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2007 BMW X3 Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2007 BMW X3 has 49 NHTSA engine complaints and 1 engine-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2007 BMW X3

Airbags
108
Powertrain
53
Electrical
51
Engine
49
Seats
39
Steering
20
Other
12
Fuel System
8
Speed Control
7
Lights
6
Structure
6
Brakes
4
Suspension
3

49

Complaints

1

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Engine Recalls

17V683000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2011 128i and 2007-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, X3 ...

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 27, 2023ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2007 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V11900...
Jan 14, 2023ENGINEI received a Recall notice in April 2022 regarding the PCV valve issue stating there was an issue an...
Dec 5, 2022ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2007 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V11900...
Nov 25, 2022ENGINEI have been waiting for any update from BMW about this issue,and I have not heard one word from them...
Sep 12, 2022ENGINEVehicle breaking down/stalling out due to overheating with no visible defects that would cause a veh...
Aug 29, 2022ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2007 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V11900...
Jun 17, 2022ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2007 BMW X3. The contact received a recall notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:...
May 1, 2022ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2007 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V11900...
Mar 14, 2022ENGINEI have contacted NHTSA and BMW several times. I want this in writing in the case myself or my child...
Mar 2, 2022ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2007 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V11900...
Mar 2, 2022ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2007 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V11900...
Mar 2, 2022ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2007 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V11900...
Mar 1, 2022ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2007 BMW X3. The contact stated that there was an abnormal odor of burning plasti...
Jan 25, 2022ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2007 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle o...
Nov 5, 2021ENGINEAfter hearing a very loud bang. I noticed a very bad vibration during normal operation of the vehicl...
Feb 17, 2021ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2007 BMW X3. The contact stated that on various occasions when starting the vehic...
Sep 30, 2018ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, OIL LEAKED ONTO THE HEAD GASKET O...
Apr 20, 2018ENGINEI RECIEVED A RECALL FOR PVC VALVE HEATER LAST YEAR DEC 2017 UNTIL NOW APRIL 20 2018 MY CAR IS NOT FI...
Apr 6, 2018ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMVOLUNTARY EMISSIONS RECALL CAMPAIGN 10E-A02: N54 CAR IS SMOKING EXCESSIVELY DUE TO FAULTY FUEL IN...
Mar 8, 2018ENGINEALL FOUR ENGINE MOUNTING BOLTS ARE SHEARED AND COMPLETELY BROKEN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN ANY KIND OF...

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