10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
26,290 miles

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problem #26

Apr 122017

X5 8-cyl

  • miles
BMW is delaying the repair for the recall items. I have been trying to schedule an appointment for a month now and is constantly being told the parts are not available even for the 2013 recall item. The dealership I have been contacting is autonation BMW of mountain view, California. Their number is 650-943-1000.

- Palo Alto, CA, USA

problem #25

Jan 102017

X5 8-cyl

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V020000 (air bags); however the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 05/17/17 the consumer stated 14 months later and the vehicle still had not been repaired. Updated 07/14/2017

- Lewiston, ME, USA

problem #24

Mar 302017

X5

  • miles
The contact owns a 2007 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V746000 (fuel system, gasoline), 16V071000 (air bags), and 17V020000 (air bags). The parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The dealer stated that the parts were not available. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The VIN was invalid. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Sutton, MA, USA

problem #23

May 152016

X5

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V071000 (air bags) and 16V364000 (air bags). The parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Beaufort, SC, USA

problem #22

Mar 062017

X5

  • 78,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 BMW X5. After starting the vehicle, the passenger side air bag indicator illuminated and warned the contact not to accelerate above 55 mph. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.

- Beaufort, SC, USA

problem #21

Feb 052016

X5

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V071000 (air bags) and 16V746000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the parts for the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Hartford, CT, USA

problem #20

Feb 052016

X5

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V071000 (air bags), 16V746000 (fuel system, gasoline), and 17V020000 (air bags). The parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Yakima, WA, USA

problem #19

Nov 262016

X5

  • miles
The contact owns a 2007 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V071000 (air bags), 16V364000 (air bags), and 16746000 (fuel system, gasoline). The part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Richmond, VA, USA

problem #18

Feb 152017

X5

  • miles
The contact owns a 2007 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V071000 (air bags), 16V364000 (air bags), and 16V746000 (fuel/propulsion). The parts for the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was notified. Parts distribution disconnect and VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Burlingame, CA, USA

problem #17

Jan 172017

X5 6-cyl

  • 150,000 miles
BMW has to fix this priority 3 recall, 2 are the front airbags, (inflator rupture could result in metal fragments striking the driver or other passengers, potentially resulting in serious injury or death) before some really bad can happen. 1 is the fuel tank leaks can cause fire another real bad option can happen. I have my BMW stalling last week was very bad, the car just stop on freeway with not control of the steering wheel was very scary and also my and my family life was in danger. When I go to BMW (kelly BMW columbus) they ignore completely the recall and they start to charge me 145 for stalling when should be free and see the attachment for what they try to charge me.I will like to get this fix soon as possible before me or my family can risk life. Thank you

- Westerville, OH, USA

problem #16

Feb 102016

X5

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V071000 and 16V364000 (air bags), and 16V746000 (fuel system, gasoline). The part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Plano, TX, USA

problem #15

Jun 012016

X5

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 BMW X5. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16V364000 (air bags) was received in June of 2016. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall remedy were not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Scottsville, VA, USA

problem #14

Mar 012016

X5

  • miles
"takata recall" I received 2 letters from BMW re: Recalls for (1) driver's front air bag module, (2) passenger's front air bag module dated respectively, (1) March 2016 and (2) July 2016 and up till now, no definite dates when the parts would be available for in-shop repair.

- Stockton, CA, USA

problem #13

Nov 202015

X5 8-cyl

  • 99,500 miles
Car had 56000 miles on it, at 99500 motor went, then air springs, parking brake, takata recall, when the transmission, vacuum pump, and how the recall on the fuel pump. Today the I drive went out in total myself and the warranty company have spend over 24000. Dollars on a car that per BMW is the ultimate driving machine, more like junk!!! and no parts in sight to repair the air bags or the fuel pump. I think a class action should be filed. I'm 58 years old not 18 I take good care of my cars. The car value on kelly blue book is only 12000. We need help to make BMW stand behind where quality not their hand in our back pockets, no car that cost $77500 in 2007 should have all these problems. A Ford or Chevy would do better. I've been told that BMW knew there was a problem with the 2007-2010 X5 with the 4.8 I engine and I drive but never made it good, just ask anyone that owned one. My last one I think Kia would hold up better!!!!!!!!!!!! by the way the car has 125200 now, I'm afraid to drive it, it just quits with no warning.

- Greensboro, NC, USA

problem #12

Feb 132013

X5 8-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2007 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13V045000 (service brakes), 16V364000 (air bags), 16V746000 (fuel system), and 16V071000 (air bags). The parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was aware of the issues. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 01/31/2017

- Channelview, TX, USA

problem #11

Mar 132015

X5

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V071000 (air bags) and 16V364000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

problem #10

May 252016

X5

  • miles
Im afraid of the risk this can cause, I have 2 kids, please help.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #9

Nov 092016

X5

  • miles
16V-071 : driver's air bag module recall - called bmx on lemmon ave in dallas, tx to have this replaced and they said the did not have the part nor know when they will have them. I wrote to BMW and they replied that they would not be available to do so until spring 2017.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #8

May 302016

X5

  • miles
Takata recall. Contact has received three letters from manufacturer advising to contact dealer for an interim repair of the air bag inflator failure. Dealer was unaware of recall campaign no. 16V-071. Dealer says parts not available and cannot be ordered. Dealer says repair kit is issued specific to VIN and there is nothing to do but wait. Part has not failed yet but contact fears driving the vehicle due to risk of death or serious injury as described in recall investigation.

- Gainesville, GA, USA

problem #7

Jul 292016

X5

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V071000 (air bags) and 16V364000 (air bags); however, the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Metuchen, NJ, USA

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