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BMW X7 repairs by problem area

Engine (29%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (57%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (14%)

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BMW X7 repair cost distribution

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$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

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BMW X7 in Florida, United States Dec 2021 - Jun 2022
Jan 2022 13000 mi	belt tensioner failed. Belt tensioner and belt replaced
Mar 2022 15000 mi	Alternator belt failed and damaged some other components. Replacement parts were delayed and the car was in the shop for over a week

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BMW X7 in Queensland, Australia Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
Jun 2020 31 mi	Replace new battery on new car

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BMW X7 in Colorado, United States Dec 2020 - Jan 2022
Jul 2021 6000 mi	The key fobs (both of them) became only semi-functional: they could be used to lock and unlock the doors, but the proximity auto-unlock ceased functioning, and the fobs would not enable the engine to be started. I had to use the key card to start the engine.

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BMW X7 in California, United States Oct 2020 - Oct 2021
Dec 2020 100000 mi	Not really a noise problem, but closest available option. Left-side rear door weatherstrip came loose in upper part of door opening. Weatherstrip was glued into place on service visit but I consider the repair unsuccessful because it came loose again in the same place after a few weeks.

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BMW X7 in Ohio, United States Oct 2020 - Nov 2022
Jan 2022 38000 mi	GPS antenna failed again after 6 weeks, water entering shark fin. Waiting 60 days for part, still waiting. Was told by dealer in May 2022, 4000 GPS antennas on back order.
Oct 2022 46000 mi	New antenna installed in April, failed again in May. Waited 8weeks for another which when installed caused software conflicts that were finally solved in October. Couldn’t wait to trade it, lemon law suit provided some relief.