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2007 BMW 328i Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 15 Fuel System complaints for the 2007 BMW 328i, 4% of the 398 total complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 70,500. No related recalls are tied to this complaint area.

Fuel System complaints
15
4% of 398 complaints
All complaints this year
398
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
70,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle stalls or loses power suddenly at highway speed, sometimes with loss of power steering and braking after the engine shuts off.
  • Fuel pump fails, requiring replacement, in some cases more than once on the same vehicle.
  • Fuel gauge or sensor misreports the amount of fuel in the tank, leading to unexpected stalling when the tank runs dry.
  • Drivers report a strong fuel smell inside or outside the car, sometimes traced to a leak near the rear wheel well.
  • Owners describe stalling and hesitation that mechanics could not immediately diagnose, with repeated shop visits.

When 2007 BMW 328i fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 24, 2008, latest Jul 10, 2023.

2007 BMW 328i fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month1Jun 2008May 2011Dec 2011Aug 2012Mar 2016Feb 2019Jul 2021Jul 2023
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2008 to Jul 2023; peak Jun 2008 (1).

Fuel System recalls for the 2007 BMW 328i

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System 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. 200715 (4%)
  4. 200813 (5%)
  5. 200922 (11%)
  6. 20108 (5%)
  7. 201120 (3%)
  8. 201210 (8%)
  9. 201320 (8%)
  10. 201417 (11%)
  11. 201515 (12%)
  12. 20161 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are fuel system problems on the 2007 BMW 328i?
NHTSA lists 15 Fuel System complaints for the 2007 328i, which is 4% of the 398 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2007 BMW 328i fuel system?
No related recalls are listed for this complaint area in NHTSA data.
At what mileage do fuel system problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2007 328i is 70,500 miles.
What do owners report happening with the fuel system?
Owners report sudden stalling at speed, fuel pump failures, inaccurate fuel gauge readings, and fuel odor or leaks, based on NHTSA complaint narratives.
Did any fuel system complaints involve a fire?
Yes, NHTSA data for this complaint area includes one fire report among the 15 fuel system complaints.

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.