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2023 BMW i7

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2023 models.

Class
Large Cars
Body styles
4dr Sedan
Engines
Electric motor
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
EV
EV range
318 mi · 12 h on 240 V
Length
212.2 in
Curb weight
5,917 lb
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
13 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • Long EV rangeUp to 318 miles on a charge (EPA).

Watch out for

  • 13 recallsMore than similar models (about 2). Confirm repairs with the VIN.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 7 similar 2023 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2023 BMW i7 is a large car powered by electricity and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 212 inches long and 77 inches wide on a 127-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,917 lb.

The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 318 miles and takes about 12 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 13 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
4dr Sedan212.2 in76.8 in60.6 in126.8 in65.7 / 65 in5,917 lb49/51

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

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Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
i7 xDrive60 Sedan (19 inch wheels) EVTBDAutomatic (A1)All-Wheel Drive318 mi · 37.7519 kWh/100mi–$850–
i7 xDrive60 Sedan (21 inch wheels) EVTBDAutomatic (A1)All-Wheel Drive308 mi · 38.7578 kWh/100mi–$850–
i7 xDrive60 Sedan (20 inch wheels) EVTBDAutomatic (A1)All-Wheel Drive296 mi · 40.6332 kWh/100mi–$900–
10/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
10/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Save $7,750Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
23.7 MPG2023 Large Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2023 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2023 BMW i7.

Similar 2023 large cars

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2023 BMW i7 (this car)318 miNot rated13
2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class23 MPGNot rated0
2023 BMW 7 Series27 MPGNot rated0
2023 Lexus LS25 MPGNot rated2
2023 Audi A822 MPGNot rated2
2023 Maserati Quattroporte20 MPGNot rated1
2023 Genesis G9021 MPGNot rated6

Recalls (13)

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control Module · Jul 1, 2026

NHTSA campaign 26V422000 · 428 vehicles

Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 Mini Cooper S, Mini Countryman S All4, X2, 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, 2023-2025 i7, 7 Series, X7, 2024-2025 i5, 5 Series, 2023-2024 XM, X1, 2024-2025 X6, and X5 vehicles. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
Risk
A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix
The Integrated brake system will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 21, 2026. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 24V739 or 24V104 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Electrical System › Wiring · Feb 19, 2026

NHTSA campaign 26V096000 · 58,713 vehicles

Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 M5 Sportswagon, 2025-2026 M5, 2024-2025 750e xDrive, 2025-2026 550e xDrive, 2023-2025 I7, 2023-2025 7 Series, 2024-2026 i5, and 5 Series vehicles. The electrical wiring harness for the air conditioning system may become damaged during replacement of the cabin air filter.
Risk
A damaged wiring harness can short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the air conditioning system’s electrical wiring harness and add a retaining strap/bracket to the harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 13, 2026.
Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Motor › Controller › Software · Jul 23, 2025

NHTSA campaign 25V395000 · 71,286 vehicles

Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2025 i4, 2022-2024 IX, 2023-2024 I7, and 2024 I5 vehicles. The electric drive motor software may shut down the high-voltage system, causing a loss of drive power.
Risk
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix
The electric drive motor software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 5, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery · Jul 16, 2025

NHTSA campaign 25V470000 · 136 vehicles

Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2025 IX, 2023-2024 I7, and 2022-2023 i4 vehicles. The high-voltage battery cell modules may not have been assembled properly, resulting in stress on the module frame and possible module failure.
Risk
Battery module failure may lead to a shutdown of the high-voltage system which can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, module failure increases the risk of a fire.
Fix
Dealers will replace specific high-voltage battery cell modules, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed September 11, 2025. Another notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available, anticipated December 31, 2025Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · Oct 2, 2024

NHTSA campaign 24V739000 · 11,579 vehicles

Problem
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, X5, X6, X7, XM, 530i, i5, 740i, 760i, i7, and 750e vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
Risk
A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will replace the integrated brake module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 22, 2024. Second letters will be mailed once the parts are available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicles in this recall were previously repaired under recall number 24V-104 and will need to have the new remedy completed.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control Module · Feb 12, 2024

NHTSA campaign 24V104000 · 266,716 vehicles

Problem
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
Risk
A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between June and December 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735.
Electrical System › Adas › Driver Monitoring › Camera/Sensor · Oct 18, 2023

NHTSA campaign 23V700000 · 12,296 vehicles

Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 740i, 740i xDrive, 760i xDrive, i7 eDrive50, i7 xDrive60, i7 M70, 2024 750e xDrive, 530i, 530i xDrive, i5 eDrive40, and i5 M60 vehicles. The ground connection to the steering wheel may not have been attached correctly, resulting in an inoperative hands-on detection system.
Risk
An inoperative hands-on detection system may fail to detect when the driver's hands are not on the steering wheel and therefore not engage the emergency stopping assistant system, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will inspect and reattach the ground connection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Visibility/Wiper · Sep 20, 2023

NHTSA campaign 23V644000 · 3,820 vehicles

Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 740i, 760i xDrive and i7 xDrive60 vehicles. The windshield wipers may fail during certain weather conditions.
Risk
Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper system, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 15, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Electrical System · Jul 12, 2023

NHTSA campaign 23V479000 · 384 vehicles

Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 740i, 760i xDrive and i7 xDrive60 vehicles equipped with an Interaction Bar. The Interaction Bar, located on the dashboard, may not activate the windshield defrosting/defogging system and/or the hazard warning lights. In addition, those control buttons may not illuminate when pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems", and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk
The inability to operate the defrost or hazard warning lights can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix
Dealers will replace the Interaction Bar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Seats · Jun 8, 2023

NHTSA campaign 23V414000 · 318 vehicles

Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 740i, 760i xDrive, and i7 xDrive60 vehicles. The front seat length adjustment system may not have been welded properly.
Risk
An improperly welded front seat may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix
Dealers will inspect the front seats and if necessary, replace the seat front structure including the seat length adjustment system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 3, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Seats · Feb 3, 2023

NHTSA campaign 23V050000 · 397 vehicles

Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 760i xDrive and i7 xDrive60 vehicles equipped with the Executive Lounge Seating Package. In certain seat monitoring conditions, the front passenger seat electronic control unit (ECU) software may not recognize the seat position, and disable the front passenger air bag, knee air bag, and active headrest.
Risk
A disabled front passenger air bag, knee air bag, or active headrest will not deploy as intended in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix
Dealers will reprogram the front passenger seat electronic control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 10, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery Thermal › Management › Software · Dec 20, 2022

NHTSA campaign 22V944000 · 14,086 vehicles

Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60, i4 eDrive35, i4 eDrive40, i4 M50, and 2023 i7 xDrive60 vehicles. The high voltage battery electronic control unit (ECU) software may cause an interruption of electrical power.
Risk
An interruption of electrical power may result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will update the high voltage battery ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 10, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Electrical System · Nov 21, 2022

NHTSA campaign 22V860000 · 169 vehicles

Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 BMW 740i, 760i xDrive, and i7 xDrive60 vehicles. The telematics control unit may not transmit the vehicle location information to emergency responders.
Risk
Emergency response may be delayed without the vehicle location information, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix
Dealers will update the telematics control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2023 BMW i7 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

8Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
2Involved a crash
0Involved a fire
0Injuries reported
4,700 miTypical mileage at failure
Electrical System2
Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control2
Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings2
Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking2
Service Brakes2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)2
Structure › Body1
Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)
23/10: 124/01: 124/02: 224/06: 124/07: 124/10: 223/1024/0124/0224/0624/0724/10max 2

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2023 BMW i7 buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 13 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
  2. Electrical System — 2 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
  3. Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 2 owner reports. Make sure driver-assist systems and the backup camera work without error messages.
  4. Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 2 owner reports. Make sure driver-assist systems and the backup camera work without error messages.
  5. Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 4,700 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
  6. Battery health. Ask for a battery state-of-health report, check the remaining battery warranty, and compare the displayed range at 100% charge with the EPA's 318 miles.
  7. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2023 BMW i7. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other i7 years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2027 i7373 mi–Not rated00
2026 i7314 mi212.2 inNot rated02
2025 i7314 mi212.2 inNot rated31
2024 i7321 mi212.2 inNot rated915

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or BMW. How we calculate this →