repaired · 2019 Q3
Emission control: crankcase (pcv)
Risk. An electrical short can cause the parts within the PCV valve to melt, increasing the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is not in use.
2007 BMW 525iProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 72 owner complaints about the 2007 BMW 525i, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 13V-564 the manufacturer reports only 45% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 29, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 BMW 525i has problems
72 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
25Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
14Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
12Steering
6Seat belts1 crash/fire/injury
6Seats
6Engine
4Service brakes
4Exterior lighting
4Power train
106 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 25 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 14 | 1 |
| Steering | 12 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 6 | 1 |
| Seats | 6 | 0 |
| Engine | 6 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 0 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 10 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2007 BMW 525i recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2015 Q3
Sensor: occupant classification
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.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.
Mileage at failure
When do air bags problems start?
90kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 21 air bags complaints. 67% were reported before 100,000 miles.
0under 30k miles14under 100k miles7100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2007 vs. every other 525i year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 525i median. How we score
'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What 525i owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 535I. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the passenger’s side air bag warning light remain illuminated, indicating a possible failure to the air bag system. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure.…
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 525I. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW 525I. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, "PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM" WAS DISPLAYED ACROSS THE MESSAGE BOARD. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE MAT SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE…
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