Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 BMW 328I
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 BMW 328I has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 399 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #24V513000 Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V017000 Driver Air Bag Inflators May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V683000 PCV Heater may Short Circuit NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V676000 Blower Motor Wiring may Overheat NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V564000 Front Seat Occupant Protection Mat Defect NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V044000 Loss of Electrical Power/Stalling NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 129 complaints
- Air Bags 105 complaints
- Engine 65 complaints
- Steering 56 complaints
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 36 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 35 complaints
Of the 399 complaints on file, 11 report a crash and 28 a fire; across all 399 complaints, owners report 14 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 BMW 328i has 399 owner complaints and 6 recall campaigns, indicating an average reliability record. The high number of electrical system and airbag complaints suggests areas of concern. While the presence of complaints across several systems indicates potential issues, the data lacks the depth to clearly identify widespread problems, suggesting an average rating overall.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| Airbags | Unknown | $300–$1,200 | common |
| Engine | 80,000–110,000 miles | $700–$3,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pads and rotors
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Coolant and brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Battery checks
- Spark plugs replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Flickering dashboard lights
- Airbag warning light
- Unusual engine noises
- Overheating
- Difficulties in steering
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 BMW 328I at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.