2007 BMW X3 SAV Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 160 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 93,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2007 BMW X3 SAV, 2% of the 160 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 93,000 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.
“Bmw x3 needs new computer system due to water damage allegedly emanating from a clogged drain in the sunroof. New computer costs appx $2,000. Dealer and Bmw say the drain can't be seen or accessed by owner and it isn't cleaned as part of any servicing. Clear design flaw. I know of others who have had the same situation and bmws response is to try and file an insurance claim.”
NHTSA complaint #10259809, filed 2009-02, 30,000 miles“The back passenger door suddenly stopped opening. Unable to operate the latch from inside or outside of the vehicle. This could trap an occupant inside or prevent a rescuer from getting a occupant out. This was noticed when vehicle was stopped, in park, all doors were unlocked, when a passenger atrempted to open the door from outside in order to retrieve her belongings. Later attempts to operate the door failed, including locking/unlocking with key, with interior unlock button, with window up and down and with car on and off. Door will not axtivate and nothing sounds broken or detached.”
NHTSA complaint #10882814, filed 2016-07, 147,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Bmw x3. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for a separate incident when the contact was informed that three of the four engine mount bolts were sheared. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10544236, filed 2013-09, 93,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10253326Apr 4, 2024While driving the vehicle on normal roads at10mph and above, a "cracking" sound from the top of the B-pillar(s) is heard.
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 BMW X3 SAV
46 complaintsAir bags
41 complaintsSeats
41 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 BMW X3 SAV
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.
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