2007 BMW X3 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 374 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 BMW X3. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (113), Engine (66), Electrical System (63).
Key takeaways
- 374 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 14 involve a crash, 33 a fire, 30 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 113 | 30% |
| Engine | 66 | 18% |
| Electrical System | 63 | 17% |
| Seats | 61 | 16% |
| Power Train | 57 | 15% |
| Steering | 20 | 5% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 20 | 5% |
| Unknown Or Other | 19 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 3% |
| Seat Belts | 10 | 3% |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 2% |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 BMW X3 4-DR w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-11-01
Intake crankcase heater element caught fire and burnt wires
Electrical System - filed 2025-08-08
The contact owns a 2007 BMW X3. The contact stated that the vehicle had been taken to the dealer to be repaired under an undisclosed Takata recall repair; however, after the recall repair was performed, the horn became inoperable. Additionally, several buttons on the steering wheel also became inoperable. The vehicle w...
Air Bags - filed 2025-07-31
I’m writing to escalate an unresolved issue following a recent airbag takata recall repair performed at BMW of Manhattan on my 2007 BMW X3 VIN [XXX] ) , license [XXX] Prior to the recall service, there were no airbag or SRS warning lights on my dashboard. Immediately after the repair, however, the airbag light appea...
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More for the 2007 BMW X3
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.