MYRModel Year Report

2008 BMW 328XI

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2008 BMW 328XI
RENDERED 2026-11-01T17:04:02.131Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
99
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2008

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Electrical system

46% of complaints

Complaints per year

2006: 5 complaints 2006 2007: 198 complaints 2008: 99 complaints 2008 99 2009: 11 complaints 2010: 17 complaints 2010 2011: 67 complaints 2012: 1 complaint 2012 2013: 27 complaints 2014: 17 complaints 2014 2015: 14 complaints 2016: 4 complaints 2016
2006: 5 complaints 2006 2007: 198 complaints 2007 2008: 99 complaints 2008 99 2009: 11 complaints 2009 2010: 17 complaints 2010 2011: 67 complaints 2011 2012: 1 complaint 2012 2013: 27 complaints 2013 2014: 17 complaints 2014 2015: 14 complaints 2015 2016: 4 complaints 2016
2006: 5 complaints 2006 2007: 198 complaints 2007 2008: 99 complaints 2008 99 2009: 11 complaints 2009 2010: 17 complaints 2010 2011: 67 complaints 2011 2012: 1 complaint 2012 2013: 27 complaints 2013 2014: 17 complaints 2014 2015: 14 complaints 2015 2016: 4 complaints 2016

2008: 99 complaints

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YearComplaints
20050
20065
2007198
200899
200911
201017
201167
20121
201327
201417
201514
20164

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

46% · 46 reports

Most commonly citing wiring.

FIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 BMW 328XI. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled more than once without warning. In addition, there was a burning odor inside the vehicle from the vents when the air conditioner or heat function were used.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-12

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 BMW 328XI. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V676000 (Electrical system) and 17V683000 (Engine and engine cooling). The part to do the repair was unavailable.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-15

Also filed under Engine

Tl* the contact owned a 2008 BMW 328XI. While the vehicle was parked in front of the contact's house, it caught fire. The origin of the fire was behind the glove compartment, which caused the air bag to deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-09-13

Engine

32% · 32 reports
FIREINJURY

Air bags

16% · 16 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

I lost control of the vehicle over bad conditions on the roads and the car flipped over multiple times and yet none of the air bags deployed in the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-01-29

Engine and engine cooling

7% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing crankcase (pcv).

FIRE

Power train

6% · 6 reports

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2018-06-29Electrical system17V676000 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, 335i xDrive and 335is and 2009-2011 335d vehicles.

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiring and electrical connectors, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available.

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    2020-03-11Air bags20V017000 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 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335is,...

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver air bag. On X5 and X6 vehicles, only the inflator will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2020.

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    2024-08-30Air bags24V513000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi), 2006-2012 3 Series Sportswagon (325xi, 328i, 328xi), and 2009-2011 3 Series Sedan (335d) vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's air bag module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 30, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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Buy-smart checklist

2008 BMW 328XI — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 46 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 32 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 16 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 17V676000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 20V017000 · Air bags
  • Recall 24V513000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2008 BMW 328XI reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 BMW 328XI?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 46% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2008 BMW 328XI have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.