NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2023 BMW I7
Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The BMW i7 is a full-size, all-electric luxury sedan positioned at the very top of BMW's lineup, competing directly against the Mercedes-Benz EQS and Audi A8 e-tron. It targets affluent buyers who want flagship comfort, cutting-edge technology, and zero-emission driving in a single, imposing package. With a wheelbase designed for rear-seat indulgence, the i7 is as much a chauffeur's car as a driver's car.
The 2023 BMW I7 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 10 recalls and 8 owner complaints on file, giving it a moderate recall and complaint burden.
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Reviewers generally praise the i7 for its exceptionally refined ride quality, opulent rear-seat comfort, and a cabin that sets a high bar for materials and interior technology in the electric luxury segment. Driving dynamics are described as composed and effortless, and the overall execution is considered polished for a first-generation electric flagship. Some reviewers note the exterior styling as a point of debate.
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTOR:CONTROLLER:SOFTWARE25V395000
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The electric drive motor software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 5, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Reported 2025-07-23
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY25V470000
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. In addition, module failure increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace specific high-voltage battery cell modules, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed September 11, 2025. Another notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available, anticipated December 31, 2025Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Reported 2025-07-16
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)24V104000
Risk: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between June and December 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735.
Reported 2024-02-12
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:CAMERA/SENSOR23V700000
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 stopping assistant system, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reattach the ground connection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Reported 2023-10-18
VISIBILITY/WIPER23V644000
Risk: Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper system, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 15, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Reported 2023-09-20
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM23V479000
Risk: The inability to operate the defrost or hazard warning lights can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the Interaction Bar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Reported 2023-07-12
SEATS23V414000
Risk: An improperly welded front seat may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front seats and if necessary, replace the seat front structure including the seat length adjustment system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 3, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Reported 2023-06-08
AIR BAGS23V050000
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.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the front passenger seat electronic control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 10, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Reported 2023-02-03
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY THERMAL:MANAGEMENT:SOFTWARE22V944000
Risk: An interruption of electrical power may result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the high voltage battery ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 10, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Reported 2022-12-20
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM22V860000
Risk: Emergency response may be delayed without the vehicle location information, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the telematics control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Reported 2022-11-21
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
8 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.