Skip to content
BMW 328Model year report

2007 BMW 328 Problems

Complaints
9filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
104,750miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
21 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl RWD · 18 city / 28 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2007 BMW 328 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2007 BMW 328. The part named most often is electrical system, with 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by air bags (3) and seat belts (2). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 17% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 104,750 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 88 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 32 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the inflator module and 3 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: “I'm having trouble with my sensor systems. Not able to pass smog. Also my door handles have melted from some heat when my car is extremely hot. These are some of the other problems I'm having.”

NHTSA complaint #11044111, filed 2017-11, 100 miles

Air bags: “Received a recall notice for a blower motor wiring issue (17v-676) and an extension in limited warranty for the supplemental restraint system. Bmw north america said they could not see the vehicle in there system and could not initiate repairs until it was. I purchased the vehicle in tennessee on 3/23/16, but saw in the carfax report that it was originally purchased overseas.”

NHTSA complaint #11196676, filed 2019-04, 110,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

17% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 90,000 and 130,000 miles.

17%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–7533%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: 104,750 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

201632017320182019
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.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2007 BMW 328. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
3 Series · wagon w/sab RWDnot rated4 / 4———
3 Series · sedan (side air bags) RWDnot rated4 / 4———

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2007 BMW 328 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
328ci RWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed automatic182822$3,750
328ci RWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed manual182821$3,900
328ci Convertible RWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed manual172721$3,900
328ci Convertible RWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed automatic182721$3,900
328cxi 4WD/AWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed manual172620$4,100
328cxi 4WD/AWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed automatic172520$4,100

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2007 BMW 328 → · Check a 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. 88 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 88 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW 328

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20131053,0001———Not enough data
2012752,4001—21—Not enough data
20113768,0001—22Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Stable
20091171,0001—21—Not enough data
2008877,5001—21—Not enough data
20079104,7501—21—Not enough data

All BMW 328 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007 BMW 328 have?

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2007 BMW 328 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2007 BMW 328 is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by air bags with 3.

Has the 2007 BMW 328 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2007 BMW 328 get?

The EPA rates the 2007 BMW 328 (328ci, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 18 city and 28 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2007 BMW 328 reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 104,750 miles and the middle half falls between 90,000 and 130,000 miles; 17% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

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.