2007 BMW M5 recalls and problems

The 2007 BMW M5 has 1 safety recall and 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any BMW dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2007 BMW M5 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2007 BMW M5 recalls

Recall 12V-126: Electrical System

Reported Mar 26, 2012 · 367,682 vehicles affected · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

Problem: 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 have been incorrectly attached to the trunk floor panel, which can lead to a loosening of the bolt connection. As it loosens, an increase in electrical resistance at this cable connection is possible and could cause the cable connection to overheat.

Risk: Overheating could lead to a fire, even while the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.

Fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the battery bolt cable connection as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on april 30, 2012. Owners may contact bmw customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417.

2007 BMW M5 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	4
Electrical System	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Seat Belts	1
Seats	1

Most reported parts

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 51,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2007 BMW M5 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Air Bags · at 50,000 miles · reported Mar 11, 2014

The passenger occupancy seat mat is faulty. Its an known ongoing issue with many many bmw m5 owners, and a huge safety issue! Now the airbags may not deploy properly. Bmw refuses to fix the problem and is over $2000 to fix. They had a recall for the same exact issue but only until mid-2005 models. This issue is going on well past vehicles built in 2005.

Vehicle Speed Control · at 91,000 miles · reported Feb 27, 2014

I was stopped at a red light. The car had numerous safety malfunctions on at the time of the incident. The I-drive screen prompt advised to drive in a cautious manner. While stationary at the red light the cars rev counter was bouncing up and down from 500rpm-1500rpm. My destination was roughly one mile away. The light turned green and I gave the car throttle, but there was no forward movement, the car remained stationary (The revs also remained below 900rpm). I gave the car a bit more throttle roughly 30% (The revs remained below 900rpm and then I took my foot off the throttle), as I did this…

Air Bags · at 51,000 miles · reported Aug 17, 2012

The contact owns a 2007 bmw m5. The contact stated that a message flashed on the screen stating that the passenger restraint system was defective. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer for a diagnostic test. The test results showed that a seat mat sensor in the passenger's seat was defective and needed to be replaced. The contact did not have the sensor replaced. The failure mileage was 51,000.

Air Bags · at 62,000 miles · reported Jun 28, 2012

Bmw continues to deny that a manufacturing defect in the passenger seat mat causes the vehicle to disable the passenger side airbag when occupied by an adult. The following recall was issued in 2008 for 2004-2006 model 5-series vehicles with the same exact passenger seat mat. Http://www.bmwusa.com/standard/content/contactus/voluntaryrecall.aspx there are countless claims and videos of the same thing happening to the 2007 models and later. If a seat mat sensor should ever go out, the majority of the time it would be on the driver side since it's the most used. In every case it's the same…

Electrical System · reported Aug 27, 2007

Speedometer on my new car is not calibrated correctly. It constantly registers about 8% too high. Does DOT regulate this calibration? It seems possible that odometer could also be incorrect. Bmw says that their allowable tolerance is 10%. Can this possibly be allowable in the us? There does seem to be a potential safety issue.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 BMW M5 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2007 BMW M5: 12V-126 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2007 BMW M5?

Owners report air bags problems most often (4 reports), followed by electrical system (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 51,000 miles.

Are BMW recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized BMW dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.