[maitrimk]

Hi All, I just noticed my third row trim is glossy black yet my trim overall is fine line Blackwood trim. Is this normal? I saw a few 2022 videos on YouTube and seems that's the case. Do past 2021, 2020, 2019 trim for your third row match the front / rest of the car? I think I saw a few videos where it matched correctly. It's a small rectangular/ trapezoid looking shape.

Picture below is just a sample and not my car.

[roxxor]

Looking at the part diagrams, it should definitely match as that trim piece has different part numbers depending on which trim style your car has. Is it the same on both sides in the rear? Might be worth bringing up with the dealer at some point. Only thing I can potentially think of is that with all the supply issues maybe they went to one style for all models.

[maitrimk]

Originally Posted by roxxor

Looking at the part diagrams, it should definitely match as that trim piece has different part numbers depending on which trim style your car has. Is it the same on both sides in the rear? Might be worth bringing up with the dealer at some point. Only thing I can potentially think of is that with all the supply issues maybe they went to one style for all models.

Yup, both sides are glossy black… kinda of annoyed at finding little things after the fact I bought the car due to these supply issues… skimping on cars is just annoying now.

[Wild Blue]

That would be strange if they put in piano black pieces there, as there is a cost premium for piano black trim. Always possible it was just a mistake, not a supply issue.

[JaTe]

Mine matches rest of car.

[huskerdoc2020]

My 2020 has its fineline brown in the spot. It definitely seems that BMW is making more and more concessions in current builds. Sad.

[Patgilm]

I just checked mine and mine has the matching fineline wood trim in the third row. Mine is a 2021 X7 M50i built in May/June of 2021.

Seems strange with these supply issues what is going on here and I wonder if these late MY2021 and MY2022 will be have a stigma of being COVID cars with missing features and now frankenstein trim.

[ComingInHot]

Mine also matches the front trim 2020 M50i…Ash Grain Matte Black with Bronze Effect. Maybe it was just a mistake. If you find it's cool keep it, if not point it out and I'm sure they can change it under warranty.

[BigEvan1923]

Mine absolutely matches on 21 M50i

[GL]

22 M50i, delivered 11/2021. Black trim on the 3rd row.

[Wild Blue]

Originally Posted by GL

22 M50i, delivered 11/2021. Black trim on the 3rd row.

What's the rest of your trim?

[GL]

Originally Posted by Wild Blue

What's the rest of your trim?

It is Matte Anthracite Poplar and we love the look. The black third row trim is not noticeable. But at this level it shouldn't be happening.

[Al Pinã]

As the trim pieces become available I'm sure the dealership will replace them at no cost to you. Talk to your service advisor.

[stockguru]

I can't believe BMW doesn't tell you what's different in the car before you buy it and you need to find out yourself after. Really disappointing how they are handling supply issues if that's what's causing it. It is ruining my brand impression of them. At a very minimum, they should give The info in a spec sheet to all sales advisors so they can answer questions instead of being just as surprised as customers.

[Lando X]

Originally Posted by stockguru

I can't believe BMW doesn't tell you what's different in the car before you buy it and you need to find out yourself after. Really disappointing how they are handling supply issues if that's what's causing it. It is ruining my brand impression of them. At a very minimum, they should give The info in a spec sheet to all sales advisors so they can answer questions instead of being just as surprised as customers.

Hey everyone... I'm relatively new to this forum and joined because I have a X7 on order that I'm increasingly concerned about missing features. For those of you with 22s, is there a running list anywhere of missing features? I'm well aware of the notorious 6UY delete code, am increasingly concerned on the potential 6P1 delete code based on mine in process of being built, but keep reading more and more things like this that I feel are starting to add up.

[maitrimk]

Just to show… I know I'm not crazy and at least one member confirmed with 2022 year. That's my third row below and my rear door trim. I'll call up the dealership where I bought it from. See what they say…. Probably easier to go in person and explain.

[Wild Blue]

This is strange and actually a little concerning. Two people have now confirmed that in their 2022 X7 their 3rd row trim is shiny black plastic and does not match the rest of their trim. One a M50i, one a 40i. Having two vehicles seems to indicate it's not a mistake, so I'd like to hear what more 2022 model owners find.

As I mentioned, if that black plastic is actually piano black trim, that'd be extra strange as piano black has a cost premium. If it's just cheap black plastic for cost-saving, that's a real bummer.

Unfortunately, I'm going to guess that these can NOT be changed out easily. I looked into the removal (and possibly replacement) of the front dash and door trim pieces, and they are not separate pieces that can be removed, like they are on my 330i. At the factory, those front dash and door trim pieces are affixed to the surrounding panels. The entire panel would need to be removed and replaced. Don't know what it's like for the 3rd row.

Very silly.

[GL]

Any clues for how to determine if my third row is piano black wood versus plastic? I assume a gentle tap and listen approach? Not that it really matters at this point...

And BTW, I got the exact vehicle I wanted when I ordered, so if this is the only "missing" item, I'm good.
- HK
- Touchscreen
- DHP
- Leather dash
- Tartufo
etc.

[Jrjones4]

2022 X7 M50i with August 21 build date and it also has the black panels in the back, that do not match the other trim. I never noticed until this post!
(Apologies for the blurry first shot)

[GL]

I took a good look at my black third row trim. I'll admit I'm not an expert on the piano black trim, as I've never had it. That said, this third row trim is high quality, nicely polished. Every bit as good as the trim around the second row HVAC controls. Is it piano black wood? I can't say.

[PNWM3]

It does look like a 2022 issue. My 2021 has the right trim which I never even looked at before this thread.

[gatordent2007]

I was a bit bummed when I realized I was taking delivery of a 21 model I ordered in august especially bc I couldn’t get the dhp, but now seeing these things, I’d be PISSED!