2007 BMW X5 Problems & Complaints

Most common 2007 BMW X5 problems

• Air bags~78,000 miles
  4635%
• Brakes~97,000 miles
  2922%
• Fuel & propulsion system~100,000 miles
  2922%
• Engine & cooling~100,000 miles
  2318%
• Electrical system~63,000 miles
  2116%
• Transmission & drivetrain~100,000 miles
  97%
• Body & structure~43,000 miles
  86%
• Speed control & acceleration~90,000 miles
  65%
• Other / not specified~38,000 miles
  65%
• Stability & traction control~37,000 miles
  54%
• Wheels & tires~52,000 miles
  43%
• Lights~82,000 miles
  43%
• Suspension~85,000 miles
  32%
• Seat belts~80,000 miles
  22%
• Seats~80,000 miles
  22%
• Steering~112,000 miles
  22%
• Windows, wipers & sunroof~1,000 miles
  11%
• Locks & latches~100,000 miles
  11%

Share of the 130 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

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2007 BMW X5 recalls (13)

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2007 BMW X5:

What 2007 BMW X5 owners say

Air bags all 46 →

The contact owns a 2007 BMW X5. The contact stated the passenger's side air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with needing the passenger's side air bag to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 149,000.

Takata recall I was in a serious accident on the interstate going downward on the ramp with my 2007 X5. My tire blew off the rim causing me to lose control and eventually strike the side wall. Was wearing seat belt during accident,seat belt did not restrain me and head hit windshield. Debris from airbag in steering wheel cut me in various places. Not all of my airbags deployed, only steering wheel and curtain. Second accident with a BMW truck where either only a few deployed or none at all. This issue really caused a safety concern with me because I was pregnant at the time of accident and wasn't fully protected at all. BMW are too good of cars for this major flaw. Also, I contacted BMW around December 2015 in reference to recall and was told that they would call when the part came in. Contacted them multiple times afterwards and was told BMW still hasn't sent part out. …

Brakes all 29 →

The contact owns a 2007 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact used force to pull over to the side of the road. The messages "Active Steering Inactive" and "Change of Steering Wheel and 4WD Malfunction" were displayed. The braking system warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the foot module had failed. The foot pedal was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer three times. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with an unknown failure. The cooling system was replaced. …

The contact owns a 2007 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, and the brakes delayed in responding. The failure had occurred on several occasions. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the secondary hydraulic pump needed to be replaced. The contact researched and was made aware of an unknown NHTSA Campaign Number; however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 217,000.

Fuel & propulsion system all 29 →

The auto is unsafe to drive the steering sensor keeps malfunctioning and puts car in limp mode. Happened 7 times in one day, car in limp mode does not have enough power to get out of traffic . Making a left turn in heavy traffic it malfunctioned and traffic behind me came extremely close to collision because car lost 99% of power. Car has active recalls very old now BMW says tey have no parts to repair. This car has 37,186 miles on it , making the operating cost over $2.00 a mile not including gasoline or maintainence. To reset malfuntioning sensor the battery is disconected to reboot the engine controlls reconected restart then turn hard left and then hard right, normal driving is resumed on this unit it only works untill you slow for traffic or to make a turn making the car and traffic around it extemely unsafe as the auto has sudden power loss. …

Car had 56000 miles on it, at 99500 motor went, then air springs, parking brake, Takata recall,when the transmission, vacuum pump, and how the recall on the fuel pump. Today the I drive went out in total myself and the warranty company have spend over 24000. Dollars on a car that per BMW is the ultimate driving machine, more like junk!!! And no parts in sight to repair the air bags or the fuel pump. I think a class action should be filed. I'm 58 years old not 18 I take good care of my cars. The car value on kelly blue book is only 12000. We need help to make BMW stand behind where quality not their hand in our back pockets, no car that cost 77500.00 in 2007 should have all these problems. A Ford or Chevy would do better. I've been told that BMW knew there was a problem with the 2007-2010 X5 with the 4.8 I engine and I drive but never made it good, just ask anyone that owned one. …

2007 BMW X5 engines & fuel economy

EPA ratings. Class: SUV.