MYRModel Year Report

2008 BMW X5 SAV

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2008 BMW X5 SAV
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:36:03.330Z

Only 20 complaints on file — too few 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.

Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
20

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2008

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2003: 1 complaint 2003 2004: 0 complaints 2006: 27 complaints 2006 2007: 59 complaints 2008: 20 complaints 2008 20 2009: 19 complaints 2010: 19 complaints 2010 2011: 24 complaints 2012: 21 complaints 2012 2013: 13 complaints
2003: 1 complaint 2003 2004: 0 complaints 2004 2006: 27 complaints 2006 2007: 59 complaints 2007 2008: 20 complaints 2008 20 2009: 19 complaints 2009 2010: 19 complaints 2010 2011: 24 complaints 2011 2012: 21 complaints 2012 2013: 13 complaints 2013
2003: 1 complaint 2003 2004: 0 complaints 2004 2006: 27 complaints 2006 2007: 59 complaints 2007 2008: 20 complaints 2008 20 2009: 19 complaints 2009 2010: 19 complaints 2010 2011: 24 complaints 2011 2012: 21 complaints 2012 2013: 13 complaints 2013

2008: 20 complaints

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YearComplaints
20000
20010
20020
20031
20040
200627
200759
200820
200919
201019
201124
201221
201313

Known problem areas

Only 20 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

9 of 20 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASHINJURY
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Traveling on expressway at approx 60 MPH collided with a vehicle hitting him on rear. I sustained injury to my chest as a result of impact against the steering wheel because the airbag didn't deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-06-27

Bww has an ongoing problem with its seat sensor mat. These sensors are critical to the safety of the front passenger in the event of an accident. BMW has only issued recalls for select model of its vehicle on this particular issue.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-03-01

Also filed under Seat belts

Takata recall I called BMW of north america last year to complain about not receiving a replacement airbag for my 2008 BMW X5 3.0 si. They told me it will be available towards the end of summer 2016.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-08

Engine

4 of 20 total reports mention: engine.

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On February 15, 2014 at approximately 10:00 am, my 2008 X5 3.0SI had an overheating engine problem in the middle of a blizzard-like conditions in the mountains of North Carolina where my family and I were vacationing.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-03-11

Also filed under Electrical system

Electrical system

4 of 20 total reports mention: electrical system.

Service brakes

4 of 20 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Seats

3 of 20 total reports mention: seats.

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2013-03-29Service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic13V045000 BMW is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 X5 SAV vehicles, manufactured September 12, 2006, through March 18, 2010 and equipped with an 8-cylinder engine. The brake vacuum pump may leak a small…

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake vacuum line with one that contains a check valve, free of charge. The recall began during March 2013. Owners may call BMW at…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2016-11-01Air bags16V071000 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, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335d...

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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    2022-07-22Engine and engine cooling22V119000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 1 Series Coupe (128i); 2007-2013 3 Series Coupe (328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive); 2007-2010 X3 SAV (X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i); 2008-2013 1 Series Convertible (128i); 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan...

    Remedy: This recall supersedes and expands previous NHTSA recalls 17V-683 and 19V-273. Dealers will install an electrical wiring harness with fuse protection for the PCV Valve heater in potentially affected vehicles, free of charge.

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Buy-smart checklist

2008 BMW X5 SAV — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 13V045000 · Service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 16V071000 · Air bags
  • Recall 22V119000 · Engine and engine cooling
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FAQ

Is the 2008 BMW X5 SAV 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 X5 SAV?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2008 BMW X5 SAV 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.