2007 Model Year

BMW X5

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
130
Recalls
0
Crashes
6
Severe
13

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Engine
Jan 2026

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. Th...

STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 2025

The contact owns a 2007 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The cont...

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Apr 2025

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 i...

Air Bags
Jun 2022

The contact owns a 2007 BMW X5. The contact stated the passenger’s side air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an inde...

Engine
May 2022

The contact owns a 2007 BMW X5. The contact stated while he was cleaning the vehicle, he noticed an oil leak on the valve and an unknown odor around t...

Engine
Apr 2022

I have water leaking out of myBMW on a regular basis. I have to put a gallon of water every time I want to drive it. The oil is constantly needing to...

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES Crash
Aug 2021

Unintended acceleration with loss of braking effectiveness. We hit a tree head on going at least 50 by the time we struck it. The vehicle was inspecte...

EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES
May 2021

When purchased, it was discovered that the OE Passenger Side (Right) brake light/indicator housing of this vehicle had melted from the heat of the sta...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
Dec 2020

2007 X5 4.8 WITH PANORAMIC SUNROOF, SUNROOF TRAY OVERFLOWS AND LEAKS INTO INTERIOR ELECTRICAL, AIRBAGS, AND CARPET DUE TO DEFECTIVE DESIGN/ASSEMBLY (B...

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Nov 2020

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 CAUSI...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2007 BMW X5 has 130 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Air Bags. 6 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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