2007 BMW 328i Electrical System Problems
NHTSA has 135 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2007 BMW 328i, 34% of all 398 complaints for this model year. That is the highest electrical complaint count among 12 328i model years. These complaints report 2 crashes, 20 fires, and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 97,250 miles.
- Electrical System complaints
- 135
- 34% of 398
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 20
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 97,250 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
When 2007 BMW 328i electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 2, 2007, latest Jul 20, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2007 BMW 328i
- NHTSA 17V676000Oct 25, 2017Electrical System702,965 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi and M3, 2007-2011 328i xDrive, 335i xDrive and 335is and 2009-2011 335d vehicles. The wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning system may overheat.
Risk: Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiring and electrical connectors, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- NHTSA 13V044000Feb 7, 2013Electrical System516,791 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers
BMW is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 1-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured December 2007 through September 2011; and 2007-2011 3-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sedans manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sports wagons manufactured March 2007 through June 2011; and 2009-2011 Z4 vehicles manufactured March 2009 through June 2011. In February 2013, BMW recalled 504,545 vehicles. In July 2013, BMW informed the agency that it was adding 1-Series, 3-Series, and Z4 vehicles, representing an additional 12,094 vehicles. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 516,791. The connector for the positive battery cable connector and the corresponding terminal on the fuse box may degrade over time. Over time, the high current flow and heat from electrical resistance may lead to a breakage of the connection, and a loss of electrical power to the vehicle.
Risk: If there is a loss of electrical power to the vehicle, the vehicle may unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive battery cable connector and secure it with an improved method, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
Electrical System complaints by 328i model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2007 BMW 328i have electrical problems?
- NHTSA has 135 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2007 BMW 328i, 34% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 97,250 miles.
- Which BMW 328i year has the most electrical complaints?
- The 2007 BMW 328i has the most electrical complaints (135), compared with 135 for the 2007.
- Is there a electrical recall for the 2007 BMW 328i?
- Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2007 BMW 328i concern the electrical: 17V676000 and 13V044000.