general problems of the 2008 BMW 3 Series

Seven problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2008 BMW 3 Series. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/15/2016

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.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/04/2016

Takata recall.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2016

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. . Read more...

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2016

Takata recall I received a recall notice in March for my 2008 BMW 3 Series convertible, wbawr33518p154337 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.

5 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/05/2016

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.

6 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/05/2016

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?.

7 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/14/2014

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.


Other Air Bag related problems of the 2008 BMW 3 Series



Safety Ratings of 3 Series Cars
3 Series Service Bulletins
3 Series Safety Recalls
3 Series Defect Investigations