2007 BMW 328XI Complaints and Recall Information
The 2007 BMW 328XI has 4 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report smoke and burning odors inside the cabin while driving, as well as issues with the vehicle stalling or dying out. Several complaints mention delays in obtaining parts needed for recall repairs.
Common Issues
- Recall repair delays. Owners report that parts required for certain recall repairs have been unavailable for extended periods, preventing timely resolution of safety issues.
- Smoke inside cabin. Drivers experience smoke and a burning odor entering the vehicle cabin around 25 MPH, accompanied by smoldering sounds from the dashboard area.
- Overheating after shutdown. Even after turning the vehicle off, heat and smoke persist and may increase until the battery is disconnected.
- Stalling problems. Vehicles have been reported to die out unexpectedly and become undriveable.
There are five recalls affecting various systems, mainly concerning air bag inflators, occupant classification sensors, and the electrical wiring related to the heating and air conditioning system. The affected recalls involve safety-critical components that present risks of air bag malfunction, fire, or injury due to defects.
Recalls
- Occupant classification sensor defect. (NHTSA Campaign 13V564000) Roughly 76,565 vehicles affected including the 2007 328XI. The passenger seat occupant detection mat may fatigue and crack, causing the air bag system to deactivate improperly. Failure increases injury risk in a crash. BMW issued owner notifications and will repair the sensor free of charge once parts are available.
- Driver air bag inflator explosion risk. (NHTSA Campaign 24V513000) Approximately 394,029 vehicles affected covering 2006-2011 3 Series models. Air bag inflators may explode during deployment, sending sharp metal fragments into the cabin and causing severe injury or death. Dealers will inspect and replace air bag modules at no cost. Owner letters were mailed August 2024.
- Interim driver air bag inflator defect. (NHTSA Campaign 20V017000) About 59,965 vehicles affected including 2007 328XI. The inflators contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate that degrades over time and can explosively rupture. BMW will replace the driver air bag or inflator free of charge with owner notifications ongoing since 2020.
- Electrical wiring overheating. (NHTSA Campaign 17V676000) 702,965 vehicles affected including the 2007 328XI. Wiring and connectors for heating and air conditioning airflow control may overheat, potentially melting connectors and increasing fire risk even when parked. BMW plans to replace wiring and connectors free of charge, with notifications ongoing.
Owners facing repeated repairs, delayed recall remedies, or safety defects in the 2007 BMW 328XI may want to consult their state’s lemon law resources to understand their legal rights regarding vehicle replacement or reimbursement.
2007 BMW 328XI Summary
2007
Model Year
4
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
1233524
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2007 BMW 328XI
394029 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi), 2006-2012 3 Series Sportswagon (325xi, 328i, 328xi), and 2009-2011 3 Series Sedan (335d) vehicles. The original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel equipped with an inflator that can explode during deployment.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
2007 BMW 328XI
59965 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335is, 335i xDrive and M3 Coupes, 2006-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive and M3, 2009-2011 335D, 2006-2012 325xi, 328i, 328xi and 328i xDrive, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 2007-2013 328i, 335i, 335is, M3 Coupes, X5 30si, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 48i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M, 2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d and 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles equipped with non-desiccated driver frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2007 BMW 328XI
702965 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
BMW 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 xDrive and 335is and 2009-2011 335d vehicles. The wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning system may overheat.
Risk: Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.
2007 BMW 328XI
76565 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans and 325xi sports wagons, model year 2007 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi sedans and 328i and 328xi sports wagons, model year 2006-2007 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i sedans and 530xi sports wagons, model year 2006 760i sedans, model year 2006-2007 750i, 750Li, and 760Li sedans, and model year 2006 X5 sports activity vehicles, equipped with certain seat types. The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if and how the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash may fatigue and develop cracks which could lead to a system failure.
Risk: Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Complaints
2007 BMW 328XI
ID: 2119490ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Keeps dying out. Can't drive it at all.
2007 BMW 328XI
ID: 2089019ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 328XI. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, there was smoke and a burning odor entering the cabin of the vehicle. There was a smoldering sound coming from the dashboard. The contact turned off the vehicle; however, the vehicle remained hot, and the smoke started to increase as if the vehicle was not turned off. The contact disconnected the battery to get the smoke to settle and get the engine to cool down. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
2007 BMW 328XI
ID: 2089018ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 328XI. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, there was smoke and a burning odor entering the cabin of the vehicle. There was a smoldering sound coming from the dashboard. The contact turned off the vehicle; however, the vehicle remained hot, and the smoke started to increase as if the vehicle was not turned off. The contact disconnected the battery to get the smoke to settle and get the engine to cool down. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
2007 BMW 328XI
ID: 2076603AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 328XI. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V513000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.