2007 BMW 323i recalls and problems

The 2007 BMW 323i has 2 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any BMW dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
2
Crashes / fires
0 / 1
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2007 BMW 323i vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2007 BMW 323i recalls

Recall 24V-513: Air Bags

Reported Jul 3, 2024 · 394,029 vehicles affected · BMW of North America, LLC

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi), 2006-2012 3 Series Sportswagon (325xi, 328i, 328xi), and 2009-2011 3 Series Sedan (335d) vehicles. The original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel equipped with an inflator that can explode during deployment.

Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's air bag module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 30, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall 17V-676: Electrical System

Reported Oct 25, 2017 · 702,965 vehicles affected · BMW of North America, LLC

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi and M3, 2007-2011 328i xDrive, 335i xDrive and 335is and 2009-2011 335d vehicles. The wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning system may overheat.

Risk: Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.

Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiring and electrical connectors, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

2007 BMW 323i problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Electrical System1
Engine1
Unknown or Other1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 100,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2007 BMW 323i complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Unknown or Other · reported Jul 16, 2018
This involves recalls 17v-676 (Blower motor wiring) and 1v-683 (Pcvc valve hater. Recalls date back to october 2017. Bmw keeps telling me they aren't in a position to service my vehicle on these recalls has not despite several inquiries. Recalls date back to october/ november 2017 (9 months). That seems very unreasonable to me.
Electrical System · at 100,000 miles · reported Jun 15, 2017
My 2007 bmw 323i (Canadian version of the 328i) caught fire while it was completely stationary in a parking lot last summer. The car was mechanically and cosmetically pristine with no modifications at all other than a set of aftermarket wheels. I owned the car for a couple of years and never had any issues with it and never had to get any major mechanical work done that could have been done wrong and LED to this incident. The day the fire happened I got into the car and it started, idled and ran perfectly, as it has since my ownership. I drove it for about 20 minutes then parked it in a…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 BMW 323i have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2007 BMW 323i: 24V-513 (air bags), 17V-676 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2007 BMW 323i?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (1 reports), followed by engine (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 100,000 miles.

Are BMW recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized BMW dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.