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2008 BMW 3 Series airbags problems

10 complaints (15% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints
10
of this car's complaints
15%
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

Owners did not name a specific part.

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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BMW 3 Series airbags problems in other years

1996200020052013

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2008 BMW 3 Series owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 24, 2018 · Airbags · CA

Takata recall. I have not been able to have the defective airbags removed. I call my local dealer and all they say is that the airbags are backorder. When they receive them they will call me. I have waited over one year and no answer.

Filed Nov 10, 2017 · Airbags · CA

Takata recall 1. Bmw sent me recall notice in march 2016, with no follow up repair implementation as of nov. 2017 = 1.5yrs since the initial recall notice = unreasonably long? 2. When I go to / airbag recall.com & check my VIN, my car does not show up w/ airbag inflator recall (it shows up for blower motor wiring recall, but that's it). Maybe I'm missing something?

Filed May 19, 2017 · Airbags · FL

Takata recall it has been 15 months since I was notified of the recall, and bmw has yet to remedy the situation. I do not think this is reasonable.

Filed May 12, 2017 · Airbags · TX

Takata recall. Received first notification on 02/2016, no response till now. It has been over a year, need to know if this will be fix or what is the risk of keep driving with this issue, bmw will be responsible if something happen to me or who ever drives the vehicle?

Filed Feb 8, 2017 · Airbags · FL

Takata recall I have yet to receive a secondary letter from bmw advising they are ready to replace my defective airbag inflator. I have been waiting a full year for this issue to be resolved.

Filed Oct 21, 2016 · Airbags · CA

No progress on recall campaign no. 16v‑071 since notification 7+ months ago. Given the year of my bmw series 3 sportswagon (2008) and my coastal location, I am very concerned that parts are still not available to correct this dangerous problem. The recall notice directs the consumer to contact www.safecar.gov "if your bmw center is unable to remedy the defect ... Within a reasonable period of time."

Filed Jul 7, 2016 · Airbags · 67,500 miles · CA

Takata recall I received a recall notice in march for my 2008 bmw 3 series convertible, [xxx] stating that the driver's front air bag module needs to be replaced and that I would be notified when parts become available. I have recently purchased another car (not a bmw) but the trade in on the bmw is blocked by the pending recall repair. My local dealer, weatherford in berkeley, ca informs me that they still do not have the parts and have no information on when they may become available. There is obviously a safety issue for me and for an eventual buyer of the car. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed May 4, 2016 · Airbags · IN

Takata recall

Filed Jan 14, 2015 · Airbags · 55,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 318i. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000.

Filed Oct 14, 2014 · Airbags · 68,000 miles · AZ

Hi, I am quite frustrated with bmw. They have experienced widespread issues with their passenger restraint systems have multiple recalls out, however my car at this time is not part of it but my passenger airbags are faulty. Bmw wants to charge me $150 diagnosis instead of ensuring the safety of my passengers. I'm writing you as this is very scary to me that bmw is willing to risk teh safety of the my passengers and not take care of their customers.

Questions about the 2008 BMW 3 Series airbags

Does the 2008 BMW 3 Series have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the airbags of the 2008 BMW 3 Series, 15% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2008 BMW 3 Series airbags problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 2008 BMW 3 Series airbags?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the BMW 3 Series have bad airbags?

The BMW 3 Series model years with the most airbags complaints are 2006 (101 complaints), 2007 (35 complaints) and 2003 (21 complaints).

Other 2008 BMW 3 Series problems

Electrical 19Engine 18Fuel system 8Tires 5Locks 4Body 3Brakes 3Transmission 3Wheels 3Acceleration 2Lights 2Steering 2Driver assistance 1Seat belts 1Seats 1Suspension 1Visibility 1

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