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MotorTrend says for 2026 the three-row X7 receives BMW's Parking Assistant Professional as standard equipment, and that though no X7 M exists, there's an even higher-performance three-row BMW available in the form of the 2026 Alpina XB7, whose 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 churns out 631 hp and 640 lb-ft of torque; it notes that even though the X7 is the largest SUV in BMW's lineup, there are more spacious models in the luxury three-row SUV segment. Car and Driver says the BMW X7 takes the brand's core values and supersizes them into a seven-passenger SUV. The Car Connection says the 2026 X7 takes the driving manners people like in the X5 and stretches them over a true three-row body, driving like a grown-up X5 with more seats, more calm, and just enough theater to justify its size.
No X7 M, but an Alpina alternative
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says for 2026 the three-row X7 receives BMW's Parking Assistant Professional as standard equipment, and that though no X7 M exists at this point, there's an even higher-performance three-row BMW available in the form of the 2026 Alpina XB7, whose 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 churns out 631 hp and 640 lb-ft of torque, even though the X7 remains BMW's largest SUV while some rivals in the segment are more spacious.
BMW's values, supersized
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says the BMW X7 takes the brand's core values and supersizes them into a seven-passenger SUV.
A grown-up X5
The Car Connection (opens in a new tab) says the 2026 BMW X7 takes the driving manners people like in the X5 and stretches them over a true three-row body, driving like a grown-up X5 with more seats, more calm, and just enough theater to justify its size, and that pairing the M60i or Alpina XB7 with the bench seat avoids turning the three-row SUV into a fancy two-row with an occasional third.
Questions buyers ask
Is there a BMW X7 M?
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says no X7 M exists, but the 631-hp Alpina XB7 is the highest-performance three-row BMW available.
How much horsepower does the Alpina XB7 have?
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says 631 hp and 640 lb-ft from its 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8.
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The 2027 BMW X7 is built around 3.0L turbo inline-six or 4.4L twin-turbo V8, rated at 375 / 523 horsepower across its full-size luxury SUV body style.
Explore this topic →02Trims and equipmentThe 2027 U.S. lineup has 2 trims.
Explore this topic →03Towing and capabilityThe 2027 X7 seats 6 or 7 and is a Full-size luxury SUV.
Explore this topic →04Safety and ownershipNHTSA recalls, complaints and crash ratings for the 2027 X7.
Explore this topic →Current model year
2027 BMW X7
xDrive40i uses the 375-hp turbo six; M60i xDrive steps up to a 523-hp V8. MY2027 is this generation's final model year: the next X7 arrives as a 2028 model.
Read specifications, trims, answers and sourcesModel-year archive
3 indexed BMW X7 model years.
| Model year | Trims | Open record |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 BMW X7 | 2027 record → | |
| 2026 BMW X7 | 2026 record → | |
| 2025 BMW X7 | 2025 record → |
Background and safety record
What public sources say about the BMW X7.
The BMW X7 is a full-size luxury crossover sport utility vehicle manufactured by BMW. It is BMW's largest and second most expensive SUV in its line-up, and is considered a flagship SUV for the brand, and borrows design cues from the 6th and 7th generations of the BMW 7 Series.The X7 was first announced by BMW in March 2014. It was officially unveiled on October 17, 2018, with pre-orders being taken online.
- Equipment
- The G07 X7 is available in Design Pure Excellence, Sport and M Sport trims. Standard equipment includes Vernasca leather, four-zone climate control, iDrive 7.0, Adaptive LED headlights, wireless charging, and electrically adjustable and heated three row seating. The middle row features three seats with a two-seat configuration also available.
- Production
- In March 2025, Avtotor resumed assembly of the X5, X6, and X7 models using remaining component kits left over after BMW terminated its partnership with the company in 2022 following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Source: BMW X7 (Wikipedia); safety and recall figures from NHTSA.
BMW X7 at a glance
- Production
- December 2018 – present
- Model years
- 2019–present
- Class
- Full-size luxury crossover SUV
- Body style
- 5-door SUV
- Layout
- Front-engine, all-wheel drive (xDrive)
- Platform
- Cluster Architecture (CLAR)
- Transmission
- 8-speed ZF 8HP automatic
- Drivetrain
- MHEV
- Wheelbase
- 3105 mm
- Length
- 1 mm
- Width
- 2000 mm
- Height
- 1 mm
- Curb weight
- 2320 kg
- Related models
- BMW X5 (G05), BMW X5 (G05/G18), BMW X6 (G06), BMW XM, BMW 7 Series (G11)
- Designer
- Julien Sarreméjean, Anders Thøgersen (facelift)
Recent recalls (6 campaigns across the latest model years)
- July 2026, Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Electric:Control Module. 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)… Consequence: 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…
- December 2025, Air Bags:Critical Fasteners. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 X6, X7, X5, and X5 Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The instrument panel may have been manufactured incorrectly and prevent the passenger-side air bag from deploying properly. Consequence: An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- August 2025, Visibility:Windshield:Critical Fasteners. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 X5 Plug-in Hybrid, X5, and X7 vehicles. The windshield may not be sealed properly, which can allow water to enter the power distribution box or electronic control unit. Consequence: Water inside electrical components can lead to electronic function failures, such as a loss of headlights, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an electrical short-circuit may occur, increasing…
Owners filed 28 complaints with NHTSA for the 2025 BMW X7, most often about service brakes (12), hydraulic (6), electronic stability control (esc) (6).
Year by year
The BMW X7 across 9 model years.
| Model year | Combined MPG/MPGe | EPA annual fuel cost | EPA records | NHTSA recalls | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 BMW X7 | 19–22 | $3,650–$4,200 | 2 | ||
| 2026 BMW X7 | 17–23 | $3,350–$4,550 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2025 BMW X7 | 17–22 | $3,500–$4,550 | 3 | 4 | 28 |
| 2024 BMW X7 | 17–22 | $3,500–$4,550 | 3 | 7 | 52 |
| 2023 BMW X7 | 17–22 | $3,500–$4,550 | 3 | 8 | 43 |
| 2022 BMW X7 | 17–21 | $3,700–$4,550 | 3 | 2 | 19 |
| 2021 BMW X7 | 17–21 | $3,700–$4,550 | 3 | 9 | 44 |
| 2020 BMW X7 | 17–22 | $3,500–$4,550 | 3 | 12 | 52 |
| 2019 BMW X7 | 17–22 | $3,500–$4,550 | 2 | 11 | 47 |
Year-to-year changes
What changed in the BMW X7, one model year at a time.
| Step | EPA records | Combined MPG/MPGe, midpoint | Added | No longer listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 to 2027 | 3 to 2 | 20.0 to 20.5 | Labels: Alpina XB7 | |
| 2025 to 2026 | 19.5 to 20.0 | |||
| 2022 to 2023 | 19.0 to 19.5 | Labels: X7 M60i xDrive; Engines: 3L 6-cyl SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid, 4.4L 8-cyl SIDI; Mild Hybrid | Labels: X7 M50i; Engines: 3L 6-cyl SIDI; Mild Hybrid, 4.4L 8-cyl SIDI | |
| 2020 to 2021 | 19.5 to 19.0 | Labels: Alpina XB7; Engines: 3L 6-cyl SIDI; Mild Hybrid | Labels: X7 xDrive50i; Engines: 3L 6-cyl SIDI | |
| 2019 to 2020 | 2 to 3 | Labels: X7 M50i |
Buying used
What the BMW X7 recalls and complaints are about.
| Model year | Campaigns | Systems recalled | Warnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | visibility (windshield); air bags (critical fasteners) | None |
| 2025 | 4 | electronic stability control (esc); seat belts (front); electronic stability control (esc) (control module); 1 more | None |
| 2024 | 7 | air bags (knee bolster); air bags; electronic stability control (esc); 3 more | None |
| 2023 | 8 | visibility (sun/moon roof assembly); exterior lighting; visibility (windshield); 4 more | None |
| 2022 | 2 | visibility (sun/moon roof assembly); seats | None |
| 2021 | 9 | equipment (other); exterior lighting (headlights); electrical system (12v/24v/48v battery); 6 more | None |
| 2020 | 12 | steering (rack and pinion); back over prevention (sensing system); exterior lighting; 7 more | None |
| 2019 | 11 | seats; air bags (side/window); fuel system, other (delivery); 5 more | None |
| System | Complaints | Share of all complaints | Worst model year |
|---|---|---|---|
| service brakes | 82 | 28% | 2024 (40) |
| electrical system | 60 | 21% | 2019 (22) |
| electronic stability control (esc) | 40 | 14% | 2024 (21) |
| engine | 39 | 13% | 2020 (13) |
| power train | 39 | 13% | 2020 (14) |
| unknown or other | 38 | 13% | 2020 (9) |
Trim by trim
Every 2027 BMW X7 trim side by side.
| Trim | Drive | Engine | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Combined mpg | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| xDrive40i | AWD | 3.0-liter 6-cylinder (MHEV, Turbo) | 375 | 398 | 5,452 | – | 22 | $89,050 |
| M60i | AWD | 4.4-liter V8 (MHEV, Twin Turbo) | 523 | 553 | 5,895 | – | 19 | $116,550 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for the 2027 model year; base price is KBB's national base price where its list carries the trim by the same name. A dash means KBB lists no figure.
Specifications by year
Power, weight and towing for every BMW X7 model year.
| Model year | Trims | Engines | Horsepower | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Fuel tank (gal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2 | 3.0-liter 6-cylinder (MHEV, Turbo) / 4.4-liter V8 (MHEV, Twin Turbo) | 375–523 | 5,452–5,895 | – | 21.9 |
| 2026 | 3 | 3.0-liter 6-cylinder (MHEV, Turbo) / 4.4-liter V8 (MHEV, Twin Turbo) | 375–631 | 5,452–5,986 | 7,500 | 21.9 |
| 2025 | 3 | 3.0-liter 6-cylinder (MHEV, Turbo) / 4.4-liter V8 (MHEV, Twin Turbo) | 375–631 | 5,452–5,986 | 7,500 | 21.9 |
| 2024 | 3 | 3.0-liter 6-cylinder (MHEV, Turbo) / 4.4-liter V8 (MHEV, Twin Turbo) | 375–631 | 5,417–5,986 | 7,500 | 21.9 |
| 2023 | 3 | 3.0-liter 6-cylinder (MHEV, Turbo) / 4.4-liter V8 (MHEV, Twin Turbo) | 375–631 | 5,397–5,986 | 7,500 | 21.9 |
| 2022 | 3 | 3.0-liter V6 (Turbo) / 4.4-liter V8 (Twin Turbo) | 335–612 | 5,397–5,860 | 7,500 | 21.9 |
| 2021 | 4 | 4.4-liter V8 (Twin Turbo) / 3.0-liter V6 (Turbo) | 335–612 | 5,397–5,860 | 7,500 | 21.9 |
| 2020 | 3 | 3.0-liter V6 (Turbo) / 4.4-liter V8 (Twin Turbo) | 335–523 | 5,370–5,661 | 7,500 | 21.9 |
| 2019 | 2 | 3.0-liter 6-cylinder (Turbo) / 4.4-liter V8 (Twin Turbo) | 335–445 | 5,370–5,617 | 7,500 | 21.9 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for each model year. A range covers every trim KBB lists that year; a dash means KBB lists no figure.
Model-year recall record
BMW X7: which model years carry more or fewer federal safety recalls.
Fewer recalls than this model’s own average
- 2026 BMW X7 : 2 recalls on file (average across published years is 6.9).
- 2022 BMW X7 : 2 recalls on file (average across published years is 6.9).
More recalls than this model’s own average
- 2020 BMW X7 : 12 recalls on file, most commonly affecting exterior lighting and backup camera.
- 2019 BMW X7 : 11 recalls on file, most commonly affecting backup camera and seats.
| Model year | Federal recalls on file | Complaints on file | Recalls most commonly affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | not available | visibility/wipers, airbags |
| 2025 | 4 | 28 | stability control, seat belts, brakes |
| 2024 | 7 | 52 | stability control, airbags, structure, brakes |
| 2023 | 8 | 43 | stability control, visibility/wipers, exterior lighting, engine cooling |
| 2022 | 2 | 19 | visibility/wipers, seats |
| 2021 | 9 | 44 | seats, electrical system, backup camera, exterior lighting |
| 2020 | 12 | 52 | exterior lighting, backup camera, electrical system, steering |
| 2019 | 11 | 47 | backup camera, seats, electrical system, airbags |
| 2018 | not available | ||
| 2017 | not available | ||
| 2016 | not available | ||
| 2015 | not available |
Method: recall counts and their affected components come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Recalls API, queried by exact make, model and model year. Complaint counts come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Complaints API, same query pattern. Data pulled 2026-09-04.
Known gap: the NHTSA complaints API did not return data for BMW X7 model year 2026 when queried for this page: the request itself failed upstream, not returning a genuine zero. Those years are marked "not available" above instead of shown as clean; recall counts for those years are unaffected and come from the separate recalls API, which returned data for every year listed.
Check open recalls by VIN for one particular vehicle.
Q01Is there a best year to buy a BMW X7?
Recall count alone can't answer that: it says nothing about a specific vehicle's price, mileage, accident history or maintenance record. What federal data can say: 2026, 2022 carried fewer recalls than this model's own average, while 2020, 2019 carried more. See the model-year table on this page for the exact counts and what they cover.
Q02Which BMW X7 model years should I watch for recalls?
The 2020 BMW X7 has 12 federal recalls on file, most commonly affecting exterior lighting, backup camera, electrical system; The 2019 BMW X7 has 11 federal recalls on file, most commonly affecting backup camera, seats, electrical system. Always confirm the open/completed status of every campaign for the specific VIN: a recall on this list may already be repaired on the vehicle in front of you.
Q03Which BMW X7 model years have the cleanest federal recall record?
The 2026 BMW X7 has 2 recalls on file; The 2022 BMW X7 has 2 recalls on file: below this model's own average of 6.9. A shorter list on file as of this page's data pull is not a guarantee against a future recall.
Q04What are common recall-related problems on the BMW X7 by model year?
2026: visibility/wipers, airbags. 2025: stability control, seat belts, brakes. 2024: stability control, airbags, structure, brakes. 2023: stability control, visibility/wipers, exterior lighting, engine cooling. 2022: visibility/wipers, seats. 2021: seats, electrical system, backup camera, exterior lighting.
Q05Why do some BMW X7 model years show "not available" for complaints?
The NHTSA complaints API did not return data for BMW X7 model year 2026 when queried for this page: the request itself failed upstream instead of the count genuinely being zero. Recall counts for those years are unaffected; they come from a separate NHTSA endpoint that returned data for every year listed.
Diagnosing one of these symptoms? The recalled systems above map to this site’s own ownership desks: general, evidence-first guidance that applies regardless of whether the specific vehicle in front of you was ever part of a recall campaign: Climate and electrical, Buying, records and recalls, Brakes, tires and steering, Engine and cooling.
2020 BMW X7 owners specifically: see Climate and electrical and Brakes, tires and steering.
2019 BMW X7 owners specifically: see Climate and electrical and Buying, records and recalls.
Compared with
Models this BMW X7 is most often compared with.
Nearest BMW models
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Frequent questions
Answers with their conditions intact.
Q01How many trims does the 2027 X7 come in?
The 2027 BMW X7 (full-size luxury SUV) comes in 2 trims: xDrive40i, M60i xDrive.
Q02What are the 2027 X7 trims?
The 2027 BMW X7 trims are xDrive40i, M60i xDrive, listed from the entry xDrive40i up to the top M60i xDrive.
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2027 X7 use?
The 2027 BMW X7 is built around 3.0L turbo inline-six or 4.4L twin-turbo V8, rated at 375 / 523 horsepower across its full-size luxury SUV body style.
Q04How much horsepower does the 2027 X7 have?
The 2027 BMW X7 is rated at 375 / 523 horsepower (3.0L turbo inline-six or 4.4L twin-turbo V8).
Q05Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2027 X7?
The 2027 BMW X7 is offered with Standard AWD.