{"id":"2025_bmw_7_series","make":"BMW","make_slug":"bmw","model":"7 Series","model_slug":"7-series","year":2025,"url":"/bmw/7-series/2025/","pts":["phev","hev"],"configs":[{"id":49008,"model":"750e xDrive Sedan","pt":"phev","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S8)","cyl":6,"displ":3.0,"eng":"SIDI; PHEV","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":24,"hwy":27,"comb":25,"cityA":60,"hwyA":72,"combA":65,"kwh100":50.0,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":34.0,"phev_comb":41,"charge240":3.0,"charge240b":0.0,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"145 kW PMSM","fuel":"Premium and Electricity","vclass":"Large Cars","co2":132,"fe_score":7,"ghg_score":9,"fuel_cost":3100,"save_spend":1750,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"BMX","modified":"Thu Aug 21 00:00:00 EDT 2025"},{"id":48190,"model":"740i Sedan","pt":"hev","drive":"Rear-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S8)","cyl":6,"displ":3.0,"eng":"SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":25,"hwy":31,"comb":28,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"44V Li-Ion","fuel":"Premium","vclass":"Large Cars","co2":317,"fe_score":6,"ghg_score":6,"fuel_cost":2750,"save_spend":-2500,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"BMX","modified":"Mon Jan 27 00:00:00 EST 2025"},{"id":48191,"model":"740i xDrive Sedan","pt":"hev","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S8)","cyl":6,"displ":3.0,"eng":"SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":24,"hwy":31,"comb":27,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"44V Li-Ion","fuel":"Premium","vclass":"Large Cars","co2":326,"fe_score":5,"ghg_score":5,"fuel_cost":2850,"save_spend":-3000,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"BMX","modified":"Mon Jan 27 00:00:00 EST 2025"},{"id":48192,"model":"760i xDrive Sedan","pt":"hev","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S8)","cyl":8,"displ":4.4,"eng":"SIDI; Mild Hybrid","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":18,"hwy":25,"comb":20,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"44V Li-Ion","fuel":"Premium","vclass":"Large Cars","co2":427,"fe_score":4,"ghg_score":4,"fuel_cost":3900,"save_spend":-8250,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"BMX","modified":"Mon Jan 27 00:00:00 EST 2025"}],"vclass":"Large Cars","segment":"Large car","epa_certified":true,"recalls":[{"campaign":"26V525000","component":"POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT","mfr":"BMW of North America, LLC","reported":"2026-08-12","owner_notified":"","units":27720,"summary":"BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2026 840i, 840i xDrive, 2021-2023 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, and 2024-2026 750e xDrive vehicles. The connection between the driveshaft and the rear differential may become damaged, possibly resulting in a loss of power to the rear wheels or a vehicle rollaway.","consequence":"An unexpected loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, a damaged driveshaft can result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.","remedy":"Dealers will inspect the connection between the driveshaft and rear axle differential, and apply adhesive or replace the driveshaft and rear axle differential, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 2, 2026.  Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 2, 2026.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"26V422000","component":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE","mfr":"BMW of North America, LLC","reported":"2026-07-01","owner_notified":"2026-08-25","units":428,"summary":"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.","consequence":"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.","remedy":"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.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"26V096000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING","mfr":"BMW of North America, LLC","reported":"2026-02-19","owner_notified":"2026-04-16","units":58713,"summary":"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.","consequence":"A damaged wiring harness can short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.","remedy":"Dealers will inspect and replace the air conditioning system\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s 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.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"24V697000","component":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE","mfr":"BMW of North America, LLC","reported":"2024-09-18","owner_notified":"2024-11-13","units":309,"summary":"BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, 2024-2025 X5, 2025 X6, 2023-2025 X7, 740i, 760i, 2024 XM, 530i, 540i, i7, 750e, X2, 2024-2025 i5, 2024 Rolls Royce Spectre, 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4, JCW Countryman ALL4, and 2025 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S) vehicles.  Please refer to the recall report for the complete list of models.  The welds in the servomotor of the integrated brake control module may break, causing a loss of power brake assist and rear brake function.  In addition, the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system may not function.","consequence":"A loss of brake power assist or rear brake function can result in extended stopping distance.  A loss of ABS or DSC can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control.  Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2024.  Owners can contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.","notes":"Owner's may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"24V104000","component":"ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)","mfr":"BMW of North America, LLC","reported":"2024-02-12","owner_notified":"2024-06-28","units":266716,"summary":"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.","consequence":"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.","remedy":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":5,"critical_count":1,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":53,"grade":"F","complaints":{"count":2,"crash":0,"fire":0,"injured":0,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Visibility/Wiper",1],["Power Train",1],["Forward Collision Avoidance",1]],"by_year":{"2025":1,"2026":1},"excerpts":[["2026-06-07","Power Train","While driving at highway speed with adaptive cruise control The car put up a RED WARNING ACROSS MY ENTIRE SCREEN: SOS VEHICLE UNABLE TO DRIVE. SHUTTING DOWN.. The vehicle proceeded to shut down then it jerked and it started driving normally again. This incident occurred the day after software update"],["2025-10-16","Visibility/Wiper","Subject: Urgent Safety Complaint \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Rear Visibility Obstruction in BMW 760i Due to \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Theater Screen\u00e2\u20ac\ufffd and Rear Roller Shade Options To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally report a serious safety issue involving my recently purchased BMW 760i, equipped with two optional features \u00e2\u20ac\u201d the \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Theater Screen\u00e2\u20ac\ufffd\u2026"]]},"investigations":[],"ncap":[],"popularity":999,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":28,"ncap":null,"complaints":2},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 06:27 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}