| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| Mfr Report Date | 20050826 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 07V479000 |
| Summary | ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V8 ENGINES, IN CONDITIONS OF BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES COMBINED WITH LOW HUMIDITY, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE TO OCCUR AT THE FUEL RAILS. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, THE ENGINE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) COULD BE AFFECTED SO THAT ENGINE STALLING COULD RESULT. |
| Consequence | IF STALLING WERE TO OCCUR, THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN VEHICLE SPEED OR ACCELERATE AND THE POWER STEERING COULD FAIL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Remedy | DEALERS WILL ATTACH TWO GROUND CABLES IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 29, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117. |
| Notes | CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| Component | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Mfr Report Date | 20051201 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 13V564000 |
| Summary | BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans and 325xi sports wagons, model year 2007 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi sedans and 328i and 328xi sports wagons, model year 2006-2007 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i sedans and 530xi sports wagons, model year 2006 760i sedans, model year 2006-2007 750i, 750Li, and 760Li sedans, and model year 2006 X5 sports activity vehicles, equipped with certain seat types. The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if and how the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash may fatigue and develop cracks which could lead to a system failure. |
| Consequence | Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury. |
| Remedy | BMW will notify owners with an interim notification letter in January 2014 since parts are not currently available. When parts are available, BMW sent a second letter in August and dealers will repair the occupant detection mat to eliminate the possibility that it may crack, free of charge. Additionally, owners of model year 2006-2007 3 Series with standard seats, 5 Series with comfort seats, and Z4 models, will receive an extended warranty on their front passenger seat occupant detection mat. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
2007 BMW 550i Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 2007 BMW 550i have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 2007 BMW 550i has atleast 2 recalls.Q: What are the 2007 BMW 550i recalls?
A: The 2007 BMW 550i recalls include: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION.
A: Yes, the 2007 BMW 550i has atleast 2 recalls.Q: What are the 2007 BMW 550i recalls?
A: The 2007 BMW 550i recalls include: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION.