2007 BMW 528I Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 14, 2018 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 528I years
Not enough data 15th of 15 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
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Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2007 BMW 528I. That ranks 15th out of 15 528I model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 120,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2007 BMW 528I problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine1 · ~120,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine1100%120,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2007 BMW 528I recalls (1)

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Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:crankcase (pcv)Oct 30, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V683000 · 740,561 vehicles

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.

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 528i. While driving various speeds, the vehicle overheated and the engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The contact waited for a few minutes, restarted the vehicle, and was able to…

Engine · received Mar 14, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11079459

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 BMW 528I?

Owners most often report engine problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2007 BMW 528I?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2007 BMW 528I a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 528I model years, the 2007 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.