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2007 BMW 5 Series · 3 recorded campaigns · Prepared 2026-11-08
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NHTSA Campaign
OEM Recall
Component
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17V683000
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCA
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07V479000
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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13V564000
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AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The PCV valve in your car helps keep your engine running smoothly by recycling oil vapors. The heater in this system could short circuit and cause a fire, even if the car is parked and not in use.
Risk if Unfixed
If the PCV valve heater fails, it could melt the parts inside, causing a fire. This could happen even when you're not driving, so it's essential to address this issue as soon as possible.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty PCV valve heater with a new one at no cost to you. You'll receive a notification with a schedule for the repair, but you can also contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to check the status.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2011 128i and 2007-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive30i, Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si and Z4 sDrive30i vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PCV valve heater, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notification by the end of October 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The fuel rails in your engine are the tubes that deliver fuel to your V8 engine. In very cold and dry conditions, there's a small chance of a spark that could damage the engine computer, causing the engine to stall.
Risk if Unfixed
If the engine stalls, you might not be able to control your vehicle's speed or accelerate, and you could lose power steering, increasing the risk of a collision.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will add two extra grounding cables to your engine compartment at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2007 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V8 ENGINES, IN CONDITIONS OF BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES COMBINED WITH LOW HUMIDITY, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE TO OCCUR AT THE FUEL RAILS. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, THE ENGINE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) COULD BE AFFECTED SO THAT ENGINE STALLING COULD RESULT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF STALLING WERE TO OCCUR, THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN VEHICLE SPEED OR ACCELERATE AND THE POWER STEERING COULD FAIL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL ATTACH TWO GROUND CABLES IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 29, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
The occupant classification mat in your car is a sensor that helps the airbag system decide if and how to deploy the front passenger airbag. In some older BMW models, this mat can crack and fail, leading to a system failure.
Risk if Unfixed
If the mat fails, the front passenger airbag won't deploy in a crash, which could lead to serious personal injury or worse.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty occupant detection mat with a new one, free of charge. They'll also give you an extended warranty on the new mat. Just wait for the second notification letter from BMW, usually in August, to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans and 325xi sports wagons, model year 2007 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi sedans and 328i and 328xi sports wagons, model year 2006-2007 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i sedans and 530xi sports wagons, model year 2006 760i sedans, model year 2006-2007 750i, 750Li, and 760Li sedans, and model year 2006 X5 sports activity vehicles, equipped with certain seat types. The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if and how the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash may fatigue and develop cracks which could lead to a system failure.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners with an interim notification letter in January 2014 since parts are not currently available. When parts are available, BMW sent a second letter in August and dealers will repair the occupant detection mat to eliminate the possibility that it may crack, free of charge. Additionally, owners of model year 2006-2007 3 Series with standard seats, 5 Series with comfort seats, and Z4 models, will receive an extended warranty on their front passenger seat occupant detection mat. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
What is the overall risk grade for the 2007 BMW 5 Series?
The 2007 BMW 5 Series has a risk grade of F. This grade is calculated from 3 NHTSA safety recalls, weighted by severity, recency, and temporal decay. Grades range from A+ (excellent) to F (avoid).
How many safety recalls does the 2007 BMW 5 Series have?
The 2007 BMW 5 Series has 3 known safety recalls on record. All recalls are repaired free of charge at authorized dealerships.
What is the most severe recall for the 2007 BMW 5 Series?
The most severe recall for the 2007 BMW 5 Series is classified as critical. This indicates a life-threatening safety issue that should be addressed promptly.
Is the 2007 BMW 5 Series safe to drive?
This model year has 3 recorded safety recalls. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.
What is the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) recall for the 2007 BMW 5 Series? (Campaign #17V683000)
The PCV valve in your car helps keep your engine running smoothly by recycling oil vapors. The heater in this system could short circuit and cause a fire, even if the car is parked and not in use. If the PCV valve heater fails, it could melt the parts inside, causing a fire. This could happen even when you're not driving, so it's essential to address this issue as soon as possible. Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty PCV valve heater with a new one at no cost to you. You'll receive a notification with a schedule for the repair, but you can also contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to check the status.
What is the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING recall for the 2007 BMW 5 Series? (Campaign #07V479000)
The fuel rails in your engine are the tubes that deliver fuel to your V8 engine. In very cold and dry conditions, there's a small chance of a spark that could damage the engine computer, causing the engine to stall. If the engine stalls, you might not be able to control your vehicle's speed or accelerate, and you could lose power steering, increasing the risk of a collision. Your BMW dealer will add two extra grounding cables to your engine compartment at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2007 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
What is the AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION recall for the 2007 BMW 5 Series? (Campaign #13V564000)
The occupant classification mat in your car is a sensor that helps the airbag system decide if and how to deploy the front passenger airbag. In some older BMW models, this mat can crack and fail, leading to a system failure. If the mat fails, the front passenger airbag won't deploy in a crash, which could lead to serious personal injury or worse. Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty occupant detection mat with a new one, free of charge. They'll also give you an extended warranty on the new mat. Just wait for the second notification letter from BMW, usually in August, to schedule the repair.
