2007 BMW X5 SAV: recalls and complaints

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• 22V1190002 Mar 2022Engine and Engine Cooling / Exhaust System / Emission Control / Crankcase (Pcv)
• 16V0710005 Feb 2016Air Bags / Frontal / Driver Side / Inflator Module
• 13V0450007 Feb 2013Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Power Assist
• 07V47900012 Oct 2007Engine and Engine Cooling
• 07V39100029 Aug 2007Service Brakes, Hydraulic

1. 22V119000Received 2 Mar 2022. 917,106 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling / Exhaust System / Emission Control / Crankcase (Pcv)

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 1 Series Coupe (128i); 2007-2013 3 Series Coupe (328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive); 2007-2010 X3 SAV (X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i); 2008-2013 1 Series Convertible (128i); 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi); 2006-2012 3 Series Wagon (328i, 328i xDrive); 2007-2013 3 Series Convertible (328i); 2006-2010 5 Series Sedan (525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi); 2006-2007 5 Series Wagon (530xi); 2007-2010 X5 SAV (X5 3.0si, X5 xDrive30i); 2006-2008 Z4 Coupe (Z4 3.0si); and 2006-2011 Z4 Roadster (Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si, Z4 sDrive30i) vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An electrical short can cause the PCV valve heater to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire while driving or, soon after driving when parked.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   This recall supersedes and expands previous NHTSA recalls 17V-683 and 19V-273. Dealers will install an electrical wiring harness with fuse protection for the PCV Valve heater in potentially affected vehicles, free of charge. This recall supersedes and expands previous NHTSA recalls 17V-683 and 19V-273. Vehicles previously repaired under the prior recalls will need to come back for the new recall remedy. The remedy is currently being developed. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on April 1, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 22, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

   Report filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Jul 2022.

2. 16V071000Received 5 Feb 2016. 840,000 units.

   Air Bags / Frontal / Driver Side / Inflator Module

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335d sedans, 2006-2012 325xiT, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 2007-2013 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive, 335is and M3 Coupes and Convertibles, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i SAVs, 2007-2010 X3 xDrive30i SAVs, 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M SAVs, 2009-2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d SAVs, 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M SACs, 2010-2011 BMW X6 xDrive50i SACs and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

   Report filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Nov 2016.

3. 13V045000Received 7 Feb 2013. 30,265 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Power Assist

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   BMW is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 X5 SAV vehicles, manufactured September 12, 2006, through March 18, 2010 and equipped with an 8-cylinder engine. The brake vacuum pump may leak a small amount of lubricating oil into the hose. The contamination could result in a loss of power assist braking.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The loss of power assist in braking could increase stopping distance and lead to a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake vacuum line with one that contains a check valve, free of charge. The recall began during March 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.

   Report filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Mar 2013.

4. 07V479000Received 12 Oct 2007. 29,250 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain vehicles equipped with v8 engines, in conditions of below freezing temperatures combined with low humidity, it is possible for electrostatic discharge to occur at the fuel rails. If this were to occur, the engine electronic control unit (ECU) could be affected so that engine stalling could result.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If stalling were to occur, the driver may not be able to maintain vehicle speed or accelerate and the power steering could fail increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will attach two ground cables in the engine compartment free of charge. The recall began on october 29, 2007. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

   Report filed by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Oct 2007.

5. 07V391000Received 29 Aug 2007. 6,595 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, "passenger car brake systems." the cap of the brake fluid reservoir has been designed in orderto recognize a low fluid level of the hydraulic brake system by triggering a red warning lamp in the instrument cluster. A switch that is attached to this cap could malfunction at high temperatures.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If this happened, the red warning lamp in the instrument cluster would not be activated. Loss of the hydraulic brake system may cause increased stopping distances which could result in a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap free of charge. The recall began on september 20, 2007. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

   Report filed by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Sep 2007.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

• 2007 BMW X5 SAV
• All 2007 vehicles

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 21.

Complaints that report a crash

5

Complaints that report a fire

0

Injuries in the complaints

4

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

14 Jun 2019

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 20001
2. 20011
3. 20021
4. 20031
5. 20041
6. 20060
7. 20075
8. 20083
9. 20094
10. 20105
11. 20113
12. 20124
13. 20131

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2007 BMW X5 SAV?

1,823,216 units in 5 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the BMW X5 SAV have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the BMW X5 SAV, model years 2000 to 2013. 5 of them name the 2007 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2007 BMW X5 SAV name most often?

Electrical System: 12 of 82 component mentions, or 146.3 per 1,000. For all 2007 vehicles the figure is 107.2 per 1,000.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2007 BMW X5 SAV open?

1 investigation has no closing date in the NHTSA file, of 1 that name this model year.