repaired · 2024 Q3
Seats
Risk. In a crash, the seat backrest may not fully lock, increasing the risk of injury.
2022 BMW X7Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 20 owner complaints about the 2022 BMW X7, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-670 the manufacturer reports only 91% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 3, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 BMW X7 has problems
20 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Electrical system
4Steering
3Back over prevention
2Suspension
2Service brakes
2Power train
1Visibility/wiper
1Engine
1Lane departure
22 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 5 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2022 BMW X7 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.
repaired · 2024 Q1
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
Risk. A sunroof that closes without the key fob present inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury.
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
2022 vs. every other X7 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 X7 median. How we score
'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2022 BMW X7 safety ratings
2022 BMW X7 SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2022 BMW X7, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
In owners' words
What X7 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
On August 19, 2026, my 2022 BMW X7 xDrive40i experienced multiple safety\-related warnings at approximately 50,411–50,427 miles\. The vehicle first displayed “Increased steering effort” and instructed me to drive carefully to a service center\. It then displayed a red power\-supply warning stating:…
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 vehicle had a spill in the cup holder. The cup holder has holes and does not hold liquid. This spilled into the electronics underneath and around it. The car suddenly could not be put into park. It would roll when attempting to do so. The electronics control park and the emergency brake from…
Own a 2022 X7?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.