2007 BMW X5 SAV Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 10%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,460miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine of the 2007 BMW X5 SAV, 10% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,460 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.
“Vehicle keeps stalling and accelerating shuts off in the middle of the road while driving mainly in the city I could b turning or driving straight and shuts off and takes awhile to restart...electrical wiring keeps shorting out sunroof shorts out and tail light keeps burning out...I took it to dealer paid $5000 and same problem continues to occur”
NHTSA complaint #10980933, filed 2017-04, 100,921 miles“My x5 Bmw 2007 6 cylinder 3.0 with 74,605 makes a ticking noise in the engine when in cold I recently purchased it on march 9,2007 at the auto west Bmw of fremont.I have taken it a couple of times to the dealer for that same reason and the dealer claims there is nothing wrong. I have done research online and seen that there is other people with the same problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10641548, filed 2014-10, 74,605 miles“My vehicle has the commonly and popularly known weep hole coolant leak. Apparently, Bmw has had this problem in previous year model cars, dating back to 2002. They have known that this was a flaw in their design. However, there has been no recalls on the repair of this issue, which costs owners thousands of dollars for labor alone for a rather 'inexpensive' part. It would only be fair for Bmw to issue a recall on this commonly known issue that seems to affect hundreds of owners of bmws with the same engines. …”
NHTSA complaint #11220177, filed 2019-06, 117,000 miles“Vehicle experiences dsc and awd and 4x4 malfunction while driving. When the error occurs with gas pedal depressed, car will hesitate by going into neutral and jumping back into drive accompanied by engine revving up to above 3000 RPM. When the error occurs and the gas is not depressed, car will go into neutral and coast, until I engage the transmission. If the car is traveling less than 5 MPH and the error occurs, then the car jerks to a halt and the transmission is switched into park automatically. This typically happened in stop and go traffic. …”
NHTSA complaint #10967064, filed 2017-03, 101,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Bmw x5. While driving 40 MPH making a left turn, the engine stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the coil springs needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10818927, filed 2016-01, 94,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10045283Oct 1, 2014Bmw: experiencing loss of engine power, service engine soon lamp is illuminated, a noise, like rattling, coming from engine compartment. *pe updated 10/31/12. *pe models 2010…
- 10051299Dec 1, 2012Bmw: see document search button for owner letter. N52k engine dmtl pump: emissions warranty extensions to 10 years/120,000 miles. Bmw has become aware of a potential problem with…
- 10045282Nov 1, 2012Bmw: while driving vehicle, at times would be rough running; white or blue smoke seen exiting exhaust system and the engine oil is consumed above specifications. *pe updated…
- 10046860Oct 1, 2012Bmw: fuel gauge shows 3/4 full after refueling due to internal mechanisms of fuel level sensors, with a high proportion of ethanol, swelling and inhibit, one or both, movement of…
- 10046859Aug 1, 2012Bmw: due to damaged seal ring, during assembly, engine oil is leaking from engine oil pump volume control valve gasket seal ring. Models e70, e71, f01, f02, f04, f07, f10, f12…
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 BMW X5 SAV
16 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsEngine cooling
5 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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