How common are engine problems on the 2007 BMW 328xi?

NHTSA lists 48 engine-related complaints for the 2007 328xi, which is 24% of all 198 complaints filed for that model year.

At what mileage do engine failures typically happen?

The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on this year is 80,000 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.

Is there a recall for the 2007 BMW 328xi engine?

No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this engine problem area.

Do the engine complaints include fires?

Yes, 7 of the 198 total complaints for the 2007 328xi involved fires, with several sample complaints describing smoke or flames from the engine compartment.

How does the 2007 328xi compare to other years for engine complaints?

The 2011 model year shows a higher share of engine complaints at 55%, while 2006, 2012, and 2016 show 0%, based on NHTSA data across model years.

2007 BMW 328xi Engine Problems

Owners filed 48 engine-related complaints for the 2007 BMW 328xi, 24% of all complaints for the year, at a median failure mileage of 80,000. Seven of those reports involved fires, and overheating tied to cooling-system failure is the dominant pattern, though no recall is listed against this dataset.

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

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Vehicles overheat suddenly, sometimes going into failsafe mode and stalling in traffic, often traced to a failed water pump.
Smoke or visible flames come from the engine compartment, in several cases while the vehicle was parked or just after driving, with no warning light illuminated beforehand.
Valve cover gasket failures let engine oil leak onto the catalytic converter, producing smoke that can blur the windshield.
Owners report stalling at low speeds (around 30 mph) with the check engine light on, linked to an engine oil leak.
One owner described the cruise control arm sticking and causing uncontrolled acceleration until the brake was applied.

When 2007 BMW 328xi engine complaints were filed

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

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.

20060 (0%)
200748 (24%)
200838 (38%)
20093 (27%)
20107 (41%)
201137 (55%)
20120 (0%)
20138 (30%)
20145 (29%)
20155 (36%)
20160 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems on the 2007 BMW 328xi?: NHTSA lists 48 engine-related complaints for the 2007 328xi, which is 24% of all 198 complaints filed for that model year.
At what mileage do engine failures typically happen?: The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on this year is 80,000 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
Is there a recall for the 2007 BMW 328xi engine?: No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this engine problem area.
Do the engine complaints include fires?: Yes, 7 of the 198 total complaints for the 2007 328xi involved fires, with several sample complaints describing smoke or flames from the engine compartment.
How does the 2007 328xi compare to other years for engine complaints?: The 2011 model year shows a higher share of engine complaints at 55%, while 2006, 2012, and 2016 show 0%, based on NHTSA data across model years.