YearToAvoid

2007 BMW 128i Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

No verdict The 2007 BMW 128i has 1 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 0 out of 100 — #7 highest of 7 128i model years. The most reported problem area is suspension, wheels & tires (1 complaints, 100% of the total).

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
0/100
#7 of 7 128i years
Verdict
No verdict
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
1
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
0
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
0
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Top issue
Suspension, Wheels & Tires
Best nearby year
2008
rated Good

Top 2007 BMW 128i problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (100%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

2007 BMW 128i recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2007 compared with other 128i years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002007200820092010201120122013
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2007No verdict010—
2008Good1718621
2009Caution5026621

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 BMW 128i a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 BMW 128i ranks #7 of 7 among 128i model years (Complaint Index 0/100). It has 1 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 BMW 128i?
The most reported problem areas are suspension, wheels & tires (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 14,000 miles.
Does the 2007 BMW 128i have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2007 BMW 128i in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.