2007 BMW X3 SAV recalls and problems

The 2007 BMW X3 SAV has 2 safety recalls and 160 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any BMW dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

160

Crashes / fires

5 / 20

Injuries / deaths

21 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2007 BMW X3 SAV vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2007 BMW X3 SAV recalls

Recall 22V-119: Engine and Engine Cooling

Reported Mar 2, 2022 · 917,106 vehicles affected · BMW of North America, LLC

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 1 Series Coupe (128i); 2007-2013 3 Series Coupe (328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive); 2007-2010 X3 SAV (X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i); 2008-2013 1 Series Convertible (128i); 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi); 2006-2012 3 Series Wagon (328i, 328i xDrive); 2007-2013 3 Series Convertible (328i); 2006-2010 5 Series Sedan (525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi); 2006-2007 5 Series Wagon (530xi); 2007-2010 X5 SAV (X5 3.0si, X5 xDrive30i); 2006-2008 Z4 Coupe (Z4 3.0si); and 2006-2011 Z4 Roadster (Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si, Z4 sDrive30i) vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.

Risk: An electrical short can cause the PCV valve heater to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire while driving or, soon after driving when parked.

Fix: This recall supersedes and expands previous NHTSA recalls 17V-683 and 19V-273. Dealers will install an electrical wiring harness with fuse protection for the PCV Valve heater in potentially affected vehicles, free of charge. This recall supersedes and expands previous NHTSA recalls 17V-683 and 19V-273. Vehicles previously repaired under the prior recalls will need to come back for the new recall remedy. The remedy is currently being developed. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on April 1, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 22, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall 16V-071: Air Bags

Reported Feb 5, 2016 · 840,000 vehicles affected · BMW of North America, LLC

Problem: 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, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive, 335is and M3 Coupes and Convertibles, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i SAVs, 2007-2010 X3 xDrive30i SAVs, 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M SAVs, 2009-2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d SAVs, 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M SACs, 2010-2011 BMW X6 xDrive50i SACs and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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.

2007 BMW X3 SAV problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	47
Seats	42
Air Bags	41
Electrical System	21
Engine	18
Vehicle Speed Control	5
Engine and Engine Cooling	3
Steering	3
Structure	3
Fuel System, Gasoline	2
Service Brakes	2
Suspension	2

Most reported parts

Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 28
Seats › Front Assembly › Seat Heater/Cooler — 5
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) — 3
Structure › Body — 2
Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System — 1
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline — 1
Power Train › Driveline — 1
Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 70,000 miles (median of owner reports).

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Recent 2007 BMW X3 SAV complaints

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

Air Bags · reported Aug 31, 2018

My vehicle is under two recalls: 17v605 17v683 as recommended, I took my vehicle in to the bmw dealer for the recalls. The dealer returned the vehicle to me stating that the remedy for the recall was not yet available. Since that time, I continue to receive recall notices from bmw for the same recall numbers. Your database shows that for both recalls: "recall incomplete/remedy not yet available". I do not understand why the "remedy" is "not yet available". Can you tell me when bmw projects a "remedy" to be available to correct both recalls? It seems like the technical resolution of these…

Engine · reported Apr 20, 2018

I recieved a recall for pvc valve heater last year dec 2017 until now april 20 2018 my car is not fix and I get overheat when my car is stuck on traffic.

Engine · at 110,000 miles · reported Mar 15, 2018

All four engine mounting bolts are sheared and completely broken. The vehicle was not in any kind of accident and no other issues I.e. Engine taken out and reusage of bolts, etc. The engine was sitting on the surrounding chassis. This caused the engine head to crack and oil leaking onto the exhaust

Air Bags · reported Feb 20, 2018

Takata recall - my vehicle has a recall and no one has a remedy for it. Not the dealer, manufacturer or takata. The issue is that I need my car and the front seat passenger airbag sensor is not working properly. I have received documentation from takata and bmw that there currently is no remedy. My question is since I AM still driving my car, if I were in an accident, is the liability of my passenger my responsibility? I cannot let the car sit parked until a remedy is available as this would ruin the cars engine. Bmw and takata have no remedy and have given no eta when one would become…

Air Bags · reported May 30, 2017

The contact owns a 2007 bmw x3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v071000 (Air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The chattanooga bmw dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 BMW X3 SAV have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2007 BMW X3 SAV: 22V-119 (engine and engine cooling), 16V-071 (air bags). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2007 BMW X3 SAV?

Owners report power train problems most often (47 reports), followed by seats (42). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 70,000 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.