2007 BMW X5 SAV Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the fuel system of the 2007 BMW X5 SAV, 2% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,000 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.
“Received recall later back in december 2016. Contacted stevens creek Bmw in san jose, ca multiple times but only received voicemail service. Let numerous voice message to call back, but never received a call back once. Ever since, I have not been able to schedule an appointment for the recall. Private garage has told me the in-tank fuel pump needs to be replaced asap. Recall campaign no. 16v-746.”
NHTSA complaint #10960037, filed 2017-03, 95,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10058994Jul 1, 2015Bmw: tsb contains an owner's notification letter. Select document search button below. Information provided regarding the extension of limited warranty on the in tank fuel (pump)…
- 10051419Dec 1, 2012Bmw: service action: replace the left and right fuel level sensor. Due to high proportion of ethanol in the fuel, the internal mechanisms of the fuel level sensors may swell…
- 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…
- 10039765Jan 1, 2012Bmw: the service engine soon light is on while driving. This is a programming issue. *rm updated 1/4/12. *pe updated 4/24/12.
- 10035009Jan 1, 2012Bmw vehicle: teileclearing for diagnostic module tank leakage (dmtl) system. Teileclearing process has been developed to help identify the root causes of customer complaints…
- 10040368Dec 1, 2010Bmw service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. There may be a problem with the fuel pump which could not meet emissions requirements. There may be a long…
- 10036984Jun 1, 2010Bmw: it is now possible to perform a fuel quality detection test on vehicles with an n54 engine.
- 10036981Jun 1, 2010Bmw: warning message on about low diesel exhaust fuel level and that the engine will not restart within 999 miles. The light comes on a few thousand miles earlier than a…
- 10033130Dec 1, 2009Bmw vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. Where it is necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery…
- 10030613May 1, 2009Bmw vehicles: program control units (dme-dmtl diagnosis). An incorrect tank leakage diagnosis may occur due to a software error. The service engine soon (mil) lamp may be…
Fuel system: 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
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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