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2021 BMW X7 vs 2023 BMW X7

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2021 BMW X72023 BMW X7
NHTSA complaints4041
Recall campaigns98
Service bulletins (TSBs)292179
Investigations10
Crash reports02
Fire reports20
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)
Median reported mileage

Reported problems side by side

ComponentBMW X7BMW X7
Service Brakes219
Power Train103
Electrical System67
Electronic Stability Control (esc)013
Engine102
Steering50
Seats41
Service Brakes, Hydraulic05

Symptoms owners describe

Vibration / shaking70

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.