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BrakesPart report

2007 BMW 5 Series Brakes Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
8%of 13 total for the year
Median mileage
126,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the brakes of the 2007 BMW 5 Series, 8% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 126,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #10758825, filed 2015-08, 126,000 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2009113%
200844%
200718%
200678%
2005314%
200435%
200317%

Other parts of the 2007 BMW 5 Series

Air bags
6 complaints
Seat belts
5 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2007 BMW 5 Series

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology