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BMW 328I 2007 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2007 BMW 328I: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

398Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
6Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
64Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Electrical System128 complaints

128 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 13V044000, 17V676000.

Air Bags112 complaints

112 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 13V564000, 20V017000, 24V513000.

Engine100 complaints

100 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 17V683000.

Steering57 complaints

57 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages36 complaints

36 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

13V044000Reported February 7, 2013 - 516,791 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on February 7, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 516,791 vehicles across all affected models.

13V564000Reported November 12, 2013 - 76,565 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on November 12, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 76,565 vehicles across all affected models.

17V676000Reported October 25, 2017 - 702,965 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on October 25, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 702,965 vehicles across all affected models.

17V683000Reported October 30, 2017 - 740,561 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on October 30, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 740,561 vehicles across all affected models.

20V017000Reported January 15, 2020 - 59,965 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 15, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 59,965 vehicles across all affected models.

24V513000Reported July 3, 2024 - 394,029 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on July 3, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 394,029 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

200710
20088
200910
201011
201127
201226
201326
201439
201533
201646
201753
201836
201920
20208
20219
202217
20238
20245
20252
20264
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.