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2007 BMW 3 Series

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most 3 Series years

Owner complaints for the 2007 BMW 3 Series are substantially higher than the model-year median of 23.

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115Owner complaints

Model-year median: 23

1Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

Other model years Selected year
77
200425
2005202
2006115
200768
200853
200930
2010
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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Air Bags
35Electrical System
31Engine
22Steering
15Seat Belts
10
All reported categories
Latches/locks/linkages
9Exterior Lighting
7Fuel/propulsion System
6Seats
6Structure
6Unknown Or Other
6Power Train
5Vehicle Speed Control
5Fuel System, Gasoline
4Service Brakes, Hydraulic
3Wheels
3Equipment
2Fuel System, Other
2Service Brakes
2Electronic Stability Control (esc)
1Engine And Engine Cooling
1Equipment Adaptive/mobility
1Visibility
1Visibility/wiper
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

92 reports with mileage · 23 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Air Bags. Review the 35 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 31 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 22 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

6 crash reports4 fire reports3 injury reports

Fuel System, Gasoline complaints

4 reports
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Mileage unknown · Jan 17, 2018
Fuel System, GasolineUnknown Or Other

FUEL REGULATOR FILTER PLASTIC HOUSING CRACKING CAUSING FUEL -GAS LEAKING IN SIDE THE CAR, AND GAS SMELL INSIDE THE CAR, SAFETY ISSUE, THERE IS RECALL FOR 333I 2007 FOR SAME FUEL LEAKING DEFECTIVE PLASTIC HOUSING BUT NO RECALL FOR 328I 2007.IT SI LIFE OR DEATH ISSUE. BEST REGARDS [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FR…

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FUEL REGULATOR FILTER PLASTIC HOUSING CRACKING CAUSING FUEL -GAS LEAKING IN SIDE THE CAR, AND GAS SMELL INSIDE THE CAR, SAFETY ISSUE, THERE IS RECALL FOR 333I 2007 FOR SAME FUEL LEAKING DEFECTIVE PLASTIC HOUSING BUT NO RECALL FOR 328I 2007.IT SI LIFE OR DEATH ISSUE. BEST REGARDS [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

NHTSA ODI #11063303

25,400 miles · Jun 28, 2013
Fuel System, Gasoline

I HAVE A 2007 BMW 335I WITH 25K MILES. AS I WAS DRIVING GETTING ON THE HIGHWAY MY CAR HAS LOST POWER ENGINE WAS CUT OFF. I WAS ON A LIMB MODE ALMOST GOT REAR ENDED BY AN 18 WHEEL TRACTOR. THIS HAPPEN SEVERAL TIMES A WEEK. BROUGHT CAR TO DEALER. DEALER REFUSE TO FIX OR REPLACE UNDER RECALL. THEY CHECK THE CAR OUT AND SAID IT WAS …

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I HAVE A 2007 BMW 335I WITH 25K MILES. AS I WAS DRIVING GETTING ON THE HIGHWAY MY CAR HAS LOST POWER ENGINE WAS CUT OFF. I WAS ON A LIMB MODE ALMOST GOT REAR ENDED BY AN 18 WHEEL TRACTOR. THIS HAPPEN SEVERAL TIMES A WEEK. BROUGHT CAR TO DEALER. DEALER REFUSE TO FIX OR REPLACE UNDER RECALL. THEY CHECK THE CAR OUT AND SAID IT WAS THE FUEL INJECTOR. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10522205

88,000 miles · Jun 12, 2013
EngineFuel System, GasolineVehicle Speed ControlCrash

MY VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE A RECALL ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: HPFP, FUEL INJECTORS, WASTEGATE. FAILURE- LONG CRANK, ENGINE MALFUNCTION LIGHT, ENGINE SERVICE SOON LIGHT, CLICKING(RATTLING) COMING FROM BOTTOM OF CAR(WASTE GATE), CAR LOSE POWER ON FREEWAY, WHEN REV CLICKING IN THE FUEL INJECTORS. PLEASE HELP I HAVE READ MANY PE…

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MY VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE A RECALL ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: HPFP, FUEL INJECTORS, WASTEGATE. FAILURE- LONG CRANK, ENGINE MALFUNCTION LIGHT, ENGINE SERVICE SOON LIGHT, CLICKING(RATTLING) COMING FROM BOTTOM OF CAR(WASTE GATE), CAR LOSE POWER ON FREEWAY, WHEN REV CLICKING IN THE FUEL INJECTORS. PLEASE HELP I HAVE READ MANY PEOPLE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AND MANY PEOPLE WERE ISSUE A RECALL. I HAVEN'T GOT ONE AND AM 100% POSITIVE THESE THREE ITEMS NEEDS REPAIR. MY CAR IS A 2007 BMW 335I AND HAS NOT BEEN ISSUED THE RECALL FOR THOSE 3 FAILURES. 89450 MILEAGE PLEASE ISSUE ONE. THANK YOU I JUST BOUGHT THE CAR AS OF 5/15/2013 FROM PRIVATE OWNER AND NOTICED THE PROBLEM TILL 6/12/2013 AND STILL EXPERIENCING THESE PROBLEMS DAILY. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10519471

6,800 miles · May 29, 2008
Fuel System, Gasoline

1. HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP ISSUE ON MAY 21ST LED TO THE CAR STALLING WHILE DRIVING AND TURNING. ALSO PUT THE CAR IN "LIMP MODE" (REDUCED POWER). ALSO, RUN-FLAT TIRES ON THE CAR HAVE ALL BUBBLED/POPPED- HAVE HAD CAR ONLY FOR 5 MONTHS WITH 6800 MILES. 2. CAR STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES WHILE DRIVING AND WOULD STALL ALMOST EVERY TIME…

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1. HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP ISSUE ON MAY 21ST LED TO THE CAR STALLING WHILE DRIVING AND TURNING. ALSO PUT THE CAR IN "LIMP MODE" (REDUCED POWER). ALSO, RUN-FLAT TIRES ON THE CAR HAVE ALL BUBBLED/POPPED- HAVE HAD CAR ONLY FOR 5 MONTHS WITH 6800 MILES. 2. CAR STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES WHILE DRIVING AND WOULD STALL ALMOST EVERY TIME WHEN CAR WAS STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN OR RED LIGHT. BEFORE BRINGING THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE THREE DAYS LATER THE CAR STALLED AT LEAST 5 TIMES- BMW REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP YESTERDAY. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10229224

Official recalls

1

22V119000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:crankcase (pcv)

Mar 2, 2022

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 (325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi); 2006-2012 3 Series Wagon (328i, 328i xDrive); 2007-2013 3 Series Convertible (328i); 2006-2010 5 Series Sedan (525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi); 2006-2007 5 Series Wagon (530xi); 2007-2010 X5 SAV (X5 3.0si, X5 xDrive30i); 2006-2008 Z4 Coupe (Z4 3.0si); and 2006-2011 Z4 Roadster (Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si, Z4 sDrive30i) vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An electrical short can cause the PCV valve heater to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire while driving or, soon after driving when parked.

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. This recall supersedes and expands previous NHTSA recalls 17V-683 and 19V-273. Vehicles previously repaired under the prior recalls will need to come back for the new recall remedy. The remedy is currently being developed. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on April 1, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 22, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

0

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