2007 BMW 328I Engine Problems
Owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2007 BMW 328I, 16% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 94,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “numbers electrical engine” (8% of reports).
- 65engine complaints
- 94,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 32%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Numbers electrical engine: mentioned in 5 of 65 complaints (8%)
- Stalled without: mentioned in 5 of 65 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 42 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 65 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 11 a fire, 1 an injury.
BMW 328I engine complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:crankcase (pcv)
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2011 128i and 2007-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive30i, Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si and Z4 sDrive30i vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.
Risk: An electrical short can cause the parts within the PCV valve to melt, increasing the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is not in use.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PCV valve heater, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notification by the end of October 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
we have taken the car to the dealership for the recall and was told they do not have the parts and also wouldn't know how to fix it. every time the car turns on, you can smell the melting of the plastic. it smells bad and am worried every time im driving about a fire. before the recall came out, we…
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 328I. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was a burning odor coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact made a local dealer aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not yet…
My vehicle caught on fire while parked and unoccupied. Fire started in the engine compartment.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2007 BMW 328Is have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 65 owner complaints about engine for the 2007 BMW 328I (16% of the 399 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2007 BMW 328I engine?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 94,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2007 BMW 328I?
The most frequent phrase is “numbers electrical engine”, in 5 of 65 complaints, followed by “stalled without” (5).
Other 2007 BMW 328I problems
- Electrical System problems (129)
- Air Bags problems (105)
- Steering problems (56)
See all 2007 BMW 328I problems or engine problems across all 328I years.