2007 BMW 328 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2007 BMW 328 has a complaint index of 43, the fourth-lowest among 8 model years, and earns a Good verdict. NHTSA lists 9 complaints and 1 recall, led by electrical system issues at 44% share.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 43/100
- #5 of 8 328 years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 9
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Electrical System
Top 2007 BMW 328 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System4 (44%)
- Airbags3 (33%)
- Seat Belts2 (22%)
- Steering2 (22%)
- Brakes1 (11%)
- Engine1 (11%)
- Other1 (11%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report sudden stalling while driving at 20-25 mph with no warning light, with one case recurring at 99,500 and 100,340 miles.
- Rear doors fail to lock, front doors fail to unlock, and the gas lid stops opening without warning, attributed by owners to a door actuator and fuse problem.
- Some owners describe the steering wheel locking up (ELV lock error) and the car shutting down while underway, in one case at 130,000 miles.
- Door handles reportedly melted from heat, alongside sensor system faults that caused smog test failures.
- Passenger airbag warning light stays on regardless of seat occupancy.
- Several owners mention the Takata airbag recall, with one reporting a denied claim and no completed repair.
2007 BMW 328 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 16V071000Feb 5, 2016Airbags840,000 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335d sedans, 2006-2012 325xiT, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 2007-2013 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive, 335is and M3 Coupes and Convertibles, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i SAVs, 2007-2010 X3 xDrive30i SAVs, 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M SAVs, 2009-2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d SAVs, 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M SACs, 2010-2011 BMW X6 xDrive50i SACs and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2007 compared with other 328 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 BMW 328 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 328 rates Good relative to other years of this model, with a complaint index of 43 and 9 complaints on file.
- What problems does the 2007 BMW 328 have?
- The top problem area is the electrical system, making up 44% of complaints, followed by airbags at 33% and seat belts and steering each at 22%.
- Does the 2007 BMW 328 have a recall?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2007 328, covering an airbag module or inflator replacement tied to the Takata recall campaign.
- How does the 2007 BMW 328 compare to other years?
- The 2007 model ranks 5th worst out of 8 years by complaint index, well below the 2011 model's index of 100 and the 2009 model's index of 86, both rated Avoid.