DecodedCarsBMW i7
5 model years from 2023 to 2027, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2023–2027
- Class
- Large Cars
- Latest engines
- Electric
- EV range
- up to 373 mi
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 15 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2024 (15)
- Fewest problems
- 2023
The 2026 i7 in brief
The 2026 BMW i7 is a large car powered by electricity and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 212 inches long and 77 inches wide on a 127-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 6,343 lb (M70 Xdrive 4dr Sedan).
The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 314 miles and takes about 10 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the visibility/wiper.
The BMW i7 has 5 model years in our data, from 2023 to 2027.
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (11), service brakes (8), forward collision avoidance › automatic emergency braking (8).
Buying used? 2024 has the fewest problems in our data.
2023 has the most recalls (13); all years together count 15 campaigns and 27 owner complaints.
How the 2023 i7 compares
The 2023 BMW i7 is a large car powered by electricity and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 212 inches long and 77 inches wide on a 127-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,917 lb.
2026 i7 pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
- Long EV rangeUp to 314 miles on a charge (EPA).
- AWD / 4WD available
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Best and worst years to buy used
2024 i7
15 owner complaints · 9 recalls · 1 crash report
None of the 2 model years we compared stands out for complaints or recalls.
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 2 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
i7 changes by model year
Years without a measurable change are left out.
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Alternatives to the 2026 i7
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 23 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 BMW 7 Series | 28 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Lexus LS | 21 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Lexus ES | 46 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Audi A8 | 22 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 Genesis G90 | 21 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or BMW. How we calculate this →