2007 BMW 3 Series Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 5%of 115 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 2007 BMW 3 Series, 5% of the 115 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Engine mount bolts: was driving our car yesterday and went over some train tracks. They were bumpy but not jarring or excessive. Right after that a strong vibration started going through the car. I took the car home and found the four bolts holding the motor mount bracket to the engine block had all sheared or fallen out. The engine is now sitting at an angle.”
NHTSA complaint #10616665, filed 2014-07, 103,000 miles“My wife was attempting to exit car when she noticed that she was not able to open any of car doors - all the locks would not operate ! Also, the door handles would not open the doors from the inside the vehicle. This issue is safety issue that needs to be looked at asap. I was able to see on line that number of like and kind complaints with the 2007 328 xi models ...”
NHTSA complaint #10522779, filed 2013-07, 50,311 miles“I was driving on the motorway and cleaned my windscreen when a piece of my vehicle fell off and became potentially a dangerous projectile. The failure is due to the screen wash jet cover and jet attached to it coming separated from the vehicle. Bmw state that this can come off due to ice forming on the washer jets, so can occur at any time when temperatures are below freezing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10375267, filed 2011-01, 30,029 miles“First occurrence of problem happened back in may 2012. Me and my fiancee were exiting the vehicle but only my driver door would open. My fiancee was forced to climb over the middle console of the vehicle and exit through my door, with a short dress on. I later looked online on a Bmw forum to find the culprit to be the lock actuators blowing fuse 56. I replaced fuse 56 with the appropriate fuse, increasing the 15 amp to a 20 amp at that time. On 30 june 2012 I experienced the same problem with the vehicle while on vacation in ogunquit, me. …”
NHTSA complaint #10464539, filed 2012-07, 68,000 miles“Doors will not unlock using the key fob or central locking button. Locked doors will not open from interior of vehicle, no way to unlock the rear doors and front passenger door when they are locked. Only way to exit vehicle is through driver's door if manually unlocked with key. Passenger doors will not open and gas door will not open.”
NHTSA complaint #10519401, filed 2013-06, 85,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10143557May 1, 2018Retractable hardtop status request supplement
- 10039592May 1, 2011Bmw: the painted surface on the interior door handle may peel due to exposure to hand creams and sun-tanning lotions.
- 10030626Oct 2, 2009Bmw vehicles: doors will not unlock using the key fob or central locking button. *pe updated1/4/10. *pe updated 5/24/10.
- 10033135Oct 1, 2009Bmw vehicles: rear axle carrier (sub frame) support proposed class action settlement. Under certain circumstances, a fracture in the steel body structure could form in the area…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2012 | 1 | 14% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 3 | 4% |
| 2007 | 6 | 5% |
| 2006 | 9 | 4% |
| 2005 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 | 2 | 3% |
| 2003 | 5 | 7% |
| 2002 | 1 | 4% |
| 2001 | 2 | 6% |
| 2000 | 30 | 34% |
| 1999 | 1 | 17% |
| 1997 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2007 BMW 3 Series
35 complaintsElectrical system
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 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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