2007 BMW 525I Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 6%of 72 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2007 BMW 525I, 6% of the 72 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,000 miles.
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.
“Transmission jerks and the car gives a kick when the car automatically downshifts from 2 to 1. This typically happens when slowing down to a stop. Seen many references of transmission jerk / kick issues online on bimmerfest. Reports to Bmw USA as well. Bmw USA refuses to assist with this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10547438, filed 2013-10, 84,000 miles“The car beeps every few miles and a warning light shows it need an oil change, I had just gotten a change, so they changed it again, the next day the bells started ringing again. Also the gear shifter went out. It is still ringing.”
NHTSA complaint #10461806, filed 2012-06, 71,457 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Bmw 525I. While driving approximately 75 MPH, the transmission warning light illuminated on the instrument panel and the transmission began to slip. There was also a very low power response when accelerating. The warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and they detected failure within the computerized system. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle has not been repaired again. The VIN was unknown. …”
NHTSA complaint #10275030, filed 2009-06Related service bulletins
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- 10148034Sep 1, 2014"Intelligent Battery Sensor Diagnosis Hints. The vehicle enters the workshop with one or more of the following complaints: * Check Control Message related to battery discharge *…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 4 | 6% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 11% |
| 2004 | 7 | 8% |
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 | 2 | 9% |
| 1995 | 2 | 8% |
| 1994 | 1 | 14% |
| 1993 | 1 | 20% |
| 1992 | 1 | 6% |
| 1991 | 1 | 8% |
| 1990 | 3 | 27% |
Other parts of the 2007 BMW 525I
25 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 BMW 525I
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.
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