BMW X7 recalls

On affected vehicles the brake servomotor was improperly welded. The weld seam might not withstand the stresses caused under high brake pressure leading to a requirement for a higher brake effort increasing the braking distance.

Fix: Affected vehicles will have the hydraulic unit of the brake system replaced.

1 vehicle · built 13 May 2024 to 13 May 2024

On certain vehicles the Integrated Brake (IB) system may be impaired due to contamination between electrical contacts.

Fix: Vehicles that may be affected by contamination are required to have the vehicle’s software updated which can detect signal interference before it occurs. If symptoms are detected you should refrain from use of the vehicle and the affected Integrated Brake (IB) system component will be replaced.

2,199 vehicles · built 14 Jul 2022 to 14 Aug 2024

On affected vehicles the hall sensor in the driver and passenger front seat belt stalks may not have been correctly installed and it may indicate the seat belt is inserted correctly when it actually is not.

Fix: On affected vehicles the seat belt stalks will be tested and replaced if necessary.

19 vehicles · built 11 Apr 2024 to 20 Apr 2024

On affected vehicles an unexpected loss of hydraulic brake assistance may occur and may result in a different pedal behaviour under specific conditions an extended braking distance may be experienced and ABS/Stability control may be impaired

Fix: On the affected vehicles the Integrated Brake System will be replaced

1,040 vehicles · built 14 Jul 2022 to 6 Sep 2023

On affected vehicles risk of potential flooding could have occurred leading to salt water ingress whilst parked in port awaiting shipping

Fix: The affected vehicles will be thoroughly checked cleaned and reworked as required

32 vehicles · built 24 Jun 2023 to 26 Aug 2023

The compression spring in the backrest mechanism of the 3rd row seating may be incorrectly installed or missing which can affect the ability of the backrest to lock into place when upright.

Fix: Check compression springs on the backrest frame (third-row seating) and rework if necessary.

4 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2019 to 19 Aug 2021

Undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold.

Fix: The engine management control unit (DDE) will be programmed with improved software incorporating the latest OBD functionality.

322,745 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2019 to 28 Jul 2020

Incorrect headrest rods may have been installed in the backrest of the second row of seats on the outer side.

Fix: On affected vehicles the outer headrest of the second seat row will be checked and replaced if necessary.

35 vehicles · built 10 Feb 2021 to 13 Feb 2021

The Integrated Brake system hydraulic unit may have been produced incorrectly

Fix: Replace the Integrated Brake system hydraulic unit.

139 vehicles · built 17 Feb 2020 to 18 Mar 2020

The battery cables on the 48V starter generator may not have been sufficiently secured during the production process.

Fix: Check the screw connection of the 48V positive / negative battery cables on the starter generator and rework if necessary.

388 vehicles · built 5 Aug 2020 to 5 Jan 2021

The front axle support (subframe) welding process has not been completed according to specifications.

Fix: Replace the front axle support.

10 vehicles · built 4 Jun 2020 to 4 Jun 2020

Driver and passenger side head airbags may have been twisted on installation

Fix: The head airbags on the driver and passenger side will be checked and if necessary reworked

52 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2019 to 2 Apr 2019