MYRModel Year Report

2007 BMW 525I

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2007 BMW 525I
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:41:31.778Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
72
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2007

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Air bags

36% of complaints

Complaints per year

1989: 4 complaints 1989 1990: 11 complaints 1991: 13 complaints 1992: 18 complaints 1992 1993: 5 complaints 1994: 7 complaints 1995: 24 complaints 1995 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 1 complaint 2000: 0 complaints 2000 2001: 22 complaints 2002: 28 complaints 2003: 32 complaints 2003 2004: 84 complaints 2005: 35 complaints 2006: 77 complaints 2007: 72 complaints 2007 72 2008: 1 complaint 2009: 1 complaint 2010: 0 complaints 2011: 0 complaints
1989: 4 complaints 1989 1990: 11 complaints 1991: 13 complaints 1991 1992: 18 complaints 1993: 5 complaints 1993 1994: 7 complaints 1995: 24 complaints 1995 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 1 complaint 1999 2000: 0 complaints 2001: 22 complaints 2001 2002: 28 complaints 2003: 32 complaints 2003 2004: 84 complaints 2005: 35 complaints 2005 2006: 77 complaints 2007: 72 complaints 2007 72 2008: 1 complaint 2009: 1 complaint 2009 2010: 0 complaints 2011: 0 complaints 2011
1989: 4 complaints 1989 1990: 11 complaints 1990 1991: 13 complaints 1991 1992: 18 complaints 1992 1993: 5 complaints 1993 1994: 7 complaints 1994 1995: 24 complaints 1995 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 1 complaint 1999 2000: 0 complaints 2000 2001: 22 complaints 2001 2002: 28 complaints 2002 2003: 32 complaints 2003 2004: 84 complaints 2004 2005: 35 complaints 2005 2006: 77 complaints 2006 2007: 72 complaints 2007 72 2008: 1 complaint 2008 2009: 1 complaint 2009 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 0 complaints 2011

2007: 72 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19894
199011
199113
199218
19935
19947
199524
19982
19991
20000
200122
200228
200332
200484
200535
200677
200772
20081
20091
20100
20110

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

36% · 26 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 2007 BMW 525I. While driving approximately 35 MPH the contact was involved in a head on crash with another vehicle. The driver of the other vehicle was intoxicated and driving on the opposite side of the road.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-08-15

On September 16,2009 I was involved in an auto collision in my 2007 BMW 525I series. I was stopped at a freeway exit off the 405 s.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-09-17

Electrical system

19% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing rear compartment/trunk.

FIRE
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Tl*the contact owns a 2007 BMW 525I.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-04-09

Steering

17% · 12 reports

Seats

8% · 6 reports

Seat belts

8% · 6 reports
CRASHINJURY
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Updated: tl* the contact owns a 2007 BMW 525I. The driver was traveling at an unknown speed and attempting a right turn when another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle. The rear driver and passenger's side seat belts malfunctioned.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-09-30

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2014-08-29Air bags13V564000 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…

    Remedy: 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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    2018-06-18Engine and engine cooling17V683000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2011 128i and 2007-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive30i, Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si and Z4 sDrive30i vehicles.

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PCV valve heater, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notification by the end of October 2018.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2007 BMW 525I — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 26 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 14 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 12 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 13V564000 · Air bags
  • Recall 17V683000 · Engine and engine cooling
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2007 BMW 525I reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 BMW 525I?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 BMW 525I have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.