2008 BMW 328XIT Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 25, 2018 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 328XIT years
Not enough data
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 BMW 328XIT. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 80,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 fires, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2008 BMW 328XIT problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System2 · ~80,000 mi
Air Bags1 · ~80,000 mi
Engine1 · ~80,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages1
Structure1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System267%80,000——
Air Bags133%80,000——
Engine133%80,000——
Latches/locks/linkages133%———
Structure133%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2018, with 2 complaints
2011: 1201112018: 220182

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2008 BMW 328XIT recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 BMW 328XIT.

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.

Tl* the contact owned a 2008 bmw 328xit. While driving approximately 10 mph, smoke came out of the front passenger side air vent. The vehicle was pulled into the driveway and turned off. Within two minutes, the vehicle was engulfed in flames. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The fire…

Air Bags · received Oct 25, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11142585

As we were pulling on to our street, smoke appeared from the dash. Smelled like an electrical fire. The ac made some weird noise as well. We promptly stopped the car in our driveway (about 100feet from when it started), stopped engine, took out key. Windshield wipers started going back and forth…

Electrical System · received Aug 7, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11118227

Drivers side door failure. Door fails to unlock from either the inside or outside of car. Dangerous in case of accident would be unable to exit the vehicle. No way to open the drivers door. *kb

Latches/locks/linkages · received Sep 14, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10425497

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YearComplaintsRecalls
200830

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2008 BMW 328XIT?

Owners most often report electrical system, air bags, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2008 BMW 328XIT?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2008 BMW 328XIT a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 328XIT model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.