Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 BMW 328XI
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 BMW 328XI has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 198 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 #17V676000 Blower Motor Wiring may Overheat NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V564000 Front Seat Occupant Protection Mat Defect NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 61 complaints
- Air Bags 40 complaints
- Engine 36 complaints
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 26 complaints
- Steering 25 complaints
- Unknown or Other 12 complaints
Of the 198 complaints on file, 6 report a crash and 11 a fire; across all 198 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$8,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 BMW 328XI demonstrates an average reliability with mixed data indicating potential issues. There are 198 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns, primarily concerning airbags, electrical systems, and engines, suggesting a need for caution. However, recall actions may mitigate major risks. The complaint data points to some recurring issues but is not overly alarming.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $200–$800 | common |
| Airbags | Unknown | $300–$1,200 | occasional |
| Engine | 80,000–120,000 miles | $500–$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 change
- Brake pad replacement
- Coolant system service
- Transmission fluid change
- Spark plug replacement
- Tire rotation
- Battery inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning lights
- Electrical system faults
- Engine misfires
- Steering issues
- Door lock malfunctions
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 BMW 328XI at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.