2007 BMW 3 Series engine problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2007 BMW 3 Series — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was going between 30 and 35 mph through city streets at roughly 3am on my way back from my commute which is roughly 60 miles. I noticed it started to smell like burning plastic and immediately after smoke was visible coming from hood vents, I parked the car as soon as I could and popped the hood…”
filed Dec 18, 2018
“Recall for front passenger seat occupant detection mat & pcv valve heater not complete. Dealer has not been able to obtain parts to repair these recalls.”
filed Dec 13, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuitCampaign 22V119000 · Mar 2, 2022
Related service bulletins
Bmw: experiencing loss of engine power, service engine soon lamp is illuminated, a noise, like rattling, coming from engine compartment. *pe updated 10/31/12. *pe models 2010 e70, 71, 82, 88, 90, 92, 93, f07, 10, 12…
SIB-12-14-12 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 2014
Engine problems in other 3 Series years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 3 Series | 7 | 33% |
| 2010 3 Series | 6 | 20% |
| 2009 3 Series | 5 | 9% |
| 2008 3 Series | 13 | 19% |
| 2006 3 Series | 11 | 5% |
| 2003 3 Series | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 3 Series | 1 | 4% |
| 2000 3 Series | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2007 BMW 3 Series
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.