How common are structure and body problems on the 2007 BMW 328xi?

NHTSA lists 33 Structure & Body complaints for the 2007 328xi, which is 17% of all 198 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2007 BMW 328xi door lock issue?

No, NHTSA does not list any related recalls for this Structure & Body problem area on the 2007 328xi.

At what mileage do these door lock failures typically happen?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 65,000 miles.

Did the door lock problem cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA's data for this component on the 2007 328xi shows one crash, one fire, and one injury among the complaints filed.

Is the 2007 328xi worse for this problem than other model years?

Yes. The 2007 model year has by far the highest share, 17%, compared to other 328xi model years, several of which show 0% or single-digit shares.

2007 BMW 328xi Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 33 Structure & Body complaints for the 2007 BMW 328xi, 17% of all complaints filed for that year, centered on door lock actuator failures. Median mileage at failure was 65,000, and one complaint involved a crash, a fire, and an injury. No related recalls are listed for this component.

Structure & Body complaints: 33; 17% of 198 complaints
All complaints this year: 198
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 65,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Door lock actuators fail and blow a fuse, locking occupants inside with no doors openable from inside the car.
Key fob and dashboard lock/unlock buttons stop responding, leaving only the driver's door operable.
Owners report having to exit through windows or use a manual key in the exterior lock to get out.
The failure recurs after fuse replacement, with doors freezing shut again within weeks or months.
Some owners describe the gas tank release also failing along with the door locks.

When 2007 BMW 328xi body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 7, 2009, latest Sep 26, 2024.

33 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2009 to Sep 2024; peak Jul 2011 (3).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2007 BMW 328xi

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by 328xi model year

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

20060 (0%)
200733 (17%)
20089 (9%)
20090 (0%)
20102 (12%)
20113 (4%)
20120 (0%)
20132 (7%)
20143 (18%)
20151 (7%)
20160 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are structure and body problems on the 2007 BMW 328xi?: NHTSA lists 33 Structure & Body complaints for the 2007 328xi, which is 17% of all 198 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2007 BMW 328xi door lock issue?: No, NHTSA does not list any related recalls for this Structure & Body problem area on the 2007 328xi.
At what mileage do these door lock failures typically happen?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 65,000 miles.
Did the door lock problem cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA's data for this component on the 2007 328xi shows one crash, one fire, and one injury among the complaints filed.
Is the 2007 328xi worse for this problem than other model years?: Yes. The 2007 model year has by far the highest share, 17%, compared to other 328xi model years, several of which show 0% or single-digit shares.