2007 vs 2008 BMW X5
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E70
2007–2013
Sold as 3.0si, 4.8i
- 4 warnings
- 13 recalls
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E70
2007–2013
Sold as 3.0si, 4.8i
- 4 warnings
- 13 recalls
Both years are the same generation, so most of what they offer is shared.
Watch out for
Reputation: what owners and the press report. Tap one to see what to check.
2007
Nothing that 2008 lacks.
2008
Nothing that 2007 lacks.
Both years
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Electric water pump failure All years One source so far
What to 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
What to 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
What to 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
What to 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
Recalls
2007
- 07V391000 2007
The switch in the brake fluid reservoir cap that lights the low-fluid warning can fail in high heat. Dealers replace the cap. NHTSA
- 07V479000 2007
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
2008
- 08V170000 2008
These cars were built with the sport suspension's rear anti-roll bar in place of the standard one. Dealers replace it. NHTSA
- 10V518000 2008
The fuel pump was not made to specification, and its commutator can wear faster. Dealers replace the pump. NHTSA
Both years
- 13V045000 2007–2010
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
- 16V071000 2007–2013
The driver's frontal airbag inflator can rupture. Owners are told not to drive until dealers replace the airbag module or inflator. NHTSA
- 16V364000 2007–2011
The front passenger's Takata airbag inflator can rupture. Owners are told not to drive until dealers replace the inflator or airbag module. NHTSA
- 16V746000 2007–2011
Wire contacts in the in-tank fuel pump may not be crimped well enough. Dealers replace the fuel pump module. NHTSA
- 17V020000 2007–2012
The front passenger's Takata airbag inflator can rupture. Owners are told not to drive until dealers replace the inflator or airbag module. NHTSA
- 17V683000 2007–2011
The heater for the crankcase ventilation valve can short circuit. Dealers replace it. NHTSA
- 18V030000 2007–2013
The front passenger's Takata airbag can rupture. Owners are told not to drive until dealers replace the airbag module. NHTSA
- 19V017000 2007–2013
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
- 20V017000 2007–2013
The driver's airbag inflator can rupture. Dealers replace the driver's airbag. NHTSA
- 20V016000 2007–2012
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
- 22V119000 2007–2010
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
What changed between
After 2007, up to and including 2008.
No changes recorded between these years.
What it came with
2007
Nothing that 2008 lacks.
2008
Nothing that 2007 lacks.