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2007 BMW 528iProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2007 BMW 528i, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 17V-683 the manufacturer reports only 52% of affected cars repaired.

2007 BMW 528i
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 52%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage120kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 14, 2018. Updated daily. Photo: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 BMW 528i has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2007 BMW 528i 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.

52%repaired · 2019 Q3

Emission control: crankcase (pcv)

Recall 17V-683 · Oct 30, 2017 · 740,561 vehicles · 384,964 repaired

Risk. An electrical short can cause the parts within the PCV valve to melt, increasing the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is not in use.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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.

Best & worst years

2007 vs. every other 528i 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 528i median. How we score

'97'98'99'00'01'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 528i owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW 528I. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND POWERED OFF THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT WAITED FOR A FEW MINUTES, RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, AND WAS ABLE TO…
Complaint 11079459 · Mar 14, 2018 · 120,000 miles

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