BMW i7 recalls & complaint record (MY 2023–2025)

By Ivan H., EVCostIQ · reviewed against our public methodology · every source dated on this page

As of July 10, 2026, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) lists 12 recall campaigns and 1 consumer complaint for the BMW i7 (MY 2023–2025). Every recall is a free remedy — an open recall is repaired at no cost — so a recall adds nothing to what the i7 costs to own.

Every BMW i7 recall campaign, by year

All 12 NHTSA recall campaigns on file for the i7 (MY 2023–2025), newest first. A recall is a free remedy — the manufacturer repairs the defect at no cost. Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov), data as of July 10, 2026.

2026 — 1 campaign

Service Brakes26V422000 · July 1, 2026 · about 428 vehicles
Risk: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle.
Remedy: The Integrated brake system will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced, free of charge.

2025 — 2 campaigns

Electrical System25V395000 · July 23, 2025 · about 71,286 vehicles
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.
Electrical System25V470000 · July 16, 2025 · about 136 vehicles
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace specific high-voltage battery cell modules, free of charge.

2024 — 2 campaigns

Electronic Stability Control (Esc)24V697000 · September 18, 2024 · about 309 vehicles
Risk: A loss of brake power assist or rear brake function can result in extended stopping distance.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge.
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)24V104000 · February 12, 2024 · about 266,716 vehicles
Risk: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge.

2023 — 5 campaigns

Electrical System23V700000 · October 18, 2023 · about 12,296 vehicles
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 assis…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reattach the ground connection as necessary, free of charge.
Visibility/Wiper23V644000 · September 20, 2023 · about 3,820 vehicles
Risk: Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper system, as necessary, free of charge.
Electrical System23V479000 · July 12, 2023 · about 384 vehicles
Risk: The inability to operate the defrost or hazard warning lights can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the Interaction Bar, free of charge.
Seats23V414000 · June 8, 2023 · about 318 vehicles
Risk: An improperly welded front seat may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front seats and if necessary, replace the seat front structure including the seat length adjustment system, free of charge.
Air Bags23V050000 · February 3, 2023 · about 397 vehicles
Risk: A disabled front passenger air bag, knee air bag, or active headrest will not deploy as intended in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the front passenger seat electronic control unit software, free of charge.

2022 — 2 campaigns

Electrical System22V944000 · December 20, 2022 · about 14,086 vehicles
Risk: An interruption of electrical power may result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the high voltage battery ECU software, free of charge.
Electrical System22V860000 · November 21, 2022 · about 169 vehicles
Risk: Emergency response may be delayed without the vehicle location information, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the telematics control unit software, free of charge.

Where the i7’s recalls and complaints cluster

Recalls by component (12 campaigns total): Electrical System (6), Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (2), Service Brakes (1), Visibility/Wiper (1), Seats (1), Air Bags (1).

Recall counts are NHTSA campaign records; complaint counts are consumer reports. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA.

Crash, fire, injury and death reports

Across those consumer complaints, NHTSA’s records for the i7 (MY 2023–2025) include 1 crash report, 0 fire reports, 1 injury report and 0 reports of a death. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA.

Do recalls affect what the i7 costs to own?

No direct cost. A recall is a free remedy: the manufacturer must repair the defect at no charge, so an open or completed recall adds nothing to the 5-year cost of ownership.
Resale is the one caveat. An unrepaired recall can make a used i7 harder to sell or trade in — a buyer or dealer may want it fixed first — but the fix itself is still free, and completing it removes that friction.
How our totals treat it. Our 5-year cost-of-ownership totals use market-level depreciation estimates; they are not adjusted per recall campaign. See the honest 5-year cost to own: BMW i7 xDrive60 (electric) cost to own →.

Recalls & complaints — FAQ

How many recalls does the BMW i7 have?

As of July 10, 2026, NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for the BMW i7 (MY 2023–2025). Each is a free remedy — the manufacturer repairs the defect at no cost. The full dated campaign list is above.

What is the most serious i7 recall?

The largest by scale is campaign 24V104000 (February 12, 2024, Electronic Stability Control (Esc)), affecting about 266,716 vehicles: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. The remedy is free of charge.

How do I check if my i7 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s free recall lookup, nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows any open (unrepaired) recall for your exact vehicle, and recall repairs are always free at a franchised dealer.

Do recalls make the i7 cheaper or more expensive to own?

Neither, directly — recall repairs are free, so they add nothing to the cost of ownership. An unrepaired recall can make a used one harder to resell, but our 5-year cost totals use market-level depreciation and are not adjusted per campaign. See the i7 cost to own.

About this data

All powertrains and trims. Figures cover all powertrains and trims sold under the i7 nameplate for the model years shown (MY 2023–2025).
A recall is a free fix. A recall means the manufacturer must remedy a safety defect free of charge; it is not the same as a breakdown or a repair bill.
Complaints are unverified. Consumer complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA — a signal of what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov), data as of July 10, 2026.