2007 BMW 328I

■ Significantly worse — known issue year

2007 BMW 328I
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had more than double the complaints of 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: 395 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
1996	31
1997	25
1998	26
1999	98
2000	112
2001	4
2002	0
2003	0
2004	0
2005	0
2006	0
2007	395
2008	239
2009	193
2010	153
2011	572
2012	130
2013	255
2014	150
2015	121
2016	55

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 31%

31% of complaints: electrical system — 121 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SMOKE APPEARED UNDER THE HOOD AND THE VEHICLE WAS HESITANT TO OPERATE. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171229

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW 328I. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF THE IGNITION AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. THE SMOKE CLEARED AND HE CONTINUED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171215

I DROVE MY CAR APPROXIMATELY 2 MILES THEN GOT HOME AND TURNED MY CAR OFF. 10 MINUTES LATER I LOOK OUT THE WINDOW AND MY CAR IS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120618

AIR BAGS 26%

26% of complaints: air bags — 103 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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WE WERE IN THE LEFT LANE ABOUT TO TAKE A CURVE TO THE LEFT WHEN A CAR IN THE RIGHT LANE RAN US OFF THE ROAD STRAIGHT INTO A TELEPHONE POLE. I WAS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT AND MY AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, AS THE DRIVERS SIDE DID.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120925

DRIVING A 2007 BMW 328I COUPE (ONLY 7,000 MILES ON THE CAR), I WAS INVOLVED IN A SEVERE FRONT END COLLISION...THE CAR IS NOT DRIVABLE AND MAY EVEN BE TOTALED. NONE OF MY AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20080714

ENGINE 16%

16% of complaints: engine — 65 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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NHTSA ODI report, 20171215

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231223

STEERING 14%

14% of complaints: steering — 55 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 9%

9% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 36 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2007 — complaint volume: 395

R 20130313 — electrical system

BMW is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 1-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured December 2007 through September 2011; and 2007-2011 3-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured March 2007

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive battery cable connector and secure it with an improved method, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2013. Owners may call BMW a

Campaign 13V044000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140829 — air bags

BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans and 325xi sports wagons, model year 2007 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi sedans and 328i and 328xi sports w

Remedy: BMW will notify owners with an interim notification letter in January 2014 since parts are not currently available. When parts are available, BMW sent a second letter in August and dealers will repai

Campaign 13V564000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180618 — engine and engine cooling

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.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 17V683000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180629 — electrical system

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi and M3, 2007-2011 328i xDrive, 335i xDrive and 335is and 2009-2011 335d vehicles.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiring and electrical connectors, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available.

Campaign 17V676000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20200311 — air bags

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335is,...

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver air bag. On X5 and X6 vehicles, only the inflator will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2020.

Campaign 20V017000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20240830 — air bags

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi), 2006-2012 3 Series Sportswagon (325xi, 328i, 328xi), and 2009-2011 3 Series Sedan (335d) vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's air bag module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 30, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Campaign 24V513000 — check if this car was fixed