high

Air Bags

25 vehicles

ProblemBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 X6, X7, X5, and X5 Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The instrument panel may have been manufactured incorrectly and prevent the passenger-side air bag from deploying properly.RiskAn air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury during a crash.FixDealers will replace the instrument panel trim, free of charge. The vehicles have not been sold from dealer inventory and therefore, no owner letters will be mailed. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 4, 2025.

NHTSA campaign 25V837000reported Dec 4, 2025BMW of North America, LLC

!critical

Visibility

1,406 vehicles

ProblemBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 X5 Plug-in Hybrid, X5, and X7 vehicles. The windshield may not be sealed properly, which can allow water to enter the power distribution box or electronic control unit.RiskWater inside electrical components can lead to electronic function failures, such as a loss of headlights, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an electrical short-circuit may occur, increasing the risk of a fire while parked or driving.FixDealers will inspect the windshield seal. If any leaks are detected, the seal will be repaired and vehicle control units and wiring will be replaced as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

NHTSA campaign 25V556000reported Aug 27, 2025BMW of North America, LLC

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database

5complaints filed

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2025: 1 · 2026: 4

Most-cited components

Exterior Lighting1

Power Train1

Visibility1

Structure1

Forward Collision Avoidance1

Seats1

What owners describe

“Safety Concern: Following a recent Remote Software Update, our 2026 BMW X7 has experienced multiple instances of random uncommanded seat movements with occupants in the seats. 6/22/26â€“ Remote Software Update performed. 6/23/26â€“ Incident 1: Vehicle was driven and parked. The entire second row of seats lifted and til…”Jul 29, 2026 · Seats · NHTSA owner report

“Traveling at highway speed of 65 mph. Not using the cruise control or self driving feature and had both hands on the wheel. Message appears on the screen â€œinability to drive detectedâ€� with a chime and red warning light. I am driving the car so not sure what this means. Moments later, a new warning message saying â€…”Jun 4, 2026 · Forward Collision Avoidance · NHTSA owner report

“The contact owns a 2026 BMW X7. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal water shifting around inside the vehicle. The contact stated that the message â€œService Immediatelyâ€� was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the contact was informed that the fail…”Apr 21, 2026 · Visibility · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.

Other X7 model years

2027 BMW X7

0 recalls · 0 complaints

2025 BMW X7

4 recalls · 28 complaints

2024 BMW X7

7 recalls · 62 complaints

2023 BMW X7

8 recalls · 43 complaints

2022 BMW X7

2 recalls · 20 complaints

2021 BMW X7

9 recalls · 45 complaints

2020 BMW X7

12 recalls · 52 complaints

2019 BMW X7

11 recalls · 47 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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