How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2007 BMW 335i have?

NHTSA lists 26 Structure & Body complaints for the 2007 335i, which is 9% of the 288 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2007 BMW 335i door lock problem?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this Structure & Body issue on the 2007 335i.

What is the main structure and body problem on the 2007 BMW 335i?

Most complaints describe central door lock failures where only the driver door could be opened, sometimes requiring occupants to exit through windows.

At what mileage do these door lock failures typically happen?

The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2007 335i is 48,500 miles.

Were there any crashes or injuries linked to this issue?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 injuries tied to Structure & Body complaints on the 2007 335i, though 1 fire was reported in a related electrical complaint.

2007 BMW 335i Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA logged 26 Structure & Body complaints for the 2007 BMW 335i, 9% of its 288 total complaints that year, mostly centered on central door lock failures. No related recalls are listed, and the median mileage at failure was 48,500.

Structure & Body complaints: 26; 9% of 288 complaints
All complaints this year: 288
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 48,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Central locking system fails so that only the driver door can open, leaving passenger and rear doors inoperable from inside or outside.
Owners describe a blown fuse cutting power to the door lock system, disabling the key fob, interior handles, and dashboard lock switch at once.
Some drivers report having to climb out through windows or exit passengers through the driver's door because no other doors would open.
A few owners say the fuse was replaced under a service bulletin but the door lock failure recurred afterward.
One complaint noted the powered gas tank cover also stopped working when the central locking system failed.

When 2007 BMW 335i body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 10, 2008, latest Mar 8, 2017.

26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2008 to Mar 2017; peak Jan 2009 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2007 BMW 335i

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by 335i model year

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

20060 (0%)
200726 (9%)
200812 (6%)
20094 (5%)
20101 (2%)
20112 (2%)
20123 (14%)
20132 (5%)
20141 (5%)
20152 (20%)
20160 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2007 BMW 335i have?: NHTSA lists 26 Structure & Body complaints for the 2007 335i, which is 9% of the 288 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2007 BMW 335i door lock problem?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this Structure & Body issue on the 2007 335i.
What is the main structure and body problem on the 2007 BMW 335i?: Most complaints describe central door lock failures where only the driver door could be opened, sometimes requiring occupants to exit through windows.
At what mileage do these door lock failures typically happen?: The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2007 335i is 48,500 miles.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to this issue?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 injuries tied to Structure & Body complaints on the 2007 335i, though 1 fire was reported in a related electrical complaint.