2007 Bmw M5 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (3) · Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Seats (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables 2012-03-26 · campaign 12V126000 · 367,682 vehicles
Defect: BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 5-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 6-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2006-2010 M5, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 M6 VEHICLES. THE INSULATED BULKHEAD CONNECTOR FOR THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY ATTACHED TO THE TRUNK FLOOR PANEL, WHICH CAN LEAD TO A LOOSENING OF THE BOLT CONNECTION. AS IT LOOSENS, AN INCREASE IN ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE AT THIS CABLE CONNECTION IS POSSIBLE AND COULD CAUSE THE CABLE CONNECTION TO OVERHEAT.
Risk: OVERHEATING COULD LEAD TO A FIRE, EVEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS NOT IN USE. AS A PRECAUTION, OWNERS ARE ADVISED TO PARK OUTSIDE UNTIL THE REMEDY HAS BEEN MADE.
Fix: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND SECURE THE BATTERY BOLT CABLE CONNECTION AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 30, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-800-525-7417.
Service bulletins (61)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls 2024-01-16 · B510819 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Electrical System 2024-01-11 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle ã¢ââdischarged batteryã¢ââ complaints.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2023-10-13 · B340714 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop. cause material-
Equipment:electrical 2022-09-01 · B662419 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2022-09-01 · B170222 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
coolant is leaking from under the car which is equipped with the s63 engine. a low coolant warning might also be displayed (cc message id166).
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar 2021-04-01 · B340414 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
diagnosis of compound brake system complaints in m vehicles: 1. visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. braking from high speed with cold brake components (less than 212 degrees f) increases the likelihood of cracks to form.
Showing the 6 most recent of 61 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2014-09-22 · Seats · 45,100 mi“a message flashed on the screen stating that the passenger restraint system was defective. took the vehicle to a dealer for a diagnostic test. the test results showed that a seat mat sensor in the passenger's seat was defective and needed to be replaced. estimated cost over 3000 dollars asking bmw to authorize under similar recall repair. bmw is…”
2014-03-11 · Air Bags · 50,000 mi“the passenger occupancy seat mat is faulty. its an known ongoing issue with many many bmw m5 owners, and a huge safety issue! now the airbags may not deploy properly. bmw refuses to fix the problem and is over $2000 to fix. they had a recall for the same exact issue but only until mid-2005 models. this issue is going on well past vehicles built…”
2014-02-27 · Vehicle Speed Control · 91,000 mi“i was stopped at a red light. the car had numerous safety malfunctions on at the time of the incident. the i-drive screen prompt advised to drive in a cautious manner. while stationary at the red light the cars rev counter was bouncing up and down from 500rpm-1500rpm. my destination was roughly one mile away. the light turned green and i gave the c…”
2012-08-17 · Air Bags · 51,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw m5. the contact stated that a message flashed on the screen stating that the passenger restraint system was defective. the contact took the vehicle to a dealer for a diagnostic test. the test results showed that a seat mat sensor in the passenger's seat was defective and needed to be replaced. the contact did not hav…”
2012-06-28 · Air Bags · 62,000 mi“bmw continues to deny that a manufacturing defect in the passenger seat mat causes the vehicle to disable the passenger side airbag when occupied by an adult. the following recall was issued in 2008 for 2004-2006 model 5-series vehicles with the same exact passenger seat mat. http://www.bmwusa.com/standard/content/contactus/voluntaryrecall.aspx t…”
2007-08-27 · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel“speedometer on my new car is not calibrated correctly. it constantly registers about 8% too high. does dot regulate this calibration? it seems possible that odometer could also be incorrect. bmw says that their allowable tolerance is 10%. can this possibly be allowable in the us? there does seem to be a potential safety issue. *jb…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.