2007 BMW 525XI Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 525XI years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 BMW 525XI. That ranks 2nd out of 3 525XI model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (8 complaints, 40%), typically at around 85,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 20owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 BMW 525XI problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 8 | 40% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 25% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 15% | 69,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 15% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 10% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 10% | 91,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 5% | 106,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 5% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 5% | 108,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 BMW 525XI recalls (1)
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Air bags:sensor:occupant classification
Problem: BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans and 325xi sports wagons, model year 2007 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi sedans and 328i and 328xi sports wagons, model year 2006-2007 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i sedans and 530xi sports wagons, model year 2006 760i sedans, model year 2006-2007 750i, 750Li, and 760Li sedans, and model year 2006 X5 sports activity vehicles, equipped with certain seat types. The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if and how the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash may fatigue and develop cracks which could lead to a system failure.
Risk: Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Fix: BMW will notify owners with an interim notification letter in January 2014 since parts are not currently available. When parts are available, BMW sent a second letter in August and dealers will repair the occupant detection mat to eliminate the possibility that it may crack, free of charge. Additionally, owners of model year 2006-2007 3 Series with standard seats, 5 Series with comfort seats, and Z4 models, will receive an extended warranty on their front passenger seat occupant detection mat. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
battery problems, was supposedly recalled for it and now the car is dying and the alarm is going off in my driveway at 10:30pm after being off for hours. the alarm doesnât turn off with the fob or if key is in ignition, i need to remove the battery panel find a ratchet and remove one of the…
My car is seeing error lights for the passenger restraint system, and the dealer informed me that I should replace the OC3 mat at a cost of $2021. I see that this part is covered under recall for some similar age 525xi models, so I am unclear why this problem doesn't extend to my vehicle if this is…
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 525xi. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. While…
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 525xi. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Bmw of…
The wires for the parking lights are brittle and fraying apart
Other BMW 525XI years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 525XI | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 20 | 1 |
| 2006 525XI | 28 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 BMW 525XI?
Owners most often report air bags, steering, electrical system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 BMW 525XI?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 BMW 525XI a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 525XI model years, the 2007 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.