BMW i7 Complaints

27 consumer complaints on file.

#11578380March 20, 2024
SUSPENSION
Last week while driving, one of the front corners level suddenly went down in the middle of the road. Car was towed to the dealership. After it was inspected by BMW dealership I was informed that there is a suspension damage and one tire rim damage " due to impact" and either the car hit something or had pothole incident. I did not run or hit any object and did not drive over major potholes. So the estimate for repair of the right front air spring strut, graphed alignment and right front rim replacement was for 8200$. The car is 3 months old and top tier BMW 7 series. I used to drive 540 just before I got this new 7 series, and i had it for almost 5 years , had been through different potholes, different quality roads, had multiple issues with run flat tires but never had an issue with the suspension. Should I question the quality of the car and parts being used?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11574599February 28, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
The car warning flashes “drivetrain fault”. Then after about 5 seconds the car put itself into neutral and started to slow down. I pulled off to the side of the highway before it stopped on its own . I was not able to start the car back up. I got it towed to the dealership . I am told that the AC compressor failure to the high voltage battery system , shut down the system . Seems very dangerous to do that while I was driving on the highway !
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11573705February 23, 2024
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
I purchased a new BMW i7 xDrive60 at the end of December 2023. There have been numerous software issues since I purchased the vehicle. Yesterday while driving at low speed, a car in front of me at a stop light slammed on brakes. I attempted to depress the brake but it was too late. My car collided with the vehicle in front. I did not initially see the driver ahead of me stop as I was looking to the side for oncoming traffic. All of the ADAS systems are activated in my vehicle and set to the most sensitive settings including the autonomous emergency braking/FCW which is set to “Early” response. My vehicle provided no warning of the impending collision nor did it attempt to brake on its own. There is an issue with the AEB functionality in the i7 that needs to be investigated. In addition to this issue, there’s also a problem with the automatic brake hold function when the car stops. Due to poor programming, after bringing the car to a stop by using regenerative braking the car then rolls backward or forward (depending on the slope) before the auto hold function applies the brakes. This is unlike any other car with this function including other BMWs we have owned. It increases the likelihood of a collision as the car rolls after coming to a complete stop. I have driven another electric BMW and experienced this issue. It is also mentioned all over various BMW owner forums. My vehicle cost $137,000 and did not even alert of a forward collision or attempt to brake on its own as it is supposed to. Furthermore the car is also supposed to detect and record video of any accidents that occur but the car did not detect it was in an accident. BMW/NHTSA needs to investigate the i7 and other EVs BMW produces. There is no logical reason the car did not alert about an impending collision or attempt to brake on its own. I also learned my vehicle is subject to a recall related to the integrated brake booster. I’m unsure if this could have played a roll in the car not stopping.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11567355January 23, 2024
STRUCTURE:BODY
The front doors release button are designed and placed on the car door which can open as soon as your knee unintentionally touches the button. This poses a risk of opening the doors while the car is in motion.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11565724January 16, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2024 BMW I7. The contact stated that the vehicle had a button on the door armrest that opened the door automatically while driving. The dealer was notified and the vehicle was updated to allow the door to open at 3 MPH or lower speeds. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11563276January 3, 2024
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK
The contact owns a 2024 BMW I7. The contact stated while reversing at approximately 5 MPH, the driver's side door opened automatically after the contact’s knee struck the door button. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 1,200.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11550426October 17, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
On 2023 BMW i7 while I was trying to park in a parking stall moving forwards at a very low speed in a shopping center( less than a 1 m/h) . The car suddenly and very aggressively took off and accelerate on me while I was straightening the steering wheel to pull more forwards, heading another parked car in front it, head to head and pushed/ slid the parked car about 20 feet. I have no idea if any button was pushed or activated with my palm while steering to park. No signs or indicator or sensor warned before accident and nothing after accident.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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