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2019 BMW X7 engine problems

Owners reported engine problems in 16 complaints for the 2019 BMW X7, 23% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
16 23% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
0 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.

What owners wrote

Vehicle starter failed to crank the engine. You can smell electric type smoke coming from the under carriage. Vehicle stopped at a light and could not move. Nearly caused a crash or worse a fire. No warning lights or indicators. Just won’t start and smoke.

February 2024

The contact owns a 2019 BMW X7. The contact stated that upon a warm start of the engine, a "System Overheating re-starting engine possible after cooling" message intermittently appeared on the instrument panel. The contact would be forced to open the hood to allow the engine to cool for several minutes before the vehicle would start up and resume normal operation.

Reported at 58,000 miles, December 2024

Other problems reported for the 2019 BMW X7

Engine problems in other years

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  • 2026
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  • 2020
  • 2019

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