KnownCarProblems2007 BMW X5 SAV Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 59 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 BMW X5 SAV, most often about the brakes (27% of complaints, typically around 82,000 miles). It is the most complained-about X5 SAV model year since 2000 and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2007 BMW X5 SAV problems
Brakes
16 complaints · 27%Half of these problems showed up before 82,000 miles.
Emergency brake button broke with a single finger pull. Very poor quality plastic trim. Emergency brake system cannot used unless replace.
The contact owns a 2007 BMW x5. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the contact tried to stop the vehicle but the brakes failed. The contact stated that the stopping distance of the vehicle had increased. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated to the contact that the brake…
Electrical
12 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 57,000 miles.
The electric water pump has constantly failed even after replacing it and caused also damage to fuse box and thermostat most of the time. BMW must be forced to recall the 2007 x5 3.0i and get this problem fixed once and for all.
The contact owns a 2007 BMW x5. The contact stated that water drained into the module on the rear driver side compartment of the vehicle, which caused the radio and navigation system to experience a short circuit failure. The contact was concerned that due to a design flaw in the draining system in the rear sun roof…
Engine
11 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 84,500 miles.
My x5 BMW 2007 6 cylinder 3.0 with 74,605 makes a ticking noise in the engine when in cold I recently purchased it on march 9,2007 at the auto west BMW of fremont.I have taken it a couple of times to the dealer for that same reason and the dealer claims there is nothing wrong. I have done research online and seen that…
The contact owns a 2007 BMW x5. While driving 40 MPH making a left turn, the engine stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the coil springs needed to be replaced. The…
Body and structure
7 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 40,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
Complaint is of a 2007 BMW x-5(purchased 6 months ago). I have experienced the carpet in the floor board(passenger side) gets wet. Since has discovered that other owners have experienced the same problem. BMW issued a service bulletin on nov. 2008. Would like for this to become a recall issue.
The contact owns a 2007 BMW x5. The contact stated during rainy weather, water leaked into the satellite radio receiver module and caused severe damage. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis where they informed the cotnact that the satellite module would need to be replaced. The part was not in…
Air bags
7 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 30,000 miles.
In regard to NHTSA 13v-564, my 2007 BMW x5 has the same front passenger sensor/control module issue. A warning light comes on every time I start the car that says seat belt malfunction or seatbelt tension sensor malfunction. This must be a defect, as I have less that 40,000 miles and hardly ever have a passenger. The…
Tl contact owns a 2007 BMW x5 mini cooper. The contact was driving approximately 25 MPH on normal road conditions with the cruise control activated. There was an unintended increase in acceleration. The vehicle failed to slow down when pressure was applied to the brake pedal. The gear was shifted into the "neutral"…
Transmission
7 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 74,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
Tl contact owns a 2007 BMW x5. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to move the vehicle off the road and had it towed to an authorized dealer. The dealer stated that the rear axle, rear differential were defective and the transmission…
Vehicle experiences dsc and AWD and 4x4 malfunction while driving. When the error occurs with gas pedal depressed, car will hesitate by going into neutral and jumping back into drive accompanied by engine revving up to above 3000 RPM. When the error occurs and the gas is not depressed, car will go into neutral and…
Speed control
3 complaints · 5%Tl contact owns a 2007 BMW x5 mini cooper. The contact was driving approximately 25 MPH on normal road conditions with the cruise control activated. There was an unintended increase in acceleration. The vehicle failed to slow down when pressure was applied to the brake pedal. The gear was shifted into the "neutral"…
Vehicle keeps stalling and accelerating shuts off in the middle of the road while driving mainly in the city I could b turning or driving straight and shuts off and takes awhile to restart...electrical wiring keeps shorting out sunroof shorts out and tail light keeps burning out...I took it to dealer paid $5000 and…
Wheels and tires
3 complaints · 5%The dealer atlantic subaru (124 waterhouse rd bourne, ma 02532). Sold me a used 2007 BMW x5 with tires below 2/32. It is my understanding that in ma they need to be 4/32 to the wear bar. I have documentation from my BMW dealer showing the correct depth. This car was represented as to have not been in an accident and…
Original equipment alloy wheel developed a full thickness crack on the support spoke. This was under routine driving conditions and not found after an accident. Found on routine owner inspection. Car has 49,000 miles. Suspect this was a manufacturing defect given normal local and highway driving conditions. The alloy…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 BMW X5 SAV recalls
Engine: crankcase (pcv)
Risk: An electrical short can cause the pcv valve heater to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire while driving or, soon after driving when parked.
Fix: This recall supersedes and expands previous NHTSA recalls 17v-683 and 19v-273. Dealers will install an electrical wiring harness with fuse protection for the pcv valve heater in potentially affected vehicles, free of charge. This recall supersedes and expands previous NHTSA recalls 17v-683 and 19v-273. Vehicles previously repaired under the prior recalls will need to come back for the new recall remedy. The remedy is currently being developed. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on april 1, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on july 22,
Full defect summary
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2008-2013 1 series coupe (128i); 2007-2013 3 series coupe (328i, 328xi, 328i xdrive); 2007-2010 x3 sav (x3 3.0si, x3 xdrive30i); 2008-2013 1 series convertible (128i); 2006-2011 3 series sedan (325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xdrive, 330i, 330xi); 2006-2012 3 series wagon (328i, 328i xdrive); 2007-2013 3 series convertible (328i); 2006-2010 5 series sedan (525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi); 2006-2007 5 series wagon (530xi); 2007-2010 x5 sav (x5 3.0si, x5 xdrive30i); 2006-2008 z4 coupe (z4 3.0si); and 2006-2011 z4 roadster (z4 3.0i, z4 3.0si, z4 sdrive30i) vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) valve may short circuit.
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. The recall began march 9, 2018. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Full defect summary
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 series m coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xdrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xdrive sedans, 2009-2011 335d sedans, 2006-2012 325xit, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 2007-2013 328i, 328xi, 328i xdrive, 335i, 335xi, 335i xdrive, 335is and m3 coupes and convertibles, 2013-2015 x1 sdrive28i, x1 xdrive28i and x1 xdrive35i savs, 2007-2010 x3 xdrive30i savs, 2007-2013 x5 xdrive30i, x5 xdrive35i, x5 xdrive48i, x5 xdrive50i and x5 m savs, 2009-2013 bmw x5 xdrive35d savs, 2008-2014 x6 xdrive35i, x6 xdrive50i, and x6 m sacs, 2010-2011 bmw x6 xdrive50i sacs and 2008-2011 m3 sedan vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Brakes: service brakes
Risk: The loss of power assist in braking could increase stopping distance and lead to a vehicle crash.
Fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake vacuum line with one that contains a check valve, free of charge. The recall began during march 2013. Owners may call bmw at 1-800-525-7417 or email bmw at [email protected].
Full defect summary
Bmw is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 x5 sav vehicles, manufactured september 12, 2006, through march 18, 2010 and equipped with an 8-cylinder engine. The brake vacuum pump may leak a small amount of lubricating oil into the hose. The contamination could result in a loss of power assist braking.
Engine: engine and engine cooling
Risk: If stalling were to occur, the driver may not be able to maintain vehicle speed or accelerate and the power steering could fail increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will attach two ground cables in the engine compartment free of charge. The recall began on october 29, 2007. Owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.
Full defect summary
On certain vehicles equipped with v8 engines, in conditions of below freezing temperatures combined with low humidity, it is possible for electrostatic discharge to occur at the fuel rails. If this were to occur, the engine electronic control unit (ecu) could be affected so that engine stalling could result.
Brakes: service brakes, hydraulic
Risk: If this happened, the red warning lamp in the instrument cluster would not be activated. Loss of the hydraulic brake system may cause increased stopping distances which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap free of charge. The recall began on september 20, 2007. Owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.
Full defect summary
Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, "passenger car brake systems." the cap of the brake fluid reservoir has been designed in orderto recognize a low fluid level of the hydraulic brake system by triggering a red warning lamp in the instrument cluster. A switch that is attached to this cap could malfunction at high temperatures.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Desiccated air bag inflator rupture
Summary
From 2000 through 2017, takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("psan") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004l. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 blomquist report at www.NHTSA.gov/sites/NHTSA.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substa
Questions about the 2007 BMW X5 SAV
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 BMW X5 SAV?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (16 complaints, typically around 82,000 miles); electrical (12 complaints, typically around 57,000 miles); engine (11 complaints, typically around 84,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 BMW X5 SAV have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from March 2, 2022 (engine). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the BMW X5 SAV?
- It is the most complained-about X5 SAV model year since 2000, with 59 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other BMW X5 SAV years
- 2006
- 2007