Tl* the contact owns a 2007 BMW x5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13v045000 (service brakes), 16v364000 (air bags), 16v746000 (fuel system), and 16v071000 (air bags). The parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was aware of the issues. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 01/31/2017*ct *cn
2007 BMW X5 owner complaints
143 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle , including 2 reporting a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.
airbags 5 complaints shown
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 BMW x5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v071000 (air bags) and 16v364000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Dashboard message malfunction on airbags. Also too much smoke on the back of the car
Im afraid of the risk this can cause, I have 2 kids, please help.
16v-071 : driver's air bag module recall - called bmx on lemmon ave in dallas, tx to have this replaced and they said the did not have the part nor know when they will have them. I wrote to BMW and they replied that they would not be available to do so until spring 2017.
engine 4 complaints shown
I have had several issues with this recall, I only had the car for 1.5 years and this is the third recall! My current main concern is there is a burning gas like oil odor in my car. I received a recall notice saying remedy is unavailable! This is unacceptable my life and my children life is in danger. BMW should provide an immediate resolution!! When I start the car I smell burning smell and sometimes see smoke come from hood of car. I took my car to BMW 2 months ago for service and was told all was well with my car. Two other recalls were corrected however, I still have the same gas odor which was due to another recall dealing with the fuel tank. This is a serious safety hazard driving this car, and its an insult for BMW to send a letter stating the issue but state there is no remedy whe
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 BMW x5. While operating the vehicle, the engine would suddenly shut off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the water pump was faulty. The water pump was repaired, but the failure continued. The water pump was replaced on three separate occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The contact received the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16v364000 (air bags) in may of 2016. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
BMW recalled x5 from 2008-2011 for water pump failure. My x5 is 2007 and it is identical model as 2008-2011 BMW x5. Same design and same water pump part. However BMW manufacturer said it will not be covered by recall because it is not 2008-2011 model. This does not make sense that they do not recall 2007 x5 even if it is identical car to 2008-2011 BMW x5. *kb
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 BMW x5. The contact was driving 55 MPH when the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle began to overheat. The vehicle was merged to the side of the road and was towed to a mechanic who advised that the water pump had failed. The dealer was notified who stated there were no recalls on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 53,000.
brakes 3 complaints shown
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 BMW x5. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard abnormally when depressed. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that they could not diagnose the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 94,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 BMW x5. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle began to decelerate. When the brake pedal was depressed, it traveled to the floorboard and failed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle crashed into a parked vehicle. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The brake warning light and parking brake light illuminated. The vehicle was inoperable. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake light, brake booster, master cylinder, and faulty lights, and sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 154,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 BMW x5. The contact stated that while driving and applying the brakes, the vehicle failed to stop in a timely manner causing the braking distance to be extended 60-70 feet. BMW of northwest arkansas (2500 se moberly ln, bentonville, ar 72712; (479) 286-3012) was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v045000 (service brakes hydraulic, service brakes). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,871.
electrical 3 complaints shown
2007 x5 4.8 with panoramic sunroof, sunroof tray overflows and leaks into interior electrical, airbags, and carpet due to defective design/assembly (both when stationary and in motion). Sunroof drains both front and rear have drain tubes which are prone to kink and back up water into the sunroof tray, which then spills over onto the topside of the headliner and from there onto just about every electronic item in the car including air bags and controllers, lighting controls, and electrical boxes on the floor and trunk area. Some have reported arcs and car fires due to the water damage; BMW says it is a maintenance issue although has zero listed for sunroof maintenance, and no amount of cleaning is going to fix the sunroof drain lines that I found twisted...likely been that way since initi
Tl* 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 of the vehicle, that water could enter the compartment where the modules were located, causing an electrical failure, a vehicle stall, or an electrical fire. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that drain needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 49,000.
I'm getting warning lights on my dash stating my taillights are out. I checked both taillights and the housing that holds the bulbs are melted through. There is an electrical issue that causes the bulbs to overheat possibly resulting in a fire. This happens in park or drive. The taillights will need to be replaced and some type of coding or resister will need to be installed to prevent them from overheating again
other 2 complaints shown
Recently my vehicle has been smelling of gasoline. The cabin fills up with the odor. The outside of the vehicle smells when it is running or shortly after turning off the engine. In the last few months the smell has got worse. I only recently became aware of a recall specifying similar issues. I wanted to make record of my issue and complaint regarding my vehicle.
In tank fuel pump that causes the check engine light to come on and a obvious burnt rubber smell to permeate inside the vehicle cabin after fueling and driving the car home and parking it in the garage.
fuel system 1 complaint shown
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 x
powertrain 1 complaint shown
Tl*the 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 leaked fluid. The vehicle had not been repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The current and failure mileages were approximately 93,000.
suspension 1 complaint shown
The passenger side of the vehicle was lowered overnight, but once you start the vehicle the self-leveling mechanism pumps the air into the suspension air bag (my vehicle uses air suspension system). This keeps happening. BMW forum shows hundreds of BMW owners who have exactly the same problem. This is a safety issue that needs to be address immediately by BMW. *tr