2007 BMW X5 Brakes Problems
NHTSA has 34 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2007 BMW X5, 26% of all 130 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest brake complaint count among 21 X5 model years. These complaints report 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 88,000 miles.
- Brakes complaints
- 34
- 26% of 130
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 88,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
When 2007 BMW X5 brake complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 11, 2007, latest Sep 26, 2025.
Brakes recalls for the 2007 BMW X5
- NHTSA 13V045000Feb 7, 2013Brakes30,265 vehicles
Service brakes
BMW is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 X5 SAV vehicles, manufactured September 12, 2006, through March 18, 2010 and equipped with an 8-cylinder engine. The brake vacuum pump may leak a small amount of lubricating oil into the hose. The contamination could result in a loss of power assist braking.
Risk: The loss of power assist in braking could increase stopping distance and lead to a vehicle crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake vacuum line with one that contains a check valve, free of charge. The recall began during March 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
- NHTSA 07V391000Aug 29, 2007Brakes6,595 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic
Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, "passenger car brake systems." the cap of the brake fluid reservoir has been designed in orderto recognize a low fluid level of the hydraulic brake system by triggering a red warning lamp in the instrument cluster. A switch that is attached to this cap could malfunction at high temperatures.
Risk: If this happened, the red warning lamp in the instrument cluster would not be activated. Loss of the hydraulic brake system may cause increased stopping distances which could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap free of charge. The recall began on september 20, 2007. Owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.
Brakes complaints by X5 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2007 BMW X5 have brake problems?
- NHTSA has 34 owner complaints about the brake in the 2007 BMW X5, 26% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 88,000 miles.
- Which BMW X5 year has the most brake complaints?
- The 2024 BMW X5 has the most brake complaints (90), compared with 34 for the 2007.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2007 BMW X5?
- Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2007 BMW X5 concern the brake: 13V045000 and 07V391000.