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2007 BMW 328xi Engine Problems

NHTSA has 48 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2007 BMW 328xi, 24% of all 198 complaints for this model year. That is the highest engine complaint count among 11 328xi model years. These complaints report 2 crashes, 7 fires, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 80,000 miles.

Engine complaints
48
24% of 198
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
7
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
80,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2007 BMW 328xi engine complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 1, 2011, latest May 6, 2025.

2007 BMW 328xi engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Nov 2011Jul 2013Feb 2015Feb 2017Mar 2018Jan 2019Jul 2022
48 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2011 to May 2025; peak Jun 2017 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2007 BMW 328xi

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by 328xi model year

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

  1. 20060 (0%)
  2. 200748 (24%)
  3. 200838 (38%)
  4. 20093 (27%)
  5. 20107 (41%)
  6. 201137 (55%)
  7. 20120 (0%)
  8. 20138 (30%)
  9. 20145 (29%)
  10. 20155 (36%)
  11. 20160 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 BMW 328xi have engine problems?
NHTSA has 48 owner complaints about the engine in the 2007 BMW 328xi, 24% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 80,000 miles.
Which BMW 328xi year has the most engine complaints?
The 2007 BMW 328xi has the most engine complaints (48), compared with 48 for the 2007.
Is there a engine recall for the 2007 BMW 328xi?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 BMW 328xi is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

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.