2007 BMW X5 SAV Structurebody Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Structurebody Issues in the 2007 BMW X5 SAV
3 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 BMW X5 SAV. Of these, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.
3
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structurebody Complaints
TAKATA RECALL I WAS IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT ON THE INTERSTATE GOING DOWNWARD ON THE RAMP WITH MY 2007 X5. MY TIRE BLEW OFF THE RIM CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL AND EVENTUALLY STRIKE THE SIDE WALL. WAS WEARING SEAT BELT DURING ACCIDENT,SEAT BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN ME AND HEAD HIT WINDSHIELD. DEBRIS FROM AIRBAG IN STEERING WHEEL CUT ME IN VARIOUS PLACES. NOT ALL OF MY AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, ONLY STEERING WHEEL AND CURTAIN. SECOND ACCIDENT WITH A BMW TRUCK WHERE EITHER ONLY A FEW DEPLOYED OR NONE AT ALL. THIS ISSUE REALLY CAUSED A SAFETY CONCERN WITH ME BECAUSE I WAS PREGNANT AT THE TIME OF ACCIDENT AND WASN'T FULLY PROTECTED AT ALL. BMW ARE TOO GOOD OF CARS FOR THIS MAJOR FLAW. ALSO, I CONTACTED BMW AROUND DECEMBER 2015 IN REFERENCE TO RECALL AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY WOULD CALL WHEN THE PART CAME IN. CONTACTED THEM MULTIPLE...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER DRAINED INTO THE MODULE ON THE REAR DRIVER SIDE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH CAUSED THE RADIO AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM TO EXPERIENCE A SHORT CIRCUIT FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW IN THE DRAINING SYSTEM IN THE REAR SUN ROOF OF THE VEHICLE, THAT WATER COULD ENTER THE COMPARTMENT WHERE THE MODULES WERE LOCATED, CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE, A VEHICLE STALL, OR AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT DRAIN NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,000.
I WAS EXITING A PARKING GARAGE AND HIT A COLUMN, THE AIRBAG WENT OFF. I WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. I SUSTAINED A C1 NECK FRACTURE AND AN ABRASION ON MY FOREHEAD. I WAS IN A NECK COLLAR FOR 3 MONTHS WITH VERY LIMITED ACTIVITY AND NO DRIVING. MY CAR WAS DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS. I AM PRESENTLY GOING TO PHYSICAL THERAPY 2-3 TIMES PER WEEK FOR MY NECK. *TR
Other 2007 BMW X5 SAV Problem Areas
Electrical System
12 complaints
Service Brakes
12 complaints
Air Bags
7 complaints
Engine
6 complaints
Power Train
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
5 complaints
Structure
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
3 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
2 complaints
Exterior Lighting
2 complaints
Parking Brake
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Unknown Or Other
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
1 complaint