2007 BMW 5 Series
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 2007 BMW 5 Series. Newest first.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 1 Series Coupe (128i); 2007-2013 3 Series Coupe (328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive); 2007-2010 X3 SAV (X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i); 2008-2013 1 Series Convertible (128i); 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi); 2006-2012 3 Series Wagon (328i, 328i xDrive); 2007-2013 3…
Risk and remedy
Risk
An electrical short can cause the PCV valve heater to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire while driving or, soon after driving when parked.
Remedy
This recall supersedes and expands previous NHTSA recalls 17V-683 and 19V-273. Dealers will install an electrical wiring harness with fuse protection for the PCV Valve heater in potentially affected vehicles, free of charge. This recall supersedes and expands previous NHTSA recalls 17V-683 and 19V-273. Vehicles previously repaired under the prior recalls will need to come back for the new recall remedy. The remedy is currently being developed. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on April 1, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 22, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
This recall involves aftermarket parts sold by Valeo. Valeo is recalling certain engine cooling fans, part numbers 696121, 696273, and 696275, used as service replacement parts for model year 2008-2011 BMW 1-Series, 2006-2011 BMW 3-Series, 2000-2009 BMW 5-Series, 2004-2005 BMW 6-Series, and 2006-2007 BMW 7-Series vehicles. A metal-oxide semiconductor may…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition could cause the fan motor to become inoperative, or cause the motor circuit board in the assembly to overheat, potentially leading to a fire in the engine compartment.
Remedy
Valeo will notify owners and replace the fans free of charge. The safety recall began on August 22, 2012. This recall is being conducted by Valeo, not by BMW. For further information, owners may contact Valeo at 1-888-718-2536.
BMW IS recalling certain model year 2004-2010 5-series, model year 2004-2010 6-series, model year 2006-2010 M5, and model year 2007-2010 M6 vehicles. the insulated bulkhead connector for the positive battery cable may have been incorrectly attached to the trunk floor panel, which can lead to a loosening of the bolt connection. as it loosens, an increase…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Overheating could lead to a fire, even while the vehicle IS not in use. as a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the battery bolt cable connection as necessary, free of charge. the safety recall began on april 30, 2012. owners may contact BMW customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417.
BMW IS recalling certain model year 2004-2010 5-series, 6-series, and model year 2002-2008 7-series vehicles. a check valve of the brake vacuum pump may leak a small amount of lubricating oil. over time this could result in contamination of the brake booster.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Power assist braking performance could be adversely affected. in extreme cases there could be a complete loss of power assist braking. an unexpected reduction or loss in power braking assist may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on november 24, 2010. owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.
Owner complaints
13 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Steering
The steering wheel locked and the car will not start. can not get it out of the steering wheel lock mode that shows in the instrument cluster. I have searched the internet and find that this has and IS a problem for many people who own BMW automobiles, which I consider to be very dangerous. not…
The steering wheel locked and the car will not start. can not get it out of the steering wheel lock mode that shows in the instrument cluster. I have searched the internet and find that this has and IS a problem for many people who own BMW automobiles, which I consider to be very dangerous. not to mention inconvenient since you can not start or drive the car. it happened out of the blue for no known reason. I am pretty darn upset about this! luckily I had just put the car into the garage out of the driveway. I do not know what might of happened if I was on a public street or away from my home...perhaps in a parking lot. I would be stranded since the car can not start or be driven if the wheel IS locked.
- Electrical system · Exterior lighting
Lh and rh adaptive headlights wiring insulation IS crumbling possibly resulting in a electrical headlight fire from the exposed bare wires.
- Electrical system
My problem started 2 years ago. After two days of very heavy rain I started my vehicle and my navigation screen started to flicker then eventually burned out over a two week time also my radio stopped working at the same time. I didn't have the 2,000 dollars to get it fixed. A few months later…
My problem started 2 years ago. After two days of very heavy rain I started my vehicle and my navigation screen started to flicker then eventually burned out over a two week time also my radio stopped working at the same time. I didn't have the 2,000 dollars to get it fixed. A few months later after several days of heavy rain I've noticed the drivers floor soaked then the car was hesitant to start. the car over another few months my wipers would cut on by themselves and I couldn't cut them off. It got to the point that I turned the car off and the wipers were still working with no key in the car... The car had to be towed to the mechanics.. Now my window work intermittently sometimes they work and sometimes they don't ...at this time I also smell the odor of a burning electrical from time to time.
- Service brakes
TL* the contact owns a 2007 BMW 5 series. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle came to a stop after applying the brake pedal numerous times. The failure recurred several times. The vin was not included…
TL* the contact owns a 2007 BMW 5 series. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle came to a stop after applying the brake pedal numerous times. The failure recurred several times. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v045000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate mileage was 126,000.
- Steering
Vehicle IS displaying a steering wheel lock. a red warning light with a lock symbol (upper right hand corner) IS on the panel display. this IS very alarming and distracting while operating the vehicle, because you don't know if it will impact the actual steering. so far the vehicle does start up…
Vehicle IS displaying a steering wheel lock. a red warning light with a lock symbol (upper right hand corner) IS on the panel display. this IS very alarming and distracting while operating the vehicle, because you don't know if it will impact the actual steering. so far the vehicle does start up and runs normally, but the indicator IS constantly on. I reviewed some of the online forums and some suggest that this fault could cause the vehicle to not start. my daughter IS the one normally driving this vehicle. We are going to assist to get her another vehicle, since I don't know if this one IS safe.
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2007 BMW 5 series. The contact stated that she received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign ID number: 13v5640200 (air bags). The dealer informed contact that the part was unavailable for the repair. The manufacturer was not notified about the part being unavailable. The contact did not experience a failure.
- Air bags · Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module · Seat belts
I had an on & off issue since last week of this year about the airbag & seatbelt warning being illuminated on the dashboard & overhead console of my 2007 BMW 530 xi. It will stay on for a while as I start the car but will turn off by itself after driving a few miles. Now since last week the warning…
I had an on & off issue since last week of this year about the airbag & seatbelt warning being illuminated on the dashboard & overhead console of my 2007 BMW 530 xi. It will stay on for a while as I start the car but will turn off by itself after driving a few miles. Now since last week the warning light stays on. The idrive screen shows " pass. Restraints system fault in passenger-restraints system affecting the airbag, belt tensioner or belt-force limiter. Continue to wear the seatbelt. Have the system checked by BMW service center". I did some research online about this issue & found out that there IS recall nhtsa campaign number: 13v564000. I called BMW of tenafly and informed them about the issue I'm having on my vehicle but I was told that the vin# of my car IS not associated with the recall even though it falls into the same category of make, model & year of vehicles being recalled with the same problem. This IS a very serious defect and definitely a safety concern that needs to be addressed. *tr
- Air bags · Seat belts
The passenger seat belt warning comes on saying the air bag IS in defect, the seat belt IS not working but wear seat belt for safety anyway. my car IS a 2007 model that was not included in the recall but I am concerned that it was made with defective faults, since there IS not enough complaints…
The passenger seat belt warning comes on saying the air bag IS in defect, the seat belt IS not working but wear seat belt for safety anyway. my car IS a 2007 model that was not included in the recall but I am concerned that it was made with defective faults, since there IS not enough complaints about them it was not included in the recall. It could have been a broader recall than they thought!! My car IS in the shop right now for repairs. *tr
- Engine · Power train
Reported engine leaking transmission fluids (less than 40,000 miles at the time reported) and was advised by BMW dealership that this IS a common problem, repairs exceed $1000. BMW of north america, llc's advice that if transmission goes unrepaired, risk transmission locking up and no longer…
Reported engine leaking transmission fluids (less than 40,000 miles at the time reported) and was advised by BMW dealership that this IS a common problem, repairs exceed $1000. BMW of north america, llc's advice that if transmission goes unrepaired, risk transmission locking up and no longer drivable. BMW IS aware of latent defect and potential damage, should make repairs free of charge. BMW should also be concerned with environmental impact. Transmission fluid releases toxins that when leached into groundwater, realseases contaminates into soil and water, and potentially harmful to ecosystem. *tr
- Air bags · Seat belts
Idrive displays seat belt and airbag warning on passenger front seat when occupied by passenger. *tr
- Air bags · Seat belts
Vehicle keeps saying passenger restraint malfunction. Passenger air bag will not deploy in an event of an accident. There was a recall for the year 2004-2006 models, for the same reason (passenger restraint malfunction). The recall does not cover the 2007, 2008, 2009 model. The car has never been…
Vehicle keeps saying passenger restraint malfunction. Passenger air bag will not deploy in an event of an accident. There was a recall for the year 2004-2006 models, for the same reason (passenger restraint malfunction). The recall does not cover the 2007, 2008, 2009 model. The car has never been in an accident, and I feel like if it does, my passenger air bag should deploy when there IS a body occupying that seat. The car says the passenger air bag will not deploy when an accident occurs, this IS a serious defect. This should not be a problem in any vehicle, let alone a BMW. *Tr
- Air bags · Seat belts · Seats
The passenger restraint airbag/seat belt warning light show up because the mat sensor under passenage seat IS broken by normal use. BMW refuse to honor the free fix for this issue and wanted to charge around $1300 for the repair the safty issue. *tr
- Electrical system
Not precisely sure what IS causing this electrical problem, but all 3 occurrences of this problem have happened after I washed the vehicle and did not drive it. the electrical system IS malfunctioning to the point it completely drains the vehicle's battery. after the second time I went to start…
Not precisely sure what IS causing this electrical problem, but all 3 occurrences of this problem have happened after I washed the vehicle and did not drive it. the electrical system IS malfunctioning to the point it completely drains the vehicle's battery. after the second time I went to start the vehicle, I had the battery replaced. the 3RD time, all of the vehicle exterior lights had turned themselves on during the course of the night, and had almost fully discharged the battery. the car started, but many items in the electronic memory were lost, including date and time. the car involved IS a 2007 BMW 528I, which I purchased 3 months ago, certified pre-owned. *Tr
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10249437The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- 10249027The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle discharged battery complaints.
- 10247567Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the DME: 032B43 - Low fuel pressure system, electric fuel pump: pressure value too low CDA594 - Message (- 0x33E) missing, receiver DME, transmitter TFE
- 10245422Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicles equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) is noticeable. Additionally, the red anti-theft alarm LED in the interior mirror does not briefly flash every 2 seconds, indicating the alarm is armed.
- 10244242Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (ADCAM system) can lead to customer complaints.
- 10182619Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle "discharged battery" complaints. In order to properly repair the vehicle the first time in the workshop, it is very important that the diagnostic test plans are performed to completion, with all results taken into consideration. Without performing the energy diagnosis test plan, the root cause of the discharged battery cannot be identified. This increases the chances of a repeat repair.
- 10145306NAVIGATION SYSTEM: REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
- 10143564NAVIGATION SYSTEM: REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
- 10056703BMW: see document search button for owner letter. Limited warranty has been extended, up to 15 years, on certain vehicles, without mileage limitation for front passenger air bag seat occupancy sensor (OC3) (materials and workmanship). Model 2006-2007 E60 (5 series sedan, E61 (5 series sportswagon), E85 (Z4 roadster), E90 (3 series), E90 (3 series sport wagon).
- 10052012BMW: battery has an increased demand due to developemental process of the electrical system. This IS causing the batter to need to undergo an energy diagnosis.
- 10051519BMW: the high-voltage (hv) battery cells could be damaged if the vehicle IS prevented from entering sleep mode for an extended period of time. Updated 03/11/2013
- 10051439BMW: intermittently goes into park during a msa engine start. The transmission can intermittently go into the park position (p) when msa engine start IS occurring. A drive gear can be selected in order to drive away, and no relevant faults are stored.
- 10045283BMW: experiencing loss of engine power, service engine soon lamp IS illuminated, a noise, like rattling, coming from engine compartment. Updated 10/31/12. Models 2010 E70, 71, 82, 88, 90, 92, 93, F07, 10, 12, 13, 25. Updated 1/18/13. Updated 4/18/2013. Updated 05/13/2013 updated 5/19/15.
- 10045282BMW: while driving vehicle, at times would be rough running; white or blue smoke seen exiting exhaust system and the engine oil IS consumed above specifications. Updated 1/11/13.
- 10044024BMW: wipers lights and front power windows are inoperative. This situation may start and lead to a permanent fault. Also included model F07 (5 series gran turismo) model years up to march 2012.
- 10042684BMW: on some vehicles, the high pressure fuel pump has an internal component that may fail and causing drivability symptoms such as erratic engine operation and longer starting times.
- 10040853BMW: a grinding noise IS coming from the differential during slow cornering. When turning a slip/stick effect IS created on the lining and steel discs incorporated in the differential clutch causes a grinding noise.
- 10040852BMW: the service engine soon light IS on. There are trouble codes stored for the crankshaft sensor. No driveability issues.
- 10040368BMW service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. There may be a problem with the fuel pump which could not meet emissions requirements. There may be a long crank and a service engine soon light.
- 10040347BMW: fuel injectors may cause misfire faults with erratic engine operation. Updated on 11/1/2013.
- 10040057BMW: wiring on the headlights may have deteriorated due to environmental conditions and the cover not being secured properly. E60/e92. Updated 9/30/11.
- 10040046BMW: when outside temp IS below freezing the outside doors will not close or are difficult to open. A door cable has moisture intrusion and freezes.
- 10040045BMW: a new technical support process has been created regarding transmission concerns.
- 10040044BMW: there IS a delayed throttle response when driving off with a high engine load. It occurs when it IS hot outside, the a/c IS switched on, and the wheel IS turned slightly. There IS a software problem. Updated on 4/18/2013.
- 10039765BMW: the service engine soon light IS on while driving. This IS a programming issue. Updated 1/4/12. Updated 4/24/12.
- 10038217BMW: crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles. Updated on 4/24/2013.
- 10037700BMW: there may be excessive cranking before the vehicle starts. The service engine soon light may also be on with a lack of engine power.
- 10037657BMW: there IS a clanking noise from the engine or exhaust area. Wastegate valve IS not completely closing and clanking. Updated 7/17/12.
- 10037049BMW: some models equipped with the N54 engine may have an excessive crank time before starting.
- 10037025BMW: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty.
- 10037010BMW: six different models equipped with the M54 engine could have valve covers break in cold weather and ruin the engine. This IS due to moisture accumulation.
- 10036979BMW: a new technical process has been created for BMW to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models.
- 10035246BMW vehicles: replaced seat occupancy sensor mat will not enable. After replacing a cis (capacitive sensing passenger occupancy mat), the new mat will not enable when using ista/p. However, ista/p shows that the acsm (active crash safety module) was coded correctly. The following faults are stored in the acsm control module:9309ed, 9309f4 and 930a23. Adsm coding
- 10035244BMW vehicle: adaptive headlights. A check control (cc) message IS displayed for the adaptive headlights. The headlamps no longer turn with steering wheel movement. Fault code 800fc6 IS entered in the footwell module (FRM3). A second turn signal request IS made at the exact moment when the steering wheel IS automatically cancelling from a previous turn signal request. F07 (5 series), F01, F02, F07 (7 series).
- 10035010BMW vehicle: transmission warning light IS illuminated and the transmission enters failsafe mode. Fault code 4F81 (ratio monitoring, clutch a), in some cases combined with the subsequent faults 507b/507c (parking gear sensor implausible signal) or 507D (parking gear incorrectly disengaged), are stored in the egs control module. E60, E51, E65, E66, E70, E90, E91, E92, E93. No model years listed.
- 10035009BMW vehicle: teileclearing for diagnostic module tank leakage (dmtl) system. Teileclearing process has been developed to help identify the root causes of customer complaints relating to the dmtl system (e.g., evaporative system leaks, check filler cap message, etc.). This process can help expedite the defect eradication process, once the root cause been determined. No model years listed. Updated 8/3/11. Updated 8/10/11. Updated 4/24/12.
- 10033130BMW vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. Where it IS necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery unit (suction jet assembly) do not need to be replaced as well. In some cases, epc does not show that the repair kit IS available separately in the illustration, but it IS available in the parts description. All models. No model years listed.
- 10032988BMW: tire warning light illuminated due to low ambient temperature. Model E90, E91(3 series);e92, E92 (3 series); E60 (5 series); E60 (M5); E63, E64 (6 series); E63, E64 (M6); E65, E66 (7 series); E70 (X5); E83 (X3); and E85, E86 (Z4).
- 10032849BMW vehicle: dsc disabling function. Due to revised dme, dsc and ccc software, the mdm (m dynamic mode) button located in the center console switch cluster (szm) now has triple functionality-default state-dsc on; short press-mdm on (green mdm indicator displayed in the cluster); press and hold-dsc off (yellow dsc indicator displayed in the cluster; message appears in the control display). No model years listed.
- 10032825BMW vehicle: sport transmission paddle shifters inoperative-diagnosis. The direct communication input line between the paddle shifters and the egs transmission control module IS interrupted. No model years listed.
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