2007 Bmw X3 SAV: complaints, problems and recalls

SINCE PURCHASE OF MY 2007 BMW X3 IN NOV 2006 THE ENGINE HESITATED PERIODICALLY WHEN IACCELLERATING. I HAVE TAKEN TIRES TO THE BMW SERVICE CENTER, WHO DROVE THE CAR AND AGREED THEIR WAS A PROBLEM. I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WERE MANY CARS WITHIN A CERTAIN LOT OF VIN NUMBERS , WHO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AND MY VIN NUMBER FALLS WITHIN THIS LOT. I WAS ALSO TOLD AT THIS TIME, BMW HAS BEEN NOTIFIED, BUT THEY DO NOT KNOW HOW TO FIX THE PROBLEM. WHEN THIS PROBLEM OCCURS, THE CAR HESITATES IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET AND THEN SURGES FORWARD. THIS IS A PERIO…

Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10186055 at NHTSA ↗

VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE FOR SEVERAL SECONDS WHEN ACCELERATOR WAS PUSHED. THIS OCCURS INFREQUENTLY WHEN VEHICLE IS COASTING AT A FEW MPH. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10191990 at NHTSA ↗

VEHICLE TRANSMISSION HESITATES TO SHIFT FROM 1ST TO 2ND, MAKING IT DANGEROUS TO PULL OUT INTO TRAFFIC. VEHICLE ALSO HAS DIFFICULTY SHIFTING INTO REVERSE, CAUSING IT TO ROLL FORWARD WHEN THE BRAKE IS RELEASED. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 9,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10196373 at NHTSA ↗

ACCELERATION HESITATION ON BWM X3 ESPECIALLY WHEN TURNING INTO TRAFFIC FROM STOP (0 MPH). UNANTICIPATED LOSS OF ACCELERATION WHILE MAINTAINING PRESSURE ON GAS PEDAL. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 550 miles reported. Look up ODI 10198239 at NHTSA ↗

MY NEW 2007 BMW X3 HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING AND SEEMS TO SHIFT IN PECULIAR WAYS. IT SUFFERS FROM A LACK OF RESPONSE WHICH IS TOTALLY UNLIKE MY FIRST 6 BMW'S. IT IS QUITE UN-DRIVABLE AS IT IS. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 14 miles reported. Look up ODI 10198474 at NHTSA ↗

BMW X3 IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE IT WILL NOT ACCELERATE SLOWLY . IT HESITATES IN ACCELERATION FROM A STOP, ON HILLS, ON CORNERS AND THEN TAKES OFF VERY RAPIDLY. THE DEALERSHIP IN SEATTLE HAS WORKED ON IT THREE TIMES AND REPORTS THAT THEY CANNOT FIX IT, THEY ARE AWARE OF IT BUT NO FIX IS AVAILABLE. BMW IN FIFE REFUSED TO EVEN TRY TO FIX IT BECAUSE IT CANNOT BE REPAIRED. SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET KILLED BECAUSE OF THIS DEFECT.

Owner-reported narrative. 647 miles reported. Look up ODI 10202827 at NHTSA ↗

THIS IS RELATED TO THE TRANSMISSION. 1)THERE IS A DELAY IN THROTTLE RESPONSE THROUGH THE 1-2 UPSHIFT WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. 2)THERE IS A LACK OF POWER OR HESITATION WHEN REAPPLYING THROTTLE, DURING EITHER A 4-3 OR 3-2 TIP-IN DOWNSHIFT. THIS MAY OCCUR AFTER SLOWING WITH A CLOSED THROTTLE. 3)HARSH DOWNSHIFTS WHEN SLOWING ON A ROADWAY WITH A RISING GRADIENT. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM AS IT MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT WHEN TRYING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC, OR CAUSE A REAR END COLLISION SINCE THE VEHICLE ALMOST STALLS AT SOME POINTS UPON TAK…

Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10208127 at NHTSA ↗

TRANSMISSION WON'T SHIFT SMOOTHLY BETWEEN THE GEARS. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. BETWEEN GEAR 1 AND GEAR 2. IT SEEMS TO WANT TO STALL AT THE START. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 1,030 miles reported. Look up ODI 10208745 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2016-02-05 (February 5, 2016)

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.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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.

Reported: 2022-03-02 (March 2, 2022)

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.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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.