2007 BMW 328XI engine problems

36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2007 BMW 328XI — 18% of all complaints for this model year.

Engine complaints

18%

share of all complaints

82,000 mi

median reported incident mileage

2 / 5

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“Possible Class Action Law Suit knowingly neglect, mislead, purposely avoiding known recall & obvious risks of possible LIFE / PROPERTY LOST 08/2012, NYS Bear Mt Parks Camp ground Unknown reason Low battery resulted locked steering, stranded tow $450 /park+$450 tow truck to Shop E141st Bronx Friend…”
filed Dec 29, 2021
“Tl* the contact owned a 2007 bmw 328xi. While the vehicle was parked with the engine running, the contact saw flames coming from under the hood. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The fire department was called and extinguished the fire. A fire report and a police report were filed…”
filed Sep 20, 2019

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Power Reduction, FC2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC2A87 Exhaust VANOS Camshaft Fault: The ?Service Engine Soon? (MIL) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. This situation can occur after driving for…
B110208 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2020
SERVICE ACTION: N54T ENGINE - INSPECT AND REPLACE INJECTOR(S). The piezo-type fuel injectors may cause a rough running at start-up or rough running while at idle.
B130619 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 2019