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2026 BMW i7

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2026 i7.

The 2026 BMW i7 continues the brand’s commitment to electrified luxury, built on its latest high‑performance platform that integrates the brand’s signature interior refinement with advanced battery technology. This model year delivers a standout combination of quiet, smooth propulsion and seamless connectivity, positioning it as a benchmark in the executive electric segment. With only one total owner complaint—focused on electrical system, seat, and visibility/wiper components—and no recalls, the i7’s reliability record remains exemplary, underscoring the brand’s focus on quality and customer satisfaction.

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Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the i7 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

3.2–4.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.20 sec — 2024 M70 xDrive (21" Wheels)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2024M70 xDrive (21" Wheels) Elec3.20 sec11.50 sec650 hpAWD
2023xDrive60 (M Sport)(21" Wheels) Elec 105.7-kWh4.10 sec12.50 sec536 hpAWD
2023xDrive60 (Luxury)(21" Wheels) Elec 105.7-kWh4.30 sec12.60 sec536 hpAWD
2023xDrive60 (Luxury)(21" Wheels) Elec 105.7-kWh4.30 sec12.70 sec536 hpAWD
2023xDrive60 (Luxury)(21" Wheels) Elec 105.7-kWh4.40 sec12.70 sec536 hpAWD

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 2026 BMW i7 dominate in one area — the electrical system,seats,visibility/wiper, 1 of 1 reports (100%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the electrical system,seats,visibility/wiper pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

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Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
1
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Electrical System,Seats,Visibility/Wiper1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
B6103242026-04-09Electrical SystemGen 5 BEV/PHEV vehicles may set the Combined Charging Unit (CCU) in programming abort due…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.

VIN
Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific i7. OEM
Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

Does the 2026 i7 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.