CarRecallWatchThe 2008 BMW 328 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (4 reports).
2008 BMW 328 recalls
Driver air bag inflator may rupture in a crash
BMW is recalling certain vehicles because the driver's frontal air bag inflator can rupture when the air bag deploys.
Most common 2008 BMW 328 problems
Problem areas named in the 8 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 4 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
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.
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 PAUL MILLER BMW (1515 NJ-23, WAYNE, NJ 07470) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
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, DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901, (215) 340-3900) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
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.
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.
2008 BMW 328 questions
Does the 2008 BMW 328 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2008 BMW 328: Driver air bag inflator may rupture in a crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 BMW 328?
Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (4), Electrical System (3), Engine (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 BMW 328 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.