Owner reports filed with NHTSA about this vehicle, newest first and reproduced as filed. They are unverified accounts: one proves nothing, and a pattern across many is the thing worth reading. Back to the full 2007 record →
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X5. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND WARNED THE CONTACT NOT TO ACCELERATE ABOVE 55 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V364000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS), 16V746000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE), AND 17V020000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS), 16V364000 (AIR BAGS), AND 16746000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS), 16V364000 (AIR BAGS), AND 16V746000 (FUEL/PROPULSION). THE PARTS FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT AND VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
BMW HAS TO FIX THIS PRIORITY 3 RECALL, 2 ARE THE FRONT AIRBAGS,(INFLATOR RUPTURE COULD RESULT IN METAL FRAGMENTS STRIKING THE DRIVER OR OTHER PASSENGERS, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH) BEFORE SOME REALLY BAD CAN HAPPEN. 1 IS THE FUEL TANK LEAKS CAN CAUSE FIRE ANOTHER REAL BAD OPTION CAN HAPPEN. I HAVE MY BMW STALLING LAST WEEK WAS VERY BAD, THE CAR JUST STOP ON FREEWAY WITH NOT CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL WAS VERY SCARY AND ALSO MY AND MY FAMILY LIFE WAS IN DANGER. WHEN I GO TO BMW (KELLY BMW COLUMBUS) THEY IGNORE COMPLETELY THE RECALL AND THEY START TO CHARGE ME 145 FOR STALLING WHEN SHOULD BE FREE AND SEE THE ATTACHMENT FOR WHAT THEY TRY TO CHARGE ME.I WILL LIKE TO GET THIS FIX SOON AS POSSIBLE BEFORE ME OR MY FAMILY CAN RISK LIFE. THANK YOU *TR
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V071000 AND 16V364000 (AIR BAGS), AND 16V746000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V364000 (AIR BAGS) WAS RECEIVED IN JUNE OF 2016. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON WHENEVER THE GAS CAP IS OPENED WHEN RE-FUELING AND A NOTICEABLE BURNT SMELL IS NOTICED INSIDE THE VEHICLE. I HAVE TO HAVE IT TOWED TO THE NEAREST REPAIR SHOP SERVICING BMW NEAR ME. PLEASE SEE PHOTOS ATTACHED. I INCURRED ABOUT $2230 IN REPAIR CHARGES. FROM THEN ON, THE PROBLEM HASN'T RE-OCCURED.
TAKATA RECALL- MY 2007 BMW X5 AFTER START UP AND PULLING IT IN GEAR (RATHER DRIVE OR REVERSE ) WOULD AUTOMATICALLY GO BACK TO PARK. EVEN STOPPING AT STOP SIGN OR TRAFFIC LIGHTS IT WOULD GO BACK TO PARK. I CALLED THE BMW SERVICE CENTER AND THEY ARE SUPPOSE TO REACH BACK OUT TO ME FOR AN APPOINTMENT. I WAS IN CINCINNATI A FEW DAYS AGO AND NEARLY GOT IN A ACCIDENT BECAUSE IT STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND WENT INTO PARK AGAIN WHEN I STOPPED FOR A RED LIGHT AND WENT TO GO ON GREEN.
"TAKATA RECALL" I RECEIVED 2 LETTERS FROM BMW RE: RECALLS FOR (1) DRIVER'S FRONT AIR BAG MODULE, (2) PASSENGER'S FRONT AIR BAG MODULE DATED RESPECTIVELY, (1) MARCH 2016 AND (2) JULY 2016 AND UP TILL NOW, NO DEFINITE DATES WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE FOR IN-SHOP REPAIR.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X5. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE WOULD SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WATER PUMP WAS FAULTY. THE WATER PUMP WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE WATER PUMP WAS REPLACED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V364000 (AIR BAGS) IN MAY OF 2016. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND NO ESTIMATED TIME FOR RECEIVING THE PARTS COULD BE PROVIDED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
CAR HAD 56000 MILES ON IT, AT 99500 MOTOR WENT, THEN AIR SPRINGS, PARKING BRAKE, TAKATA RECALL,WHEN THE TRANSMISSION, VACUUM PUMP, AND HOW THE RECALL ON THE FUEL PUMP. TODAY THE I DRIVE WENT OUT IN TOTAL MYSELF AND THE WARRANTY COMPANY HAVE SPEND OVER 24000. DOLLARS ON A CAR THAT PER BMW IS THE ULTIMATE DRIVING MACHINE, MORE LIKE JUNK!!! AND NO PARTS IN SIGHT TO REPAIR THE AIR BAGS OR THE FUEL PUMP. I THINK A CLASS ACTION SHOULD BE FILED. I'M 58 YEARS OLD NOT 18 I TAKE GOOD CARE OF MY CARS. THE CAR VALUE ON KELLY BLUE BOOK IS ONLY 12000. WE NEED HELP TO MAKE BMW STAND BEHIND WHERE QUALITY NOT THEIR HAND IN OUR BACK POCKETS, NO CAR THAT COST 77500.00 IN 2007 SHOULD HAVE ALL THESE PROBLEMS. A FORD OR CHEVY WOULD DO BETTER. I'VE BEEN TOLD THAT BMW KNEW THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE 2007-2010 X5 WITH THE 4.8 I ENGINE AND I DRIVE BUT NEVER MADE IT GOOD, JUST ASK ANYONE THAT OWNED ONE. MY LAST ONE I THINK KIA WOULD HOLD UP BETTER!!!!!!!!!!!! BY THE WAY THE CAR HAS 125200 NOW, I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE IT, IT JUST QUITS WITH NO WARNING. *TR
RECENTLY MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN SMELLING OF GASOLINE. THE CABIN FILLS UP WITH THE ODOR. THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE SMELLS WHEN IT IS RUNNING OR SHORTLY AFTER TURNING OFF THE ENGINE. IN THE LAST FEW MONTHS THE SMELL HAS GOT WORSE. I ONLY RECENTLY BECAME AWARE OF A RECALL SPECIFYING SIMILAR ISSUES. I WANTED TO MAKE RECORD OF MY ISSUE AND COMPLAINT REGARDING MY VEHICLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V045000 (SERVICE BRAKES), 16V364000 (AIR BAGS), 16V746000 (FUEL SYSTEM), AND 16V071000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE ISSUES. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 01/31/2017*CT *CN
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V364000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
IN TANK FUEL PUMP THAT CAUSES THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON AND A OBVIOUS BURNT RUBBER SMELL TO PERMEATE INSIDE THE VEHICLE CABIN AFTER FUELING AND DRIVING THE CAR HOME AND PARKING IT IN THE GARAGE.
IM AFRAID OF THE RISK THIS CAN CAUSE, I HAVE 2 KIDS, PLEASE HELP.
16V-071 : DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE RECALL - CALLED BMX ON LEMMON AVE IN DALLAS, TX TO HAVE THIS REPLACED AND THEY SAID THE DID NOT HAVE THE PART NOR KNOW WHEN THEY WILL HAVE THEM. I WROTE TO BMW AND THEY REPLIED THAT THEY WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE TO DO SO UNTIL SPRING 2017.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V364000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA publishes every complaint as the owner wrote it and investigates only a fraction. Spelling, capitalisation and judgement are the filer’s own. What carries weight is repetition: the same component failing the same way across many filings, and whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.
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