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BMW 525XIModel year report

2007 BMW 525XI Problems

Complaints
20filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
81,500miles, 16 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
20 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD/AWD · 17 city / 26 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2007 BMW 525XI (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 2007 BMW 525XI. The part named most often is air bags, with 8 complaints (40% of the total), followed by steering (5) and electrical system (3). 16 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 81,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 58 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the occupant classification and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Steering complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Seat belts (1).

Example complaints

Air bags: “The passenger restraint system/air bag warning light came on repeatedly. Took the car to the dealer. They diagnosed problem as needing to replace front seat occupancy mat, oc3. They said my VIN not part of recall #13v564000 so I had to pay labor cost. Dealer paid for part as a courtesy. Contacted Bmw north america to request reimbursement for labor. They refused because VIN not part of recall. Approximate mileage 85,000. My VIN should have been included as this is same problem, on same year & model of car as those included in recall.”

NHTSA complaint #10839524, filed 2016-03, 85,000 miles

Steering: “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 able to be started again, contact your local Bmw service department. This has yet to make it on the NHTSA database as an official recall but I have researched and made note of several hundred customers experiencing this same issue on their Bmw. …”

NHTSA complaint #10640052, filed 2014-09, 75,000 miles

Electrical system: “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 able to be started again, contact your local Bmw service department. This has yet to make it on the NHTSA database as an official recall but I have researched and made note of several hundred customers experiencing this same issue on their Bmw. This car is out of the 3 year service warranty and this is not covered or a recalled item as of today. …”

NHTSA complaint #10413773, filed 2011-07, 66,000 miles

Engine: “I was traveling approximately 40 MPH on a city causeway. I went to apply the brakes for a red light and had none. The pedal was very stiff and had no hydraulic assist. I pushed the pedal as hard as I could and downshifted, finally stopping about 8 feet into the intersection. The car acted fine all morning up to that point. I had no warning light or anything to alert me to the failure. I have since found out that Bmw issued a recall for this very issue on the v8 engine but not for the i6 engine which I have.”

NHTSA complaint #10703729, filed 2015-04, 108,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 16 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 73,000 and 90,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–5031%50–7550%75–10019%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (16 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 81,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

20082012201433201620182024
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2007 BMW 525XI version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
525xi 4WD/AWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed manual172620$4,100
525xi 4WD/AWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed automatic172520$4,100

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2007 BMW 525XI → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 58 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 58 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW 525XI

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20072081,5001—20—Stable
200628121,0003—20Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All BMW 525XI model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007 BMW 525XI have?

NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 2007 BMW 525XI as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2007 BMW 525XI is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 8 complaints (40% of the total), followed by steering with 5.

Has the 2007 BMW 525XI been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2007 BMW 525XI get?

The EPA rates the 2007 BMW 525XI (525xi, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 17 city and 26 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,100 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2007 BMW 525XI reported?

Among the 16 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 81,500 miles and the middle half falls between 73,000 and 90,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.