Defect Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 340I, X6, 2020-2025 840I, 2020-2022 740LI, 2019-2020 X7, and X5 vehicles. After repeated attempts, the starter motor may overheat from an electrical overload.
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The 2022 BMW 7 Series is associated with 4 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 2 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.
The most frequently reported component area is Electrical System, accounting for 2 reports (50% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 6 certified vehicle configurations spanning 3l 6-cyl, 3L 6-Cyl plug-in hybrid, 4.4l 8-cyl, and 6.6l 12-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 16 to 25 MPG combined. Plug-in hybrid variants are rated up to 56 MPGe (22 MPG on gasoline) with up to 17 miles of electric driving range. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year. The 2022 BMW 7 Series belongs to the 6th generation (G11/G12) 7 Series platform spanning model years 2016–2022.
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 4 consumer reports filed
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 2 official campaigns
- • Primary Defect Domain: Electrical System (2 / 50%)
- • NCAP Crash Safety: Not rated by NHTSA
- • EPA Certified Range: 16–25 MPG across 6 powertrain trims
What is the fuel economy and range of the 2022 BMW 7 Series?
Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 740i Sedan | 3L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 22 MPG | 29 MPG | 25 MPG | — | $3,050 / yr |
| 740i xDrive Sedan | 3L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 20 MPG | 27 MPG | 23 MPG | — | $3,300 / yr |
| 745e xDrive Plug-in Hybrid | 3L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 52 MPGe (19 MPG) | 61 MPGe (26 MPG) | 56 MPGe (22 MPG) | 17 mi EV (290 mi total) | $3,450 / yr |
| 750i xDrive Sedan | 4.4L 8-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 17 MPG | 24 MPG | 19 MPG | — | $4,000 / yr |
| Alpina B7 xDrive | 4.4L 8-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 17 MPG | 24 MPG | 19 MPG | — | $4,000 / yr |
| M760i xDrive Sedan | 6.6L 12-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 13 MPG | 20 MPG | 16 MPG | — | $4,750 / yr |
What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2022 BMW 7 Series?
Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR AWD | — | ||||
| 4 DR RWD | — |
No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2022 BMW 7 Series models.
What defect complaints are reported for the 2022 BMW 7 Series?
Summary of 4 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
View all 2022 BMW 7 Series problems & component breakdown (3 categories) →Are there open safety recalls on the 2022 BMW 7 Series?
Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
Defect Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one 2022 745e hybrid electric vehicle. The high voltage battery may have been produced with a battery cell electrode that was improperly sized during the laser cutting process, which may result in an electrical short-circuit.
Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2022 BMW 7 Series
Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2022 BMW 7 Series
How many safety recalls does the 2022 BMW 7 Series have?
The 2022 BMW 7 Series is associated with 2 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.
If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.
What are the most common problems reported for the 2022 BMW 7 Series?
NHTSA records list 4 consumer defect complaints for the 2022 BMW 7 Series. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Electrical System, appearing in 2 filings (50% of submissions).
Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.
Is there an official NHTSA crash safety rating for the 2022 BMW 7 Series?
An official NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash test rating is not available for the 2022 BMW 7 Series in AutoUtility's current federal dataset.
NHTSA publishes crash safety evaluations for a selected sample of passenger vehicles each model year. Consult NHTSA.gov for active safety equipment records and vehicle safety bulletins.
What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2022 BMW 7 Series get?
Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2022 BMW 7 Series range from 16 to 25 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.
Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.
The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
- NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
- U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.
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