2022 BMW X7 xDrive40iFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Hybrid Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
City
19
MPG
Highway
24
MPG
Combined
21
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S8)
Premium Hybrid
City
19
Hwy
24
Comb
21
Fuel cost: $3,900/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,900

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-7,500

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 4/10
GHG Score: 4/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
412 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
14.2 barrels

Specifications

Engine
3L 6-cyl
Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 2-3 (6,001–10,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
3L, 6-cylinder
Induction Type
SIDI; Mild Hybrid
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Premium Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$3,207/yr
California
$5.957/gal$4,255/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,777/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,954/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,230/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,221/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,994/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,299/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$3,103/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,177/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 21 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: NoLane Departure Warning: No
18
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Investigations

Recall History2

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems18 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 18 owner complaints for the 2022 BMW X7 xDrive40i. Top reported issues include electrical system, steering and brakes. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
4
Steering
3
Brakes
2
Engine
1
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
1
Power Train
1
Visibility / Wipers
1
Locks & Latches
1

2022 BMW X7 xDrive40i problems by category: Electrical System: 4 complaints, Steering: 3 complaints, Brakes: 2 complaints, Engine: 1 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 1 complaints, Power Train: 1 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 1 complaints, Locks & Latches: 1 complaints.

0
Crashes Reported
1
Fires Reported
0
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 05/13/2026ODI#11737594
Component Failing: Telematics Control Unit (TCU) / SOS Emergency Call System This vehicle is experiencing an intermittent, total failure of the factory-installed SOS/Emergency Call System due to a kno…
Electrical SystemFiled: 06/09/2025ODI#11665951
The vehicle had a spill in the cup holder. The cup holder has holes and does not hold liquid. This spilled into the electronics underneath and around it. The car suddenly could not be put into park. I…
SteeringFiled: 11/06/2023ODI#11553750
The SUV is hard to control at highway speeds 65/75mph. It rocks and slowly pulls to the left only to sharply correct and pull to the right. BTW, the lane departure assist has been disabled so it's n…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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