2007 BMW 328i Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

6 safety recalls on file

The 2007 BMW 328i has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 399 complaints with NHTSA, including 11 crashes, 28 fires, 14 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (129 reports).

6Recalls
399Owner complaints
11Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2007 BMW 328i recalls

Driver Airbag Inflator Can Explode, Sending Metal Fragments

Recall 24V513Jul 3, 2024394,029 vehicles affected

Some vehicles may have had their original steering wheel replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel that contains a driver airbag inflator that can explode when the airbag deploys.

Driver Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments

Recall 20V017Jan 15, 202059,965 vehicles affected

The driver-side frontal airbag inflator in certain vehicles contains an ammonium nitrate propellant that was not properly dried.

PCV Valve Heater Can Short and Cause a Fire

Recall 17V683Oct 30, 2017740,561 vehicles affected

The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.

Overheating wiring can melt connectors and cause fire

Recall 17V676Oct 25, 2017702,965 vehicles affected

The wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning may overheat.

Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification

Recall 13V564Nov 12, 201376,565 vehicles affected

Most common 2007 BMW 328i problems

Problem areas named in the 399 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System129
Air Bags112
Engine65
Steering57
Engine And Engine Cooling36
Latches/Locks/Linkages36
Structure19
Seat Belts15
Unknown Or Other15
Exterior Lighting13

What owners report

2026-10-07, Electrical System
I am filing this complaint regarding my 2007 BMW 328i and my recent experience attempting to have an active safety recall addressed by an authorized BMW dealership. My vehicle has an active safety recall involving the vehicle’s power supply system/positive battery cable connection. The vehicle has also been experiencing intermittent electrical power issues, which makes addressing this recall particularly important from a safety standpoint. I brought my vehicle to the dealership specifically to have the recall inspected and repaired. However, I was informed that the dealership would not replace the recall-related part because the vehicle has a salvage title. I am concerned because this is a
2026-09-16, Unknown Or Other
I took my car to Riverside bmw dealership. They said they submitted the cleared recall paperwork but it’s been 44days since and my recall still isn’t cleared from the system
2026-07-29, Engine And Engine Cooling
The contact owned a 2007 BMW 328i. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, there was whitish grey smoke coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the residence where it was parked, and there was smoke coming from under the hood. The contact pushed the vehicle away from the residence and from structures and became aware that there were heat bubbles on the hood of the vehicle and called 9-1-1. The Police and Fire Department arrived, and the firemen axed the hood and extinguished the fire under the hood. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. The Police an
2026-07-20, Electrical System
Hello I contacted bmw about a recall on my vehicle and made an appointment the gentleman I spoke with at first did the whole recall appointment. He wasn’t there on the day of and the other technician refused to conduct the recall repair and very rudely said to me you either pay $500 for diagnosing or you come pick up your car now otherwise I will charge you $200 daily storage he said the car didn’t start I told him yes of course is due to that recall which caused a meltdown leading to smoke coming in from the vents cutting all power to car . This guy refused to understand the situation and was really rude he said I have til the end of today to pick up the car and he disregard my appointm
2025-05-02, Electrical System
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 328I. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormally strong burning odor coming from the vehicle. Additionally, the blower motor became inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that he had personally replaced the blower motor. The contact stated that while servicing the vehicle, he noticed that the wiring underneath the footwell had melted. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V676000 (Electrical System); however, the recall repair failed to prevent the failure. The dealer was contacted and advised the contact that he had to pay for the diagnostic test a

2007 BMW 328i questions

Does the 2007 BMW 328i have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2007 BMW 328i: Driver Airbag Inflator Can Explode, Sending Metal Fragments; Driver Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments; PCV Valve Heater Can Short and Cause a Fire; Overheating wiring can melt connectors and cause fire; Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 BMW 328i?

Based on 399 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (129), Air Bags (112), Engine (65).

How do I check if a recall on my 2007 BMW 328i 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.

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