There are 1 owner-reported driver assist & adas complaints for the 2020 BMW X7in NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
Cross traffic alert system does not work. When backing out of drive ways or parking spots there are no audible warnings or automatic braking. I've almost hit people walking behind my car while backing out of a parking space. Additionally, myself and others have complained about this on automobile forums. You can read one of many threads about this issue here. https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1920194. BMW just keeps stating the Cross Traffic Alert system is working as designed. Anyone who even considers relying on this safety feature will surely get into an accident that could cause serious injury or even death if they put any faith in this system.
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on Apr 26, 2026