2007 BMW X3
This year's complaint volume is within 30% 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.
- Complaints
- 98
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Air bags
Campaigns on file for 2007
None on file
38% of complaints
Complaints per year
2007: 98 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 138 |
| 2005 | 103 |
| 2006 | 143 |
| 2007 | 98 |
| 2008 | 66 |
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2010 | 32 |
| 2011 | 113 |
| 2012 | 42 |
| 2013 | 226 |
| 2014 | 86 |
| 2015 | 105 |
| 2016 | 82 |
| 2017 | 92 |
| 2018 | 76 |
| 2019 | 171 |
| 2020 | 110 |
| 2021 | 110 |
| 2022 | 81 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 39 |
| 2025 | 39 |
| 2026 | 21 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Air bags
38% · 37 reportsMost commonly citing front passenger.
Show complaint excerpts
1. My car is very old and has 189,000 miles. Takata airbag recalls are now known and issued by the NHSTA, it shows that I have 6 recalls and BMW does not see the recalls.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-08
Also filed under Service brakes
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V071000 (Air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-07-06
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V071000 (Air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-07-03
Engine
26% · 25 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 BMW X3. While the vehicle was parked with the engine running, the vehicle caught on fire. The contact stated that the fire started in the engine compartment and then spread to the entire vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-04
Also filed under Engine and engine cooling
Engine and engine cooling
16% · 16 reportsMost commonly citing crankcase (pcv).
Seats
14% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing seat heater/cooler.
Electrical system
10% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing switch.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 BMW X3. While driving various speeds, the vehicle shook and various warning indicators illuminated. The hazard lights were activated and the vehicle suddenly stalled.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-05
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2018-06-18Air bags17V605000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2010 BMW X3 2.5i, X3 3.0i and X3 xDrive30i Sports Activity Vehicles.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat occupant detection mat, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on November 27, 2017.
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2018-06-18Engine and engine cooling17V683000 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.
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2020-03-11Air bags20V017000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2007 BMW X3 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 37 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 25 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 16 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 17V605000 · Air bags
- Recall 17V683000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 20V017000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2007 BMW X3 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 BMW X3 is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 BMW X3?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2007 BMW X3 have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.