NHTSA lists 115 complaints for the 2007 BMW 3 Series, 6 of them mention a crash and 4 mention a fire. 3 complaints mention an injury, with 3 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as BMW 3 SERIES.
Model-generated complaint tags: This model year has not been tagged.
Recalls
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1 recalls.
Date: 2022-03-02. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Defect: 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 Ser (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
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 recal (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
91 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 27 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 24 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 10 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 9 |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 7 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 7 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 5 |
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| SEAT BELTS | 4 |
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11015849
Date: 2025-03-13. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
The Footwell Module (FRM) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 186,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.
11014417
Date: 2025-02-20. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
The Footwell Module (FRM) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 240,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.
10249437
Date: 2024-01-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY.
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
10249027
Date: 2024-01-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle A A?A A A A discharged batteryA A?A A A A compl
10182619
Date: 2020-10-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to
10145306
Date: 2018-06-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
NAVIGATION SYSTEM: REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
10143557
Date: 2018-05-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
RETRACTABLE HARDTOP STATUS REQUEST SUPPLEMENT
10143564
Date: 2018-05-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
NAVIGATION SYSTEM: REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
10136745
Date: 2017-05-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist System Diagnosis Information
10045283
Date: 2014-10-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
BMW: EXPERIENCING LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP IS ILLUMINATED, A NOISE, LIKE RATTLING, COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *PE UPDATED 10/31/12. *PE MODELS 2010 E70, 71, 82, 88, 90, 92, 93, F07, 10, 12, 13, 25. UPDATED 1/18/13. *PE UPDATED 4/18/2013. *KB UPDATED