2007 BMW M5 recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2007 BMW M5; the most frequently affected component is electrical system — cables. Owners filed 6 complaints, most often about air bags. Among the 16 model years of this model in the database, 2007 ranks #13 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints6

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Recalls (1)

Electrical system — CablesCampaign 12V126000 · 26 Mar 2012

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.

Remedy: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 6 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Air bags4 · 67%

Seat belts1 · 17%

Seats1 · 17%

Electrical system1 · 17%

Vehicle speed control1 · 17%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

A message flashed on the screen stating that the passenger restraint system was defective. 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. Estimated cost over 3000 dollars asking bmw to authorize under…
Air bags · Sep 2014 · NHTSA complaint record

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…
Electrical system · Aug 2007 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* 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…
Air bags · Aug 2012 · NHTSA complaint record

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.…
Air bags · Jun 2012 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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