2007 BMW 3 Series problems by component
115 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2007 BMW 3 Series, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags → | 35 | 30% | 71,555 mi |
| Electrical System → | 31 | 27% | 55,000 mi |
| Engine → | 22 | 19% | 90,500 mi |
| Steering → | 15 | 13% | 80,784 mi |
| Seat Belts → | 10 | 9% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 9 | 8% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 6% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 5% | — |
| Seats | 6 | 5% | — |
| Structure | 6 | 5% | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 4% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 4% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 3% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 3% | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 3% | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 2% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 2% | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1% | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1% | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.