Does the 2007 BMW 525XI have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2007 BMW 525XI, the most recent reported on November 12, 2013 (Air bags: sensor, occupant classification). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 BMW 525XI?

Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (8 complaints), followed by steering (5).

How many 2007 BMW 525XI complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 20 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2007 BMW 525XI recalls and problems

1 recall and 20 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2007 BMW 525XI.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2007 BMW 525XI recalls

Air bags: sensor, occupant classification

NHTSA campaign 13V564000 · reported November 12, 2013 · BMW of North America, LLC · 76,565 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans and 325xi sports wagons, model year 2007 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi sedans and 328i and 328xi sports wagons, model year 2006-2007 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i sedans and 530xi sports wagons, model year 2006 760i sedans, model year 2006-2007 750i, 750Li, and 760Li sedans, and model year 2006 X5 sports activity vehicles, equipped with certain seat types. The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if and how the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash may fatigue and develop cracks which could lead to a system failure.
The risk: Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.
The fix: BMW will notify owners with an interim notification letter in January 2014 since parts are not currently available. When parts are available, BMW sent a second letter in August and dealers will repair the occupant detection mat to eliminate the possibility that it may crack, free of charge. Additionally, owners of model year 2006-2007 3 Series with standard seats, 5 Series with comfort seats, and Z4 models, will receive an extended warranty on their front passenger seat occupant detection mat. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Air bags8
Steering5
Electrical system3
Engine3
Engine and engine cooling2
Seats2
Exterior lighting1
Fuel system, other1
Seat belts1
Service brakes1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 16, 2024 · Electrical system
battery problems, was supposedly recalled for it and now the car is dying and the alarm is going off in my driveway at 10:30pm after being off for hours. the alarm doesn’t turn off with the fob or if key is in ignition, i need to remove the battery panel find a ratchet and remove one of the battery terminals while my…

Sep 14, 2021 · Air bags
My car is seeing error lights for the passenger restraint system, and the dealer informed me that I should replace the OC3 mat at a cost of $2021. I see that this part is covered under recall for some similar age 525xi models, so I am unclear why this problem doesn't extend to my vehicle if this is a common problem…

Jul 2, 2018 · Engine and engine cooling · 72,000 miles · fire reported
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW 525XI. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V683000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN…

Jun 8, 2018 · Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW 525XI. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V683000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. BMW OF OMAHA (716 N 102ND…

Nov 21, 2017 · Exterior lighting · 106,000 miles
THE WIRES FOR THE PARKING LIGHTS ARE BRITTLE AND FRAYING APART

525XI model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2006	3	28	0	4
2007	1	20	0	1

Across all years, the 2006 525XI has the most complaints (28). All BMW 525XI years →

Questions

Does the 2007 BMW 525XI have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2007 BMW 525XI, the most recent reported on November 12, 2013 (Air bags: sensor, occupant classification). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 BMW 525XI?: Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (8 complaints), followed by steering (5).
How many 2007 BMW 525XI complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 20 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 16, 2024.