2008 BMW 328XI Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 328XI years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 99 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 BMW 328XI. That ranks 2nd out of 12 328XI model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (46 complaints, 46%), typically at around 80,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 18 fires, 4 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 99owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 BMW 328XI problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 46 | 46% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 32 | 32% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 16 | 16% | 117,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 12 | 12% | 53,686 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 7% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 6% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 6 | 6% | 63,100 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 6% | 77,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 4% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 3% | 66,300 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 3% | 55,300 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 3% | 25 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 2% | 59,822 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 2% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | 72,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 BMW 328XI recalls (3)
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Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: 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. The original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel equipped with an inflator that can explode during deployment.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: 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, 335i xDrive and M3 Coupes, 2006-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive and M3, 2009-2011 335D, 2006-2012 325xi, 328i, 328xi and 328i xDrive, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 2007-2013 328i, 335i, 335is, M3 Coupes, X5 30si, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 48i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M, 2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d and 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles equipped with non-desiccated driver frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Electrical system:wiring
Problem: 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. The wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning system may overheat.
Risk: Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
225/40R18 the stoplight right down route 7 by stop and shop there is a rectangular hole in the street. I could not avoid it when driving Friday morning 4/25/25 and the dip in the ground blew my driver side front and rear tires and scratched the rims. I had to spend my day Friday getting my tires…
The contact owns a 2008 BMW 328XI. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the air bag deployed unintendedly. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated prior to the air bag deployment. The air bag deployed, and there was no occupant inside the vehicle. The contact…
Unknown
Wiring inside headlamp is not up to Standards. For the cost the replace the headlight the wiring should not be falling apart causing shorts. One night I was driving and got a warning on my dash for my headlights and noticed it was a bit harder to see. Pulled over and noticed the headlight was out…
BMW Bi Xenon Headlights wires harness. Insulation on wires peels off and start touching each other. Malfunction high beam, low beam, turning light.
Other BMW 328XI years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 328XI | 4 | 1 |
| 2015 328XI | 14 | 2 |
| 2014 328XI | 17 | 3 |
| 2013 328XI | 27 | 2 |
| 2012 328XI | 1 | 4 |
| 2011 328XI | 67 | 3 |
| 2010 328XI | 17 | 3 |
| 2009 328XI | 11 | 4 |
| 2008 | 99 | 3 |
| 2007 328XI | 198 | 4 |
| 2006 328XI | 5 | 3 |
| 2005 328XI | 0 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 BMW 328XI?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, air bags problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 46 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 BMW 328XI?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 BMW 328XI a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 328XI model years, the 2008 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.