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.
Key Data Findings
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 4 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 2 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: Electrical System (2 / 50%)
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: Not rated by NHTSA
- • EPA Efficiency: 16–25 MPG (6 variants • PHEV up to 56 MPGe)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
| 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 |
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
| 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | — |
| 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | — |
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2022 BMW 7 Series models.
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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.
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Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
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.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. This recall includes vehicles repaired under recall 24V576 and those owners will need to have their vehicle repaired again. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov November 17, 2025.
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
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.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will replace the affected battery cell module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on November 30, 2022. Owners were contacted by phone and by First Class mail on October 28, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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