2024 BMW X7 Traction Control Problems

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  583%
• 25k–50k
  117%
• 50k–75k
  00%
• 75k–100k
  00%
• 100k–150k
  00%
• 150k+
  00%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2024 BMW X7 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owns a 2024 BMW X7. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled. There was an unknown message regarding the brakes, stability control, and steering displayed. There was a red symbol displayed. Additionally, while driving at an unknown speed or a stop light, the brakes locked up. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer on multiple occasions, where it was diagnosed and the mechanic reset the instrument panel and brakes. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. While driving to the same local dealer, the vehicle shut down, and the mechanics had to push the vehicle into the service department. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. …

The contact owns a 2024 BMW X7. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes). The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, and the pedal remained on the floorboard; however, the vehicle failed to slow down as intended. The contact downshifted and veered to the side of the road to stop the vehicle. The power train warning light illuminated and the message "Brake System and Chassis Stabilization - Avoid Braking Heavily as Much as Possible" was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the Dynamic Stability Control unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 37,000.

The contact owns a 2024 BMW X7. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle hesitated and lost motive power. The contact had to firmly depress the brake pedal for the vehicle to come to a complete stop. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control - (ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. A dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 21,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2024 BMW X7. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the "Urgent Battery Check Up. Please Stop Carefully" message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2024 BMW X7. The contact stated that while his wife was driving, the braking system malfunctioned, and the vehicle hesitated to respond upon depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where a software update was performed, and the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failures later recurred intermittently, rendering the vehicle unsafe to drive. The contact was informed that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000(Electronic Stability Control(ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic), but the recall remedy parts were not available. The failure mileage was 10,000.

The contact owns a 2024 BMW X7. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal went to the floorboard, and the contact had to pump the brake pedal several times for the vehicle to come to a stop. The contact stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 21,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2024 BMW X7. The contact stated that while using the key fob to unlock the doors, the doors failed to unlock. The contact was able to manually open the vehicle with the key. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the battery was installed backwards during the vehicle manufacturing process. Additionally, the contact stated that the interior rearview mirror housing was significantly loose. The dealer determined that both the interior rearview mirror assembly and the windshield needed to be replaced. Additionally, the contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. …

The contact owns a 2024 BMW X7. The contact stated that after test driving a similar vehicle, the contact decided to purchase a similar vehicle; however, while writing up the contract, the salesperson added the incorrect VIN on the sales contract. The contact had been receiving notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brake, Hydraulic); however, the VIN listed on the recall notice was for the vehicle test driven, not the actual vehicle that was purchased. The contact had not yet received a recall notification for the vehicle owned. The contact requested to be removed from the recall distribution list for the incorrect VIN, and for the correct VIN to be added. The local dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue but offered no assistance.

The contact owns a 2024 BMW X7. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2024 BMW X7. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

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