Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2024 X7.
The 2024 BMW X7 is a full‑size luxury SUV built on BMW’s modular xDrive platform and powered by a robust engine that delivers 16 mpg city, 21 mpg highway, and an overall 18 mpg rating. Its Automatic (S8) transmission underpins a smooth yet capable driving experience, and the vehicle boasts a standout 52‑complaint count—matching the peak of the model’s history in 2020—while the 2026 model year saw only four complaints, the lowest in the 2019‑2026 span. These figures place the current year firmly within the lower‑complaint bracket of the X7’s reliability trajectory, indicating a notable improvement over its earlier iterations.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 11425A473E7. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
| Engine oil filter | 11425A473E7 alt 11425A33C43 |
| Engine air filter | 13718091495 alt 13718091496 |
| Spark plug | 12120057704 alt 12125A523E0 |
| Battery | 61216806755 |
| Front wiper blades | 61619466377 |
| Thermostat | 11538835334 alt 11538632664 |
| Cabin air filter | 64115A1BDB6 alt 64115A29D99 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
| Overall length | 203.5 in |
| Overall width | 78.7 in |
| Overall height | 72 in |
| Wheelbase | 122 in |
| Curb weight | 5895 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 66.1 / 66.5 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 48/52 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 16 / 21 / 18 mpg |
| Drivetrain | All-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the X7 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | M60i (Shadow Line) 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 + Elec | 3.80 sec | 12.30 sec | 523 hp | AWD |
| 2023 | xDrive40i (Luxury) 3.0L Turbo I-6 + Elec | 4.60 sec | 13.40 sec | 375 hp | AWD |
| 2023 | xDrive40i (Luxury) 3.0L Turbo I-6 + Elec | 4.80 sec | 13.50 sec | 375 hp | AWD |
| 2023 | xDrive40i (M Sport) 3.0L Turbo I-6 + Elec | 5.40 sec | 13.90 sec | 375 hp | AWD |
| 2020 | M50i 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 | 4.10 sec | 12.60 sec | 523 hp | AWD |
| 2020 | xDrive40i (Luxury) 3.0L Turbo I-6 | 5.60 sec | 14.20 sec | 335 hp | AWD |
| 2019 | xDrive50i 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 | 4.60 sec | 13.20 sec | 456 hp | AWD |
| 2019 | xDrive50i 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 | 4.70 sec | 13.20 sec | 456 hp | AWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2024 model year registers 52 complaints, matching the 2020 high point and nearly tripling the 2022 low of 18, yet recalls dropped to just four—half the previous year's eight and well below the 2019-2021 average of approximately eleven. This positions 2024 as a mid-generation anomaly where consumer reports surge while manufacturer safety actions decline, with service brakes and electronic stability control systems dominating the complaint data as the top three listed categories, though the federal data does not specify root causes for these brake-related reports. Relative to the subsequent 2025 model's 26 complaints and the 2026 model's minimal four complaints, 2024 represents a distinct peak in the reliability arc that breaks from the downward trend seen in 2021-2022. With only two crash-related complaints and zero fire reports, the safety profile remains statistically contained, but the concentration of brake system grievances warrants scrutiny. Given this spike in reported issues without corresponding recall volume to address them, 2024 is not the strongest year to buy compared to the cleaner 2022 or later 2025-2026 model years.
All 52 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 7 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M60i, X5 M, xDrive 50e, 2024 X6 xDrive40i, X6 M60i, X6 M, 2024 X7 xDrive40i, X7 M60i, Alpina XB7, and 2023 XM vehicles. The knee… Remedy: Dealers will replace the knee air bag (driver and/or passenger), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service…
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 BMW XM, 2024 BMW X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M60i, X5 M, X5 xDrive50e, X6 xDrive40i, X6 M60i, X6 M, X7 xDrive40i, X7 M60i, and Alpina XB7 vehicles. The front… Remedy: Dealers will replace the front passenger knee air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 3, 2023. Owners may contact BMW's customer service at…
Showing 5 of 155 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| B652025 | 2026-05-05 | Electrical System | After replacing the Multifunctional Display (MFD), the Central Information Display (CID)… |
| B640320 | 2026-05-04 | Structure | The center console and front cup holder get noticeably too warm to the touch on long… |
| B521923 | 2026-05-04 | Seats | In vehicles equipped with the second row 60% / 40% split seat, the flex cable assembly… |
| B511224 | 2026-05-04 | Structure | There are two possible situations (rear left, right or both sides): A. The electric… |
| B320123 | 2026-04-06 | Suspension | When turning the steering wheel while stationary or when driving on uneven roads… |
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EPA figures are 16 city / 21 highway / 18 combined mpg.