repaired · 2024 Q2
Emission control: crankcase (pcv)
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.
2007 BMW 3 SeriesProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 115 owner complaints about the 2007 BMW 3 Series, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 22V-119 the manufacturer reports only 27% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 2, 2022. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 BMW 3 Series has problems
115 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
35Air bags3 crash/fire/injury
31Electrical system4 crash/fire/injury
22Engine6 crash/fire/injury
15Steering1 crash/fire/injury
10Seat belts
9Latches/locks/linkages
7Exterior lighting
6Structure
6Fuel/propulsion system
3714 other systems5 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 35 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 31 | 4 |
| Engine | 22 | 6 |
| Steering | 15 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 10 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 9 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 7 | 1 |
| Structure | 6 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 1 |
| 14 other systems | 37 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2007 BMW 3 Series recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.
Mileage at failure
When do air bags problems start?
72kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 22 air bags complaints. 82% were reported before 100,000 miles.
4under 30k miles18under 100k miles4100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2007 vs. every other 3 Series year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 3 Series median. How we score
'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'23
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2007 BMW 3 Series safety ratings
2007 BMW 3 Series Convertible w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What 3 Series owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE SEAT BAG SENSOR IS CONTINUOUSLY ON. THERE IS NO ONE IN THE SEAT. THIS STARTED AT ABOUT 65K, THE CAR NOW HAS 106K...IS THIS DANGEROUS TO A PASSENGER? OF COURSE, THIS SEEMS TO ACTIVATE THE SEATBELT LIGHT ALSO...
RECALL FOR FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT DETECTION MAT & PCV VALVE HEATER NOT COMPLETE. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO OBTAIN PARTS TO REPAIR THESE RECALLS.
PASSENGER AIRBAG RESTRAINT FAILURE - BMW'S, IN PARTICULAR 3 SERIES AND E90 MODELS, HAVE A KNOWN AND COMMON FAILURE WHERE THE SEAT BASED ELECTRICAL MAT FAILS IN THE PASSENGER SEATS. THIS IS NOT RELATED TO WEAR AND TEAR AS THE SEATS OFTEN GO UNUSED BUT SIMPLY FAIL AFTER A CERTAIN PERIOD OF TIME. THE…
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