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2019 BMW X7

11 recalls Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #21V062000 Plain English
Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The integrated brake system in your vehicle is made up of a rotor and shaft that work together to help stop your car when you press the brake pedal. In some 2020-2021 models, these components might not be welded properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, the ABS (anti-lock system) and your car's emergency brake assist could fail, making it harder to stop your vehicle quickly and safely. This increases the risk of a crash, especially in emergency situations.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the integrated brake system with a new one at no cost to you. The repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice from BMW.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 8 Series Coupe, Grand Coupe and convertible 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8 and 740 Li, 740 Li xDrive, 750 Li xDrive, M760 Li xDrive, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xdrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, and 2019-2021 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, and 2021 M3, M3 Competition, M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, X5 xDrive45e, 745 Le xDrive. The rotor and shaft within the integrated brake system may not have been welded properly and could separate during a hard braking event, possibly resulting in a loss of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and braking assistance.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A loss of ABS and a reduction in braking assistance can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 25, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Critical #19V513000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The high-pressure fuel pump in your vehicle is the part that delivers gasoline from the tank to your engine. In certain 2019-2020 models, it might not be securely attached, which could lead to a fuel leak.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel pump flange cracks and leaks fuel, it could spill onto a hot engine or exhaust component and cause a fire. This is a serious risk that could cause significant damage or even injury.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the high-pressure fuel pump with a secure one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 750i xDrive, 2019 M850i xDrive Coupe, M850i xDrive Convertible, X5 xDrive50i, X7 xDrive50i, and M5 vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may not have been properly attached to the engine, which may cause the fuel pump flange to crack, resulting in a fuel leak.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall began August 27, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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High Priority #19V541000 Plain English
Component

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The wheel bolts on your left side may not be tightened properly, which could cause them to come loose over time.
Risk if Unfixed
If the bolts come loose, your wheel could detach from your vehicle while driving, making it harder to control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will tighten the wheel bolts securely and replace them if necessary – all at no cost to you. Look for a recall notice and schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 X5 xDrive50i and X7 xDrive40i vehicles. The left side wheel bolts may have been insufficiently tightened and may loosen over time.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Loose bolts may allow a wheel to detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace and tighten the left side wheel bolts, free of charge. The recall began July 16, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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High Priority #19V386000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The head airbags in your X7 are designed to protect you and your passengers in the event of a crash. In some 2019 models, these airbags may not have been properly installed.
Risk if Unfixed
If an accident happens, the airbags might not deploy correctly, which could leave you and your passengers at risk of serious injury.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will check the airbags and reinstall them if needed, all at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair once you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 X7 xDrive40i and X7 xDrive50i vehicles. The driver and passenger head air bags may not have been properly aligned with the trim during installation.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The head air bags may be impaired during deployment, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, reinstall the head air bags, free of charge. The recall began July 18, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Moderate #25V644000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The starter motor in your vehicle is like a powerful muscle that gets your engine running when you turn the key. In some 2020-2022 models, this motor can overheat from repeated use, causing it to fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If the starter motor overheats, it could ignite nearby flammable materials in the engine compartment, leading to a fire. This is a serious safety risk, especially when your vehicle is stationary or moving slowly.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty starter motor with a new one, absolutely free of charge. Make sure to schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice, especially if your vehicle was previously repaired under a similar recall.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 340I, X6, 2020-2025 840I, 2020-2022 740LI, 2019-2020 X7, and X5 vehicles. After repeated attempts, the starter motor may overheat from an electrical overload.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An overheated starter motor can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. This recall includes vehicles repaired under recall 24V576 and those owners will need to have their vehicle repaired again. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov November 17, 2025.
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Moderate #24V576000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The starter motor in your vehicle is what turns the engine over when you turn the key. In certain 2019-2021 BMW models, this motor can overheat if it's forced to keep trying to start the engine too many times.
Risk if Unfixed
If the starter motor overheats, it could catch nearby flammable materials in the engine area on fire, which could lead to a serious engine compartment fire.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the software in your vehicle's starter motor to prevent overheating, and this repair is completely free. You should schedule the update as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2020 X5, X7, 2020 3 Series Sedan, X6, 2020-2021 7 Series Sedan, 2020 8 Series Convertible, 8 Series Coupe, and 2020 8 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. In the event the starter motor fails, repeated attempts to start the vehicle can cause the starter motor to overheat from an electrical overload.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A starter motor that overheats can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Moderate #22V267000 Plain English
Component

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The roof function control unit in your vehicle controls the sunroof's opening and closing. In some 2022 4 Series Gran Coupe, 2019-2022 X5, 2021-2022 X5 xDrive45e, 2020-2022 X6, and 2019-2023 X7 models, this unit might be misprogrammed.
Risk if Unfixed
If your sunroof closes without the key fob present, it could cause injury, especially if you're standing or sitting under it. This is a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the roof function control unit's software to ensure it works correctly, and you'll get this repair for free. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive); 2019-2022 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M; 2021-2022 X5 xdrive45e; 2020-2022 X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6M and 2019-2023 X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, X7 xDrive60i, X7 M60i, X7M, Alpina XB7 vehicles. The roof function control unit may be programmed incorrectly, allowing the sunroof to close without the key fob present inside the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A sunroof that closes without the key fob present inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the roof function control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Low Priority #22V670000 Plain English
Component

SEATS

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The compression springs in your third-row seats are what hold the backrest in place. In some 2019-2022 BMW X7 models, these springs might not have been installed correctly, which could cause them to come loose.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash, your seat backrest might not lock properly, which could lead to serious injury.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect the third-row seat, fix any loose springs, and add any missing ones for free. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2022 BMW X7 xDrive40i, X7 Drive50i, X7 M50i vehicles with third-row seats. One or more of the compression springs that lock the backrest may not have been installed properly, and could dislodge or detach.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In a crash, the seat backrest may not fully lock, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect the third-row seat and, if necessary, remove and reinstall improperly installed compression springs, and reinstall any missing springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Low Priority #19V135000 Plain English
Component

SEATS

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The bolts that hold your business lounge seat in place may not have been tightened correctly. This is a part that connects the seat to the vehicle.
Risk if Unfixed
If there's a crash, the seat could become loose, which could increase the risk of injury to you and your passengers.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the bolts for the seat adapter, free of charge, as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2019 BMW X7 xDrive40i and X7 xDrive50i vehicles equipped with the "business lounge seat" option. The attachment bolts between the seat adapter and the vehicle may not have been properly tightened.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the bolts were not properly tightened, in the event of a crash, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
None of the affected vehicles have been sold and are quarantined on dealer lots. BMW dealers will replace the attachment bolts for the seat adapter, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2019. Owners may contact BMW's customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Under Review #21V096000 Plain English
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BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The rearview camera in your BMW is a crucial feature that helps you see what's behind your vehicle. However, on certain models, a small part of the camera image might not show up or not light up when you shift into Reverse.
Risk if Unfixed
If you rely only on the rearview camera, you might not see a pedestrian, another vehicle, or obstacle behind your car. This could increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the rearview camera software for free, ensuring you have a clear view of what's behind your vehicle. They'll do this at no cost to you, and you should schedule the update as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, Alpina XB7, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, and 8 Series Coupe, Convertible and Grand Coupe, 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le, 745Le xDrive, X5 xDrive45e, X3 xDrive30e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 740i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, M760i Drive, M760Li xDrive, 750Li xDrive Alpina, Alpina B7 xDrive, and 2021 4 Series Coupe 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive vehicles. When shifting into Reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Under Review #19V684000 Plain English
Component

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The back-up camera in your vehicle is the system that shows you what's behind your car when you're in reverse. In some BMW models, including yours, the camera settings can be adjusted to hide the image, and it might not turn back on when you need it to.
Risk if Unfixed
If the back-up camera image is missing when you're backing up, you might not see obstacles, like a child or a car, behind you. This could lead to a crash or injury.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the back-up camera software, so you'll get a clear image when you're in reverse. The repair is free of charge, and you'll be notified soon – look for a letter from BMW.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Convertible and Coupe 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, X5 sDrive, X5 xDrive, X5 M50i, X6 xDrive, X6 M50i, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, Z4 sDrive, Z4 M40i, 740Le xDrive and 745Le xDrive, 2018-2019 640i xDrive Gran Turismo and Rolls-Royce Phantom, 2019 M850i xDrive Gran Coupe and Rolls-Royce Cullinan and 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
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Browse by Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 recalls
SEATS
2 recalls
BACK OVER PREVENTION
2 recalls
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 recall
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1 recall
WHEELS
1 recall
AIR BAGS
1 recall
VISIBILITY
1 recall

Other BMW X7 Years

2026
2 recalls
2025
3 recalls
2024
6 recalls
2023
7 recalls
2022
2 recalls
2021
9 recalls
2020
12 recalls

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