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2007 BMW 328 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2007 BMW 328 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 840,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

AIR BAGS 16V071000 2016-02-05 840,000 affected
Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335d sedans, 2006-2012 325xiT, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 2007-2013 328i,…

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4
AIR BAGS
3
SEAT BELTS
2
STEERING
2
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
ENGINE
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
Total complaints14

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Received a recall notice for a blower motor wiring issue (17v-676) and an extension in limited warranty for the supplemental restraint system. Bmw north america said they could not see the vehicle in there system and could not initiate repairs until it was. I purchased the vehicle in tennessee on…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2019-04-02

“Received a recall notice for a blower motor wiring issue (17v-676) and an extension in limited warranty for the supplemental restraint system. Bmw north america said they could not see the vehicle in there system and could not initiate repairs until it was. I purchased the vehicle in tennessee on…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2019-04-02

“Received a recall notice for a blower motor wiring issue (17v-676) and an extension in limited warranty for the supplemental restraint system. Bmw north america said they could not see the vehicle in there system and could not initiate repairs until it was. I purchased the vehicle in tennessee on…”

SEAT BELTS · reported 2019-04-02

“The passenger red air bag light has come on and remains on. It doe not matter if someone is sitting in the seat or not.”

AIR BAGS · reported 2018-05-21

“Takata recall I received mailed correspondence from tk holding regarding defective airbags for my 2007 328xi. I was instructed to complete the claim forms mailed to mail which I did. Subsequently my claim was denied and to date no repairs have been made or offered for the affected takaka parts…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2017-12-12

“I'm having trouble with my sensor systems. Not able to pass smog. Also my door handles have melted from some heat when my car is extremely hot. These are some of the other problems I'm having.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2017-04-30

“I'm having trouble with my sensor systems. Not able to pass smog. Also my door handles have melted from some heat when my car is extremely hot. These are some of the other problems I'm having.”

SEAT BELTS · reported 2017-04-30

“I'm having trouble with my sensor systems. Not able to pass smog. Also my door handles have melted from some heat when my car is extremely hot. These are some of the other problems I'm having.”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2017-04-30

Defect investigations

Investigation EA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…

Investigation EA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2007 BMW 328 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.