2008 BMW X3 3.0IBmw X3 3.0i 2008

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins

Below you will find all available information on the 2008 BMW X3 3.0I, manufacturered by Bmw Manufacturer Corporation / Bmw North America.
The vehicle is described as a Compact Utility (Utility Vehicle Categories "Small" and "Midsize").

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
BMW5UX 5YM Premium Gasoline
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Frequently Asked Questions
  • What is the MPG of a 2008 BMW X3 3.0I?
     - The 2008 BMW X3 3.0I has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 9.8 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of MPG.
  • What is the annual fuel cost for the 2008 BMW X3 3.0I?
     - EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 2008 BMW X3 3.0I is $2640.
  • Where is the 2008 BMW X3 3.0I produced?
     - The 2008 BMW X3 3.0I is produced in Graz Sc, Austria.
  • Are there recalls for the 2008 BMW X3 3.0I?
     - There are 10 recall(s) for the 2008 BMW X3 3.0I, additional information is below.
  • What is the GVWR of a 2008 BMW X3 3.0I?
     - The 2008 BMW X3 3.0I has a GVWR of Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) lbs.
  • How much horsepower does the 2008 BMW X3 3.0I have?
     - The 2008 BMW X3 3.0I has 255 horsepower.
Available Engine & Drive Classes
  • 3L 6 cylinder 6-speed automatic
  • 3L 6 cylinder 6-speed manual
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 179368 [USA]: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 129428 [USA]: An electrical short can cause the parts within the pcv valve to melt, increasing the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is not in use.

  • Recall 132749 [USA]: Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.

  • Recall R/2011/123 [UK]: Risk of fire

  • Recall 2020008 [Canada]: Airbag

  • Recall 2017471 [Canada]: Airbag

  • Recall 2017470 [Canada]: Engine

  • Recall 2016142 [Canada]: Airbag

  • Recall 2012129 [Canada]: Label

  • Recall 2022095 [Canada]: Engine

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Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • B410722 - STRUCTURE: While driving the vehicle on normal roads at10mph and above, a "cracking" sound from the top of the b-pillar(s) is heard.
  • B510819 - VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS: The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
  • B611305 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: The electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on ho
  • B521823 - SEATS: A noise can be heard from underneath the seat while the seat is being moved either forwards or backwards. This can occur to the driver??A?A?S and/or the passenger??A?A?S front seat.
  • B540421 - STRUCTURE: This situation can result in two customer complaints: 1. Wind noise 2. Excess water entry
  • B662419 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column.
  • B540421 - VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY: The front sunroof glass seal has shrunk, creating a gap which can cause wind noise or excess water entry.
  • SIB011219 - STRUCTURE: Component-specific limited warranty extension. For the eligible vehicles, bmw of north america, llc (bmw na) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's radiator grille upper and lower active air flaps to: 15 years/150,000 miles as
  • SIB010921 - EQUIPMENT: Component-specific limited warranty extension. For the eligible vehicles, bmw of north america, llc (bmw na) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's leak diagnosis module with hose assembly (nvld, shown) to: 15 years/150,000 mil
  • SIB840622 - EQUIPMENT: The 3g network in the us has been shut down. This means that only the 4g network will be available. In the 4g network, voice calls will be transferred via voice over lte (volte) function. For this purpose the sim card must perform an ims re
  • SIB510522 - SUSPENSION: Bmw ag has issued a delivery stop (effective march 28, 2022) on certain model year 2022 bmw vehicles that were produced between march 1, 2022 and march 8, 2022 because the torsion struts may not have been installed at the plant. Do not de
  • SIB662419 - EQUIPMENT: Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column. Note: opening, closing and starting via the bmw digital key or the digi
  • SIB650122 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: A check control message for the restraint system appears. In the instrument cluster, the red air bag warning light lights up permanently. One of the following fault codes is stored in the acsm (air bag control unit): 930949 - knee airbag, d
  • B611305 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Discharged battery energy diagnosis must be performed: the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This doc
  • B110208 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Power reduction, fC2A82 intake vanos and/or fC2A87 exhaust vanos camshaft fault: the ?Service engine soon? (mil) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. This situation can occur after driving for some time with the engi
  • B110208 - POWER TRAIN: Power reduction fC2A82 intake vanos and/or fc2 a87 exhaust vanos camshaft fault: the "service engine soon" (mil) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. This situation can occur after driving for some time with the engi
  • 110208 - EQUIPMENT: "power reduction, fc 2a82 intake vanos and/or fc 2a87 exhaust vanos camshaft faults are stored in dme. The ""service engine soon"" (mil) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. This situation can occur after dri
  • B013118 - AIR BAGS: Takata air bag recall-related short-term alternate transportation and consequential repairs this service information bulletin supersedes si b01 31 18 dated october 2018.
  • B013118 - AIR BAGS: Takata air bag recall-related short-term alternate transportation and consequential repairs this service information bulletin supersedes si b01 31 18 dated october 2018.
  • B080119 - AIR BAGS: In an effort to improve the completion rate on takata air bag recall affected vehicles; bmw na has expanded the bmw ultimate rewards platform to include a new recall support page. This page will allow irfs to check their customers vins for
  • B011618 - AIR BAGS: Takata class action settlement. Customer support program. Front driver side airbag modules.
  • B110616 - ENGINE (PWS): N51, n52, n52k and n52t engines: various eccentric shaft sensor faults stored in the dme - diagnostic hints this service information bulletin and attachment supersedes si b11 06 16 dated april 2016.. The customer may complain about one of t
  • B110616 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: N51, n52, n52k and n52t engines: various eccentric shaft sensor faults stored in the dme - diagnostic hints. The customer may complain about one of the following: rough engine running engine cannot be started (crank no start) check engine l
  • B650216 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Subject audio system speaker testing. For audio system speaker testing there is a ned (non electrical diagnosis) test plan available. Cause we previously recommended use of the audio test cd (atc) from bmw. This cd has been discontinued.
  • B070314 - STEERING: This service information bulletin supersedes si b07 03 14 dated october 2015. Diagnosing stored fault codes to help avoid repeat repair visits. Fault codes stored in vehicles being serviced are not being diagnosed, leading to repeat repair
  • B650709 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Whistling noise coming from the center vent - a/c is off . A very high pitched whistling or beeping noise is heard coming from the center vents. The flow of refrigerant through the expansion valve at certain temperature differentials.
  • 120913 - EQUIPMENT: State inspection and emission (i/m) test fails due to an invalid vin number. The customer of an affected vehicle may fail to pass an i/m test due to a non-compliant 17digit vehicle identification number (vin) stored in the dme (digital moto
  • 110907 - ENGINE (PWS): Intermittent hydraulic valve adjuster (hva) noise. An occasional ticking or rattling noise from the camshaft hydraulic valve lifters (hva) may occur during cold engine starts, due to frequent short-distance driving, or the noise may occur f
  • 541309 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : "?Panoramic sunroof repair instructions. Information sunroof repair instructions: the panoramic sunroof contains several ""mechanism sets"" which can be repaired and/or replaced independently in the event of a mechanical failure. When perfo
  • 541309 - VISIBILITY: "panoramic sunroof repair instructions. Information sunroof repair instructions: the panoramic sunroof contains several ""mechanism sets"" which can be repaired and/or replaced independently in the event of a mechanical failure. When perfor
  • B011618 - AIR BAGS: For the above-referenced vehicles with driver?S side airbag modules, bmw of north america, llc (?Bmw na?) will provide a customer support program as outlined in the takata settlement customer support program overview attachment. This ?Comp
  • 070314 - EQUIPMENT: Diagnosing stored fault codes to help avoid repeat repair visits. Analysis of fasta data and repeat repair visit reports indicates that there are many fault codes that are stored in the above vehicles, but they are not diagnosed to identify
  • 610314 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Check control messages related to battery charge during cold ambient temperatures. On cold days with an outside ambient temperature of less than 15f, customers may notice a check control message related to the battery that is displayed on t
  • 610314 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Check control messages related to battery charge during cold ambient temperatures. On cold days with an outside ambient temperature of less than 15?F, customers may notice a check control message related to the battery that is displayed on
  • 010414 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: External engine oil leaks and repairs. During the vehicle's operational life, normal engine oil seepage or sweating, in addition to accumulated road dust, dirt and grime in the engine compartment can cause the appearance of a more severe oi
  • 240413 - POWER TRAIN: Gm6 - 6l45r: diagnostic procedure for shudder or vibration issues. A shudder or vibration can be felt under light acceleration or when driving at constant suburban speeds. This can be most noticeable in the 1700 - 2200 engine rpm range whil
  • B070314 - EQUIPMENT: This service information bulletin supersedes si b07 03 14 dated may 2015. Designates changes to this revision subject diagnosing stored fault codes to help avoid repeat repair visits. Fault codes stored in vehicles being serviced are not be
  • B270415 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE: Shudder from the driveline on vehicles with xdrive. There is a shudder or vibration from the driveline when taking off from a stop, or when accelerating at highway speeds. Cause possible multiple root causes related to the engine, wheels &
  • B360215 - WHEELS: Valve stem replacement with wheel electronics. Information the valve stems are single-use only, and must be replaced every time the wheel electronics are replaced. If you loosen the nut (1), you must replace the valve stem. Failure to repla
  • B070314 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Diagnosing stored fault codes to help avoid repeat repair visits. Analysis of fasta data and repeat repair visit reports indicates that there are many fault codes that are stored in the above vehicles, but they are not diagnosed to identify
  • 070314 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This service information bulletin supersedes si b07 03 14 dated february 2015. Designates changes to this revision subject diagnosing stored fault codes to help avoid repeat repair visits. Analysis of fasta data and repeat repair visit repo
  • B270216 - ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC): "repairing transfer case actuator (vtg servo-motor). The anti-lock brakes (abs), brakes and dynamic stability control (dsc) warnings are on and there may also be a ""drivetrain malfunction"" warning on in the control display. There is also
  • B070314 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Diagnosing stored fault codes to help avoid repeat repair visits this service information bulletin supersedes si b07 03 14 dated october 2015.. Fault codes stored in vehicles being serviced are not being diagnosed, leading to repeat repair
  • B650709 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): Navigation system: reporting missing or incorrect road map data: the route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
  • B650709 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): Navigation system: reporting missing or incorrect road map data: the route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
NHTSA decoded information from VIN

138 Results returned successfully. NOTE: Any missing decoded values should be interpreted as NHTSA does not have data on the specific variable. Missing value should NOT be interpreted as an indication that a feature or technology is unavailable for a vehicle.

Variable Value
Air Bag Loc Front1st Row (Driver & Passenger)
Body ClassSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
DisplacementCC2995.5552992
DisplacementCI182.8
DisplacementL3.0
Doors4
Engine Cylinders6
EngineHP255
EngineKW190.1535
Error Text0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Fuel Type PrimaryGasoline
GVWRClass 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
MakeBMW
MakeID452
ManufacturerBMW AG
Manufacturer Id966
ModelX3
ModelID1719
Model Year2008
NCSA Body TypeCompact Utility (Utility Vehicle Categories "Small" and "Midsize")
NCSA MakeBMW
NCSA ModelX3
Other Restraint System InfoDual-stage suppl. restraint system (SRS) certified to the advanced airbag requiremnets of FMVSS 208, S14.
Plant CityGRAZ
Plant CountryAUSTRIA
Seat Belts AllManual
SeriesX3
TPMSDirect
Trim3.0si SAV
VINWBXPC93408WJ05237
Vehicle TypeMULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone20210303

The front passenger window regulator failed making the window not wor and sit in the frame wrong at high speeds it sounds like the window will shatter

NoNoN NoneNone20210302

The front passenger window regulator failed making the window not wor and sit in the frame wrong at high speeds it sounds like the window will shatter

NoNoN NoneNone20210112

Bmw fort lauderdale refuses to replace passenger side air bag! They claim only drivers side tanaka airbag needs replacement!

NoNoN NoneNone20210111

Bmw fort lauderdale refuses to replace passenger side air bag! They claim only drivers side tanaka airbag needs replacement!

NoFireN NoneNone20201219

On december 19, 2020 while driving with my driver's seat heater on warming my seat due to cold weather, i was on my way to pick up medication at the pharmacy when i noticed a sharp sting and burning sensation on my lower right side. I looked down and noticed my coat on fire. I immediately pulled over and turned the car off. I got out, frantically patted my coat that was burning, and looked at my seat to see if there was a fire and there was a hole where the heater had burned completely thru the leather seat. I got back in, didn't turn the heater on, and when i arrived home i didn't drive until that monday, december 21, 2020 i drove to my local bmw dealership that regularly services my vehicle and explained what happened and asked if there was a known recall or issues. He explained it was a known issue with the heater system in the seats failing and causing damage but currently no recalls for the issue. I asked how could that be with the danger involved? I explained it could have been tragically worse if i had caught fire and couldn't get it out. I was lucky i felt it quickly and was able to pull over and get out of the vehicle. Chris at cain bmw, north canton, ohio inspected mu vehicle and gave me an estimate of $1,495.00 to replace the part of my seat affected with a new heating system and repair. I feel that this should be a recall due to the manufacturer already knowing there's an issue. I just want them to recall vehicles they know are affected and repair. Or at least voluntarily repair vehicles that report the issue. (just for clarification: i was driving thru town on a state highway and city streets) i kept the coat that caught fire just in case it would be needed later.

NoFireN NoneNone20201218

On december 19, 2020 while driving with my driver's seat heater on warming my seat due to cold weather, i was on my way to pick up medication at the pharmacy when i noticed a sharp sting and burning sensation on my lower right side. I looked down and noticed my coat on fire. I immediately pulled over and turned the car off. I got out, frantically patted my coat that was burning, and looked at my seat to see if there was a fire and there was a hole where the heater had burned completely thru the leather seat. I got back in, didn't turn the heater on, and when i arrived home i didn't drive until that monday, december 21, 2020 i drove to my local bmw dealership that regularly services my vehicle and explained what happened and asked if there was a known recall or issues. He explained it was a known issue with the heater system in the seats failing and causing damage but currently no recalls for the issue. I asked how could that be with the danger involved? I explained it could have been tragically worse if i had caught fire and couldn't get it out. I was lucky i felt it quickly and was able to pull over and get out of the vehicle. Chris at cain bmw, north canton, ohio inspected mu vehicle and gave me an estimate of $1,495.00 to replace the part of my seat affected with a new heating system and repair. I feel that this should be a recall due to the manufacturer already knowing there's an issue. I just want them to recall vehicles they know are affected and repair. Or at least voluntarily repair vehicles that report the issue. (just for clarification: i was driving thru town on a state highway and city streets) i kept the coat that caught fire just in case it would be needed later.

NoNoN NoneNone20200801

Sheared motor mount support bracket to engine bolt at or before 112k miles. Found bolt head on reinforcement plate under support bracket.

NoNoN NoneNone20200731

Sheared motor mount support bracket to engine bolt at or before 112k miles. Found bolt head on reinforcement plate under support bracket.

NoNoN NoneNone20200601

Nhtsa: please help, our 2008 (besides all lost time for the repaired recalls) our 2008 bmw x3 is suffering the exact as in the recall below; nhtsa 14v176000, the bmw dealer replaced the camshaft position sensors due to "engine problems"july 2020,miles 135,000 this did not fix the problem. That bmw dealer, nashua nh then called us to say it would be $4,500.00 to fix. Unsafe to drive, it lost power by 70% or greater-my wife, and i have been nearly _rear ended when this occured at higway sppeds-and slower local speeds ie 65mph or 30 mph limits.....We had to stop driving for life safety. 1. How did bmw get away with not including the other yrs with same engine safety issues(ours 2008) and why did a bmw serv.Advisor replace parts for over $1000.00 knowing that a bmw serv.Bulletin had cited the manufacture defects? 3. Please help with recourse? I am sending title copy for ownership, i am awaiting copies of repairs by bmw (they are being slow / delaying) i am collecting all repair receipts at this time. Again: the vehicle was moving and lost power, stalled and eventually started with lost power.

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