How common are electrical problems in the 2007 BMW 328xi?

NHTSA has 64 electrical system complaints on file for the 2007 328xi, which is 32% of all 198 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2007 BMW 328xi?

Yes. Recall campaign 17V676000, reported in 2017, covers wiring and electrical connectors on the 2007 328xi and related BMW models; the remedy is dealer replacement of the wiring and connectors at no charge.

Have electrical problems caused fires or injuries?

NHTSA complaint data for this component shows 5 fires, 2 crashes, and 1 injury reported for the 2007 328xi.

At what mileage do electrical failures typically happen?

The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2007 328xi is 82,000 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.

Do door lock failures count as electrical complaints?

Some door lock actuator and fuse-blowing complaints are logged under Structure & Body rather than Electrical System, but owners describe the same wiring-related failure pattern.

2007 BMW 328xi Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 64 electrical system complaints for the 2007 BMW 328xi, 32% of all complaints filed for the year, including 5 fires and 1 injury. A related recall (17V676000) covers wiring and electrical connectors on this model.

Electrical System complaints: 64; 32% of 198 complaints
All complaints this year: 198
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 5
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 82,000 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Underhood or dashboard wiring ignites into flames, sometimes while the car is parked and unoccupied, with fire originating near the windshield, air bag housing, or glove box area.
The engine loses power steering and shuts down at highway speed, linked to overheating and an open recall the owner said the dealer had not addressed.
Door lock actuators fail and blow fuses, leaving occupants unable to open doors manually or with the key fob, sometimes trapping them inside.
The "service engine soon" light illuminates and clears intermittently over repeated two-week intervals despite multiple dealer inspections.
The vehicle stalls unexpectedly and will not restart or jump-start, requiring towing.
Key fob and interior unlock buttons stop responding, sometimes recurring after an earlier failed lock repair.

When 2007 BMW 328xi electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 29, 2009, latest Aug 12, 2025.

64 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2009 Q4 to 2025 Q3; peak 2013 Q1 (5).

Electrical System recalls for the 2007 BMW 328xi

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.

Electrical System complaints by 328xi model year

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

20061 (20%)
200764 (32%)
200847 (47%)
20095 (45%)
20107 (41%)
201118 (27%)
20120 (0%)
20133 (11%)
20144 (24%)
20154 (29%)
20160 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems in the 2007 BMW 328xi?: NHTSA has 64 electrical system complaints on file for the 2007 328xi, which is 32% of all 198 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2007 BMW 328xi?: Yes. Recall campaign 17V676000, reported in 2017, covers wiring and electrical connectors on the 2007 328xi and related BMW models; the remedy is dealer replacement of the wiring and connectors at no charge.
Have electrical problems caused fires or injuries?: NHTSA complaint data for this component shows 5 fires, 2 crashes, and 1 injury reported for the 2007 328xi.
At what mileage do electrical failures typically happen?: The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2007 328xi is 82,000 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
Do door lock failures count as electrical complaints?: Some door lock actuator and fuse-blowing complaints are logged under Structure & Body rather than Electrical System, but owners describe the same wiring-related failure pattern.