Six problems related to engine cooling system have been reported for the 2008 BMW X3. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 BMW X3 based on all problems reported for the 2008 X3.
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. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that the parts were not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact's wife owns a 2008 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving at 40-45 mph, he saw smoke coming out from underneath the hood of the vehicle. The contact was unsure whether there were warning lights illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact then opened the hood of the vehicle and saw flames. The contact was able to extinguish the flames with the assistance of the fire department. There were no injuries sustained. The contact was unsure whether a fire department report and a police report were filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact stated that a couple of days later, he was able to restart and drive the vehicle. The contact later received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v119000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl the contact owns a 2008 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. BMW of monrovia (1425 mountain Ave, monrovia, CA 91016, (855) 627-5361) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
~tl the contact owns a 2008 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v605000 (air bags) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. A local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirmed the remedy not yet available.
Tl the contact owns a 2008 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v605000 (air bags) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. BMW of fort wayne (929 Ave of autos, fort wayne, in) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedies. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and were not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Kh.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags) and was unable to receive the remedy and part within a reasonable time frame. In addition, the contact was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the recall notices stated that the remedy and parts were unavailable. The contact was uncertain as to when the vehicle would be repaired for months. A dealer was contacted (BMW of freehold, 4225 u. S. 9, freehold, NJ 07728, (732) 410-6096), but the contact relocated. The manufacturer was notified of the concerns pertaining to the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. VIN tool confirms parts not available.