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BMW M5Model year report

2007 BMW M5 Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
51,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
13 mpgcombined, 5.0L 10-cyl RWD · 11 city / 17 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2007 BMW M5 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2007 BMW M5. The part named most often is air bags, with 4 complaints (67% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and seat belts (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 20% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 51,000 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 61 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the cables and 27 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.

Example complaints

Air bags: “The passenger occupancy seat mat is faulty. Its an known ongoing issue with many many Bmw M5 owners, and a huge safety issue! Now the airbags may not deploy properly. Bmw refuses to fix the problem and is over $2000 to fix. They had a recall for the same exact issue but only until mid-2005 models. This issue is going on well past vehicles built in 2005.”

NHTSA complaint #10568642, filed 2014-03, 50,000 miles

Electrical system: “Speedometer on my new car is not calibrated correctly. It constantly registers about 8% too high. Does DOT regulate this calibration? It seems possible that odometer could also be incorrect. Bmw says that their allowable tolerance is 10%. Can this possibly be allowable in the us? There does seem to be a potential safety issue.”

NHTSA complaint #10200905, filed 2007-08

Mileage when problems were reported

20% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 50,000 and 62,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–2520%25–5060%50–7520%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 51,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2007201220143
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 M5 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
M5 RWD5.0L 10-cyl6-speed manual111713$6,300
M5 RWD5.0L 10-cyl7-speed automatic111713$6,300

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 M5 → · 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. 61 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 61 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW M5

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2019844,4303—17—Not enough data
201867503—17—Not enough data
20131037,0002—17—Not enough data
2008667,5002—13—Not enough data
2007651,0001—13—Not enough data
20063955,1001—13Not compared (before 2008)Falling
2002626,0002—15—Not enough data

All BMW M5 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007 BMW M5 have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2007 BMW M5 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2007 BMW M5 is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 4 complaints (67% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.

Has the 2007 BMW M5 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 M5 get?

The EPA rates the 2007 BMW M5 (M5, 5.0L 10-cyl) at 13 mpg combined, 11 city and 17 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $6,300 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2007 BMW M5 reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 51,000 miles and the middle half falls between 50,000 and 62,000 miles; 20% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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.