2007 BMW 328 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 44%of 9 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 99,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 2007 BMW 328, 44% of the 9 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,500 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.
“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“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“Vehicle stalls twice (2 times) all of a sudden while it is in motion. Vehicle lost power completely without warning. Both incidents happened when vehicle is traveling at 20-25 MPH. Almost caused an accident on latest incident. First stall happened at 99500 miles and 2nd stall happened at 100340 miles. There was no light indicator warning or signs or distress on engine before power was completely lost. Car stalled immediately and had to be restarted.”
NHTSA complaint #10862398, filed 2016-05, 99,500 miles“The rear doors won't lock and the front doors won't unlock and the gas lid won't open! This just happened out of nowhere. Read online by lots of folks that's it's an door actuator and wrong fuse. Dealer is very aware of the defect and lots of folks having the same defect - it really should be taken care of by the dealer!”
NHTSA complaint #10897294, filed 2016-08Related service bulletins
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Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 BMW 328
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 BMW 328
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.
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