2021 BMW X7

NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, NHTSA opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matter described in the petition. On June 24, 2023 and as supplemented on June 25, 2023, the petitioner notified NHTSA he was withdrawing his petition. The petitioner indicated that, based on his review of data, there is no justification for asserting potential benefits that could be derived from actions sought by my petition. Based on the petitioner's withdrawal, DP22-005 is closed. Closure of this DP does not represent a determination by NHTSA regarding the subject matter of the petition.

The vehicle has begun failing to start on the first attempt. When this occurs, the vehicle does start on subsequent attempts but logs fault codes and displays icons or warning messages. This condition appears to be the same condition for which recall 25V-644 was already issued, but my vehicle is outside of the build date range covered by recall 25V-644. Please continue to investigate this issue for impacted vehicles outside the currently recalled build date range to potentially expand the scope of the recall. Due to the risk of fire identified for 25V-644, it is necessary for me to have this condition addressed as an out of pocket cost.

NHTSA ID

11776606

Incident

Nov 1, 2026

While driving my 2021 BMW X7, the brake pedal suddenly became extremely hard and would not depress normally. I turned on the hazard lights and was able to slow down and pull over. After stopping, I pressed the brake pedal hard; it went down but remained depressed and did not return to its normal position. The brakes remained engaged. Turning the vehicle off and restarting it several times did not resolve the problem. I moved the vehicle approximately 5–6 yards to a safer location. About over an hour later, a tow-truck driver arrived and tested the vehicle and the brake pedal appeared to function normally again. The vehicle was taken to a BMW dealership (Hansel BMW of Santa Rosa). The initial visual inspection found no obvious issue, and the dealership escalated the case to BMW Engineering for further review. The cause has not been determined. I am reporting this because the brake problem occurred while driving and temporarily prevented normal brake-pedal operation. Date of incident: XXX Approximate speed/location: 40-50mph (near [XXX]) Crash or injuries: None but very dangerous situation (brake not working) INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID

11774039

Incident

Oct 25, 2026

The contact owns a 2021 BMW X7. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from underneath the front of the vehicle. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not associated with a recall for the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

NHTSA ID

11768063

Incident

Aug 21, 2026

Mileage

80,000 mi

Both factory key fobs simultaneously ceased being recognized for vehicle starting. The vehicle instructed me to hold the key against the emergency key-recognition point on the steering column, but that backup procedure also failed and the vehicle could not be started. A BMW Digital Key Card, which is not something drivers are expected to carry with them at all times and was kept in a drawer at my home, happened to start the vehicle. The BMW dealer subsequently diagnosed/repaired the condition under SIB 61 07 22 and Defect Code 6138270200, which BMW defines as a Body Domain Controller software error/internal equipment fault. BMW also has SIB 66 24 19 for the G07 X7 specifically describing an inability to start the engine, failure of the steering-column emergency key recognition method, Digital Key continuing to function, and a BDC software error as the cause. My concern is that this defect can unexpectedly immobilize a vehicle while simultaneously defeating the normal emergency-start procedure.

NHTSA ID

11763951

Incident

Aug 7, 2026

The IP Cluster that shows details on the speed the vehicle is traveling at, gas left, mileage left etc. were left inaccessible when the Instrument Panel cluster on the BMW X7 blanked out. Big Safety concern when the vehicle is unable to display travelling speed mid-drive

NHTSA ID

11762917

Incident

Aug 1, 2026

Under FMVSS 101, if a screen experiences a momentary "black screen" or reset cycle while driving, it is considered non-compliant because the driver loses immediate access to the speedometer, safety and ADAS functions of the vehicle. The OEM (BMW North America) does not acknowledge this issue in their vehicles and ignores repairs violating NHTSA standards.

NHTSA ID

11758150

Incident

Jun 1, 2026

The entire car shut down while on the highway with no prior notifications on/from the system. The entire safety of myself and family was put at risk because there where several cars behind us on the highway that could have hit us. I am not sure the dealer has been able to reproduce the issue - Unknown. There was no warning lamps, messages or symptoms of the problem prior to the failure or the car shutting off on the highway.

NHTSA ID

11756734

Incident

Aug 12, 2026

ERROR MESSAGE ON SCREEN STATING RIGHT 3RD ROW SEAT NOT LATCHED. THE SEAT WORKS PROPERLY BUT IT POPS UP EVERY TIME YOU START THE CAR. THE DEALER SAID THIS IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE APPARENT RECALL FOR OTHER LIKE VEHICLES. SEE (NHTSA Recall 22V670000) for 2019–2022 models). THIS IS REALLY SAD.

NHTSA ID

11756182

Incident

Aug 11, 2026

If the manual electronic engine oil level measurement aborts or is inoperative and the vehicles I-level is lower than S18A-26-07-518, a one-time software update procedure is covered up to 10 years / 120,000 miles, as determined from the original first in-service/delivery date.

the engine oil pump assembly coveragefor the issue described in the Service Information Bulletin that addresses defects inmaterials and / or workmanship has been extended to 10 years / 120,000 miles, asdetermined from the original first in-service/delivery date

The manual starting of electronic engine oil level measurement from inside the vehicle, usually afterperforming an engine oil service task, is inoperative or it may lock up at between a 15% to 30% completionrate.

The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.

A check control message (CCM) for the restraint system (Air bag) appears. In the instrument cluster, the redair bag warning light lights up permanently. One of the following fault codes is stored in the ACSM (air bag control unit): 930949 - Knee airbag, driver: Short circuit to negative terminal 93094F - Knee airbag, front passenger: Short circuit to negative terminal 93094C - Knee airbag driver's side: Resistance too great 930952 - Knee airbag, front passenger: Resistance too great

The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date.