NHTSA Complaint #11629930 — 2020 BMW X7 STRUCTURE:BODY

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11629930
Vehicle	2020 BMW X7
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	December 7, 2024
Date Filed	December 10, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CT

Consumer Description

I have noticed that the engine light on my BMW X7 keeps turning on after long rides but then disappears after some time. Upon inspection, I was informed that the issue is related to the active grille shutter, which is located in the front part of the body. While researching to see if others have experienced the same issue, I discovered that many BMW X5 and X7 owners have reported similar problems. It appears to be a common issue with these models. I believe BMW should consider issuing a recall for this problem since it seems to affect a significant number of vehicles in this range.

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