2007 BMW 328I engine problems
100 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2007 BMW 328I, which is 17% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 100 17% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 91,000 miles 64 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 14
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 12 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 11 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 11 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 8 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 64 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 91,000 miles, and 20% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 14 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Left work at 4:30pm on 01/06/2016, as we turned out of parking lot my 2007 BMW 328I just died in mid traffic. This occurence happened twice before but stalled multiple time on way back home. On the 6th of jan, the car began to overheat and burning of battery smell. Car was towed as id codes were checked and all signs have pointed to system failure. Upon further review, 6 open recalls was researched using multiple VIN report sites paid and free including bmwusa.com/safety recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 BMW 328I. While driving 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.
Other problems reported for the 2007 BMW 328I
- Electrical system 129 complaints
- Air bags 112 complaints
- Steering 57 complaints
- Latches & locks 36 complaints
- Body & structure 19 complaints
- Fuel system 15 complaints
- Seat belts 15 complaints