2007 Bmw 328 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (2) · Air Bags (2) · Seat Belts (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2016-02-05 · campaign 16V071000 · 840,000 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335d sedans, 2006-2012 325xiT, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 2007-2013 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive, 335is and M3 Coupes and Convertibles, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i SAVs, 2007-2010 X3 xDrive30i SAVs, 2007-2013
Risk: In 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 resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Service bulletins (88)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls 2024-01-16 · B510819 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Electrical System 2024-01-11 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle ã¢ââdischarged batteryã¢ââ complaints.
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar 2021-04-01 · B340414 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
diagnosis of compound brake system complaints in m vehicles: 1. visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. braking from high speed with cold brake components (less than 212 degrees f) increases the likelihood of cracks to form.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2020-10-01 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
discharged battery energy diagnosis must be performed: the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to
Engine And Engine Cooling 2020-09-01 · B110208 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
power reduction, fc2a82 intake vanos and/or fc2a87 exhaust vanos camshaft fault: the ?service engine soon? (mil) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. this situation can occur after driving for some time with the engine at full operating temperature. if theignition is cycled,
Power Train 2020-04-01 · B110208 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
power reduction fc2a82 intake vanos and/or fc2 a87 exhaust vanos camshaft fault: the "service engine soon" (mil) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. this situation can occur after driving for some time with the engine at full operating temperature. if the ignition is cycled
Showing the 6 most recent of 88 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-04-16 · Seat Belts · 110,000 mi“received a recall notice for a blower motor wiring issue (17v-676) and an extension in limited warranty for the supplemental restraint system. bmw north america said they could not see the vehicle in there system and could not initiate repairs until it was. i purchased the vehicle in tennessee on 3/23/16, but saw in the carfax report that it …”
2019-02-10 · Air Bags“takata recall i received mailed correspondence from tk holding regarding defective airbags for my 2007 328xi. i was instructed to complete the claim forms mailed to mail which i did. subsequently my claim was denied and to date no repairs have been made or offered for the affected takaka parts inside my vehicle. as it my only means of transportatio…”
2018-06-20 · Air Bags“the passenger red air bag light has come on and remains on. it doe not matter if someone is sitting in the seat or not.…”
2017-11-07 · Unknown Or Other · 100 mi“i'm having trouble with my sensor systems. not able to pass smog. also my door handles have melted from some heat when my car is extremely hot. these are some of the other problems i'm having.…”
2017-04-14 · Engine · 130,000 mi“the engine completely shuts down at highway speeds when braking or accelerating moderately hard, which in turn shuts down power steering and probably the power brakes!!! this has happened four times. for each of these events, i was driving the car normally at highway speeds for an extended time, probably longer than two hours. in one incident on ap…”
2017-01-14 · Steering · 130,000 mi“while driving the car the car gave me an elv lock error and locked the steering wheel.…”
2016-10-17 · Steering · 90,000 mi“wheel sterring lock malfunction, essentially there steering no longer works and car shuts down.…”
2016-08-19 · Electrical System“the rear doors won't lock and the front doors won't unlock and the gas lid won't open! this just happened out of nowhere. read online by lots of folks that's it's an door actuator and wrong fuse. dealer is very aware of the defect and lots of folks having the same defect - it really should be taken care of by the dealer!…”
2016-05-01 · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · 99,500 mi“vehicle stalls twice (2 times) all of a sudden while it is in motion. vehicle lost power completely without warning. both incidents happened when vehicle is traveling at 20-25 mph. almost caused an accident on latest incident. first stall happened at 99500 miles and 2nd stall happened at 100340 miles. there was no light indicator warning or signs o…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.