Engine And Engine Cooling Related Problems of the 2008 BMW X3

Table 1 shows ten common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2008 BMW X3. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (19 problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine cooling system (six problems).


Recently reported Engine And Engine Cooling problems of the 2008 BMW X3

The Engine And Engine Cooling problem

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"; however after some research into it I realized that these engines have a recall for this specific issue only that my vehicle isn't   Read details...

The Engine Cooling System problem

The contact owns a 2008 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v119000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the dealer was contacted and stated that the parts were not available to remedy the recall.   Read details...

The Crankcase (pcv) problem

I am reporting a vehicle fire involving my 2008 BMW X3, which had an active safety recall for the positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) valve heater (recall campaign no. 22v-119). This recall identifies a risk of short circuiting, overheating, and potential fire.   Read details...


Engine And Engine Cooling related problems in other BMW X3 model year vehicles:



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