Does the 2008 BMW 328xi have engine problems?

NHTSA has 38 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 BMW 328xi, 38% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 80,000 miles.

Which BMW 328xi year has the most engine complaints?

The 2007 BMW 328xi has the most engine complaints (48), compared with 38 for the 2008.

Is there a engine recall for the 2008 BMW 328xi?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 BMW 328xi is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2008 BMW 328xi Engine Problems

NHTSA has 38 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 BMW 328xi, 38% of all 99 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest engine complaint count among 11 328xi model years. These complaints report 8 fires and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 80,000 miles.

Engine complaints: 38; 38% of 99
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 8
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 80,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2008 BMW 328xi engine complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 8, 2011, latest Nov 4, 2022.

38 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2011 to Nov 2022; peak Dec 2017 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2008 BMW 328xi

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by 328xi model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20060 (0%)
200748 (24%)
200838 (38%)
20093 (27%)
20107 (41%)
201137 (55%)
20120 (0%)
20138 (30%)
20145 (29%)
20155 (36%)
20160 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 BMW 328xi have engine problems?: NHTSA has 38 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 BMW 328xi, 38% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 80,000 miles.
Which BMW 328xi year has the most engine complaints?: The 2007 BMW 328xi has the most engine complaints (48), compared with 38 for the 2008.
Is there a engine recall for the 2008 BMW 328xi?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 BMW 328xi is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.