2007 BMW 5 Series: common problems and reliability

The 2007 BMW 5 Series has 284 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and electrical system. Owners most often flag electric water pump failure: frequency: very frequent. owners report failure between 50k-80k miles, recommending proactive replacement.

Safety record for the 2007 model year

284
Owner complaints
4
Recalls
12
Crash reports
15
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2007 BMW 5 Series vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2007 a good year for the 5 Series?

Across the 19 5 Series model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (1996) to 866 (2011). With 284 complaints, the 2007 5 Series sits abovethe model's median of 110.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

air bags
80
electrical system
55
steering
40
engine
35
exterior lighting
33

Recalls affecting the 2007 5 Series

electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables

Campaign 12V126000

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 HA…

engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan

Campaign 12E029000

This recall involves aftermarket parts sold by Valeo. Valeo is recalling certain engine cooling fans, part numbers 696121, 696273, and 696275, used as service replacement parts for model year 2008-2011 BMW 1-Series, 2006…

service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum

Campaign 10V446000

BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 5-SERIES, 6-SERIES, AND MODEL YEAR 2002-2008 7-SERIES VEHICLES. A CHECK VALVE OF THE BRAKE VACUUM PUMP MAY LEAK A SMALL AMOUNT OF LUBRICATING OIL. OVER TIME THIS COULD RESULT…

engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:crankcase (pcv)

Campaign 22V119000

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 1 Series Coupe (128i); 2007-2013 3 Series Coupe (328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive); 2007-2010 X3 SAV (X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i); 2008-2013 1 Series Convertible (128i);…

What owners report on the E60 5 Series

Owners praise the E60 as a great driver’s car with classic BMW steering feel, balanced suspension, and a timeless design that has aged well. Many consider it the last of the true enthusiast BMWs, though opinions are split on its controversial Bangle-era stylin

  • Electric water pump failure: Frequency: very frequent. Owners report failure between 50k-80k miles, recommending proactive replacement.
  • N54 high-pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure: Frequency: recurrent. A known issue on the 535i, requiring warranty replacement.
  • N54 turbo failure: Frequency: recurrent. Turbos can fail, especially on higher-mileage examples.
  • Automatic transmission fluid neglect: Frequency: recurrent. Owners stress the transmission must be flushed before 100k miles to avoid issues.
  • Power steering system requiring frequent flushes: Frequency: recurrent. The hydraulic system needs regular maintenance to avoid problems.

Owner insights for the E60 5 Series. Read the full E60 owner report.

Typical used price

Used 5 Series listings typically run $15,199–$26,297 across 2011 to 2026 model years.

Other 5 Series model years

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