2007 BMW 328XI Latches/locks/linkages Problems

NHTSA component category: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES · data through 07/12/2026

25Latches/locks/linkages complaints

12.6%Of all 198 complaints

#5Most-reported category

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

How latches/locks/linkages ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM61 · 30.8%

AIR BAGS40 · 20.2%

ENGINE36 · 18.2%

STEERING25 · 12.6%

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES25 · 12.6%

Share of the 198 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2007 BMW 328XI overview page.

What owners report

“THE DOOR LOCKING MECHANISM FAILED, MAKING ALL OF THE PASSENGER DOORS UNUSABLE, EVEN FROM THE INSIDE. IF THERE ARE PEOPLE IN THE VEHICLE, THEY CANNOT…”NHTSA complaint 10568116 — filed 03/10/2014

“MY 2007 328XI BMW DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK OR LOCK. SEEMS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE AND A RECALL NEEDS TO BE DONE…”NHTSA complaint 10513064 — filed 05/21/2013

“DOOR LOCKS DO NOT OPEN, DOORS NOT ABLE TO OPEN. FUEL DOOR TRAPPED CLOSED.”NHTSA complaint 10504766 — filed 03/27/2013

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Latches/locks/linkages complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 BMW 328XI have latches/locks/linkages problems?

Latches/locks/linkages is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2007 BMW 328XI: 25 of 198 complaints on file (12.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

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

198 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 6 involved a crash, 11 involved a fire, 4 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's latches/locks/linkages category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 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.