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BMW 1 SeriesModel year report

2007 BMW 1 Series Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
78,750miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2007 BMW 1 Series (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2007 BMW 1 Series. The part named most often is electrical system, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by other or unknown (2) and brakes (1). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 78,750 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 42 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 14 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Electrical system: “The incident listed pertains to the remote control that failed to function in entirety. I could not open any of the doors from the outside. After entering the car with the key, nothing in the car would function. I had to have the car towed to the dealer which was closed. Towing a Bmw is a formidable task. The dealer could not ascertain the cause but changing an electronic control module was recommended and that seemingly fixed the problem. However, on 7/14,2012, the remote would not open any of the doors from either the inside or out. Only the drive side door could be opened from the inside. …”

NHTSA complaint #10465781, filed 2012-07, 42,500 miles

Other or unknown: “When turning on heat or air the blower makes aloud noise sounding like a grunting sound and heat or air not force thru vents. Happen when turning on either stationary or driving. Have had water pump replaced because dealer stated car needed new water to work .I have put into a complaint with Bmw dealer in towson and continue to run into dead end. I just received a notice from mva stating that there are 2 recalls since may 2018 about the blower motor and the crankcase ventilation(pvc) value heater? …”

NHTSA complaint #11104617, filed 2018-06, 1 miles

Brakes: “Actually, after the light signal became green light then I moved and every car moving normally I took the left lane then suddenly I saw a land cruiser stopped on my lane , I don't have any option so I treaded the brake one long tread , but unfortunately, it's didn't help because my car slipped under the land cruiser !!”

NHTSA complaint #10670022, filed 2015-01, 115,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 4,000 and 136,500 miles.

33%0–100%10–2517%25–500%50–750%75–10050%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 78,750 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

200920122015220182
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2007 BMW 1 Series in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 42 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 42 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW 1 Series

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20113324,9742——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Stable
2010825,0002———Not enough data
20091835,8181———Stable
20081871,0002———Stable
2007678,7500———Not enough data
2006562,5000———Not enough data

All BMW 1 Series model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007 BMW 1 Series have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2007 BMW 1 Series as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2007 BMW 1 Series is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 2.

Has the 2007 BMW 1 Series been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2007 BMW 1 Series reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 78,750 miles and the middle half falls between 4,000 and 136,500 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.