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P0507 Powertrain · generic OBD-II
Idle Air Control System RPM Higher Than Expected
P0507 is a standard code covering engine, transmission, fuel and emissions. It names the system that logged the fault, not the part that failed. Below: which cars owners reported it on, what happened, and recalls on those cars, from 8 complaints filed with NHTSA. Updated November 9, 2026.
Owners also write it as P050700 (the last two characters are the sub-code).
- 8owner reports
- 6car models
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention a fire
- 2015–2022model years
Which cars get code P0507?
Every model whose owners mentioned P0507 in a complaint, most reports first. Each year opens that car's full problem report. Popular models collect more reports because more of them are on the road.
BMW X3
1 reportChevrolet Malibu
1 reportGMC Acadia
1 reportLand Rover Range Rover Velar
1 reportVolkswagen Atlas
1 reportWhere does P0507 show up?
By brand
- Ford3
- Volkswagen1
- BMW1
- Chevrolet1
- GMC1
- Land Rover1
Component the owner filed it under
Is there a recall for P0507?
The others concern the component owners file this code under (Engine) on the same cars; they may or may not relate to the code. Recall repairs are free; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Oil/Lubrication: Pump Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus and 2018-2022 Ford EcoSport vehicles. The oil pump drive belt or drive belt tensioner may fail, resulting in a loss of engine oil pressure.
2016 Ford Focus. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.
Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Audi Q5 Sportback, Q5, 2022-2023 Volkswagen Atlas FL, and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The engine connecting rod bearings may become damaged, which can result in engine failure.
2022 Volkswagen Atlas. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.
What happened when owners saw P0507?
7 of the 8 reports, spread across the models above, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
While driving on the highway my 2016 ford focus stalled without warning and would not start until after having it towed. When I go to the gas station after filling the gas tank my vehicle is either hard to start or doesn't start until after waiting a while. This happens often. My check engine light stays on and it smells like gas from the outside. The front-end apron of my vehicle has recently fallen off without warning and for no reason. I took my vehicle to San Tan Ford in Gilbert, Arizona where I purchased my 2016 Ford Focus in May of 2016. The technicians' diagnosis was engine light ml on 2pcm code p1450 p0507 fuel tank leaking replace leaking fuel tank and recommend new fuel pump…
- started shutting shutting off at while in drive. - started having reduced power - started idiling high while driving - initially there was no codes - last night I drove, I put in drive gear but it was delayed so I had to keep moving from park to drive for it to full go into drive - the codes came P0325 P0505 P0507 P0700 P1101 P2714 After I was driving up an incline the car stopped moving forward and started reversing backwards. One other independent shop advised they were able to produce but couldn’t figure out the problem because no code were shown at the time. There has been many people having the same issues I started off with and I found the forum to file a report .
…The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the diagnostic test codes: P0010, P0016, P0018, and P0507 were retrieved. The mechanic determined that the engine and an unknown part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Two unknown dealers were notified of the failure and informed the contact the VIN was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
RECALL REMEDY FAILURE-DEALER DENIED SAFETY REPAIR On 7/31 vehicle would shut off after cranking up. Eventually got a check engine light. I was out of town at the time and it was 630pm. I was able to take vehicle to a Advanced Auto so they could do a quick diagnostic check. Codes P0505--Idle Air Control System DTC Severity 2 of 3 and P0507--Idle Control System RPM Higher than expected also showed. I was able to drive back home but had to immediately give the car gas for the car to stay running. On 8/3 I contacted Land Rover/Jaguar and was told to bring the car in 8/4 for an appointment. By my 8/4 appointment I had already researched what could have been wrong with my vehicle and found that a…
Vehicle randomly sputters and stalls out coming to a stop. Dash displays Please Manually Restart Engine. Auto start stop is deactivated.No CEL. Freeze frame data shows multiple misfires and a P050700 freeze frame data code. Car was just serviced for 30k including a top end treatment.
…The auto shop checked for error codes and found the following: P1450 No DTC definition found, P2195 O2 sensor signal biased, and P0507 Idle air control system revolutions per minute higher than expected. The auto center suggested I take the car back to the dealer for inspection as they can not diagnose. I fear for my family's safety while driving. I feel this problem is caused by the excessive vacuum in fuel vapor management system (Recall 18S32).
ROUGH IDLING AT STOPPING POSITION, STALLING, CUTTING OFF IN TRAFFIC, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, CODE P0507 IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE THROTTLE BODY. CAR CUTTING OFF IN TRAFFIC WHILE SHIFTING DOWN
P0507: questions drivers ask
What does code P0507 mean?
P0507 is a generic OBD-II powertrain code. Its standard definition is "Idle Air Control System RPM Higher Than Expected". The code tells you which system set the fault, not which part failed; the owner reports on this page show what it meant in practice for 6 car models.
Which cars get code P0507 most often?
In NHTSA owner complaints, P0507 is mentioned most for the Ford Focus (3), BMW X3 (1), Chevrolet Malibu (1), across 6 models and model years 2015 to 2022. Popular models collect more reports because more of them are on the road.
Is there a recall for code P0507?
No NHTSA recall text names P0507 directly. 2 recalls on the cars that report this code concern the same component owners name most (Engine); they may or may not relate to the code. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What should I do if my car shows P0507?
Write down when the code appeared and what the car did (warning lights, loss of power, noises, speed, weather). Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer or independent workshop to read the stored freeze-frame data before anyone clears the code, and keep the repair order. If the car loses power in traffic, stop driving it. CarHooq does not diagnose: these are owner reports and official recall notices, not repair advice.
How this page was made
CarHooq read the text of every owner complaint filed with NHTSA for 19 US and European brands (model years 2012 onwards) and picked out the diagnostic trouble codes owners wrote down. This page lists every mention of P0507 (including sub-code forms such as P050700). The definition is the generic SAE J2012 wording; a carmaker may use the code slightly differently. Nothing here is a diagnosis. More answers: the fault code FAQ. Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain), retrieved November 9, 2026. How CarHooq reports are made.
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