BMW X7
9 model years from 2019 to 2027, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2019–2027
- Class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Latest engines
- 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 4.4L 8-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 21–23 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 33 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2024 (62)
- Fewest problems
- 2022
- Interest
- 10,389 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 X7 in brief
The 2026 BMW X7 is a standard SUV offered with 2 engines (3.0L 6-cyl turbo and 4.4L 8-cyl turbo), including a hybrid version and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 204 inches long and 79 inches wide on a 122-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 6,089 lb (M60i 4dr SUV).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 23 MPG combined (21 city / 25 highway), 15% better than the 2026 standard SUV average of 20 MPG, for an estimated $3,550 a year in fuel.
It has 2 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the exterior lighting.
The BMW X7 has 9 model years in our data, from 2019 to 2027.
Its most efficient year was 2026 at 23 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 21 to 23 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (66), service brakes (61), unknown or other (42).
Buying used? 2022 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2020 is the year to avoid.
2020 has the most recalls (12); all years together count 33 campaigns and 313 owner complaints.
How the 2019 X7 compares
The 2019 BMW X7 is a standard SUV offered with 2 engines (3.0L 6-cyl turbo and 4.4L 8-cyl turbo) and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 203 inches long and 79 inches wide on a 122-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,280 lb (Xdrive40i 4dr SUV).
About the BMW X7
The BMW X7 is a full-size luxury crossover sport utility vehicle manufactured by BMW. It is BMW's largest and second most expensive SUV in its line-up, and is considered a flagship SUV for the brand, and borrows design cues from the 6th and 7th generations of the BMW 7 Series.The X7 was first announced by BMW in March 2014. It was officially unveiled on October 17, 2018, with pre-orders being taken online. The X7 has been available at dealers since March 2019.
From the Wikipedia article "BMW X7", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 X7 pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 23 MPG combined — 15% better than the average 2026 standard SUV (20 MPG).
- Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Best and worst years to buy used
2022 X7
20 owner complaints · 2 recalls · 1 fire report
Year to avoid2020 X7
56 owner complaints · 12 recalls · 3 fire reports · 2 crash reports
Most reported: Power Train
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 6 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
X7 changes by model year
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 9 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | 22 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | 23 MPG | 203.5 in | 6,089 lb | Not rated | 2 | 7 |
| 2025 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | 22 MPG | 203.5 in | 5,895 lb | Not rated | 4 | 29 |
| 2024 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | 22 MPG | 203.5 in | 5,895 lb | Not rated | 7 | 62 |
| 2023 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | 22 MPG | 203.5 in | 5,895 lb | Not rated | 8 | 44 |
| 2022 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | 21 MPG | 203.1 in | 5,673 lb | Not rated | 2 | 20 |
| 2021 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | 21 MPG | 203.1 in | 5,673 lb | Not rated | 9 | 47 |
| 2020 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | 22 MPG | 203.1 in | 5,673 lb | Not rated | 12 | 56 |
| 2019 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | 22 MPG | 203.1 in | 5,280 lb | Not rated | 11 | 48 |
Alternatives to the 2026 X7
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Land Rover Range Rover | 23 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
| 2026 Porsche Cayenne | 19 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 BMW X5 | 25 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Audi Q7 | 22 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 Tesla Model X | 352 mi | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Land Rover Discovery | 21 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
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 →





