Model year 2023 · BMW

2023 BMW i7 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 13 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 BMW i7. The most recent was reported on July 1, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: I7, I7 M70 XDRIVE, I7 XDRIVE60.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2023 BMW i7, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
26V422000	July 1, 2026	Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
26V096000	February 19, 2026	Electrical System › Wiring
25V395000	July 23, 2025	Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Motor › Controller › Software
25V470000	July 16, 2025	Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery
24V739000	October 2, 2024	Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
24V104000	February 12, 2024	Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
23V700000	October 18, 2023	Electrical System › ADAS › Driver Monitoring › Camera/Sensor
23V644000	September 20, 2023	Visibility/Wiper
23V479000	July 12, 2023	Electrical System
23V414000	June 8, 2023	Seats
23V050000	February 3, 2023	Air Bags
22V944000	December 20, 2022	Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery Thermal › Management › Software
22V860000	November 21, 2022	Electrical System

Systems involved: Electrical System (7) · Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (3) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3) · Seats (2) · Air Bags (1) · Visibility/Wiper (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V422000

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Report received by NHTSA: July 1, 2026
Owner notification: August 25, 2026
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 428 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: I7

Components: Electronic Stability Control (ESC); Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control Module

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 Mini Cooper S, Mini Countryman S All4, X2, 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, 2023-2025 i7, 7 Series, X7, 2024-2025 i5, 5 Series, 2023-2024 XM, X1, 2024-2025 X6, and X5 vehicles. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.

Safety risk

A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The Integrated brake system will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 21, 2026. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 24V739 or 24V104 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V422000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V096000

Electrical System › Wiring

Report received by NHTSA: February 19, 2026
Owner notification: April 16, 2026
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 58,713 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: I7 XDRIVE60

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 M5 Sportswagon, 2025-2026 M5, 2024-2025 750e xDrive, 2025-2026 550e xDrive, 2023-2025 I7, 2023-2025 7 Series, 2024-2026 i5, and 5 Series vehicles. The electrical wiring harness for the air conditioning system may become damaged during replacement of the cabin air filter.

Safety risk

A damaged wiring harness can short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the air conditioning system’s electrical wiring harness and add a retaining strap/bracket to the harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. 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 April 13, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V096000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V395000

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Motor › Controller › Software

Report received by NHTSA: July 23, 2025
Owner notification: August 8, 2025
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 71,286 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: I7

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2025 i4, 2022-2024 IX, 2023-2024 I7, and 2024 I5 vehicles. The electric drive motor software may shut down the high-voltage system, causing a loss of drive power.

Safety risk

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The electric drive motor software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 5, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V395000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V470000

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery

Report received by NHTSA: July 16, 2025
Owner notification: December 2, 2025
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 136 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2023 BMW i7: June 12, 2023 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record: I7

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2025 IX, 2023-2024 I7, and 2022-2023 i4 vehicles. The high-voltage battery cell modules may not have been assembled properly, resulting in stress on the module frame and possible module failure.

Safety risk

Battery module failure may lead to a shutdown of the high-voltage system which can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, module failure increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace specific high-voltage battery cell modules, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed September 11, 2025. Another notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available, anticipated December 31, 2025Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V470000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V739000

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Report received by NHTSA: October 2, 2024
Owner notification: November 27, 2024
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 11,579 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: I7 M70 XDRIVE, I7 XDRIVE60

Components: Electronic Stability Control (ESC); Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control Module

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, X5, X6, X7, XM, 530i, i5, 740i, 760i, i7, and 750e vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.

Safety risk

Remedy

Dealers will replace the integrated brake module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 22, 2024. Second letters will be mailed once the parts are available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicles in this recall were previously repaired under recall number 24V-104 and will need to have the new remedy completed.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V739000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V104000

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Report received by NHTSA: February 12, 2024
Owner notification: June 28, 2024
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 266,716 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: I7, I7 M70 XDRIVE

Components: Electronic Stability Control (ESC); Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control Module

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.

Safety risk

Remedy

Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between June and December 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V104000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V700000

Electrical System › ADAS › Driver Monitoring › Camera/Sensor

Report received by NHTSA: October 18, 2023
Owner notification: December 8, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 12,296 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: I7, I7 M70 XDRIVE

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 740i, 740i xDrive, 760i xDrive, i7 eDrive50, i7 xDrive60, i7 M70, 2024 750e xDrive, 530i, 530i xDrive, i5 eDrive40, and i5 M60 vehicles. The ground connection to the steering wheel may not have been attached correctly, resulting in an inoperative hands-on detection system.

Safety risk

An inoperative hands-on detection system may fail to detect when the driver's hands are not on the steering wheel and therefore not engage the emergency stopping assistant system, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and reattach the ground connection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V700000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V644000

Visibility/Wiper

Report received by NHTSA: September 20, 2023
Owner notification: November 15, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 3,820 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: I7

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 740i, 760i xDrive and i7 xDrive60 vehicles. The windshield wipers may fail during certain weather conditions.

Safety risk

Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper system, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 15, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V644000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V479000

Electrical System

Report received by NHTSA: July 12, 2023
Owner notification: September 6, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 384 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: I7

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 740i, 760i xDrive and i7 xDrive60 vehicles equipped with an Interaction Bar. The Interaction Bar, located on the dashboard, may not activate the windshield defrosting/defogging system and/or the hazard warning lights. In addition, those control buttons may not illuminate when pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems", and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

The inability to operate the defrost or hazard warning lights can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the Interaction Bar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V479000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V414000

Seats

Report received by NHTSA: June 8, 2023
Owner notification: August 3, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 318 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: I7

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 740i, 760i xDrive, and i7 xDrive60 vehicles. The front seat length adjustment system may not have been welded properly.

Safety risk

An improperly welded front seat may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the front seats and if necessary, replace the seat front structure including the seat length adjustment system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 3, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V414000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V050000

Air Bags

Report received by NHTSA: February 3, 2023
Owner notification: March 10, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 397 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: I7

Components: Air Bags; Seats

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 760i xDrive and i7 xDrive60 vehicles equipped with the Executive Lounge Seating Package. In certain seat monitoring conditions, the front passenger seat electronic control unit (ECU) software may not recognize the seat position, and disable the front passenger air bag, knee air bag, and active headrest.

Safety risk

A disabled front passenger air bag, knee air bag, or active headrest will not deploy as intended in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will reprogram the front passenger seat electronic control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 10, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V050000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V944000

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery Thermal › Management › Software

Report received by NHTSA: December 20, 2022
Owner notification: February 3, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 14,086 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: I7

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60, i4 eDrive35, i4 eDrive40, i4 M50, and 2023 i7 xDrive60 vehicles. The high voltage battery electronic control unit (ECU) software may cause an interruption of electrical power.

Safety risk

An interruption of electrical power may result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the high voltage battery ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 10, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V944000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V860000

Electrical System

Report received by NHTSA: November 21, 2022
Owner notification: January 17, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 169 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: I7

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 BMW 740i, 760i xDrive, and i7 xDrive60 vehicles. The telematics control unit may not transmit the vehicle location information to emergency responders.

Safety risk

Emergency response may be delayed without the vehicle location information, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will update the telematics control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V860000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: July 1, 2026.