2007 BMW 3 Series

◆ Worse than typical

2007 BMW 3 Series
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:21:08.239Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2007: 115 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1986	1
1992	0
1993	0
1994	1
1995	3
1996	2
1997	5
1998	3
1999	6
2000	88
2001	36
2002	26
2003	51
2004	77
2005	25
2006	202
2007	115
2008	68
2009	53
2010	30
2011	1
2012	7
2013	21
2023	0

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 30%

30% of complaints: air bags — 35 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW 328XI. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A TELEPHONE POLE DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER AND ICY CONDITIONS. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20090121

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 27%

27% of complaints: electrical system — 31 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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MY WIFE WAS DRIVING IN THE LEFT CENTER LANE OF INTERSTATE 384 IN MANCHESTER CT. THE CAR STALLED AND SHE WAS HIT FROM BEHIND BY 3 OTHER VEHICLES. SHE SUFFERED BACK AND NECK INJURIES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130220

AFTER BEING SERVICE BY DEALER FOR 4 DAYS WHICH INCLUDED THE REPLACEMENT OF RIGHT HEADLIGHT AND ABS AND BRAKE SYSTEM THE CAR CAUGHT FIRE WHICH SEEM TO BE RELATED TO ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120212

ENGINE 19%

19% of complaints: engine — 22 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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POWER STEERING PULLEY COMES INTO CONTACT OF AXLE CARRIER, IT'S A CLEAR DESIGN FLAW AND THIS CAR HASN'T HAD MUCH RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT DONE, THE COMPANY KNOWINGLY PUT AN UNSAFE BETA CAR ON THE MARKET.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171114

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING IN THE LEFT CENTER LANE OF INTERSTATE 384 IN MANCHESTER CT. THE CAR STALLED AND SHE WAS HIT FROM BEHIND BY 3 OTHER VEHICLES. SHE SUFFERED BACK AND NECK INJURIES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130220

STEERING 13%

13% of complaints: steering — 15 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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NHTSA ODI report, 20171114

SEAT BELTS 9%

9% of complaints: seat belts — 10 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2007 — complaint volume: 115

R 20120822 — engine and engine cooling

This recall involves aftermarket parts sold by Valeo. Valeo is recalling certain engine cooling fans, part numbers 696121, 696273, and 696275, used as service replacement parts for model year 2008-20

Remedy: Valeo will notify owners and replace the fans free of charge. The safety recall began on August 22, 2012. This recall is being conducted by Valeo, not by BMW. For further information, owners may co

Campaign 12E029000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20220722 — engine and engine cooling

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...

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 22V119000 — check if this car was fixed