2007 BMW 328XI Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 61about this part
- Share
- 31%of 198 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 61 complaints about the electrical system of the 2007 BMW 328XI, 31% of the 198 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 5 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I understand there was a recall for electrical failure on certain Bmw's. Recall 13v044. My vehicle bad a complete electrical failure in early december 2019. It now sits in my garage. Apparently my car was not part of the recall which I cannot understand. It exhibits all the failures indicated in the original recall. Please help”
NHTSA complaint #11291817, filed 2019-12, 104,000 miles“The car will not stop over heating and cuts off when in the middle of the highway when I was going 65 MPH I almost wasn't able to make it off the road because I didn't have any power steering when it cut off. I have had the thermostat water pump radiator n hoses and reservoir replaced. And the car still over heats there is a open recall on the car and the dealer hasn't informed me when I can bring it in to be serviced.”
NHTSA complaint #11073528, filed 2018-02, 89,647 miles“The car wont start. It was working just fine in the morning and a couple of hours later it didn't start. All power turns on dash lights and even head lights turn on and my battery booster indicates that the battery is fine. I try to start it but it wont turn over.”
NHTSA complaint #10888030, filed 2016-07, 107,000 miles“Bmw would not start causing me to jump start my car. Upon starting my car, message on screen says that steering wheel lock malfunction. This happened today, may 18,2018 at 3:30. The car was stationary.”
NHTSA complaint #11096787, filed 2018-05, 122,000 miles“I have a 1999 Bmw 328i that I purchased in 2005 for $25,000 I just purchased a 2007 Bmw 328XI on may with 54k miles on 11/1/10 it turned out that I bought a $35,000 death trap with the doors not opening or the gas tank to take it to the dealership so now it just sits there in my driveway. My 1999 with still does that same problem but off and on not like this 2007 death trap. I'm never ever buying a Bmw again.”
NHTSA complaint #10364290, filed 2010-11, 56,000 milesRelated recalls
- 17V676000Oct 25, 2017BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi and M3, 2007-2011 328i xDrive, 335i…Covers: BMW 328XI 2006–2011, 325I 2006–2011, 328I 2006–2011 +9 more
Related service bulletins
- 10249437Jan 16, 2024The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- 10249027Jan 11, 2024The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery…
- 10211864Mar 1, 2022The footwell module (FRM) cannot be encoded after replacement.
- 10182619Oct 1, 2020Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has…
- 10175267Apr 1, 2020Power Reduction FC2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC2 A87 Exhaust VANOS Camshaft Fault: The "Service Engine Soon" (MIL) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. This…
- 10162431Jul 10, 2019"Erroneous CC Message "Remote control! Do not switch off the engine" is Displayed. An erroneous CC message, "Remote control!" " Do not switch off the engine" is displayed in the…
- 10162406Jul 10, 2019Power Mirrors and/or Windows are Inoperative. The power windows and/or power mirrors are inoperative. The LED on the headlight switch is flashing. There is a check control…
- 10162404Jul 10, 2019"Outside Door Mirror Moves when Locking or Unlocking the Vehicle. The door mirror tilts immediately after unlocking or locking. The mirror position does not correspond to the…
- 10149557Oct 1, 2018For the above-referenced vehicles with driver?s side airbag modules, BMW of North America, LLC (?BMW NA?) will provide a Customer Support Program as outlined in the Takata…
- 10136745May 1, 2017ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist System Diagnosis Information
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4 | 29% |
| 2014 | 3 | 18% |
| 2013 | 2 | 7% |
| 2011 | 17 | 25% |
| 2010 | 7 | 41% |
| 2009 | 5 | 45% |
| 2008 | 46 | 46% |
| 2007 | 61 | 31% |
| 2006 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2007 BMW 328XI
40 complaintsEngine
36 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
26 complaintsSteering
25 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 BMW 328XI
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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