Model year 2022 · BMW

2022 BMW X7 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2022 BMW X7. The most recent was reported on September 7, 2022. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: X7.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2022 BMW X7, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
22V670000	September 7, 2022	Seats
22V267000	April 20, 2022	Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly

Systems involved: Seats (1) · Visibility (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 22V670000

Seats

Report received by NHTSA: September 7, 2022
Owner notification: November 4, 2022
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 246 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: X7

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

In a crash, the seat backrest may not fully lock, increasing the risk of injury.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V670000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V267000

Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly

Report received by NHTSA: April 20, 2022
Owner notification: June 20, 2022
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 61,221 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: X7

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

A sunroof that closes without the key fob present inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V267000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: September 8, 2022.