MotorCaliberNHTSA Safety Index

NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD

2025 BMW I7

Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.

2Recalls
1Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE BMW I7

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.

VERDICT

The 2025 BMW I7 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 2 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file, giving it a light recall and complaint burden.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

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

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

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

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

1reported crash
0reported fire
1reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsAir Bags 1Service Brakes 1Forward Collision Avoidance 1

Other I7 years

Last verified 2026-08-17. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings, recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for BMW I7 2025. Methodology · Disclosure