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The worst 2008 BMW 323I problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical2
- Engine1
- Lights1
Problems by type
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- Electrical2
- Engine1
- Lights1
Recalls 2
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi), 2006-2012 3 Series Sportswagon (325xi, 328i, 328xi), and 2009-2011 3 Series Sedan (335d) vehicles. The original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel equipped with an inflator that can explode during deployment.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's air bag module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 30, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 24V513000 · Recall details
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi and M3, 2007-2011 328i xDrive, 335i xDrive and 335is and 2009-2011 335d vehicles. The wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning system may overheat.
- Risk
- Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiring and electrical connectors, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 17V676000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2008 BMW 323I 8
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few...
- Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been...
- Navigation system: reporting missing or incorrect road map data
- Bluetooth Connection Failures: There are various connectivity failures with the following devices: Apple...
- ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist System Diagnosis Information
- Bmw: on some vehicles, when starting, low beam, with 0552 option, would briefly flashes, due to a faulty...
What 2008 BMW 323I owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Dear sir/ma'am, I am writing this after an awful incident that I went through today, I am so lucky to be alive with my family.I was driving my 2008 bmw 323i which has 190,000 km on it on a highway when it suddenly started vibrating and went onto almost hitting another trailer truck in front of us. I managed to pull over and took it to the dealership five minutes off the exit. I live in toronto canada, the dealership has seen it and they said I have two broken heads of the bolts that holds the motor engine in place and I would have lost my life if I didn't come to a complete stop.I have been driving this car since 2007 and I have always liked bmw but never after things like this I would recommend or buy anything from bmw.there was a recall but somehow the dealership wants $4000 from me to fix it. I am very disappointed and also I am forwarding a copy of this email to the federal safety agency. Please give me a good answer and make sure this is fixed asap.
When I was told that my driver signal is not working, I brought it to the dealer, I was informed that not only the contact between the light socket and assembly was burned and melted, but there was also damage to the assembly, so I need to change the whole headlight assembly, I was very shocked, because my car only has 27030 miles, and the headlamp assembly was suddenly burned. I did not know about this as the warning light on the dash board did not specify which light was it for. I thought this is an important safety issue, and I was only notified about this by passengers crossing who told me they do not know I was turning left. I know bmw is currently handling electrical related problem, such as tail light malfunctions and car on fire.
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Questions about the 2008 BMW 323I
Is the 2008 BMW 323I reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2008 BMW 323I, 1.5 times a typical 323I model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 BMW 323I?
Electrical system, with 2 complaints. Next is engine (1).
How many recalls does the 2008 BMW 323I have?
2 recalls, covering air bags and electrical system.
Was there a recall on the 2008 BMW 323I electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 17V676000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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