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2007 BMW X3 Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 52 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2007 BMW X3, 20% of all 258 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest transmission complaint count among 21 X3 model years. These complaints report 1 crash. Median mileage at failure: 17,500 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
52
20% of 258
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
17,500 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2007 BMW X3 transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 14, 2007, latest Oct 18, 2023.

2007 BMW X3 transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month4Jul 2007Jan 2008Jul 2008Jul 2009Dec 2010Apr 2012Aug 2014May 2018
52 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2007 to Oct 2023; peak Apr 2008 (4).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2007 BMW X3

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by X3 model year

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

  1. 20054 (4%)
  2. 20061 (1%)
  3. 200752 (20%)
  4. 200811 (9%)
  5. 20093 (9%)
  6. 20100 (0%)
  7. 201124 (19%)
  8. 20128 (17%)
  9. 201360 (27%)
  10. 20146 (7%)
  11. 20159 (9%)
  12. 20169 (11%)
  13. 20172 (2%)
  14. 20182 (3%)
  15. 20197 (4%)
  16. 202014 (13%)
  17. 20215 (5%)
  18. 20228 (10%)
  19. 20231 (7%)
  20. 20244 (11%)
  21. 20253 (9%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 BMW X3 have transmission problems?
NHTSA has 52 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2007 BMW X3, 20% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 17,500 miles.
Which BMW X3 year has the most transmission complaints?
The 2013 BMW X3 has the most transmission complaints (60), compared with 52 for the 2007.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2007 BMW X3?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 BMW X3 is classified under transmission & powertrain. 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.