The Verdict
Worst problem area
Electrical
Electrical leads by volume: 3 of 5 complaints (60%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (1) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed held steady at 5 in both 2021 and 2022.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 5
- Recall campaigns
- 1
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $3,100–$4,850
- Combined MPG
- 16–25
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | vs. 2022 Large Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 3,200–3,850 | 3,100–4,050 | 3,100–4,850 | 2,850–3,700 | 2,750–3,850 | |
| Combined MPG | 20–24 | 19–25 | 16–25 | 21–27 | 20–28 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 17–22 / 25–29 | 17–22 / 24–29 | 13–22 / 20–29 | 18–25 / 26–31 | 18–25 / 25–31 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 361–450 | 360–456 | 360–570 | 324–420 | 317–427 | |
| Complaints filed | 5 | 5 | 5 | 23 | 8 | |
| Recalls issued | 7 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 5 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 5 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2022 BMW 7 Series have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2022 BMW 7 Series?
Electrical: 3 of 5 NHTSA complaints (60%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2022 BMW 7 Series get?
EPA rates it 16–25 MPG combined across 6 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2022 BMW 7 Series?
EPA estimates $3,100–$4,850 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (6)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (S8) | 8 | 4.4L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars | 17 mpg | 24 mpg | 19 mpg | $4,050 | 454 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (S8) | 8 | 4.4L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars | 17 mpg | 24 mpg | 19 mpg | $4,050 | 454 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars | 22 mpg (high) | 29 mpg (high) | 25 mpg (high) | $3,100 (low) | 360 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars | 20 mpg | 27 mpg | 23 mpg | $3,350 | 388 g/mi |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic (S8) | 12 | 6.6L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars | 13 mpg (low) | 20 mpg (low) | 16 mpg (low) | $4,850 (high) | 570 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 6 | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium and Electricity | Large Cars | 19 mpg | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | $3,500 | 245 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (1)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- An overheated starter motor can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
- 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.