2008 Bmw 328 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (3) · Air Bags (3) · Structure:body (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2016-02-05 · campaign 16V071000 · 840,000 vehicles
Defect: 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
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.
Service bulletins (89)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls 2024-01-16 · B510819 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Electrical System 2024-01-11 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle ã¢ââdischarged batteryã¢ââ complaints.
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar 2021-04-01 · B340414 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
diagnosis of compound brake system complaints in m vehicles: 1. visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. braking from high speed with cold brake components (less than 212 degrees f) increases the likelihood of cracks to form.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2020-10-01 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
discharged battery energy diagnosis must be performed: the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to
Engine And Engine Cooling 2020-09-01 · B110208 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
power reduction, fc2a82 intake vanos and/or fc2a87 exhaust vanos camshaft fault: the ?service engine soon? (mil) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. this situation can occur after driving for some time with the engine at full operating temperature. if theignition is cycled,
Power Train 2020-04-01 · B110208 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
power reduction fc2a82 intake vanos and/or fc2 a87 exhaust vanos camshaft fault: the "service engine soon" (mil) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. this situation can occur after driving for some time with the engine at full operating temperature. if the ignition is cycled
Showing the 6 most recent of 89 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-05-04 · Engine“takata air bag recall, pcv valve recall, blower motor recall, and constant electrical problems. issues still not resolved by bmw. issue keeps getting blown off by bmw.…”
2018-02-14 · Engine“tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 328. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. the contact called …”
2018-01-18 · Engine“tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 328. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and cooling). the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time as the recall notice was received over three months ago. the dealer (thompson bmw, 680 n main st, …”
2018-01-12 · Electrical System · 100,000 mi · 🔥 fire“pulled into driveway, smelled melted plastic, parked car and turned it off. looked and saw flames from under the passenger side glovebox area. car ignited in flames. attempted put out but fire spread rapidly and called 911.…”
2017-10-24 · Air Bags“i have contacted united bmw of roswell several times over a year now. i just called again 10/24/2017 and they keep telling me the same thing. the airbags for my model they do not have yet but i am on their list to call when they come in. i've bern on that list since april 2016.…”
2017-07-20 · Air Bags“ tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 bmw 328. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the dealer was contacted at: advantage bmw, houston, tx, and c…”
2016-12-01 · Air Bags · 75,000 mi“takata recall. i have called dealer five times and they do not know when they will get the repair part. i own two 2008 bmw's with same recall. columbia sc bmw 803 404 5400. surely someone knows the status of the new part. they seem to be ignoring me, never had that happen before.…”
2016-07-08 · Structure:body · 77,500 mi“my family and i left for vacation in the middle of the night and were driving on the interstate from florida to virginia. there were no other cars around since it was so late. we were driving at roughly 78 mph. we had the sunroof angled open. suddenly, we heard an explosion, which sounded like a gunshot, and we were all covered in bits of glass…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.