2023 BMW i7 Problems, Recalls & Complaints
NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2023 BMW i7, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.
Recall campaigns
13
NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.
8
Data last refreshed (Eastern time)
November 6, 2026
NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for the 2023 i7 and 8 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is electrical system, with 2 reports.
Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.
Top Reported Problems
Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 8). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL2
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS2
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING2
- SERVICE BRAKES2
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC2
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)2
- STRUCTURE:BODY1
2023 i7 Recall Records
Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) · 26V422000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 Mini Cooper S, Mini Countryman S All4, X2, 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, 2023-2025 i7, 7 Series, X7, 2024-2025 i5, 5 Series, 2023-2024 XM, X1, 2024-2025 X6, and X5 vehicles. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
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. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 24V739 or 24V104 will need to have the new remedy completed.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING · 26V096000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 M5 Sportswagon, 2025-2026 M5, 2024-2025 750e xDrive, 2025-2026 550e xDrive, 2023-2025 I7, 2023-2025 7 Series, 2024-2026 i5, and 5 Series vehicles. The electrical wiring harness for the air conditioning system may become damaged during replacement of the cabin air filter.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the air conditioning system’s electrical wiring harness and add a retaining strap/bracket to the harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 13, 2026.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTOR:CONTROLLER:SOFTWARE · 25V395000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2025 i4, 2022-2024 IX, 2023-2024 I7, and 2024 I5 vehicles. The electric drive motor software may shut down the high-voltage system, causing a loss of drive power.
Remedy: The electric drive motor software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 5, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY · 25V470000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2025 IX, 2023-2024 I7, and 2022-2023 i4 vehicles. The high-voltage battery cell modules may not have been assembled properly, resulting in stress on the module frame and possible module failure.
Remedy: Dealers will replace specific high-voltage battery cell modules, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed September 11, 2025. Another notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available, anticipated December 31, 2025Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) · 24V739000
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, X5, X6, X7, XM, 530i, i5, 740i, 760i, i7, and 750e vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated brake module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 22, 2024. Second letters will be mailed once the parts are available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicles in this recall were previously repaired under recall number 24V-104 and will need to have the new remedy completed.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) · 24V104000
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:CAMERA/SENSOR · 23V700000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 740i, 740i xDrive, 760i xDrive, i7 eDrive50, i7 xDrive60, i7 M70, 2024 750e xDrive, 530i, 530i xDrive, i5 eDrive40, and i5 M60 vehicles. The ground connection to the steering wheel may not have been attached correctly, resulting in an inoperative hands-on detection system.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reattach the ground connection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
VISIBILITY/WIPER · 23V644000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 740i, 760i xDrive and i7 xDrive60 vehicles. The windshield wipers may fail during certain weather conditions.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper system, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 15, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · 23V479000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 740i, 760i xDrive and i7 xDrive60 vehicles equipped with an Interaction Bar. The Interaction Bar, located on the dashboard, may not activate the windshield defrosting/defogging system and/or the hazard warning lights. In addition, those control buttons may not illuminate when pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems", and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the Interaction Bar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
SEATS · 23V414000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 740i, 760i xDrive, and i7 xDrive60 vehicles. The front seat length adjustment system may not have been welded properly.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front seats and if necessary, replace the seat front structure including the seat length adjustment system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 3, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2023 i7 Service Bulletins
A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.
Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.
| Number | Date | Component | Summary | NHTSA record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B641126 | Oct 30, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The air conditioning system does not properly cool the vehicle. Noise can be heard within the High Voltage Electrical Air Compressor (EKK) Metallic debris is found in the air co… | 11039087 |
| B320526 | Aug 20, 2026 | STEERING | “Cracking†noise might be heard when turning the steering wheel from lock to lock. See attached video V3202 26 EPS noise. | 11036379 |
| B310426 | Apr 23, 2026 | STEERING | SITUATION When turning the steering wheel fully to the steering end stops, a â€groaning†noise can be perceived at the respective steering stop. The noise occurs at higher am… | 11031562 |
| B310324 | Apr 8, 2026 | SUSPENSION | When rolling forward or backwards with the steering at full lock (left or right) without the brake applied, a “groanâ€-type noise may be heard from the front axle. The noise… | 11031573 |
| B120523 | Mar 6, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The customer states there is a Drivetrain Malfunction message displayed in the instrument cluster. In addition, the following fault memory entries are saved in the CCU (Combined… | 11030059 |
| B170124 | Feb 25, 2026 | ENGINE | There is coolant leaking from under the car Low heater output Possible Check Control message “Drive, you can continue driving†(ID49) Possible fault codes stored in these BE… | 11029046 |
| InVeh-InApp-Comm | Feb 5, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | A manufacturing defect in a bearing of the electronic drive unit could result in bearing damage. This is caused by an unusual acoustic signal in the area of the drive unit. The… | 11029009 |
| B640925 | Dec 22, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | A faulty electric auxiliary heater may have been installed in the certain vehicles. This could result in thefailure of the electric auxiliary heater, utilized for the vehicle in… | 11026956 |
| B640925 | Aug 26, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | A faulty electric auxiliary heater may have been installed in the certain vehicles. This could result in thefailure of the electric auxiliary heater, utilized for the vehicle in… | 11022362 |
| B613323 | Jul 3, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The Combined Charging Unit (CCU) may not have been built to specifications. | 11020915 |
| B170124 | Mar 31, 2025 | ENGINE | There is coolant leaking from under the car Low heater output Possible Check Control message “Drive, you can continue driving†(ID49) Possible fault codes stored in these BE… | 11016419 |
| B610325 | Mar 5, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | This is an informational bulletin regarding Plug & Charge function complaint diagnosis. Possible customer complaints: Plug & Charge menu does not appear in the vehicle, function… | 11015537 |
| B170124 | Feb 11, 2025 | ENGINE | There is coolant leaking from under the car Low heater output Possible Check Control message “Drive, you can continue driving†(ID49) Possible fault codes stored in these BE… | 11014422 |
| B611624 | Sep 10, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The rear high-voltage cable for the electric drive unit can chafe causing a Check Control message “Drive faulty’†| 11008113 |
| B611424 | Sep 10, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The rear high-voltage cable for the electric drive unit can chafe causing a Check Control message “Drive faultyâ€. | 11008112 |
| B611424 | Aug 23, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The rear high-voltage cable for the electric drive unit can chafe causing a Check Control message “Drivefaultyâ€. | 11006737 |
| B611724 | Aug 21, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Vehicle may experience Ethernet BUS communication issues between the Head Unit (HU-H5) and the rearDoor Operating Modules (BMTs). This could result in failures in any of the fol… | 11006741 |
| B612024 | Aug 15, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Delivery Stop - Interaction Bar. | 11006744 |
| B611624 | Aug 10, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The rear high-voltage cable for the electric drive unit can chafe causing a Check Control message “Drivefaulty’†| 11006740 |
| B520224 | Aug 7, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Customer states they started to receive Check Control messages for the driver’s seat at the end of eachdriving cycle: One or more of the following check control messages (CCM)… | 11006734 |
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