Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2008 BMW m3 has 5 recalls, 82 complaints.
5
Recalls
82
Complaints
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Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
19V472000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009 328i and 328xi, 2009-2011 335d, 2008-2012 M3 Coupe and M3 Convertible, and 2008-2011 M3 Seda...
20V017000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30...
17V676000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi and M3, 2007-2011 328i xDrive,...
16V071000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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,...
08V595000
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
BMW IS RECALLING 2,500 MY 2008-2009 M3 PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH AN OPTIONAL DOUBLE CLUTCH TRANSMISSION. THE PROBLEM INVOLVES THE DOUBLE CLUTCH GEARBOX...
No NHTSA safety ratings available for the 2008 BMW m3.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | During a regular fuel stop at a gas station, I noticed the central lock button nor the physical door... |
| Sep 5, 2023 | AIR BAGS,SEATS | Passenger Seat Occupancy Sensor error displayed in vehicle information center. Warning restraint/Air... |
| Aug 1, 2020 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | VISIBLE GASOLINE LEAK FROM THE CHASSIS UNDER THE DRIVER SIDE REAR PASSENGER AREA. STATIONARY INSIDE ... |
| Sep 17, 2019 | ENGINE | WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 70MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, CEL CAME ON, CAR WENT INTO LIMP MODE, BEFORE LO... |
| Sep 3, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW M3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN REVERSE ON A H... |
| Nov 1, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | NHTSA RECALL NUMBER: 17V676 THIS RECALL WAS ISSUED OVER A YEAR AGO AND STILL HAVE YET TO BE CONTA... |
| May 29, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW M3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V6... |
| May 16, 2018 | AIR BAGS | TAKATA RECALL. DESPITE MY HAVING RECEIVED 2 RECALL NOTICES REGARDING MY AIRBAG, AND MY CAR'S VIN BE... |
| Mar 14, 2018 | AIR BAGS | PASSENGER RESTRAINT ERROR KEEPS COMING UP DUE TO FAULT IN SEAT MATS. RECALLED FOR OTHER 3 SERIES VEH... |
| Jan 29, 2018 | ENGINE | I'VE BEEN DRIVING BMW FOR OVER 12 YEARS. MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE CAR TO DRIVE. I'VE HAD MY M3 FOR A YEA... |
| Dec 24, 2017 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE | I HAVE A BMW E92 CHASSIS. I HAVE SPOKEN TO MANY, MANY OWNERS OF THE SAME BMW AND THEY HAVE SAID THE... |
| Dec 15, 2017 | ENGINE | CONNECTING ROD BEARING FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. STARTING MAKING A LOUD TICKING SOUND FROM THE BOTTOM E... |
| Nov 22, 2017 | ENGINE | RECEIVED A LOSS OF POWER WARNING FOR THE CAR. TOOK IT TO THE SHOP, SHOP WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE ... |
| Nov 9, 2017 | ENGINE | I WAS DRIVING FROM WORK AND HEARD A LOUD METAL KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I ... |
| Aug 1, 2017 | AIR BAGS | I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO REACH MY DEALER TO FIX THE STEERING WHEEL AIRBAG (TAKATA) AND THEY ARE STILL S... |
| Jun 21, 2017 | ENGINE | CONNECTING ROD BEARING FAILURE. WELL MAINTAINED AT DEALERSHIP AND CERTIFIED INDY SHOP. CRANKSHAFT W... |
| Apr 6, 2017 | AIR BAGS | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW M3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAI... |
| Feb 19, 2017 | ENGINE | I WAS DRIVING MY CAR AT BOUT 1AM ON A CLEAR 45 DEGREE MORNING. I WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 54 MPH ON A FR... |
| Feb 15, 2017 | ENGINE | FAILED BEARINGS ENGINE HAD TO REPLACE ENGINE HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY |
| Dec 10, 2016 | ENGINE | ENGINE FAILURE RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER AT SPEED WHILE DRIVING. ENGINE FAILED BECAUSE OF ROD BEAR... |