NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2024 BMW I7 Safety Record
The 2024 BMW I7 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 6 recalls and 15 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2024 BMW i7 has not undergone crash testing by NHTSA. Consequently, the federal program has assigned it no star ratings and we cannot compute a Safety Index score. The available record indicates a Light burden band for recalls and complaints. This model year has seen five recall campaigns, addressing concerns in its electrical propulsion, battery, electronic stability control, and driver monitoring systems. Owners have filed 15 complaints. This data reflects the reported and administrative safety record, offering no basis for assessing crash performance.
The 2024 BMW I7 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries five recall campaigns, and falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band, according to NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 6 |
| Owner complaints | 15 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 BMW I7?
The 2024 BMW i7 enters the market with its safety profile shaped by active recall management rather than crash-test data; NHTSA has not yet published crash-test results for this model year. A total of five recalls have been issued, addressing three distinct safety system categories. These campaigns target high-voltage propulsion and battery components, electronic stability control software, and ADAS driver-monitoring sensors, highlighting the inherent complexities of the i7's all-electric and advanced driver-assistance systems. Owner complaints, while unverified, mirror these areas of concern. Of the 15 reported, seven pertain to the Electrical System, another seven to Service Brakes, and five to Forward Collision Avoidance, reinforcing the patterns observed in the recall data. These combined recall and complaint volumes place the 2024 BMW i7 in the Light burden band, indicating a lower overall incidence rate relative to its market segment. Without NHTSA crash-test data from the 2024 model or any preceding i7 years, a complete assessment of its physical crashworthiness remains pending.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 BMW I7 have any recalls?
The five recall campaigns on the 2024 BMW I7 address: electric drive motor controller software that may affect propulsion, a high-voltage battery cell concern within the electrical propulsion system, two separate electronic stability control module issues affecting brake and stability intervention, and a driver-monitoring camera and sensor fault within the ADAS suite. The available recall summaries do not include explicit park-outside or do-not-drive advisories in the data provided, but owners should verify current remedy status and any interim instructions through NHTSA's VIN lookup.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE26V422000
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: The Integrated brake system will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 21, 2026. Vehic
Reported 2026-07-01
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):CONTROL MODULE24V697000
Risk: A loss of brake power assist or rear brake function can result in extended stopping distance. A loss of ABS or DSC can cause a loss of vehicle handling and 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 November 13, 2024. Owners can contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.
Reported 2024-09-18
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
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2024 BMW I7?
Fifteen owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 2024 BMW I7, with one alleged crash and no alleged fires, injuries, or deaths. The most frequently cited components in these unverified allegations are the Electrical System and Service Brakes, each named in seven reports, followed by Forward Collision Avoidance in five reports, and Suspension and Hydraulic systems in additional reports. All figures represent unverified consumer allegations, not established findings.
15 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 BMW I7?
Five recalls have been issued for the 2024 BMW I7. Any prospective or current owner should run the specific vehicle's VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov to confirm which, if any, of these campaigns remain open and unremedied on that unit before taking delivery or continuing operation.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2024 BMW I7, meaning no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this specific model year.
- Two of the five recall campaigns directly involve the high-voltage electrical propulsion system, including electric drive motor controller software and battery cell concerns, which are specific to the I7's electric powertrain architecture.
- Electronic stability control is addressed by two separate recall campaigns on this model year, one issued in early 2024 and one in mid-2024, covering the ESC control module and broader ESC system function.
- Owner-reported complaints to NHTSA for this model year flag the Electrical System and Service Brakes equally as the most frequently alleged problem areas, with Forward Collision Avoidance also appearing in five unverified reports, all consistent with the active recall categories.
FAQ2024 BMW I7 safety questions
Was the 2024 BMW I7 crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 6 recalls and 15 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2024 BMW I7 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 6 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 BMW I7. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 BMW I7?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 15 owner complaints are on file for the 2024 BMW I7. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the BMW I7 2024.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.