2007 BMW X5 problems
Owners have filed 119 complaints about the 2007 BMW X5 with NHTSA. Air bags account for 32.8% of them — the clear leader, ahead of fuel/propulsion system at 21%.
Complaints119
Crashes2
Fires4
Injuries4
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Air bags 32.8% · 39
Fuel/propulsion system 21.0% · 25
Service brakes 7.6% · 9
Electrical system 7.6% · 9
Engine 7.6% · 9
Service brakes, hydraulic 3.4% · 4
Unknown or other 3.4% · 4
Electronic stability control (ESC) 2.5% · 3
Severity
Of those complaints, 2 describe a crash, 4 describe a fire and 4 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 22 model years of the BMW X5 in this data, 2007 sits 17th by complaint volume. 2011 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 8 in the last three years against 26 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 99,500 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2007 BMW X5. The contact stated the passengerâs side air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with needing the passengerâs 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. Air bags · reported at 149,000 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 BMW X5. The contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 16v364000 (air bags) was received in june 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 not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Air bags
Takata recall. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v071000 (air bags) and 16v364000 (air bags). The parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Air bags
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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