AI-generated from NHTSA recall & complaint counts
Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2008 BMW 3 Series
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 BMW 3 Series has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 68 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #22V119000 PCV Heater May Short Circuit NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12E029000 Engine Cooling Fan Assemblies/Service Parts NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V257000 FRONT SIDE AIRBAGS & FRONT SAFETY BELT TENSIONERS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 19 complaints
- Engine 13 complaints
- Air Bags 10 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 5 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 5 complaints
- Tires 5 complaints
Of the 68 complaints on file, 4 report a fire; across all 68 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
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