2020 BMW X7 Engine Problems

8 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine Issues in the 2020 BMW X7

8 engine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 BMW X7. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

8
Complaints
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Crashes
1
Fires
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Injuries
0
Deaths

All Engine Complaints

#11715264 |
My vehicle is included in BMW Recall Campaign No. 25V 644 – Engine Starter. It has repeatedly failed to start, and on two separate occasions the engine completely stalled while I was stopped at a traffic light. Each time, it took multiple attempts before the car would restart. I have also been stranded in numerous parking lots—during both extreme heat and freezing temperatures—with my children because the vehicle would not start. These incidents were unexpected, unsafe, and entirely consistent with the symptoms described in the recall. We have experienced these problems since purchasing the vehicle, but at the time we had no reason to believe we needed to document every occurrence. Now that BMW has acknowledged a fire risk defect and still has no available remedy, I do not feel safe continuing to operate this car. BMW has even advised owners not to park in a garage due to the...
#11715043 |
The check engine light on my 2020 BMW X7 intermittently illuminates and then clears without warning. A BMW technician diagnosed the cause as a malfunctioning active grille shutter assembly at the front of the vehicle. Research shows this is a widespread issue among BMW X5 and X7 models of similar years, with many owners reporting the same failure and expensive repairs. This appears to be a systemic defect, not an isolated incident. Because the grille shutter directly affects engine airflow and cooling, this issue raises reliability and potential safety concerns and should be reviewed for a possible recall.
#11709010 |
Low oil pressure warning. Oil pump replacement
#11697151 |
The contact works for a company that owns a 2020 BMW X7. The contact stated that while his boss was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The driver was able to veer to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to a station. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the front trans-axle had disintegrated, causing the shaft to pinch and to create an 8-inch hole at the bottom of the oil pan. The contact stated that a significant amount of oil had leaked from the vehicle. The dealer determined that the transmission and engine had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that it was a known failure, but the vehicle failure was the most dangerous reported failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the...
#11619696 |
I was driving on the freeway when due to heavy traffic, it was a stop and go. the engine stalled and on re-started on multiple trials. this created a very dangerous situation for an immediate accident as there were vehicles all around me. the engine stalling continued the next day also and I took my vehicle to BMW for servicing and they diagnosed engine starter motor failure which they then replaced and charged me $1,411.44 on June 27, 2024. NHTSA has issued the following recall stating that the starter motor may fail and overheat. NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V576000 Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING [XXX] I called BMW customer service and they told me that my vehicle VIN number was not on the affected vehicles list and hence, they can't do anything and that I should make a complaint with NHTSA. since the...
#11561478 | Fire
On October 21, 2021 we purchased a 2020 BMW X7 from West Houston Land Rover (AutoNation) in Oct 2021. Purchased extended warranties. Within 3 months: Technicians advised replacing nearly new tires. Car smoked on highway after oil change, dismissed as spilled oil. Nov 28, 2023: Car burst into flames 5 minutes after oil change and passed multipoint inspection. Car burned completely to the ground Escaped unharmed but met with rudeness and dismissal from dealership. GM initially promised help, then stopped communication after seeing evidence. Unacceptable: Horrific experience with fire and previous issues. Appalling service and intimidation tactics (threat of lawsuit for sharing story). We demanded immediate action to reimburse our losses and hold the dealership accountable. We will actively share our story to warn others. When I did mention about sharing this experience with consumers the GM said Autonation would sue us for slander if we put any information about...
#11535937 |
Engine shut off after a brief warning message on the dash while highway driving. I don't remember the exact words but it was a "drivetrain" problem. After the the message came on the car sputtered 2 or 3 times and then the engine shut down without warning. The car would not re-start. The car was stuck in the middle of the highway dead in it's track, in real danger of being rear ended by oncoming traffic driving at highway speeds. The car was towed to a nearby dealership that said the fuel pump failed. The odometer on the car was at 48,000, well below the typical mileage associated with fuel pump failure.
#11404234 |
我的BMW X7 M50I开在高速公路上,全车突然没有任何动力,然后我打了BMW ROADSIDE ASSISTANT,在I80-W高速公路上等待3小时没有任何BMW的ROADSIDE ASSISTANT,这个我对BMW USA 的服务真差,还好我人没事,我的车从2/26号开始没法启动,自己付拖车费拖回来纽约,等待到3/1号车自付费用拖车去BROOKLYN BMW,到目前我的车还没有修好,同时BROOKLYN BMW也没有提供任何临时车我使用,我的车整整放在DEALERSHIP 目前3/22还没有任何消息维修好,这车让我感觉非常之危险了,威胁我的生命,你能想象这么高科技的车,新车,2020年的,车开着突然熄火在高速公路上吗?
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