2025 BMW I7Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2025 BMW I7, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 2 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 October 26, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2025 BMW I7 has problems

2 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
Air bags11
Electrical system10
Forward collision avoidance11
Service brakes11

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

2 recalls

2025 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 →

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 →

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

2025 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

'23'24'25
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What I7 owners report

Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

As I pulled out of a parking lot The vehicle suddenly jerked 90 degrees to the left and accelerated quickly into a ditch and a retaining wall. All airbags deployed.
Complaint 11732572 · Apr 20, 2026

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