2008 BMW 3 Series Electrical System Problems
NHTSA has 19 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2008 BMW 3 Series, 28% of all 68 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest electrical complaint count among 10 3 Series model years. These complaints report 4 fires and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 61,374 miles.
- Electrical System complaints
- 19
- 28% of 68
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 4
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 61,374 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
When 2008 BMW 3 Series electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 20, 2008, latest Jun 3, 2019.
Electrical System recalls for the 2008 BMW 3 Series
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Electrical System complaints by 3 Series model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2008 BMW 3 Series have electrical problems?
- NHTSA has 19 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2008 BMW 3 Series, 28% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 61,374 miles.
- Which BMW 3 Series year has the most electrical complaints?
- The 2007 BMW 3 Series has the most electrical complaints (35), compared with 19 for the 2008.
- Is there a electrical recall for the 2008 BMW 3 Series?
- No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 BMW 3 Series is classified under electrical system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.