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2007 BMW X5 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2007 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component13
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns | Park‑it |
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| Air bags | 7 | 5 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | – |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | – |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | – |
Safety recalls13
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Mar 2, 202222V119000 | Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system emission controlAn electrical short can cause the PCV valve heater to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire while driving or, soon after driving when parked. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V119000
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| Jan 15, 202020V017000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V017000
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| Jan 15, 202020V016000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Do not drive until repaired DetailsHide details for campaign 20V016000
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| Jan 14, 201919V017000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Do not drive until repaired DetailsHide details for campaign 19V017000
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| Jan 9, 201818V030000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Do not drive until repaired DetailsHide details for campaign 18V030000
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| Oct 30, 201717V683000 | Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system emission controlAn electrical short can cause the parts within the PCV valve to melt, increasing the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is not in use. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V683000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: X5 Sav, X5. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component143
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 52 | 36 |
| Service brakes | 28 | 20 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 26 | 18 |
| Electrical system | 24 | 17 |
| Engine | 16 | 11 |
| Power train | 10 | 7 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 8 | 6 |
| Structure | 8 | 6 |
| Seat belts | 7 | 5 |
| Hydraulic | 6 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 4 |
| Unknown or other | 6 | 4 |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 3 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 5 | 3 |
| Steering | 4 | 3 |
9 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Engine and engine cooling
“The contact owns a 2007 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for an inspection.”
- Steering
“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.”
- Service brakes
“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.”
Other BMW X5 model years
- 201118 recalls331 complaints
- 201019 recalls143 complaints
- 200916 recalls157 complaints
- 200813 recalls235 complaints
- 200713 recalls130 complaints
- 20062 recalls195 complaints
- 20052 recalls82 complaints
- 20045 recalls64 complaints
- 20034 recalls100 complaints
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2007 BMW X5 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2007 BMW X5 have?
NHTSA lists 13 safety recall campaigns for the 2007 BMW X5. The most recent, 22V119000 (reported March 2, 2022), concerns engine and engine cooling. 5 campaigns carry a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2007 BMW X5 recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 7 campaigns. Others: engine and engine cooling (3), service brakes, hydraulic (2), fuel system, gasoline (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2007 BMW X5?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 52 complaints out of 143 filed with NHTSA (36%). Across all complaints, owners reported 6 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2007 BMW X5?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the BMW recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised BMW dealer.
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