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BMW X7

9 model years from 2019 to 2027, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

BMW X7
Pictured: BMW G07 1X7A1696. Photo: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Model years
2019–2027
Class
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Latest engines
3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 4.4L 8-cyl turbo
Best MPG
21–23 combined, by year
Latest rating
Not rated
Recalls
33 campaigns, all years
Most complaints
2024 (62)
Fewest problems
2022
Interest
10,389 Wikipedia views / 30 days

The 2026 X7 in brief

The 2026 BMW X7 is a standard SUV offered with 2 engines (3.0L 6-cyl turbo and 4.4L 8-cyl turbo), including a hybrid version and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 204 inches long and 79 inches wide on a 122-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 6,089 lb (M60i 4dr SUV).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 23 MPG combined (21 city / 25 highway), 15% better than the 2026 standard SUV average of 20 MPG, for an estimated $3,550 a year in fuel.

It has 2 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the exterior lighting.

The BMW X7 has 9 model years in our data, from 2019 to 2027.

Its most efficient year was 2026 at 23 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 21 to 23 MPG.

Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (66), service brakes (61), unknown or other (42).

Buying used? 2022 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2020 is the year to avoid.

2020 has the most recalls (12); all years together count 33 campaigns and 313 owner complaints.

How the 2019 X7 compares

The 2019 BMW X7 is a standard SUV offered with 2 engines (3.0L 6-cyl turbo and 4.4L 8-cyl turbo) and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 203 inches long and 79 inches wide on a 122-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,280 lb (Xdrive40i 4dr SUV).

About the BMW X7

The BMW X7 is a full-size luxury crossover sport utility vehicle manufactured by BMW. It is BMW's largest and second most expensive SUV in its line-up, and is considered a flagship SUV for the brand, and borrows design cues from the 6th and 7th generations of the BMW 7 Series.The X7 was first announced by BMW in March 2014. It was officially unveiled on October 17, 2018, with pre-orders being taken online. The X7 has been available at dealers since March 2019.

From the Wikipedia article "BMW X7", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

2026 X7 pros & cons

Full 2026 details →

What's good

  • Excellent fuel economyUp to 23 MPG combined — 15% better than the average 2026 standard SUV (20 MPG).
  • Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.

Watch out for

  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Best and worst years to buy used

NHTSA recalls and complaints for 6 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →

Compare head to head

Compare the X7 with any other car →

X7 changes by model year

  1. 2026
    • Lightest version 355 lb heavier
  2. 2021
    • New hybrid version

Years without a measurable change are left out.

Show all 9 model years side by side
YearLatest enginesBest MPG / rangeLengthWeightOverallRecallsComplaints
20273.0L 6-cyl turbo, 4.4L 8-cyl turbo22 MPG––Not rated00
20263.0L 6-cyl turbo, 4.4L 8-cyl turbo23 MPG203.5 in6,089 lbNot rated27
20253.0L 6-cyl turbo, 4.4L 8-cyl turbo22 MPG203.5 in5,895 lbNot rated429
20243.0L 6-cyl turbo, 4.4L 8-cyl turbo22 MPG203.5 in5,895 lbNot rated762
20233.0L 6-cyl turbo, 4.4L 8-cyl turbo22 MPG203.5 in5,895 lbNot rated844
20223.0L 6-cyl turbo, 4.4L 8-cyl turbo21 MPG203.1 in5,673 lbNot rated220
20213.0L 6-cyl turbo, 4.4L 8-cyl turbo21 MPG203.1 in5,673 lbNot rated947
20203.0L 6-cyl turbo, 4.4L 8-cyl turbo22 MPG203.1 in5,673 lbNot rated1256
20193.0L 6-cyl turbo, 4.4L 8-cyl turbo22 MPG203.1 in5,280 lbNot rated1148
Best combined MPG by model year — BMW X7
2019: 22 MPG2020: 22 MPG2021: 21 MPG2022: 21 MPG2023: 22 MPG2024: 22 MPG2025: 22 MPG2026: 23 MPG2027: 22 MPG20192021202320252027max 23 MPG

Alternatives to the 2026 X7

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2026 Land Rover Range Rover23 MPGNot rated5
2026 Porsche Cayenne19 MPGNot rated1
2026 BMW X525 MPGNot rated2
2026 Audi Q722 MPGNot rated1
2026 Tesla Model X352 miNot rated0
2026 Land Rover Discovery21 MPGNot rated1

Most common owner-reported problems

Electrical System66
Service Brakes61
Unknown Or Other42
Engine42
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)41
Power Train38
Service Brakes, Hydraulic25
Seats17
Owner complaints by model year — BMW X7
2019: 482020: 562021: 472022: 202023: 442024: 622025: 292026: 72027: 020192021202320252027max 62
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Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or BMW. How we calculate this →