KnownCarProblems2007 BMW 328xi Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 198 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 BMW 328xi, most often about the electrical (31% of complaints, typically around 84,000 miles). It is the most complained-about 328xi model year since 2000 and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2007 BMW 328xi problems
Electrical
61 complaints · 31%Half of these problems showed up before 84,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 328xi. The contact stated that the vehicle was equipped with a keyless ignition start and the engine would not start. In addition, the battery failed to jump start. After waiting forty eight hours the engine started upon engaging the push button ignition. The failure occurred six times. On…
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 328xi. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle the entire electrical system malfunctioned, locking all of the windows and doors. The vehicle would not start once the system malfunctioned. The contact had to wait 48 hours in order to restart the vehicle. The contact did not take…
Engine
45 complaints · 23%Half of these problems showed up before 82,000 miles. Parts named most often: cooling system, exhaust system, engine.
Had the valve cover replaced and mechanic says it will need a engine the car only had 81000 miles bought it with 60000 miles on it only had it 2 years.
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 328xi. While stationary, the vehicle overheated without warning and smoke appeared from the engine compartment. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling) prior to the failure. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure…
Air bags
40 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 91,000 miles. Parts named most often: sensor, frontal.
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 328xi. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was constantly illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact was informed that the front passenger seat wiring harness and seat occupant detection mat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
The seatbelt light is on as if there is someone in the car without a seatbelt on. The airbag light is on and the engine light as well. They all popped up around the same time.
Doors and locks
26 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 52,500 miles. Parts named most often: doors.
This is a safety issue that NHTSA has learned of through several complaints. Why hasn't anything been done? My 2007 BMW 328xi door lock actuators have failed at 52,660 miles: the key fob will not unlock the doors (the door handles will light up). I have to use the valet key to unlock the door, but only the driver and…
2007 BMW 328xi sedan; locked vehicle with key fob. Returned to vehicle and key fob would not open locks. Used key fob to roll down windows. Internal button would not unlock doors. Pulling twice on door handle would not open doors. Actual key would unlock driver's door only. Drove car. Tried internal button again, but…
Steering
25 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 69,000 miles.
Dashboard indicates, "electric steering lock engaged". Car is currently drivable, however the dealer has informed me that this has happened often in this year and model of BMW, and will continue to worsen until the car will no longer turn on. The malfunctioning feature (steering wheel lock) has been removed from…
I had just exited off of the freeway and was making a left turn at a light when the steering "locked up". I couldn't get the car to steer and the "service engine soon" light came on. Luckily, the car "coast" to the side of this non-busy road. I turned the car off and restarted and everything was back to normal. I was…
Other or unspecified
12 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 68,500 miles.
Riding down the highway and a warning light comes on stating steering wheel locked, so I pulled off the road and turned the power off to read up on the warning lights, I got a locked steering wheel and car would not start.
While parking the car at 5 MPH experienced unintended acceleration and crashed into a concrete block wall 8 feet in distance. The airbag deployed and the car was a total loss.
Transmission
10 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 93,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
I am an owner of a 2007 BMW 328xi. Two months ago, I brought my car to a BMW dealership for check engine light issue. They told me that cylinder 6 was the problem. So they fixed cylinder 6 and replaced all spark plugs. On 24-apr-2014, my wife drove the car to work and came home. That evening she took the kids to an…
One evening in december 2014, my car (2007 BMW 328xi) suddenly started making a loud clanging noise and vibrating violently. I immediately pulled over to the side of the road. I had it towed to a local shop and was told that the driveshaft (propellor shaft) had broken. Less than a month later, the vehicle's transfer…
Fuel system
8 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery.
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 328xi. The contact was driving 65 MPH when the vehicle exhibited an abnormal grinding noise while decelerating independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the fuel line was disconnected and the entire fuel system would need replacing. There were no recalls for the…
Sound of metal being dragged along the ground. Friends wired the metal piece to car's underbody and I drove over 300 miles on the highways not realizing it was the strap for the gas tank. Took it to BMW and they were unable to get it on a lift to diagnose the problem, due to time constraints. Took it to local mechanic…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 BMW 328xi recalls
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's air bag module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed august 30, 2024. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2006-2011 3 series sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi), 2006-2012 3 series sportswagon (325xi, 328i, 328xi), and 2009-2011 3 series sedan (335d) vehicles. The original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or m-sport steering wheel equipped with an inflator that can explode during deployment.
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver air bag. On x5 and x6 vehicles, only the inflator will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began march 11, 2020. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i convertibles, 128i, 135i, and m coupes, 2007-2010 x3 30si and x3 xdrive30i, 2013-2015 x1 sdrive28i, x1 xdrive28i and x1 xdrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xdrive, 335i, 335is, 335i xdrive and m3 coupes, 2006-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xdrive, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xdrive and m3, 2009-2011 335d, 2006-2012 325xi, 328i, 328xi and 328i xdrive, 2010-2011 x6 activehybrid, 2007-2013 328i, 335i, 335is, m3 coupes, x5 30si, x5 xdrive30i, x5 xdrive35i, x5 48i, x5 xdrive48i, x5 xdrive50i and x5 m, 2009-2013 x5 xdrive35d and 2008-2014 x6 xdrive35i, x6 xdrive50i and x6m vehicles equipped with non-desiccated driver frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (psan) that were used as interim remedy parts for previous takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradat
Electrical: wiring
Risk: Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.
Fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiring and electrical connectors, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on november 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2006-2011 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi and m3, 2007-2011 328i xdrive, 335i xdrive and 335is and 2009-2011 335d vehicles. The wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning system may overheat.
Air bags: occupant classification
Risk: Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Fix: 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.
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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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2007 BMW 328xi
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 BMW 328xi?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (61 complaints, typically around 84,000 miles); engine (45 complaints, typically around 82,000 miles); air bags (40 complaints, typically around 91,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 BMW 328xi have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 3, 2024 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the BMW 328xi?
- It is the most complained-about 328xi model year since 2000, with 198 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.