2007 BMW 3 Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 3 Series years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 115 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 BMW 3 Series. That ranks 2nd out of 20 3 Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (35 complaints, 30%), typically at around 71,555 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 4 fires, 3 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 115owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 BMW 3 Series problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 35 | 30% | 71,555 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 31 | 27% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 22 | 19% | 88,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 15 | 13% | 80,784 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 10 | 9% | 91,500 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 9 | 8% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 6% | 54,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 5% | 69,285 | — | — |
| Seats | 6 | 5% | 81,201 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 5% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 5% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 4% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 4% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 3% | 25,400 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 3% | 39,890 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 3% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 2% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 2% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2% | 98,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | 48,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 BMW 3 Series recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:crankcase (pcv)
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 1 Series Coupe (128i); 2007-2013 3 Series Coupe (328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive); 2007-2010 X3 SAV (X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i); 2008-2013 1 Series Convertible (128i); 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi); 2006-2012 3 Series Wagon (328i, 328i xDrive); 2007-2013 3 Series Convertible (328i); 2006-2010 5 Series Sedan (525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi); 2006-2007 5 Series Wagon (530xi); 2007-2010 X5 SAV (X5 3.0si, X5 xDrive30i); 2006-2008 Z4 Coupe (Z4 3.0si); and 2006-2011 Z4 Roadster (Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si, Z4 sDrive30i) vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.
Risk: An electrical short can cause the PCV valve heater to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire while driving or, soon after driving when parked.
Fix: This recall supersedes and expands previous NHTSA recalls 17V-683 and 19V-273. Dealers will install an electrical wiring harness with fuse protection for the PCV Valve heater in potentially affected vehicles, free of charge. This recall supersedes and expands previous NHTSA recalls 17V-683 and 19V-273. Vehicles previously repaired under the prior recalls will need to come back for the new recall remedy. The remedy is currently being developed. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on April 1, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 22, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The seat bag sensor is continuously on. There is no one in the seat. This started at about 65k, the car now has 106k...is this dangerous to a passenger? Of course, this seems to activate the seatbelt light also...
I was going between 30 and 35 mph through city streets at roughly 3am on my way back from my commute which is roughly 60 miles. I noticed it started to smell like burning plastic and immediately after smoke was visible coming from hood vents, i parked the car as soon as i could and popped the hood…
Recall for front passenger seat occupant detection mat & pcv valve heater not complete. Dealer has not been able to obtain parts to repair these recalls.
Dealer refused to make the repairs on my engine that was caused by the recall product the pcv valve. Dealer says their not required to make any repairs, their job is to replace the recall part
Stationary in parking lot. Front passenger door will not lock/unlock with any method attempted. Drivers door will only unlock using emergency key from exterior.
Other BMW 3 Series years
← 2006 3 Series · 2008 3 Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 3 Series | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 3 Series | 21 | 0 |
| 2012 3 Series | 7 | 3 |
| 2011 3 Series | 1 | 2 |
| 2010 3 Series | 30 | 2 |
| 2009 3 Series | 53 | 1 |
| 2008 3 Series | 68 | 2 |
| 2007 | 115 | 1 |
| 2006 3 Series | 202 | 3 |
| 2005 3 Series | 25 | 0 |
| 2004 3 Series | 77 | 0 |
| 2003 3 Series | 73 | 0 |
| 2002 3 Series | 26 | 0 |
| 2001 3 Series | 36 | 1 |
| 2000 3 Series | 88 | 1 |
| 1999 3 Series | 6 | 1 |
| 1998 3 Series | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 3 Series | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 3 Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 3 Series | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 BMW 3 Series?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 35 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 BMW 3 Series?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 BMW 3 Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 3 Series model years, the 2007 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.