Is steering a common problem on the 2007 BMW 328i?

Yes. NHTSA lists 56 steering complaints for this year, 14% of all 398 complaints filed, the highest share among the model years listed.

Is there a recall for the 2007 BMW 328i steering wheel lock?

No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data provided for this steering issue.

At what mileage does the steering problem usually show up?

The median mileage at failure for steering complaints is 80,000 miles, though some owners reported issues as early as a few hundred miles.

What exactly goes wrong with the steering?

Most complaints describe the electronic steering wheel lock engaging unexpectedly or failing, which can lock the wheel while driving or prevent the car from starting.

Did the steering issue cause crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 injuries tied to these steering complaints, though 2 fire reports appear among the broader complaint set for this year.

2007 BMW 328i Steering Problems

NHTSA logged 56 steering complaints for the 2007 BMW 328i, 14% of its 398 total complaints and far more than any other model year. The dominant pattern is the electronic steering wheel lock failing, sometimes locking the wheel while driving or leaving the car unable to start, with a median failure mileage of 80,000. No related recall is on file.

Steering complaints: 56; 14% of 398 complaints
All complaints this year: 398
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 80,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Steering wheel unexpectedly locks up while driving, including during turns at low speed.
Electronic steering lock indicator illuminates and the car will not start, leaving owners stranded and requiring a tow.
Some owners report the steering column lock failing more than once, with repeated replacement of the same part.
One early complaint describes a tie rod cracking off the wheel shortly after delivery, at very low mileage.
A steering wheel lock failure was reported alongside a no-start condition tied to the electrical system.

When 2007 BMW 328i steering complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 20, 2007, latest Aug 7, 2019.

56 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2007 to Aug 2019; peak Apr 2015 (3).

Steering recalls for the 2007 BMW 328i

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by 328i model year

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

20050 (0%)
20060 (0%)
200756 (14%)
20087 (3%)
20099 (5%)
20101 (1%)
201110 (2%)
20122 (2%)
20138 (3%)
20144 (3%)
20151 (1%)
20163 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

Is steering a common problem on the 2007 BMW 328i?: Yes. NHTSA lists 56 steering complaints for this year, 14% of all 398 complaints filed, the highest share among the model years listed.
Is there a recall for the 2007 BMW 328i steering wheel lock?: No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data provided for this steering issue.
At what mileage does the steering problem usually show up?: The median mileage at failure for steering complaints is 80,000 miles, though some owners reported issues as early as a few hundred miles.
What exactly goes wrong with the steering?: Most complaints describe the electronic steering wheel lock engaging unexpectedly or failing, which can lock the wheel while driving or prevent the car from starting.
Did the steering issue cause crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 injuries tied to these steering complaints, though 2 fire reports appear among the broader complaint set for this year.