2023 BMW X7 Lighting Recall (22V725)

Recall 22V725 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2023 BMW X7 in recall 22V725?

In certain vehicle operating conditions, only one of the two front parking lights may remain illuminated.

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X7 xDrive40i, and X7 M60i vehicles. In certain vehicle operating conditions, only one of the two front parking lights may remain illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Is it safe to drive a 2023 X7 with recall 22V725?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A loss of illumination from one of the parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: A loss of illumination from one of the parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the exterior lighting.

Which vehicles are included in recall 22V725?

Recall 22V725 covers 3,315 vehicles: 2023 BMW X7.

NHTSA lists 3,315 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the X7 lighting recall?

Yes. Dealers will reprogram the electronic control unit for the front parking lights, free of charge.

Dealers will reprogram the electronic control unit for the front parking lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

When was recall 22V725 announced?

BMW of North America, LLC reported recall 22V725 to NHTSA on September 29, 2022. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as November 18, 2022.

This recall was filed 48 months ago. If your X7 was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my X7 is part of recall 22V725?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V725 is open on your X7, it will be listed there.

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 22V725000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.

What should X7 owners do about recall 22V725?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 22V725000 applies to your X7.
2. Call a BMW dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Keep a simple log of any exterior lighting symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.

What are X7 owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 0 of them about the lighting and visibility.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the lighting and visibility have been filed since recall 22V725 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 44 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 0 of them involve the lighting and visibility. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2023 BMW X7: 44 complaints in total, 0 about the lighting and visibility

Can recall 22V725 make my X7 a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

Owners often ask whether this exterior lighting recall means their X7 qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

Lighting and visibility defects, such as headlights that fail, wipers that stop or mirrors that do not work, reduce your ability to see and be seen. They are often electrical, and they often come back.

The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.

Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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