2007 BMW 3 Series: ABS light or ABS activating

5 of the 115 complaints about the 2007 BMW 3 Series describe ABS light or ABS activating.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 4%
typical mileage: 45,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below

ABS light or ABS activating by model year

2008
1
2007
5
2004
1
2002
2
1995
1

What owners say

Filed Oct 30, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · 122,000 miles · PA

I was parked, placed my car in reverse and immediately all of my dashboard lights were activated (4x4 malfunction, ABS brake failure, transmission malfunction) then my car lost power. There is a known issue with the set positioning motor failing on these vehicles. The bmw dealer part # is 27 10 7 546 671. There is an internal gear, with in the set positioning motor, made out of plastic that wears prematurely. This is a known issue with bmw's and it should be recalled. My vehicle become disabled with out warning, leaving me stranded which may have caused an accident.

Filed Jun 25, 2013 · Acceleration, Brakes · 75,000 miles · TX

Car continues to have intermittent ABS brake failure after more than a year. Bmw won't repair unless I pay for it. I have already had 1 electrical related safety recall due to battery cable. Several people on the bmw forum have had this issue as well, here is just 1 example: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=558662 see below tsb #sib270212 for the ABS brake failure: ___________________________ vehicle: 2007 bmw 3 series ________________________________________ nature of defect: power train:automatic transmission bulletin number: sib270212 bulletin date: dec 2012 ________________________________________ summary: bmw: dsc warning light is on. The warning lamps for dsc, ABS and brake warning illuminated. There may also be a warning in the control display for chassis control system failure. ( the federal safety agency item number - 10051459 ),

Filed Feb 20, 2012 · Acceleration, Brakes · 39,890 miles · GA

I bought my brand new bmw x3 in 2007. There were small issues in the past but withing my manufacturer warrenty period. I had my rear brake pads replaced on jan 23, 2012. On jan 30, 2012, when I drove my x3 out my subdivison to go to work, the brake light, ABS light, and 4/4 light all on, plus load clunk type noise from rear, it was difficault to make a u-turn, managed back to home, called bmw unitedbmw dealer and towed my vehicle to dealer. They first told me that is software failure, they would try reprogram to fix, then called to tell the re-program did not work, it was mechanical transfer case actuator broken, a new one must be installed. The total charge for repair (part + labor - discount) is $2354.97. It was in the dealer for one week. The dealer insisted that it was my bad luck, not car's own issue even though the milage is less than 40k. I did some research online, found that there are plenty of similar cases and class-action lawsuits. Looks like bmw (2007 and 2008) models have lubricant problem, later bmw switched with different lubricant. Internet estimation says that ~30% of the vehichles (2007 & 2008) demonstrated this issue. As a consumer, I am trying to urge any car maker to be responsible for their products. But I never get any notice or recall from bmw dealers or maker in the past and when the problem surfaced.

Filed Feb 12, 2012 · Brakes, Electrical · 45,000 miles · PR · fire

After being service by dealer for 4 days which included the replacement of right headlight and ABS and brake system the car caught fire which seem to be related to electrical system. While driving the car heavy toxic smoke started coming out of ventilator of AC system. I immediately step out of the car and in a few minutes smoke and flames located in the engine in front of passenger seat burn the car. Flames and black plastic were coming also under the glove compartment right in front of passenger seat. Dealer quoted $25000 for repair and insurance company declared it total loss. Car was delivered to dealer who has kept it for a month, engineer from bmw north america came and inspected but no report has been issued by them or dealer. This company has no concern for safety of consumers and should be penalize. After having owned six bmw's I feel these autos are not safe.

Filed Jan 24, 2012 · Brakes · 20,074 miles · FL

Consumer stated, making a right turn on to a major highway at 10-15 MPH her bmw spun around 180 degrees facing oncoming traffic. Bf the consumer stated she noticed the ABS light had illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and it was determined the hydraulic pump unit and dsc failed.