2008 Model Year

BMW X3

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
121
Recalls
0
Crashes
3
Severe
9

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Electrical System
Dec 2024

The contact owns a 2008 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH with the front driver's seat heater activated, the contact felt...

Engine
Dec 2024

The car no longer starts. When towing it to a BMW dealership, they informed me that there is a problem with the VANOS bolts and that "they snap easily...

Tires
Oct 2024

The contact owns a 2008 BMW X3 equipped with Arroyo Tires, Tire Line: Grand Sport A/S, Tire Size: 254/40/R19, DOT Number: 1TBY3KB5C. The contact state...

Air Bags
Jul 2024

The contact owns a 2008 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken...

Engine
Feb 2024

The contact owns a 2008 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH in cold weather, there was smoke coming from the engine compartment. T...

Engine
Dec 2023

The contact owned a 2008 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, he turned on the heater and became aware of smoke coming fr...

Electrical System
Oct 2023

The wiring insulation inside of the headlight on my vehicle deteriorated, causing the wires to be exposed. The headlight stopped working because of th...

STEERING,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 2023

The steering angle sensor has faulted, at around 60,000 miles. This fault results in possible airbag failure, in conjunction with inability to perform...

Engine
Feb 2023

The contact owns a 2008 BMX X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to...

Engine
Nov 2022

The contact owns a 2008 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2008 BMW X3 has 121 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Air Bags. 3 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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