Model year 2026 · Large Cars
2026 BMW i7: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2026 BMW i7 at 75–88 MPGe combined with 267–314 miles of EPA-rated range across 8 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
0
EPA combined MPGe
75–88
NHTSA overall rating
—
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
NHTSA lists this vehicle as I7 EDRIVE50, I7 XDRIVE60.
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a BMW dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2026 BMW i7 recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2026 BMW i7, newest first.
No recalls are listed for the 2026 BMW i7 in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 27, 2026.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2026 BMW i7 fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City/Hwy/Comb | Electric range | Fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i7 eDrive50 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | Electric (335 kW EESM) | Single-speed | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 85/93/88 MPGe | 314 mi 38.2 kWh/100 mi | $850 | 0 |
| i7 eDrive50 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) | Electric (335 kW EESM) | Single-speed | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 82/88/85 MPGe | 301 mi 39.9 kWh/100 mi | $900 | 0 |
| i7 eDrive50 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) | Electric (335 kW EESM) | Single-speed | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 84/90/87 MPGe | 307 mi 38.9 kWh/100 mi | $900 | 0 |
| i7 M70 xDrive Sedan (20 inch Wheels) | Electric (190 and 360 kW EESM) | Single-speed | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 72/78/75 MPGe | 267 mi 45.1 kWh/100 mi | $1,000 | 0 |
| i7 M70 xDrive Sedan (21 inch Wheels) | Electric (190 and 360 kW EESM) | Single-speed | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 77/83/79 MPGe | 285 mi 42.5 kWh/100 mi | $950 | 0 |
| i7 xDrive60 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | Electric (190 and 230 kW EESM) | Single-speed | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 85/91/88 MPGe | 311 mi 38.4 kWh/100 mi | $850 | 0 |
| i7 xDrive60 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) | Electric (190 and 230 kW EESM) | Single-speed | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 81/85/83 MPGe | 296 mi 40.8 kWh/100 mi | $900 | 0 |
| i7 xDrive60 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) | Electric (190 and 230 kW EESM) | Single-speed | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 85/89/87 MPGe | 308 mi 38.8 kWh/100 mi | $850 | 0 |
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2026 BMW i7 crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Tested vehicle | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk | Forward collision warning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 BMW I7 SEDAN 4 DR BEV AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | — | No |
| 2026 BMW I7 SEDAN 4 DR BEV RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | — | No |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2026 BMW i7 owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 BMW i7, most recently on Oct 16, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
| Component named in complaints | Mentions |
|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 |
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.
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Sources
- Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
- Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
- Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
- Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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