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2007 BMW 335XI Problems

Complaints
20filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
84,500miles, 14 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
20 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD/AWD · 17 city / 25 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2007 BMW 335XI (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 2007 BMW 335XI. The part named most often is electrical system, with 8 complaints (40% of the total), followed by fuel system (5) and air bags (3). 14 of the complaints include a mileage, and 36% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 84,500 miles. Of all complaints, 6 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 113 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 35 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 13 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 parked the car at work at 7:30 am. At noon a co-worker notified me that my car was filled with smoke in the cabin. I went outside and saw this and immediately called the fire department. I waited for them to show, and opened the door as smoke poured out from the cabin. The fire department said there was an active fire in the glovebox. It looks like it started around the blower motor for the AC and the fuse box . My insurance company declared the car a total loss.”

NHTSA complaint #10627039, filed 2014-08, 89,000 miles

Fuel system: “My vehicle has multiple codes for faulty fuel injectors. A recall campaign was initiated I n 2010 to repair these injectors. I believe the recall campaign was titled 10e-a02: replace fuel injectors. The eligiblity was listed as vehicles with production dates from 4/01/2007 to 11/30/2008. Vehicles included were Bmw e90 models. I have a 2007 e90 model with a production date of 3/2007. It is peculiar that the production date did not include all vehicles in that model year. …”

NHTSA complaint #11365528, filed 2020-10, 145,000 miles

Air bags: “I was told by Bmw cincinnati north my air bag was replaced over 30 days ago. Your database shows it was not. Another Bmw dealer recently told me that my air bag was not replaced. Bmw north america has not responded to requests for clarification. They simply stated, NHTSA records may not be updated yet.”

NHTSA complaint #10916752, filed 2016-10, 108,000 miles

Other or unknown: “Central locking issue. The doors neither lock nor unlock with key fob, and the central locking button inside the car does not unlock the doors. The double pull method also does not unlock the doors. Seems like a huge safety issue especially when I have 4 other people in the car and get t-boned, flip the car and it catches fire, and now all of us have to get out of the passenger door. Not sure where to go from here !”

NHTSA complaint #11397169, filed 2021-02, 122,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

36% of the 14 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 26,425 and 108,000 miles.

7%0–1014%10–2514%25–507%50–7521%75–10036%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (14 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 84,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

2010320142016201820212025
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 335XI. 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 335XI 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
335xi 4WD/AWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed manual172520$4,100
335xi 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 335XI → · 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. 113 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 113 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW 335XI

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2014713,3182———Not enough data
201399,7501———Not enough data
20112337,5003———Stable
2010114,0383———Not enough data
20091818,4323———Stable
20086253,2253—20Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
20072084,5004—20—Falling

All BMW 335XI model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007 BMW 335XI have?

NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 2007 BMW 335XI as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2007 BMW 335XI is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 8 complaints (40% of the total), followed by fuel system with 5.

Has the 2007 BMW 335XI been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2007 BMW 335XI get?

The EPA rates the 2007 BMW 335XI (335xi, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 17 city and 25 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,100 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2007 BMW 335XI reported?

Among the 14 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 84,500 miles and the middle half falls between 26,425 and 108,000 miles; 36% 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.