NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2019 BMW X7 Safety Record
The 2019 BMW X7 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 11 recalls and 43 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2019 BMW X7 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, leaving its occupant protection unquantified by federal star ratings. This also means no Safety Index score can be computed for the model year. The available federal record details 11 recalls and 43 owner-reported complaints. This places the 2019 X7 in a moderate band for both recalls and complaints, a distinction that bears scrutiny given the lack of specific crash performance data.
The 2019 BMW X7 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries 11 federal recall campaigns, and falls in a Moderate recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA data at nhtsa.gov.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Moderate |
| Recalls on file | 11 |
| Owner complaints | 43 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2019 BMW X7?
The 2019 BMW X7, a new nameplate for the model year, did not undergo crash testing by NHTSA. Consequently, its occupant protection performance remains officially unscored. This inaugural year for the X7 generated eleven recall campaigns, addressing issues ranging from the electrical starter assembly to the third-row seat structure, moonroof assembly, and rear camera system. The starter alone prompted two separate campaigns. Owner complaints frequently cited the Electrical System, with 21 reports specifically detailing such issues, reinforcing concerns about the starter and the vehicle's electrical architecture. The overall recall and complaint activity places the 2019 X7 in a Moderate burden band within the NHTSA dataset. No other model years of the X7 are available for comparison in the federal record.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2019 BMW X7 have any recalls?
The 11 recalls for the 2019 BMW X7 touch several systems. Two separate campaigns address the electrical system starter assembly, with one issued more recently and one preceding it. A third campaign covers third-row seats, flagging a structural concern specific to X7 xDrive40i, xDrive50i, and M50i variants. A fourth involves the sun and moonroof assembly. A fifth addresses the back-over prevention camera sensing system. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive is listed in the provided campaign data, but shoppers should verify current remedy status by VIN at nhtsa.gov.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY25V644000
Risk: An overheated starter motor can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
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 1
Reported 2025-09-25
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY24V576000
Risk: A starter motor that overheats can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
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.
Reported 2024-08-01
SEATS22V670000
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.
Reported 2022-09-07
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY22V267000
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.
Reported 2022-04-20
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA21V096000
Risk: 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.
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.
Reported 2021-02-19
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC21V062000
Risk: A loss of ABS and a reduction in braking assistance can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Reported 2021-02-10
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA19V684000
Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Reported 2019-09-27
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS19V541000
Risk: Loose bolts may allow a wheel to detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Reported 2019-07-23
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP19V513000
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
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.
Reported 2019-07-03
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW19V386000
Risk: The head air bags may be impaired during deployment, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
Reported 2019-05-23
SEATS19V135000
Risk: If the bolts were not properly tightened, in the event of a crash, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury.
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.
Reported 2019-02-27
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2019 BMW X7?
Owners have filed 43 unverified allegations with NHTSA for the 2019 BMW X7. The most frequently reported component category is the Electrical System, cited in 21 of those reports, followed by the Engine at 9, Unknown or Other at 7, Power Train and Seats each at 5, and Engine and Engine Cooling at 4. One report alleges a crash. These are consumer-submitted claims and have not been independently verified.
43 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2019 BMW X7?
The 2019 BMW X7 faces an elevated recall burden, with 11 distinct recall campaigns issued. Of particular concern are two separate campaigns addressing the starter assembly and a third campaign related to the third-row seat. Prospective owners should verify a specific vehicle's recall completion status via nhtsa.gov using the full 17-character VIN.
- The 2019 BMW X7 has no NHTSA crash-test star ratings for any category, frontal, side, or rollover, because the agency did not test this model year.
- Two separate recall campaigns target the electrical starter assembly on the 2019 X7, making VIN-level verification of remedy completion especially important for this specific model year.
- A dedicated recall covering third-row seats applies to 2019 X7 xDrive40i, xDrive50i, and M50i trims, a concern unique to this model's seating configuration that prospective buyers should confirm has been resolved.
- The Electrical System is the single largest complaint category for the 2019 X7, accounting for 21 of 43 unverified consumer allegations filed with NHTSA, a concentration that aligns with the recurring starter assembly recall activity.
FAQ2019 BMW X7 safety questions
Was the 2019 BMW X7 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 11 recalls and 43 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 BMW X7 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 11 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2019 BMW X7. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 BMW X7?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 43 owner complaints are on file for the 2019 BMW X7. 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 X7 2019.
- 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.