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BMW X7 safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the BMW X7 since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the BMW X7. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
12 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 12 launched 2019 to 2024
  • Most recent 24 October 2024 DVSA recall R/2024/414
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 12 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2024 4 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your BMW X7?

Not every BMW X7 is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

BMW X7 recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2019 to 2026

2024 had the most, with 4. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

BMW X7 safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’19 1
’20 1
’21 3
’22 2
’23 1
’24 4
’25 0
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every BMW X7 recall, newest first

2024 4 recalls

Hydraulic Brake System Unit Replacement

Launched 24 October 2024 DVSA recall R/2024/414 Manufacturer ref. 0034940200

Defect
On affected vehicles the brake servomotor was improperly welded. The weld seam might not withstand the stresses caused under high brake pressure leading to a requirement for a higher brake effort increasing the braking distance.
Remedy
Affected vehicles will have the hydraulic unit of the brake system replaced.
Vehicles affected
1 X7 vehicle
Built
13 May 2024

Integrated Braking System

Launched 13 September 2024 DVSA recall R/2024/383 Manufacturer ref. 0034800200 (OTA)

Defect
On certain vehicles the Integrated Brake (IB) system may be impaired due to contamination between electrical contacts.
Remedy
Vehicles that may be affected by contamination are required to have the vehicle’s software updated which can detect signal interference before it occurs. If symptoms are detected you should refrain from use of the vehicle and the affected Integrated Brake (IB) system component will be replaced.
Vehicles affected
2,199 X7 vehicles
Built
14 Jul 2022 to 14 Aug 2024

Seat Belt Warning (Front Seat Belts)

Launched 20 May 2024 DVSA recall R/2024/262 Manufacturer ref. 0072630200

Defect
On affected vehicles the hall sensor in the driver and passenger front seat belt stalks may not have been correctly installed and it may indicate the seat belt is inserted correctly when it actually is not.
Remedy
On affected vehicles the seat belt stalks will be tested and replaced if necessary.
Vehicles affected
19 X7 vehicles
Built
11 Apr 2024 to 20 Apr 2024
Also covers

Integrated Braking System

Launched 7 March 2024 DVSA recall R/2024/119 Manufacturer ref. BMW - 0034670200

Defect
On affected vehicles an unexpected loss of hydraulic brake assistance may occur and may result in a different pedal behaviour under specific conditions an extended braking distance may be experienced and ABS/Stability control may be impaired
Remedy
On the affected vehicles the Integrated Brake System will be replaced
Vehicles affected
1,040 X7 vehicles
Built
14 Jul 2022 to 6 Sept 2023

2023 1 recall

Checking potential vehicle damage

Launched 20 October 2023 DVSA recall R/2024/156 Manufacturer ref. 0099410200

Defect
On affected vehicles risk of potential flooding could have occurred leading to salt water ingress whilst parked in port awaiting shipping
Remedy
The affected vehicles will be thoroughly checked cleaned and reworked as required
Vehicles affected
32 X7 vehicles
Built
24 Jun 2023 to 26 Aug 2023

2022 2 recalls

Spring in backrest mechanism of third row seating may be incorrectly installed

Launched 17 October 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/294 Manufacturer ref. BMW - 0052070200

Defect
The compression spring in the backrest mechanism of the 3rd row seating may be incorrectly installed or missing which can affect the ability of the backrest to lock into place when upright.
Remedy
Check compression springs on the backrest frame (third-row seating) and rework if necessary.
Vehicles affected
4 X7 vehicles
Built
4 Jan 2019 to 19 Aug 2021

Undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold

Launched 22 August 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/255 Manufacturer ref. 0013440300

Defect
Undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold.
Remedy
The engine management control unit (DDE) will be programmed with improved software incorporating the latest OBD functionality.
Vehicles affected
322,745 across everything the recall covers
Built
4 Jan 2019 to 28 Jul 2020

2021 3 recalls

Incorrect headrest rods may have been installed in the backrest of the second row of seats on the outer side

Launched 27 April 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/156 Manufacturer ref. 0052970100

Defect
Incorrect headrest rods may have been installed in the backrest of the second row of seats on the outer side.
Remedy
On affected vehicles the outer headrest of the second seat row will be checked and replaced if necessary.
Vehicles affected
35 across everything the recall covers
Built
10 Feb 2021 to 13 Feb 2021
Also covers

The integrated brake system hydraulic unit may have been produced incorrectly

Launched 22 February 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/054 Manufacturer ref. 0034550200

Defect
The Integrated Brake system hydraulic unit may have been produced incorrectly
Remedy
Replace the Integrated Brake system hydraulic unit.
Vehicles affected
139 across everything the recall covers
Built
17 Feb 2020 to 18 Mar 2020

The battery cables on the 48V starter generator may not have been sufficiently secured during production

Launched 25 January 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/015 Manufacturer ref. 0012490500 0012560500

Defect
The battery cables on the 48V starter generator may not have been sufficiently secured during the production process.
Remedy
Check the screw connection of the 48V positive / negative battery cables on the starter generator and rework if necessary.
Vehicles affected
388 across everything the recall covers
Built
5 Aug 2020 to 5 Jan 2021

2020 1 recall

The front axle support (subframe) welding process has not been completed according to specifications

Launched 11 November 2020 DVSA recall R/2021/072 Manufacturer ref. 0031020200

Defect
The front axle support (subframe) welding process has not been completed according to specifications.
Remedy
Replace the front axle support.
Vehicles affected
10 across everything the recall covers
Built
4 Jun 2020
Also covers

2019 1 recall

An incorrect installation of the head airbags on driver and passenger side would result in an incomplete inflation

Launched 24 June 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/168 Manufacturer ref. 0072080200

Defect
Driver and passenger side head airbags may have been twisted on installation
Remedy
The head airbags on the driver and passenger side will be checked and if necessary reworked
Vehicles affected
52 X7 vehicles
Built
4 Jan 2019 to 2 Apr 2019

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 12 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the BMW X7. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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