2007 BMW 328I Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

65Engine complaints

16.5%Of all 395 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM121 · 30.6%

AIR BAGS103 · 26.1%

ENGINE65 · 16.5%

STEERING55 · 13.9%

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES36 · 9.1%

Share of the 395 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2007 BMW 328I overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE…”NHTSA complaint 10535523 — filed 08/15/2013

“CAR HAS HORRIBLE LIFTER TICKING NOISE. STARTED AROUND 58K MILES, NOW UP TO 61K. BMW KNOWS ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND HAVE EVEN WENT AS FAR…”NHTSA complaint 10532780 — filed 07/30/2013

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A…”NHTSA complaint 10532679 — filed 07/30/2013

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 BMW 328I have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2007 BMW 328I: 65 of 395 complaints on file (16.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2007 BMW 328I have in total?

395 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 11 involved a crash, 26 involved a fire, 14 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.