2007 BMW 328I Latches/locks/linkages Problems
NHTSA component category: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How latches/locks/linkages ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 395 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2007 BMW 328I overview page.
What owners report
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ENTERING OR EXITING THE VEHICLE WITH THE USE OF THE KEY FOB OR…”NHTSA complaint 10483174 — filed 11/02/2012
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S DOOR WOULD NOT UNLOCK. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO UNLOCK THE…”NHTSA complaint 10477051 — filed 09/25/2012
“A BLOWN FUSE CAUSED THE DOOR UNLOCKING MECHANISM TO FAIL, TRAPPING OCCUPANTS IN THE CAR. THE DOORS COULD NOT BE OPENED BY ANY MEANS, AS…”NHTSA complaint 10467116 — filed 07/23/2012
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Latches/locks/linkages complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2007 BMW 328I have latches/locks/linkages problems?
Latches/locks/linkages is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2007 BMW 328I: 36 of 395 complaints on file (9.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2007 BMW 328I have in total?
395 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 11 involved a crash, 26 involved a fire, 14 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's latches/locks/linkages category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
