2007 BMW 528i Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2007 BMW 528i has just 1 NHTSA complaint and a complaint index of 0, ranking it 10th out of 10 model years for reported problems — the lowest complaint volume in the lineup. It has 1 recall covering the PCV valve heater on the engine.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #10 of 10 528i years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 1
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Engine
Top 2007 BMW 528i problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine1 (100%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Engine overheats while driving at various speeds, triggering the warning indicator.
- Driver has to pull over and shut off the engine before it can be restarted after a cooldown period.
- Reported failure occurred at 120,000 miles, matching the median mileage at failure for this model's engine complaints.
2007 BMW 528i recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 17V683000Oct 30, 2017Engine740,561 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:crankcase (pcv)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2011 128i and 2007-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive30i, Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si and Z4 sDrive30i vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.
Risk: An electrical short can cause the parts within the PCV valve to melt, increasing the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is not in use.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PCV valve heater, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notification by the end of October 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2007 compared with other 528i years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 BMW 528i reliable?
- NHTSA lists only 1 complaint for the 2007 528i, giving it a complaint index of 0 and the lowest reported-problem rank among the 10 model years with data.
- What problems does the 2007 BMW 528i have?
- The single complaint on file describes engine overheating with the warning indicator turning on while driving, at 120,000 miles.
- Does the 2007 BMW 528i have a recall?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 17V683000) covers the engine PCV valve heater; BMW dealers replace it free of charge.
- How does the 2007 528i compare to other years?
- With a complaint index of 0 and 1 complaint, the 2007 528i ranks better than every other year listed, including the 2008 and 2011 model years, which rank as Avoid with complaint indexes of 100 and 89.
- Was the 2007 BMW 528i recall a do-not-drive recall?
- No, the PCV valve heater recall is not a do-not-drive or park-outside recall.