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2019 BMW X7

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2019 models.

BMW X7
Pictured: BMW G07 1X7A1696. Photo: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Body styles
Xdrive40i 4dr SUV, Xdrive50i 4dr SUV
Engines
3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 4.4L 8-cyl turbo
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
MPG (best)
22 combined · 20 city / 25 hwy
Length
203.1 in
Curb weight
5,280–5,589 lb
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
11 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • Excellent fuel economyUp to 22 MPG combined — 18% better than the average 2019 standard SUV (18.6 MPG).

Watch out for

  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
  • 11 recallsMore than similar models (about 4). Confirm repairs with the VIN.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 16 similar 2019 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

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).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 22 MPG combined (20 city / 25 highway), 18% better than the 2019 standard SUV average of 18.6 MPG, for an estimated $3,750 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 11 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 48 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
Xdrive40i 4dr SUV203.1 in78.7 in71.3 in122 in66.1 / 66.9 in5,280 lb47/53
Xdrive50i 4dr SUV203.1 in78.7 in71.3 in122 in66.1 / 66.9 in5,589 lb

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

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Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
X7 xDrive40i3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive20 / 25 / 22+18%$3,750409
X7 xDrive50i4.4L 8-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive15 / 21 / 17-9%$4,850506
4/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
4/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $6,750Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
18.6 MPG2019 Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2019 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2019 BMW X7.

Similar 2019 standard SUVs

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2019 BMW X7 (this car)22 MPGNot rated11
2019 Porsche Cayenne21 MPGNot rated8
2019 BMW X522 MPG★★★★★13
2019 Cadillac Escalade17 MPGNot rated1
2019 Audi Q721 MPG★★★★★4
2019 Tesla Model X325 miNot rated8
2019 Land Rover Discovery23 MPGNot rated4

Recalls (11)

Electrical System › Starter Assembly · Sep 25, 2025

NHTSA campaign 25V644000 · 145,102 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
An overheated starter motor can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix
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 were mailed February 9, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov November 17, 2025.
Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm) › Software · Aug 1, 2024

NHTSA campaign 24V576000 · 105,588 vehicles

Problem
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2020 X5, X7, 2020 3 Series Sedan, X6, 2020-2021 7 Series Sedan, 2020 8 Series Convertible, 8 Series Coupe, and 2020 8 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. In the event the starter motor fails, repeated attempts to start the vehicle can cause the starter motor to overheat from an electrical overload.
Risk
A starter motor that overheats can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix
Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Seats · Sep 7, 2022

NHTSA campaign 22V670000 · 246 vehicles

Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2022 BMW X7 xDrive40i, X7 Drive50i, X7 M50i vehicles with third-row seats. One or more of the compression springs that lock the backrest may not have been installed properly, and could dislodge or detach.
Risk
In a crash, the seat backrest may not fully lock, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix
Dealers will inspect the third-row seat and, if necessary, remove and reinstall improperly installed compression springs, and reinstall any missing springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly · Apr 20, 2022

NHTSA campaign 22V267000 · 61,221 vehicles

Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive); 2019-2022 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M; 2021-2022 X5 xdrive45e; 2020-2022 X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6M and 2019-2023 X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, X7 xDrive60i, X7 M60i, X7M, Alpina XB7 vehicles. The roof function control unit may be programmed incorrectly, allowing the sunroof to close without the key fob present inside the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
Risk
A sunroof that closes without the key fob present inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury.
Fix
Dealers will reprogram the roof function control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Back Over Prevention › Software · Feb 19, 2021

NHTSA campaign 21V096000 · 13,858 vehicles

Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, Alpina XB7, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, and 8 Series Coupe, Convertible and Grand Coupe, 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le, 745Le xDrive, X5 xDrive45e, X3 xDrive30e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 740i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, M760i Drive, M760Li xDrive, 750Li xDrive Alpina, Alpina B7 xDrive, and 2021 4 Series Coupe 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive vehicles. When shifting into Reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk
If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Hydraulic · Feb 10, 2021

NHTSA campaign 21V062000 · 893 vehicles

Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 8 Series Coupe, Grand Coupe and convertible 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8 and 740 Li, 740 Li xDrive, 750 Li xDrive, M760 Li xDrive, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xdrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, and 2019-2021 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, and 2021 M3, M3 Competition, M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, X5 xDrive45e, 745 Le xDrive. The rotor and shaft within the integrated brake system may not have been welded properly and could separate during a hard braking event, possibly resulting in a loss of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and braking assistance.
Risk
A loss of ABS and a reduction in braking assistance can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 25, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera · Sep 27, 2019

NHTSA campaign 19V684000 · 257,473 vehicles

Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Convertible and Coupe 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, X5 sDrive, X5 xDrive, X5 M50i, X6 xDrive, X6 M50i, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, Z4 sDrive, Z4 M40i, 740Le xDrive and 745Le xDrive, 2018-2019 640i xDrive Gran Turismo and Rolls-Royce Phantom, 2019 M850i xDrive Gran Coupe and Rolls-Royce Cullinan and 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Risk
The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
Wheels › Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs · Jul 23, 2019

NHTSA campaign 19V541000 · 5 vehicles

Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 X5 xDrive50i and X7 xDrive40i vehicles. The left side wheel bolts may have been insufficiently tightened and may loosen over time.
Risk
Loose bolts may allow a wheel to detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace and tighten the left side wheel bolts, free of charge. The recall began July 16, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Engine · Jul 3, 2019

NHTSA campaign 19V513000 · 115 vehicles

Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 750i xDrive, 2019 M850i xDrive Coupe, M850i xDrive Convertible, X5 xDrive50i, X7 xDrive50i, and M5 vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may not have been properly attached to the engine, which may cause the fuel pump flange to crack, resulting in a fuel leak.
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall began August 27, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Air Bags › Side/Window · May 23, 2019

NHTSA campaign 19V386000 · 1,822 vehicles

Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 X7 xDrive40i and X7 xDrive50i vehicles. The driver and passenger head air bags may not have been properly aligned with the trim during installation.
Risk
The head air bags may be impaired during deployment, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, reinstall the head air bags, free of charge. The recall began July 18, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Seats · Feb 27, 2019

NHTSA campaign 19V135000 · 31 vehicles

Problem
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2019 BMW X7 xDrive40i and X7 xDrive50i vehicles equipped with the "business lounge seat" option. The attachment bolts between the seat adapter and the vehicle may not have been properly tightened.
Risk
If the bolts were not properly tightened, in the event of a crash, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury.
Fix
None of the affected vehicles have been sold and are quarantined on dealer lots. BMW dealers will replace the attachment bolts for the seat adapter, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2019. Owners may contact BMW's customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2019 BMW X7 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

48Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
1Involved a crash
0Involved a fire
0Injuries reported
50,000 miTypical mileage at failure
Electrical System23
Engine11
Unknown Or Other7
Seats5
Engine And Engine Cooling5
Power Train5
Service Brakes3
Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking3
Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)
23/10: 124/02: 124/03: 224/04: 124/06: 124/08: 124/10: 324/11: 124/12: 125/01: 425/02: 125/03: 225/04: 125/05: 125/06: 325/10: 125/11: 225/12: 426/02: 126/04: 326/06: 126/07: 226/08: 226/10: 123/1024/0424/1025/0125/0425/1026/0226/07max 4

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2019 BMW X7 buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 11 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
  2. Electrical System — 23 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
  3. Engine — 11 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
  4. Seats — 5 owner reports. Ask the seller and mechanic specifically about this system.
  5. Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 50,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
  6. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2019 BMW X7. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other X7 years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2027 X722–Not rated00
2026 X723203.5 inNot rated27
2025 X722203.5 inNot rated429
2024 X722203.5 inNot rated762
2023 X722203.5 inNot rated844
2022 X721203.1 inNot rated220
2021 X721203.1 inNot rated947
2020 X722203.1 inNot rated1256

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or BMW. How we calculate this →