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BMW X7 4WD Safety Rating (2020-23)
Real IIHS driver death rates for the 2020-23 BMW X7 4WD, a large luxury SUV, compared with its class and with the current model.
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The 2020-23 BMW X7 4WD has an IIHS driver death rate of 0 per million registered vehicle years against a large luxury SUVs average of 10, which is a zero estimated rate, with uncertainty. That places it #1 of 188 used vehicles with a safety score of 98.4/100, earning our Safest Pick designation.
What the BMW X7 death rate means
A driver death rate of 0 means IIHS found too few driver deaths in 2020-23 BMW X7 4WDs, relative to how many were registered, to separate the rate from zero. It does not mean nobody can die in one. The 95% confidence interval runs from 0 to 17, so the true rate could plausibly be as high as 17.
The other-driver death rate of 11 measures the opposite risk: how many drivers of other vehicles died in crashes with a BMW X7. Its 95% confidence interval is 0β26. It is higher than the BMW X7's own driver death rate, the usual pattern for heavier vehicles. Remember that death rates describe vehicles and their drivers together: IIHS adjusts for driver age and gender, but not for where or how carefully people drive. Our score weights this model's own rate at 70% and its class at 30%; see how we rank used cars.
Compared with similar used luxury SUVs
The safest large luxury SUVs in the IIHS study, by our score, with the BMW X7 4WD highlighted. It ranks 2 of the 6 shown; the class leader is the Audi Q7 4WD at a death rate of 0.
| Vehicle | Years | Death rate | Score | Reliability | Used price |
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| Audi Q7 4WD | 2020-23 | 0 (0 to 20) | 98.4 | n/a | n/a |
| BMW X7 4WD (this page) | 2020-23 | 0 (0 to 17) | 98.4 | n/a | n/a |
| Porsche Cayenne 4WD | 2020-23 | 7 (0 to 21) | 93.6 | n/a | n/a |
| Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class 4WD | 2020-23 | 8 (0 to 19) | 90.9 | n/a | n/a |
| Lexus GX 460 4WD | 2020-23 | 12 (0 to 27) | 86.1 | n/a | n/a |
| Tesla Model X electric 4WD | 2020-23 | 44 (5 to 82) | 45.6 | n/a | n/a |
Class average for large luxury SUVs: 10 driver deaths per million registered vehicle years.
Safety recalls for the BMW X7 4WD
A recall is a defect the manufacturer must repair free of charge, however old the car and whoever owns it now. On a used car this matters more than on a new one: the work is only done if a previous owner took it in.
8 recall campaigns on the 2023 model year, covering service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control (esc), engine and engine cooling, visibility, exterior lighting.
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Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist, electric, control module
Risk: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The Integrated brake system will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced, free of charge.
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Electronic stability control (esc)
Risk: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated brake module, free of charge. Interim
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Electronic stability control (esc): control module
Risk: A loss of brake power assist or rear brake function can result in extended stopping distance. A loss of ABS or DSC can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge.
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Electronic stability control (esc)
Risk: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge.
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Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system, emission control, catalytic convertor
Risk: A loose connection between the exhaust system and catalytic converter increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the gasket between the exhaust system and the catalytic converter, and tighten the fasteners, free of charge.
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Visibility: windshield
Risk: An electrical short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the windshield seal and as necessary, remove and reinstall the windshield with a new seal, free of charge.
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Exterior lighting
Risk: A loss of illumination from one of the parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the electronic control unit for the front parking lights, free of charge.
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Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
Risk: A sunroof that closes without the key fob present inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the roof function control unit, free of charge.
Recall campaigns from the NHTSA recalls database, retrieved 2026-09-16. A campaign covers a range of build dates, not every car of the model year, and IIHS reports this nameplate across several years while these results are for 2023. Confirm against the VIN. Recalls do not affect the death rate on this page.
BMW X7 4WD: Common Questions
Is the BMW X7 4WD a safe car?
Yes. IIHS recorded a driver death rate of 0 per million registered vehicle years for the 2020-23 BMW X7 4WD, a zero estimated rate, with uncertainty (10 for large luxury SUVs). That earns a used-car safety score of 98.4 out of 100 and rank #1 of 188 used vehicles, with a Safest Pick designation.
What is the BMW X7 4WD driver death rate?
0 driver deaths per million registered vehicle years, with a 95% confidence interval of 0 to 17. Drivers of other vehicles that collided with a BMW X7 died at a rate of 11 per million. Source: IIHS driver death rates by make and model, covering 2020-23 models.
How does the BMW X7 4WD compare with other large luxury SUVs?
The large luxury SUVs class averages 10 driver deaths per million; the BMW X7 4WD sits at 0. Among the 6 large luxury SUVs compared above it ranks 2 by safety score; the top of that group is the Audi Q7 4WD with a death rate of 0.