2023 BMW I7Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2023 BMW I7, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 11 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-104 the manufacturer reports only 91% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 1, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2023 BMW I7 has problems

8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Forward collision avoidance32
Service brakes, hydraulic20
Electronic stability control (ESC)20
Electrical system21
Service brakes20
Power train10
Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

11 recalls

2023 BMW I7 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

57%repaired · 2026 Q3

Electronic stability control (ESC)

New

Recall 26V-422 · Jul 1, 2026 · 428 vehicles · 246 repaired

Risk. A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

94%repaired · 2026 Q3

Propulsion system: traction battery

Recall 25V-470 · Jul 16, 2025 · 136 vehicles · 128 repaired

Risk. Battery module failure may lead to a shutdown of the high-voltage system which can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

91%repaired · 2026 Q1

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Recall 24V-104 · Feb 12, 2024 · 266,716 vehicles · 243,841 repaired

Risk. A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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96%repaired · 2025 Q3

Driver monitoring: camera/sensor

Recall 23V-700 · Oct 18, 2023 · 12,296 vehicles · 11,847 repaired

Risk. An inoperative hands-on detection system may fail to detect when the driver's hands are not on the steering wheel and therefore not engage the emergency…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

96%repaired · 2025 Q3

Visibility/wiper

Recall 23V-644 · Sep 20, 2023 · 3,820 vehicles · 3,651 repaired

Risk. Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

95%repaired · 2025 Q2

Electrical system

Recall 23V-479 · Jul 12, 2023 · 384 vehicles · 364 repaired

Risk. The inability to operate the defrost or hazard warning lights can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

94%repaired · 2025 Q2

Seats

Recall 23V-414 · Jun 8, 2023 · 318 vehicles · 299 repaired

Risk. An improperly welded front seat may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2024 Q4

Air bags

Recall 23V-050 · Feb 3, 2023 · 397 vehicles · 396 repaired

Risk. A disabled front passenger air bag, knee air bag, or active headrest will not deploy as intended in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2024 Q4

Management: software

Recall 22V-944 · Dec 20, 2022 · 14,086 vehicles · 14,055 repaired

Risk. An interruption of electrical power may result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

98%repaired · 2024 Q4

Electrical system

Recall 22V-860 · Nov 21, 2022 · 169 vehicles · 165 repaired

Risk. Emergency response may be delayed without the vehicle location information, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.

Best & worst years

2023 vs. every other I7 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the I7 median. How we score

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  • Caution
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In owners' words

What I7 owners report

Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Brand new car bought in Nov 2023. On February 12, 2024, this Recall Campaign No. 24V-104: Integrated Brake (IB) Module came out - albeit with no remedy. It is now Jun 22nd - 4 months later - and there is still no remedy. I am adversely affected in the following ways: - I have been unable to drive…
Complaint 11595852 · Jun 22, 2024
I purchased a new BMW i7 xDrive60 at the end of December 2023. There have been numerous software issues since I purchased the vehicle. Yesterday while driving at low speed, a car in front of me at a stop light slammed on brakes. I attempted to depress the brake but it was too late. My car collided…
Complaint 11573705 · Feb 23, 2024
On 2023 BMW i7 while I was trying to park in a parking stall moving forwards at a very low speed in a shopping center( less than a 1 m/h). The car suddenly and very aggressively took off and accelerate on me while I was straightening the steering wheel to pull more forwards, heading another parked…
Complaint 11550426 · Oct 17, 2023

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