The Lemon Index2007 BMW 5 Series.
The 2007 BMW 5 Series is better than average by owner complaints: 30 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 62, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 2 recalls, and it gets 18 to 22 mpg combined. The best BMW 5 Series year is 2016.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 290 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every BMW 5 Series year. 2007 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 56K to 110K miles on the car (217 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- airbags complaints mostly came at 60K–95K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 66K–117K miles
- steering complaints mostly came at 53K–96K miles
Recalls 2
- engine 2017
The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.
- airbags 2013
The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if and how the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash may fatigue an.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems BMW told dealers about
BMW sent dealers 63 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Battery Replacements
- "N54 Engine: Diagnosis of Cold Start Rough Running with Misfire Faults
- "Discharged Battery: Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front — · side — · rollover —
Fuel cost and engines
About $3600–4400 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl.
Quick answers
Is the 2007 BMW 5 Series reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.6× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 62; 100 is average, lower is better). The best BMW 5 Series year by this measure is 2016.
What are the most common 2007 BMW 5 Series problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (17%), transmission & drivetrain (13%) and airbags (13%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2007 BMW 5 Series have?
2 safety recalls (latest: engine). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2007 BMW 5 Series get?
18 to 22 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2007 BMW 5 Series problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 56,500 and 110,000 miles. The middle report was at 79,000 miles, from 217 complaints.
Does the 2007 BMW 5 Series have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 13% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2007 BMW 5 Series cost in fuel a year?
About $3600 to $4400 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2007 BMW 5 Series have?
3.0L 6-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl.
What BMW 5 Series year is better than the 2007?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2016, 2015 and 2020.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works