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.
2007 BMW 525xiProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 21 owner complaints about the 2007 BMW 525xi, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 13V-564 the manufacturer reports only 45% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 BMW 525xi has problems
21 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
9Air bags
5Steering
3Electrical system
3Engine
2Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
2Seats
1Exterior lighting
1Fuel system, other
1Seat belts
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 9 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 1 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, other | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2007 BMW 525xi 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.
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.
Best & worst years
2007 vs. every other 525xi 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 525xi median. How we score
'06'07'11
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What 525xi owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Airbag ASCM system reports a fault. Possible recall 17v428000 applies Dealer not able to reprogram the module to clear the fault. Airbag warning light is on the dashboard. Error concurrent with battery replacement
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…
THE PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM/AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON REPEATEDLY. TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER. THEY DIAGNOSED PROBLEM AS NEEDING TO REPLACE FRONT SEAT OCCUPANCY MAT, OC3. THEY SAID MY VIN NOT PART OF RECALL #13V564000 SO I HAD TO PAY LABOR COST. DEALER PAID FOR PART AS A COURTESY. CONTACTED…
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