YearToAvoid

2007 BMW X5 Fuel System Problems

NHTSA has 29 owner complaints about fuel system problems in the 2007 BMW X5, 22% of all 130 complaints for this model year. That is #8 highest fuel system complaint count among 21 X5 model years. Median mileage at failure: 99,500 miles.

Fuel System complaints
29
22% of 130
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
99,500 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2007 BMW X5 fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 15, 2016, latest Jan 31, 2019.

2007 BMW X5 fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month4Nov 2016Jan 2017Mar 2017May 2017Aug 2017Oct 2017Dec 2017
29 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2016 to Jan 2019; peak Dec 2016 (4).

Fuel System recalls for the 2007 BMW X5

  1. NHTSA 16V746000Oct 17, 2016Fuel System136,188 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 BMW X5 3.0si, X5 4.8i, X5 M, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i and X5 xDrive50i, 2008-2011 X6 x Drive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 535i xDrive Gran Turismo, 535i Gran Turismo, 550i xDrive Gran Turismo and 550i Gran Turismo, 2011-2012 528i, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i and 550i xDrive and 2012 535i ActiveHybrid, 640i Convertible, 650i Convertible, 650i xDrive Convertible, 650i Coupe and 650i Coupe xDrive vehicles. The affected vehicles have in-tank fuel pumps that may have insufficiently crimped wire contacts.

    Risk: The loose wires may cause the connector to melt, resulting in a fuel leak. Additionally, the fuel pump may stop working, possibly causing an engine stall and increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Fuel System complaints by X5 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20058 (10%)
  2. 20066 (3%)
  3. 200729 (22%)
  4. 200844 (19%)
  5. 200952 (33%)
  6. 201035 (24%)
  7. 201150 (17%)
  8. 201232 (11%)
  9. 20139 (6%)
  10. 201431 (32%)
  11. 201550 (33%)
  12. 201612 (16%)
  13. 201720 (27%)
  14. 201818 (25%)
  15. 20195 (3%)
  16. 20202 (2%)
  17. 20213 (3%)
  18. 20223 (4%)
  19. 20231 (3%)
  20. 20244 (3%)
  21. 20251 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 BMW X5 have fuel system problems?
NHTSA has 29 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2007 BMW X5, 22% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 99,500 miles.
Which BMW X5 year has the most fuel system complaints?
The 2009 BMW X5 has the most fuel system complaints (52), compared with 29 for the 2007.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2007 BMW X5?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 BMW X5 concerns the fuel system: 16V746000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.