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BMW 328XI 2007 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

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

198Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
24Complaints 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 System61 complaints

61 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 17V676000.

Air Bags51 complaints

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

Engine47 complaints

47 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering25 complaints

25 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 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.

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.

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.

20097
201012
201117
20129
201322
201420
201514
201614
201724
201828
20199
20205
20214
20227
20231
20242
20253
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.