Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2025 Alpina XB7.
The 2025 BMW Alpina XB7 is rated at 16 city / 20 highway / 17 combined mpg and uses an eight‑speed automatic transmission; owner feedback so far totals two complaints, primarily concerning the powertrain and forward collision avoidance system; the model has also been recalled four times, placing this model year at the very start of its reliability history with limited long‑term data.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 16 / 20 / 17 mpg |
| Drivetrain | All-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The federal record for the BMW Alpina XB7 generation shows a consistent trend of zero investigations and zero formal complaints across both 2021 and 2025. The 2025 model maintains a similar safety profile to the 2021 model, with both years recording exactly one recall. For 2025, specific reports mention one instance regarding Power Train and Forward Collision Avoidance, and one regarding Visibility/Wiper, though the data does not specify the root causes. Notably, the 2025 model has zero Technical Service Bulletins, a significant decrease from the 184 recorded for the 2021 model. Given the lack of crash or fire complaints and the minimal number of reported issues, the 2025 model is a good year to buy.
All 2 complaints on record, top 2 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 67 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| B610126 | 2026-06-11 | Electrical System | During vehicle start-up the Secure Element (SE) of the BCP may fail causing communication… |
| B651426 | 2026-06-04 | Electrical System | The vehicle may experience various operational issues with Apple CarPlay Projected Modes… |
| B310626 | 2026-05-22 | Suspension | Noises from the front axle when driving over rough road surfaces, or when turning. |
| B320326 | 2026-04-23 | Steering | “Groaning” noise from the EPS when the steering wheel is at the end stops. |
| B310426 | 2026-04-23 | Steering | SITUATION When turning the steering wheel fully to the steering end stops, a ”groaning”… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 16 city / 20 highway / 17 combined mpg.