Vehicle recalls by model year

2008 BMW M3 recalls

Every NHTSA recall campaign that covers the 2008 BMW M3, newest first.

5 recalls on record for the 2008 BMW M3. The most recent was on Jan. 15, 2020. Owners also sent NHTSA 82 complaints (since 1995).

Most often about: air bags (2), electrical system (2), power train (1). A recall applies only to the vehicles in it: check your VIN with BMW or NHTSA to see whether yours is included and still needs the repair.

Owner complaints to NHTSA

82 complaints about the 2008 BMW M3 were sent to NHTSA since 1995; 4 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 3 injuries.

Power Train37recall on record
Engine20
Air Bags9recall on record
Electrical System9recall on record
Fuel System, Gasoline4
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)3

Visible gasoline leak from the chassis under the driver side rear passenger area. Stationary inside garage.
Aug. 20, 2020 · Fuel/Propulsion System

NHTSA recall number: 17V676 this recall was issued over a year ago and still have yet to be contacted by BMW to resolve the recall or provide any recourse. What is the typical response time?
Nov. 2, 2018 · Electrical System

Complaints are owners' own reports to NHTSA; NHTSA has not confirmed them. Many complaints about one part can lead to an investigation or a recall. Read them on NHTSA.

NHTSA investigations

1 on record

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture EA21002 · opened Sept. 17, 2021 · open

An NHTSA investigation is a review of a possible safety defect. Opening one is not a finding that a defect exists; it can close with a recall or without one.

All 2008 BMW M3 recalls

Jan. 15, 2020BMW 1 Series M, 128I, 135I and others: 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…
June 19, 2019BMW 328I, 328XI, 335D and others: Electrical system 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…
Oct. 25, 2017BMW 323I, 325I, 325XI and others: 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…
Feb. 5, 2016BMW 1 Series M, 128I, 135I and others: 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…
Nov. 14, 2008BMW M3: 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…