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2007 BMW X5 SAV Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
8%of 59 total for the year
Median mileage
58,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2007 BMW X5 SAV, 8% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,500 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.

“Bmw recalled x5 from 2008-2011 for water pump failure. My x5 is 2007 and it is identical model as 2008-2011 Bmw x5. Same design and same water pump part. However Bmw manufacturer said it will not be covered by recall because it is not 2008-2011 model. This does not make sense that they do not recall 2007 x5 even if it is identical car to 2008-2011 Bmw x5.”

NHTSA complaint #10437507, filed 2011-11, 54,000 miles

“The electric water pump has constantly failed even after replacing it and caused also damage to fuse box and thermostat most of the time. Bmw must be forced to recall the 2007 x5 3.0i and get this problem fixed once and for all.”

NHTSA complaint #10520291, filed 2013-06, 63,000 miles

“In may 2007, I purchased a new Bmw 2007 x5 4.8 vehicle. Since then, I have experienced high battery drainage warnings at least 12 times. The dealership says the computer doesn't show a history of this message and it does not find a problem with the battery. The car engine also fails to start after repeated attempts- the lights, radio and air turn on, but the engine does not. After several hours, the engine starts. This has occurred at least 12 times since 11/2007 as well- but independently of the high battery drainage warning. …”

NHTSA complaint #10335813, filed 2010-06

“The contact owns a 2007 Bmw x5. The contact was driving 55 MPH when the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle began to overheat. The vehicle was merged to the side of the road and was towed to a mechanic who advised that the water pump had failed. The dealer was notified who stated there were no recalls on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 53,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10437491, filed 2011-11, 53,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2007 Bmw x5. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the overheat warning message illuminated as the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to coast onto the road shoulder where the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer performed diagnostic and located the failure at the electronic water pump. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 107,000. Updated 3/5/13 the consumer stated the water pump failed twice. The consumer stated the vehicle suddenly shut down while driving in traffic. …”

NHTSA complaint #10496573, filed 2013-02, 107,000 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201114%
200915%
200758%

Other parts of the 2007 BMW X5 SAV

Brakes
16 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2007 BMW X5 SAV

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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