2007 BMW X5 Sav electrical system problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2007 BMW X5 Sav — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I'm getting warning lights on my dash stating my taillights are out. I checked both taillights and the housing that holds the bulbs are melted through. There is an electrical issue that causes the bulbs to overheat possibly resulting in a fire. This happens in park or drive. The taillights will…”
filed Dec 7, 2018
“Instrument panel is nor working properly. Unable to set time and date service schedule etc. Software in the instrument panel definitely has deflects. Cd is not working too. These problems occyrs two years ago and still remain. *tt”
filed Sep 22, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
While performing a 12-Volt battery jump start, disconnect, or replacement, Vehicle test, and/or Programming procedure- the BMW Footwell Module (FRM) may become unresponsive. As a result, one or more of the following…
B611026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 23, 2026The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information…
B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 11, 2024Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on…
B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 2020Bmw: battery has an increased demand due to developemental process of the electrical system. This is causing the batter to need to undergo an energy diagnosis. *kb
SIB-61-13-05 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 1, 2013
Electrical System problems in other X5 Sav years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 X5 Sav | 2 | 10% |
| 2011 X5 Sav | 2 | 8% |
| 2010 X5 Sav | 3 | 16% |
| 2009 X5 Sav | 2 | 11% |
| 2008 X5 Sav | 4 | 20% |
| 2006 X5 Sav | 2 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2007 BMW X5 Sav
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.