NHTSA (USA)Critical
2023 BMW X7NHTSA Campaign #23V294000
The official notice
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X7 M60i and XM vehicles. The fasteners that connect the exhaust system and the catalytic converter may not have been tightened correctly.
Safety 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. Owner notification letters were mailed June 22, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
5 vehicles affectedUpdated June 10, 2026