How common are body and structure complaints on the 2007 BMW 3 Series?

NHTSA lists 20 Structure & Body complaints for the 2007 3 Series, making up 17% of the 115 total complaints filed for that model year.

What is the main structure and body problem reported on the 2007 BMW 3 Series?

Owners most often describe door locks failing across multiple doors, sometimes leaving them or passengers unable to exit the vehicle.

At what mileage do these door lock problems typically appear?

The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on this model year is 68,000 miles.

Is there a recall for the 2007 BMW 3 Series door lock issue?

No, NHTSA does not list a related recall for this problem area on the 2007 3 Series.

Did the door lock failures cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA records show zero crashes and zero injuries tied to these Structure & Body complaints, though one complaint involved a fire from a seat heater.

2007 BMW 3 Series Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA logged 20 Structure & Body complaints for the 2007 BMW 3 Series, 17% of that year's 115 total complaints. Most describe door locks failing and trapping occupants inside, with a median failure mileage of 68,000 miles. No related recall is listed.

Structure & Body complaints: 20; 17% of 115 complaints
All complaints this year: 115
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 68,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Central locking systems fail on multiple doors at once, leaving occupants unable to exit from the inside or with the key fob.
Door lock actuators are described as blowing a specific fuse, which then disables the locks on all doors except sometimes the driver's door.
Some owners report being able to unlock only the driver's door with the physical key while the other three doors remain sealed.
A washer jet cover on the windshield reportedly detached while driving, creating a road hazard for following vehicles.
One owner described a seat heater overheating and burning through the seat material and their clothing.

When 2007 BMW 3 Series body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 9, 2011, latest Sep 23, 2018.

20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2011 to Sep 2018; peak Jul 2014 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2007 BMW 3 Series

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by 3 Series model year

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

20051 (4%)
200644 (22%)
200720 (17%)
20087 (10%)
20094 (8%)
20102 (7%)
20110 (0%)
20122 (29%)
20132 (10%)
20230 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are body and structure complaints on the 2007 BMW 3 Series?: NHTSA lists 20 Structure & Body complaints for the 2007 3 Series, making up 17% of the 115 total complaints filed for that model year.
What is the main structure and body problem reported on the 2007 BMW 3 Series?: Owners most often describe door locks failing across multiple doors, sometimes leaving them or passengers unable to exit the vehicle.
At what mileage do these door lock problems typically appear?: The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on this model year is 68,000 miles.
Is there a recall for the 2007 BMW 3 Series door lock issue?: No, NHTSA does not list a related recall for this problem area on the 2007 3 Series.
Did the door lock failures cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA records show zero crashes and zero injuries tied to these Structure & Body complaints, though one complaint involved a fire from a seat heater.