CarRecallWatchThe 2007 BMW 3 Series has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 115 complaints with NHTSA, including 6 crashes, 4 fires, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (40 reports).
2007 BMW 3 Series recalls
Heater in crankcase valve can short and cause fire
The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.
Most common 2007 BMW 3 Series problems
Problem areas named in the 115 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 40 |
| Electrical System | 31 |
| Engine | 22 |
| Steering | 15 |
| Seat Belts | 10 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 9 |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 |
| Structure | 6 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 |
| Seats | 6 |
What owners report
THE SEAT BAG SENSOR IS CONTINUOUSLY ON. THERE IS NO ONE IN THE SEAT. THIS STARTED AT ABOUT 65K, THE CAR NOW HAS 106K...IS THIS DANGEROUS TO A PASSENGER? OF COURSE, THIS SEEMS TO ACTIVATE THE SEATBELT LIGHT ALSO...
I WAS GOING BETWEEN 30 AND 35 MPH THROUGH CITY STREETS AT ROUGHLY 3AM ON MY WAY BACK FROM MY COMMUTE WHICH IS ROUGHLY 60 MILES. I NOTICED IT STARTED TO SMELL LIKE BURNING PLASTIC AND IMMEDIATELY AFTER SMOKE WAS VISIBLE COMING FROM HOOD VENTS, I PARKED THE CAR AS SOON AS I COULD AND POPPED THE HOOD AND THE HEAT COVER FOR THE HOOD WAS ON FIRE ALONG WITH MOST OTHER COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE BAY. MY FRIEND IMMEDIATELY CALLED 911 FOR ASSISTANCE AS I RAN AND TRIED TO WARN NEIGHBORS , WITHIN 7 MINUTES THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY CHARD. NO MAITNANCE LIGHTS WERE ON AND NOTHING SEEMED TO BE A PROBLEM. THE TWO RECALLS I NEVER RECEIVED BOTH WOULD EXPLAN THIS INCEDENT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V683000 NH
RECALL FOR FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT DETECTION MAT & PCV VALVE HEATER NOT COMPLETE. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO OBTAIN PARTS TO REPAIR THESE RECALLS.
DEALER REFUSED TO MAKE THE REPAIRS ON MY ENGINE THAT WAS CAUSED BY THE RECALL PRODUCT THE PCV VALVE. DEALER SAYS THEIR NOT REQUIRED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS, THEIR JOB IS TO REPLACE THE RECALL PART
STATIONARY IN PARKING LOT. FRONT PASSENGER DOOR WILL NOT LOCK/UNLOCK WITH ANY METHOD ATTEMPTED. DRIVERS DOOR WILL ONLY UNLOCK USING EMERGENCY KEY FROM EXTERIOR.
2007 BMW 3 Series questions
Does the 2007 BMW 3 Series have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2007 BMW 3 Series: Heater in crankcase valve can short and cause fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 BMW 3 Series?
Based on 115 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (40), Electrical System (31), Engine (22).
How do I check if a recall on my 2007 BMW 3 Series has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.