BMW 7 Series

Name: 2022 BMW 7 Series
Brand: BMW

EPA MPG: 19 mpg

Owner Reported MPG:

EPA MPG: 19 mpg

Owner Reported MPG:

RECALL ALERT: There are 2 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

There are 2 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

RECALL ALERT: There are 2 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

There are 2 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

Reliability

Overall Reliability

We expect the 2025 7 Series to have about average reliability when compared to other new cars. This prediction is based on the BMW brand score.

The 2022 BMW 7 Series has been recalled 2 times by NHTSA. View Recalls

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A typical model has about 200 to 400 samples for each model year. For some model years, typically those of older or less popular cars, we do not have a large enough sample size to provide results of statistical confidence.

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Sep 25, 2025

An overheated starter motor can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.

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Summary:

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 340I, X6, 2020-2025 840I, 2020-2022 740LI, 2019-2020 X7, and X5 vehicles. After repeated attempts, the starter motor may overheat from an electrical overload.

What should you do:

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 are expected to be mailed November 17, 2025. 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 November 17, 2025.

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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 25V644000

Potential Number of Units Affected: 145102

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Sep 13, 2022

A short-circuit in the battery cell can increase the risk of fire.

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Summary:

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one 2022 745e hybrid electric vehicle. The high voltage battery may have been produced with a battery cell electrode that was improperly sized during the laser cutting process, which may result in an electrical short-circuit.

What should you do:

Dealers will replace the affected battery cell module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on November 30, 2022. Owners were contacted by phone and by First Class mail on October 28, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

For more information:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 22V683000

Potential Number of Units Affected: 16

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