2007 BMW 3 Series problems and complaints
Owners have filed 1041 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 BMW 3 Series. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (289), Air Bags (226), Engine (163).
Key takeaways
- 1041 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 29 involve a crash, 61 a fire, 24 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 289 | 28% |
| Air Bags | 226 | 22% |
| Engine | 163 | 16% |
| Fuel System | 124 | 12% |
| Steering | 116 | 11% |
| Gasoline | 113 | 11% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 93 | 9% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 66 | 6% |
| Unknown Or Other | 45 | 4% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 41 | 4% |
| Seat Belts | 40 | 4% |
| Power Train | 35 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 BMW 3 Series Convertible w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2007 BMW 3 Series 2-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2007 BMW 3 Series Wagon w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2007 BMW 3 Series 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System - filed 2026-10-07
I am filing this complaint regarding my 2007 BMW 328i and my recent experience attempting to have an active safety recall addressed by an authorized BMW dealership. My vehicle has an active safety recall involving the vehicle’s power supply system/positive battery cable connection. The vehicle has also been experiencin...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-09-16
I took my car to Riverside bmw dealership. They said they submitted the cleared recall paperwork but it’s been 44days since and my recall still isn’t cleared from the system
Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2026-07-29
The contact owned a 2007 BMW 328i. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, there was whitish grey smoke coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the residence where it was parked, and there wa...
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More for the 2007 BMW 3 Series
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.