2007 BMW 525XI
Only 20 complaints on file — too few 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.
Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 20
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2007
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2007: 20 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 28 |
| 2007 | 20 |
| 2011 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 20 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
10 of 20 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing front passenger and frontal.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2007 BMW 525XI. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated stating that the passenger side air bag was faulty and was not active.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-03-11
Also filed under Seats
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 BMW 525 xi. The contact stated that when the engine was started, the airbag and restraint warning lights illuminated.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-04
Steering
6 of 20 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing electric power assist system.
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2007 BMW 525XI model not limited to or exclusive of this make/model but has a known issue where a red light indicator appears on the dash signaling an electronic steering column fault has occurred, do not turn the engine off or the car may not be...
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-07-20
Also filed under Electrical system
Engine
3 of 20 total reports mention: engine.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-06-08
Electrical system
3 of 20 total reports mention: electrical system.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-10-16
Seats
2 of 20 total reports mention: seats.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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…
Buy-smart checklist
2007 BMW 525XI — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 10 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 13V564000 · Air bags
FAQ
- Is the 2007 BMW 525XI 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 525XI?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2007 BMW 525XI have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.