2007 BMW X3 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 12%of 98 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 102,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2007 BMW X3, 12% of the 98 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 102,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
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've made several attempts to get an appointment to have two recalls done at my nearest Bmw dealership (global imports Bmw in marietta, ga.), but they refuse to schedule me. The two recalls are: NHTSA 17v605 and NHTSA 17v683”
NHTSA complaint #11156590, filed 2018-12, 124,000 miles“I was nearly killed today by a trucker. The company and the trucker didn't care. The trucker flipped me off and cussed me out. The company gave me false contact information to report the incident and then refused to answer subsequent calls. I reported the incident with the fmcsa among others. I have attached a copy of the fmcsa report and pictures of the driver. The trucker crossed two lanes from the right hand lane during a turn, nearly driving over my vehicle. The truck driver did not use a turn signal, and never slowed down despite almost hitting me. …”
NHTSA complaint #11244792, filed 2019-08, 90,000 miles“When I attempt to accelerate in my 2007 Bmw X3, it appears to skip. Also, when it is time for the gear to change, it does not change at the appropriate time.”
NHTSA complaint #11052257, filed 2017-12, 114,000 miles“I drove my 2007 bmw to work and got to work and I walked inside my job and clocked in maybe 5-10 of being inside a customer came inside and said a car was on fire 🔥 and it was my car on fire My boss called 911 and the fire department got there and put the fire out and called my insurance and got told to call bmw bc there was a recall on my vehicle”
NHTSA complaint #11455979, filed 2022-03“1. My car is very old and has 189,000 miles. Takata airbag recalls are now known and issued by the NHSTA, it shows that I have 6 recalls and BMW does not see the recalls. As well as my brakes they are super soft and the only thing I did for the brakes is replace new brake pads they are OEM and also my emergency parking brakes are not working. It is avaible for inspection. 2. My safety while driving the car is at risk because I dont know if the airbag will work or fail at any moment. 3. …”
NHTSA complaint #11543433, filed 2023-09Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 18% |
| 2025 | 3 | 8% |
| 2024 | 7 | 17% |
| 2023 | 1 | 7% |
| 2022 | 21 | 24% |
| 2021 | 26 | 23% |
| 2020 | 17 | 15% |
| 2019 | 43 | 25% |
| 2018 | 12 | 16% |
| 2017 | 9 | 10% |
| 2016 | 13 | 16% |
| 2015 | 13 | 12% |
| 2014 | 9 | 10% |
| 2013 | 15 | 7% |
| 2012 | 5 | 12% |
| 2011 | 7 | 6% |
| 2009 | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 | 5 | 8% |
| 2007 | 12 | 12% |
| 2006 | 4 | 3% |
| 2005 | 5 | 5% |
| 2004 | 6 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2007 BMW X3
37 complaintsEngine
25 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsSeats
14 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 BMW X3
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