2007 BMW X5 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 143 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 BMW X5. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (52), Service Brakes (28), Fuel/Propulsion System (26).
Key takeaways
- 143 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 6 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 6 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 BMW X5 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2026-01-20
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. While the dealer was inspecting the ABS and struts, the contact was informed that the PCV valve was damaged. The ABS ...
Steering,service Brakes, Hydraulic,engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2025-09-26
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 brakin...
Service Brakes, Hydraulic - filed 2025-04-28
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 ...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.