How common are electrical problems on the 2007 BMW 3 Series?

NHTSA lists 35 electrical system complaints for the 2007 model year, making up 30% of all complaints filed for that year.

Is there a recall for the 2007 BMW 3 Series electrical system?

No related recall is listed for the electrical system in this dataset, though one owner complaint references a separate battery cable recall campaign.

At what mileage do these electrical failures happen?

The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 60,000 miles.

What is the most common electrical complaint?

Owners most often describe central locking and door lock failures that leave multiple doors unable to open from inside the car.

Were there any fires linked to electrical complaints?

Yes, NHTSA data shows 2 fires and 1 crash reported among the electrical system complaints for this year.

2007 BMW 3 Series Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 35 electrical system complaints for the 2007 BMW 3 Series, 30% of all complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 60,000. No related recall is listed for this problem area, though owners reference a separate battery-cable recall in one complaint.

Electrical System complaints: 35; 30% of 115 complaints
All complaints this year: 115
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 60,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Central locking systems fail across multiple doors at once, trapping occupants who then have to exit through windows or crawl to the driver's door.
Door lock fuses blow, disabling interior door releases on three or four doors simultaneously.
Key fob commands only lock or unlock the driver's door while the other doors stop responding entirely.
Electrical smoke and burning-plastic odors develop from the dashboard or engine bay, in some cases progressing to visible flames under the hood.
A stall while driving was linked by one owner to a battery cable issue referenced in a separate recall campaign.

When 2007 BMW 3 Series electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 7, 2010, latest Dec 18, 2018.

35 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2010 to Dec 2018; peak Nov 2018 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2007 BMW 3 Series

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by 3 Series model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20055 (20%)
200632 (16%)
200735 (30%)
200819 (28%)
200911 (21%)
20105 (17%)
20110 (0%)
20120 (0%)
20137 (33%)
20230 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems on the 2007 BMW 3 Series?: NHTSA lists 35 electrical system complaints for the 2007 model year, making up 30% of all complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2007 BMW 3 Series electrical system?: No related recall is listed for the electrical system in this dataset, though one owner complaint references a separate battery cable recall campaign.
At what mileage do these electrical failures happen?: The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 60,000 miles.
What is the most common electrical complaint?: Owners most often describe central locking and door lock failures that leave multiple doors unable to open from inside the car.
Were there any fires linked to electrical complaints?: Yes, NHTSA data shows 2 fires and 1 crash reported among the electrical system complaints for this year.