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2007 BMW 3 Series recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2007 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component9
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Air bags | 4 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 |
| Electrical system | 2 |
Safety recalls9
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jul 3, 202424V513000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V513000
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| Mar 2, 202222V119000 | Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system emission controlAn electrical short can cause the PCV valve heater to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire while driving or, soon after driving when parked. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V119000
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| Jan 15, 202020V017000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V017000
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| Oct 30, 201717V683000 | Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system emission controlAn 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V683000
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| Oct 25, 201717V676000 | Electrical system: wiringWiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V676000
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| Feb 5, 201616V071000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants… DetailsHide details for campaign 16V071000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 3 Series, 335is, 325, 328, 330, 335. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component1,041
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 289 | 28 |
| Air bags | 226 | 22 |
| Engine | 163 | 16 |
| Fuel system | 123 | 12 |
| Steering | 116 | 11 |
| Gasoline | 113 | 11 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 93 | 9 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 66 | 6 |
| Unknown or other | 45 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 41 | 4 |
| Seat belts | 40 | 4 |
| Power train | 35 | 3 |
| Structure | 35 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 34 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 23 | 2 |
15 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- 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.”
- 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”
- Engine and engine cooling
“The contact owned a 2007 BMW 328i. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling).”
Other BMW 3 Series model years
- 201113 recalls894 complaints
- 201011 recalls274 complaints
- 20098 recalls388 complaints
- 20088 recalls691 complaints
- 20078 recalls1,041 complaints
- 200613 recalls1,243 complaints
- 20054 recalls227 complaints
- 20044 recalls554 complaints
- 20037 recalls475 complaints
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2007 BMW 3 Series recall questions
How many recalls does the 2007 BMW 3 Series have?
NHTSA lists 9 safety recall campaigns for the 2007 BMW 3 Series. The most recent, 24V513000 (reported July 3, 2024), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2007 BMW 3 Series recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 4 campaigns. Others: engine and engine cooling (3), electrical system (2). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2007 BMW 3 Series?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 289 complaints out of 1,041 filed with NHTSA (28%). Across all complaints, owners reported 29 crashs and 61 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2007 BMW 3 Series?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the BMW recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised BMW dealer.
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