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2008 BMW M Roadster Recalls & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2008 BMW M Roadster right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 1 owner complaint is on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2008 BMW M Roadster.

2008 BMW M Roadster owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2008 BMW M Roadster, describing incidents dated February 22, 2013.

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ODI #10499719 · Filed February 22, 2013
MY CAR WAS IN FOR ROUTINE CARE FOR INSPECTION II WHEN IT WAS DISCOVERED BY THE SHOP THAT I HAD SUFFERED AND EXHAUST CAM FAILURE, WHICH IS COMMON WITH EARLIER ENGINES, BUT WAS REPORTEDLY NOT A PROBLEM WITH MINE PER BMW NA. THIS FAILURE RESULTS IN CATASTROPHIC ENGINE DAMAGE, AND DEPENDING ON THE SPEED…

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We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2008 BMW M Roadster right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2008 BMW M Roadster. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 BMW M Roadster.

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ODI #10499719

Incident: February 22, 2013 · Filed: February 22, 2013

MY CAR WAS IN FOR ROUTINE CARE FOR INSPECTION II WHEN IT WAS DISCOVERED BY THE SHOP THAT I HAD SUFFERED AND EXHAUST CAM FAILURE, WHICH IS COMMON WITH EARLIER ENGINES, BUT WAS REPORTEDLY NOT A PROBLEM WITH MINE PER BMW NA. THIS FAILURE RESULTS IN CATASTROPHIC ENGINE DAMAGE, AND DEPENDING ON THE SPEED ONE IS TRAVELING AT, POTENTIAL DRIVER INJURY. MY CAR HAS ~43000 MILES AND WAS PURCHASED NEW. *TR

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Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your BMW M Roadster at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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