Overview
- Engines
- 3.0L inline-six, 4.8L V8
- On record
- 4 warnings, 13 recalls
What changed for 2007
- The second X5 arrives as the 3.0si and 4.8i, with an optional third row. Edmunds, a published reference
Colors
No paint color is recorded yet.
Specs
Badges
- 3.0si: 3.0L inline-six, xDrive all-wheel drive Edmunds, a published reference
- 4.8i: 4.8L V8, xDrive all-wheel drive Edmunds, a published reference
Engines
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3.0L inline-six N52 engine page Edmunds, a published reference
260 hp and 225 lb-ft · 2007–2010
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4.8L V8 N62 Edmunds, a published reference
350 hp and 350 lb-ft · 2007–2010
Transmissions
- Six-speed automatic Edmunds, a published reference
Drivetrains
- xDrive all-wheel drive Edmunds
Trims
- Sports Activity Vehicle A published reference
Packages
- Sport Package (2007–2009) Edmunds
- Premium Package Edmunds
- Technology Package Edmunds
- Cold Weather Package Edmunds
- Rear Climate Package Edmunds
- Sport Activity Package Edmunds
- M Sport Package Edmunds
- Luxury Seating Package Edmunds
- Third-row seat Edmunds
- Adaptive Drive Edmunds, a published reference
Figures for the whole E70
- Built: At BMW's plant in Greer, South Carolina A published reference
- First: The first production vehicle to use the FlexRay electrical bus, for its damping control A published reference
- Safety: An IIHS Top Safety Pick for 2008 A published reference
- Third row: Edmunds calls it strictly for small children Edmunds
- Towing: Up to 6,000 lb Edmunds
Watch out
Faults owners and the press report, and how to spot each one.
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Electric water pump failure All years
One source so far
Check: Ask whether the electric water pump has been replaced, and watch the temperature gauge.
Euro Premium Parts says the electric pump fails without warning, usually between 60,000 and 100,000 miles, and should be replaced before it does. A seller's guide (unofficial)
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Rear air suspension failure All years
One source so far
Check: See that the car sits level at every corner, and listen for the compressor running long.
Euro Premium Parts calls the air suspension a consistent weak point, with cracked air bladders and worn compressors, usually between 80,000 and 120,000 miles. A seller's guide (unofficial)
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Worn front control arm bushings All years
One source so far
Check: Feel for vague steering and listen for clunks over bumps.
Euro Premium Parts calls worn front lower control arm bushings a very common E70 repair, usually between 60,000 and 80,000 miles. A seller's guide (unofficial)
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Takata passenger airbag recalls All years
Check: Make sure every passenger airbag recall was done.
NHTSA lists several recalls for the front passenger's Takata airbag on 2007 to 2013 cars, with owners told not to drive until it is replaced. NHTSA
Going to see one? Take the checklist with you.
Open the checklistRecalls
Newest first. Ask the seller for proof the work was done, or check the VIN with NHTSA.
2007–2010 Recall 22V119000
The heater for the crankcase ventilation valve can short circuit. Dealers fit a wiring harness with a fuse. This replaces and expands 17V683000 and 19V273000. NHTSA
2007–2012 Recall 20V016000
Passenger airbag inflators fitted as a stopgap under earlier Takata recalls can explode as their propellant degrades. Owners are told not to drive until dealers replace the passenger airbag. NHTSA
2007–2013 Recall 20V017000
The driver's airbag inflator can rupture. Dealers replace the driver's airbag. NHTSA
2007–2013 Recall 19V017000
The front passenger's Takata airbag inflator can explode as its propellant degrades. Owners are told not to drive until dealers replace the airbag module. NHTSA
2007–2013 Recall 18V030000
The front passenger's Takata airbag can rupture. Owners are told not to drive until dealers replace the airbag module. NHTSA
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2007–2011 Recall 17V683000
The heater for the crankcase ventilation valve can short circuit. Dealers replace it. NHTSA
2007–2012 Recall 17V020000
The front passenger's Takata airbag inflator can rupture. Owners are told not to drive until dealers replace the inflator or airbag module. NHTSA
2007–2011 Recall 16V746000
Wire contacts in the in-tank fuel pump may not be crimped well enough. Dealers replace the fuel pump module. NHTSA
2007–2011 Recall 16V364000
The front passenger's Takata airbag inflator can rupture. Owners are told not to drive until dealers replace the inflator or airbag module. NHTSA
2007–2013 Recall 16V071000
The driver's frontal airbag inflator can rupture. Owners are told not to drive until dealers replace the airbag module or inflator. NHTSA
2007–2010 Recall 13V045000
The brake vacuum pump can leak oil into its hose, which could lose the brake assist. Dealers fit a vacuum line with a check valve. NHTSA
2007 Recall 07V479000
In freezing, dry weather a static discharge at the fuel rails can upset the engine computer and stall the engine. Dealers fit two ground cables. NHTSA
2007 Recall 07V391000
The switch in the brake fluid reservoir cap that lights the low-fluid warning can fail in high heat. Dealers replace the cap. NHTSA
Owning
What owners and buyers say
No source singles out this year, for good or bad.
Maintenance
Engine oil and filter All years
Replace every 7,500 miles or 1 year, per a parts seller. Euro Premium Parts says every 7,500 to 10,000 miles, or yearly, and not to rely on the service indicator alone A seller's guide (unofficial)
Ask the seller: Ask for oil change records.
Automatic transmission fluid All years
Replace every 50,000 miles, per a parts seller. Euro Premium Parts says every 50,000 miles despite BMW's lifetime fill claim A seller's guide (unofficial)
Transfer case and differential fluid All years
Replace every 50,000 miles, per a parts seller A seller's guide (unofficial)
Coolant All years
Replace every 50,000 miles or 4 years, per a parts seller A seller's guide (unofficial)
Spark plugs All years
Replace every 30,000 miles, per a parts seller. Euro Premium Parts says every 30,000 to 45,000 miles A seller's guide (unofficial)
Brake fluid All years
Replace every 2 years, per a parts seller A seller's guide (unofficial)
Warranty when new
| Basic | 50,000 miles or 4 years Edmunds |
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| Drivetrain | 50,000 miles or 4 years Edmunds |
| Rust | 12 years EdmundsAny miles |
| Roadside assistance | 4 years EdmundsAny miles |
| Free scheduled maintenance | 50,000 miles or 4 years Edmunds |
Before you pay: every warning, recall and check on one sheet.
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