Engine Cooling System problems of the 2007 BMW 525

Three problems related to engine cooling system have been reported for the 2007 BMW 525. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2017

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 BMW 525xi. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v683000(engine and engine cooling) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. BMW of omaha located 716 n 102nd st omaha, ne was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and were not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The VIN was not provided. Kh.

2 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 10/30/2017

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 BMW 525 xi. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds there was an abnormal burning smell. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called a local dealer daniels BMW located at 4600 crackersport road, allentown, PA 18104 where informed that the recall parts were not available. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had experienced a failure. The failure mileage was 72,000. (parts distribution disconnect). Ap.

3 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 09/06/2017

The contact owns a 2007 BMW 525i. Upon driving the vehicle for several minutes, an unknown odor was detected in the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts do to the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (BMW of ocala 5145 sw college rd, ocala, FL 34474, (352) 861-0234) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 56,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.


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