2007 Bmw X3 Sav problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (37) · Seats (36) · Power Train:automatic Transmission (26)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
117 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:crankcase (Pcv) 2022-03-02 · campaign 22V119000 · 917,106 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 1 Series Coupe (128i); 2007-2013 3 Series Coupe (328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive); 2007-2010 X3 SAV (X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i); 2008-2013 1 Series Convertible (128i); 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi); 2006-2012 3 Series Wagon (328i, 328i xDrive); 2007-2013 3 Series Convertible (328i); 2006-2010 5 Series Sedan (525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi); 2006-2007 5 Series Wagon (530xi); 2007-2010 X5 SA
Risk: An electrical short can cause the PCV valve heater to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire while driving or, soon after driving when parked.
Fix: This recall supersedes and expands previous NHTSA recalls 17V-683 and 19V-273. Dealers will install an electrical wiring harness with fuse protection for the PCV Valve heater in potentially affected vehicles, free of charge. This recall supersedes and expands previous NHTSA recalls 17V-683 and 19V-273. Vehicles previously repaired under the prior recalls will need to come back for the new recall remedy. The remedy is currently being developed. Interim owner notification letters informing ow
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 (32)
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.
Structure 2024-04-04 · B410722 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
while driving the vehicle on normal roads at10mph and above, a "cracking" sound from the top of the b-pillar(s) is heard.
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.
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
Exterior Lighting:headlights 2014-10-01 · SIB-63-09-14 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw: some vehicles, with 552 option, are experiencing a malfunction of led headlight on one where it flickers on an doff during driving and the control check message is indicating defective driving light or parking light. *pe
Engine 2014-10-01 · SIB-12-14-12 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw: experiencing loss of engine power, service engine soon lamp is illuminated, a noise, like rattling, coming from engine compartment. *pe updated 10/31/12. *pe models 2010 e70, 71, 82, 88, 90, 92, 93, f07, 10, 12, 13, 25. updated 1/18/13. *pe updated 4/18/2013. *kb updated
Showing the 6 most recent of 32 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-08-31 · Engine“my vehicle is under two recalls: 17v605 17v683 as recommended, i took my vehicle in to the bmw dealer for the recalls. the dealer returned the vehicle to me stating that the remedy for the recall was not yet available. since that time, i continue to receive recall notices from bmw for the same recall numbers. your database shows that for …”
2018-04-20 · Engine“i recieved a recall for pvc valve heater last year dec 2017 until now april 20 2018 my car is not fix and i get overheat when my car is stuck on traffic.…”
2018-03-15 · Engine · 110,000 mi · 🔥 fire“all four engine mounting bolts are sheared and completely broken. the vehicle was not in any kind of accident and no other issues i.e. engine taken out and reusage of bolts, etc. the engine was sitting on the surrounding chassis. this caused the engine head to crack and oil leaking onto the exhaust…”
2018-02-20 · Seats“takata recall - my vehicle has a recall and no one has a remedy for it. not the dealer, manufacturer or takata. the issue is that i need my car and the front seat passenger airbag sensor is not working properly. i have received documentation from takata and bmw that there currently is no remedy. my question is since i am still driving my car, …”
2017-05-30 · Air Bags“tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw x3. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the chattanooga bmw dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were no…”
2017-05-25 · Air Bags“i have had the vehicle over a year now. and i have received the notice in regards to the recall. but still no one has contacted me in regards to get this issue corrected. when i called my local bmw of las vegas. still haven't done anything after couple of months.…”
2017-05-11 · Seats · 58,000 mi · 🔥 fire“tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw x3. when the vehicle was warming up, the contact stepped away for a few minutes. upon returning, the interior was filled with smoke. the contact noticed that the front driver seat was burning. the contact turned the engine off and waited for the seat to cool down. the contact drove the vehicle to the dealer where it …”
2017-05-02 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2007 bmw x3. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had no…”
2017-04-24 · Air Bags“takata recall takata recall dryer and reinbold bmw, greenwood,in will not repair the defective airbag in my vehicle. they will give me no timeframe for the repair of my vehicle. they have not provided an adequate response when asked why my vehicle has a lower priority for repair.…”
2017-04-19 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2007 bmw x3 sav. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.