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2007 BMW 328i Engine Problems

NHTSA has 102 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2007 BMW 328i, 26% of all 398 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest engine complaint count among 12 328i model years. These complaints report 3 crashes, 14 fires, and 8 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 91,000 miles.

Engine complaints
102
26% of 398
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
14
Injuries reported
8
Median mileage
91,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2007 BMW 328i engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 29, 2007, latest Jul 29, 2026.

2007 BMW 328i engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter92007 Q22011 Q12013 Q12014 Q32016 Q32018 Q32021 Q12023 Q1
102 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2007 Q2 to 2026 Q3; peak 2022 Q2 (9).

Engine recalls for the 2007 BMW 328i

  1. NHTSA 17V683000Oct 30, 2017Engine740,561 vehicles

    Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:crankcase (pcv)

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2011 128i and 2007-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive30i, Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si and Z4 sDrive30i vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.

    Risk: An electrical short can cause the parts within the PCV valve to melt, increasing the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is not in use.

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PCV valve heater, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notification by the end of October 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Engine complaints by 328i model year

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

  1. 20050 (0%)
  2. 20060 (0%)
  3. 2007102 (26%)
  4. 200888 (37%)
  5. 200970 (36%)
  6. 201086 (55%)
  7. 2011370 (64%)
  8. 201275 (58%)
  9. 2013137 (53%)
  10. 201463 (42%)
  11. 201565 (52%)
  12. 201630 (53%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 BMW 328i have engine problems?
NHTSA has 102 owner complaints about the engine in the 2007 BMW 328i, 26% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 91,000 miles.
Which BMW 328i year has the most engine complaints?
The 2011 BMW 328i has the most engine complaints (370), compared with 102 for the 2007.
Is there a engine recall for the 2007 BMW 328i?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 BMW 328i concerns the engine: 17V683000.

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.