How many recalls does the 2007 BMW X5 have?

The 2007 BMW X5 has 12 recalls on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 2007 BMW X5?

The most recent recall was issued on January 15, 2020 and relates to the air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module system.

Are there any high-risk recalls for the 2007 BMW X5?

Yes, there are 4 high-risk recalls for the 2007 BMW X5 involving serious safety concerns.

Is the 2007 BMW X5 affected by any Canadian recalls?

Yes, there are 7 Transport Canada recall(s) for this vehicle.

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2007 BMW X5 Recalls Canada & USA – Major League Recalls

2007 BMW X5 Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2007 BMW X5 has 12 recalls, the most serious being a well-known airbag inflator defect where the front airbags can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, posing a risk of serious injury or death. The airbag issue affects both the driver and passenger frontal inflators, and prior repair attempts on some vehicles did not fully resolve the problem, leading to additional recall campaigns. There are also two fuel system recalls describing the same underlying problem: wiring connections at the in-tank fuel pump can fail, causing a fuel leak or cutting power to the pump entirely, which can stall the engine. On the brake side, a check valve in the brake vacuum pump can leak oil into the brake booster over time, reducing power-assisted braking and making the vehicle harder to stop in traffic. A separate brake concern involves a float switch in the brake fluid reservoir cap that can malfunction at high temperatures and fail to warn the driver when fluid is low.

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NHTSA (USA)Critical

January 15, 2020

2007–2012 BMW X5NHTSA Campaign #20V016000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009-2012 X5 xDrive35d, 2008-2012 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M, 2007-2012 X5 30si, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 48i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M and 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid vehicles equipped with non-desiccated, passenger frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSPI-2) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

Safety Risk

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until this remedy is performed. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger front air bag, free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

4,007 vehicles affected

Other Model Years

2005 (2)2008 (9)2009 (14)

Other BMW Models

X3 (19)IX (15)X7 (12)R1200GS (9)F650CS (7)X1 (6)7 SERIES (6)3 SERIES (6)

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NHTSA (USA)Critical

January 9, 2018

2007–2013 BMW X5NHTSA Campaign #18V030000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, 2009-2010 X5 xDrive35d vehicles and 2009-2013 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M vehicles ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." BMW is also recalling certain 2007-2010 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X5 xDrive35d, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." BMW is also recalling certain 2007-2009 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xdrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X5 xDrive35d, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles ever registered in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Safety Risk

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger front air bag module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

41,808 vehicles affected

NHTSA (USA)Critical

May 25, 2016

2007–2011 BMW X5NHTSA Campaign #16V364000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5M vehicles, 2009-2011 X5 xDrive35d vehicles, 2008-2011 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M vehicles, and 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, BMW is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5M vehicles, and 2008 BMW X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles of these model years and models that were not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Safety Risk

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or air bag module, free of charge. The recall began July 28, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

97,738 vehicles affected

2007 BMW X5 Recalls — Canada & USA

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