NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2022 BMW X7 Safety Record
The 2022 BMW X7 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 2 recalls and 18 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2022 BMW X7 has not been subjected to NHTSA crash testing. Consequently, no federal star ratings or Safety Index score are available for this model year. The federal record does show a Light burden band for recalls and complaints, comprising two issued recalls and 18 owner-reported complaints. No crash-related incidents or fatalities appear in the complaint data. This assessment is based solely on recall and complaint information, as no crash-test results have been published.
The 2022 BMW X7 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries two federal recalls and a Light recall and complaint burden band, according to NHTSA federal safety 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 | 2 |
| Owner complaints | 18 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 BMW X7?
The 2022 BMW X7 has not been subjected to federal crash testing, leaving a gap in its safety profile. No sibling years offer directional crash-test results. Its federal footprint shows two recalls and 18 unverified complaints, placing it in the Light burden band for its segment and age. Of these, a seat recall and a roof assembly recall address structural safety. The complaint record lacks crash-coded reports, though one fire allegation is noted. The electrical system and back-over prevention complaint clusters are areas to monitor, given their connection to active safety functions.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 BMW X7 have any recalls?
The 2022 BMW X7 is covered by two federal recall campaigns. The first addresses third-row seats across certain 2019-2022 X7 variants. The second addresses the sun and moon roof assembly and spans several 2022 BMW models including the X7. Neither recall carries a park-outside or do-not-drive advisory in the data provided, but owners should verify current remedy status by VIN at nhtsa.gov.
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
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 BMW X7?
Eighteen complaints have been filed with NHTSA against the 2022 BMW X7. The most frequently alleged problem areas are Unknown Or Other components (6 reports), the Electrical System (4), Back Over Prevention (3), and Steering (3), followed by Service Brakes (2) and Latches, Locks, and Linkages (1). All are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts.
18 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 BMW X7?
Before purchasing a used 2022 BMW X7, prospective owners should confirm the completion of two recalls by checking the specific vehicle's VIN on nhtsa.gov. Both the seat campaign and the roof assembly campaign require remedy.
- NHTSA issued two recalls specific to the 2022 BMW X7: one covering third-row seat integrity and one covering the sun and moon roof assembly. Shoppers should verify by VIN at nhtsa.gov that both have been remedied.
- No crash-test score exists for this model year. NHTSA did not test the 2022 X7, and no tested sibling year is available in the federal record to provide an adjacent reference point.
- Eighteen unverified complaints are on file, with the electrical system and back-over prevention system each drawing multiple allegations. These are consumer reports, not confirmed defects, but both areas relate to active safety functions.
- The 2022 BMW X7 falls in the Light burden band, reflecting a comparatively low combined volume of recalls and complaints for a four-year-old vehicle, though the band is a record-volume measure and is not a substitute for a crash-test rating.
FAQ2022 BMW X7 safety questions
Was the 2022 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 2 recalls and 18 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 BMW X7 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 2 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 BMW X7. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 BMW X7?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 18 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 BMW X7. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a fire.
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 2022.
- 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.