2008 BMW 6 Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 6 Series years
- Not enough data 2nd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 BMW 6 Series. That ranks 2nd out of 8 6 Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 50%), typically at around 25,001 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 BMW 6 Series 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 | 3 | 50% | 25,001 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 33% | 1 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 17% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 17% | 17,725 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 17% | 1 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 BMW 6 Series recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables
Problem: Bmw is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 5-series, model year 2004-2010 6-series, model year 2006-2010 m5, and model year 2007-2010 m6 vehicles. The insulated bulkhead connector for the positive battery cable may have been incorrectly attached to the trunk floor panel, which can lead to a loosening of the bolt connection. As it loosens, an increase in electrical resistance at this cable connection is possible and could cause the cable connection to overheat.
Risk: Overheating could lead to a fire, even while the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.
Fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the battery bolt cable connection as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on april 30, 2012. Owners may contact bmw customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417.
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
Problem: Bmw is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 5-series, 6-series, and model year 2002-2008 7-series vehicles. A check valve of the brake vacuum pump may leak a small amount of lubricating oil. Over time this could result in contamination of the brake booster.
Risk: Power assist braking performance could be adversely affected. In extreme cases there could be a complete loss of power assist braking. An unexpected reduction or loss in power braking assist may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Bmw will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on november 24, 2010. Owners may contact bmw 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.
Convertible top locks up randomly, get message to reduce speed due to top not being locked when it was fine the "ride" before, try to "lock", then windows go halfway down and stay stuck that way. This happens when in motion, on street or highway.
Shows the bmw logo then screen goes blank and keeps cycling the same way. The nav, radio, bluetooth, cd and the sos light error in the cluster. Safety alarks are all disabled and the vehicle is unable to detect or report if objects are near the bumper or sides of the vehicle. The unit stays running…
Vehicle would not maintain speed in 3-4 gear, would go into limp mode. Had to have the transmission replace with only 25,000 miles on the vehicle. *tr
2nd time this has occurred in pouring rain while driving. I have a rag top convertible bmw that when it is pouring rain..water somehow permeates the back of the car and "fries" the electrical components as i am driving.. The first time it happened it fried the onboard ccc at 48,000 miles, and all…
Bridgestone potenza 245-40-r19 94w major sidewall failure, 3 inch section of tire from bead of tire at rim surface looks as if bead failed and side wall torn away from bead towards tread, no sidewall or rim impact damage and torn outward from rim towards tread indicating sidewall material failure…
Other BMW 6 Series years
← 2007 6 Series · 2009 6 Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 6 Series | 2 | 1 |
| 2010 6 Series | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 6 Series | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 | 6 | 2 |
| 2007 6 Series | 2 | 3 |
| 2006 6 Series | 5 | 5 |
| 2005 6 Series | 7 | 3 |
| 2004 6 Series | 3 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 BMW 6 Series?
Owners most often report electrical system, electronic stability control (esc), air bags problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 BMW 6 Series?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 BMW 6 Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 6 Series model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.