2007 BMW 3 Series Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 35about this part
- Share
- 30%of 115 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 66,951miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 35 complaints about the air bags of the 2007 BMW 3 Series, 30% of the 115 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,951 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I've owned a 2000 and 2007 Bmw 3 SERIES and a 2010 x6 all with airbag recalls but I don't own any of these vehicles anymore. As a matter of fact I hit a curb and my drivers airbag broke my facial bones with just hitting a curb and was totaled out. Would I qualify for compensation through this large recall? And what info would I need?”
NHTSA complaint #10990848, filed 2017-05, 42,000 miles“Passenger seat detection mat not working. Seat has been relatively empty fpr years faulty product.. Dangerous for a passenger when I have one. Air bag may not go off in an accident due to the faulty mat detection I feel Bmw should be held accountable for this. They say my car is not covered due to they only cover certain VIN's for that year..”
NHTSA complaint #10845545, filed 2016-03, 62,347 miles“Front passenger seat occupant detection mat. My 2007 Bmw 328xi airbag light came on so I took it to the dealer and they told me there was a recall on my model car from 2006 up, but that my VIN# is not part of that recall even though all symptom and issue was the same. I think this should be included as the sensor mat is the same issue as noted in this recall us NHTSA campaign id:13v564000”
NHTSA complaint #10818819, filed 2016-01, 75,000 miles“Many months ago a recall was issued for 2007 Bmw 3281i cars. Nothing happened. This spring (2016) I contacted the dealer, who said it had heard nothing from Bmw. Is NHTSA monitoring Bmw? If not, why not? It's not beyond the realm for both parties to hope that the issue will be forgotten about and it will go away. My dealer is Bmw of fairfax, virginia. Both dealer and distributor need to be told to move forward with the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10919798, filed 2016-10, 24,000 miles“Both puget sound area dealers were totally indifferent about life treating recall notices, upon calling in in mid 2017' I was asked what recalls are you calling about and both did not give any in formation when I said I heard there was a recall. Nothing we can do to help you now check back later I was told. In november when I called back I was again greeted with surprise that that there was a recall at seattle dealership and asked me to be specific on a exact recall that maybe in effect. …”
NHTSA complaint #11048172, filed 2017-11, 22,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10056703Sep 1, 2014Bmw: see document search button for owner letter. Limited warranty has been extended, up to 15 years, on certain vehicles, without mileage limitation for front passenger air bag…
- 10037078Sep 1, 2010Bmw: the airbag warning lamp is illuminated due to a software error.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 3 | 14% |
| 2012 | 1 | 14% |
| 2010 | 10 | 33% |
| 2009 | 15 | 28% |
| 2008 | 10 | 15% |
| 2007 | 35 | 30% |
| 2006 | 101 | 50% |
| 2005 | 16 | 64% |
| 2004 | 15 | 19% |
| 2003 | 21 | 29% |
| 2002 | 6 | 23% |
| 2001 | 8 | 22% |
| 2000 | 11 | 13% |
| 1999 | 3 | 50% |
| 1997 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2007 BMW 3 Series
31 complaintsEngine
22 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
9 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 BMW 3 Series
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology