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Technical Service Bulletins of the 2008 BMW 3-series

There have been 72 technical service bulletins issued for the 2008 BMW 3-series.

1 2008 BMW 3 Series gasoline engine turbo charger TSB (Bulletin SIB-11-13-07)

Bulletin Date:	Jun. 1, 2012
Component:	Gasoline engine turbo charger.
Bulletin Summary:	BMW: there is a clanking noise from the engine or exhaust area. Wastegate valve is not completely closing and clanking. Updated 7/17/12.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	2007 BMW 3-series, 2008 BMW 3-series, 2009 BMW 3-series, 2010 BMW 3-series, 2007 BMW 5-series, 2008 BMW 5-series, 2009 BMW 5-series, 2010 BMW 5-series, 2011 BMW 5-series.

2 2008 BMW 3 Series engine turbo charger TSB (Bulletin SIB-11-13-07)

Bulletin Date:	Jun. 1, 2012
Component:	Engine turbo charger.
Bulletin Summary:	BMW: there is a clanking noise from the engine or exhaust area. Wastegate valve is not completely closing and clanking. Updated 7/17/12.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	2007 BMW 3-series, 2008 BMW 3-series, 2009 BMW 3-series, 2010 BMW 3-series, 2007 BMW 5-series, 2008 BMW 5-series, 2009 BMW 5-series, 2010 BMW 5-series, 2011 BMW 5-series.

3 2008 BMW 3 Series tail lights TSB (Bulletin B63-03-12)

Bulletin Date:	Apr. 1, 2012
Component:	Tail lights.
Bulletin Summary:	BMW: the left or right rear light in the side panel has condensation concerning vehicles produced up to February 27,2012.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	1994 BMW 3-series, 1995 BMW 3-series, 1996 BMW 3-series, 1997 BMW 3-series, 1998 BMW 3-series, 1999 BMW 3-series, 2000 BMW 3-series, 2001 BMW 3-series, 2002 BMW 3-series, 2003 BMW 3-series, 2004 BMW 3-series, 2005 BMW 3-series, 2006 BMW 3-series, 2007 BMW 3-series, 2008 BMW 3-series, 2009 BMW 3-series, 2010 BMW 3-series.

4 2008 BMW 3 Series tank assembly TSB (Bulletin SIB-16-04-10)

Bulletin Date:	Jan. 1, 2012
Component:	Tank assembly.
Bulletin Summary:	BMW vehicle: teileclearing for diagnostic module tank leakage (dmtl) system. Teileclearing process has been developed to help identify the root causes of customer complaints relating to the dmtl system (e. G. , evaporative system leaks, che
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	2007 BMW 1 Series, 2008 BMW 1 Series, 2009 BMW 1 Series, 2010 BMW 1 Series, 2011 BMW 1 Series, 2007 BMW 3-series, 2008 BMW 3-series, 2009 BMW 3-series, 2010 BMW 3-series, 2007 BMW 5-series, 2008 BMW 5-series, 2009 BMW 5-series, 2010 BMW 5-series, 2011 BMW 5-series, 2010 BMW 5-series Gran Turismo, 2011 BMW 5-series Gran Turismo, 2007 BMW 6 Series, 2008 BMW 6 Series, 2009 BMW 6 Series, 2010 BMW 6 Series, 2007 BMW 6-series, 2007 BMW 7 Series, 2008 BMW 7 Series, 2009 BMW 7-series, 2010 BMW 7-series, 2011 BMW 7-series, 2007 BMW X5, 2008 BMW X5, 2009 BMW X5, 2010 BMW X5, 2011 BMW X5, BMW X5, 2006 BMW X6, 2007 BMW X6, 2008 BMW X6, 2009 BMW X6, 2010 BMW X6, 2011 BMW X6.

5 2008 BMW 3 Series tank assembly TSB (Bulletin SIB-12-01-11)

Bulletin Date:	Jan. 1, 2012
Component:	Tank assembly.
Bulletin Summary:	BMW: the service engine soon light is on while driving. This is a programming issue. Updated 1/4/12. Updated 4/24/12.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	2006 BMW 1 Series, 2007 BMW 1 Series, 2008 BMW 1 Series, 2009 BMW 1 Series, 2010 BMW 1 Series, 2011 BMW 1 Series, 2011 BMW 135i Us, 2006 BMW 3-series, 2007 BMW 3-series, 2008 BMW 3-series, 2009 BMW 3-series, 2010 BMW 3-series, 2007 BMW 5-series, 2008 BMW 5-series, 2009 BMW 5-series, 2010 BMW 5-series, 2006 BMW X3, 2007 BMW X3, 2008 BMW X3, 2009 BMW X3, 2006 BMW X5, 2007 BMW X5, 2008 BMW X5, 2009 BMW X5, 2010 BMW X5, 2011 BMW X5, 2006 BMW Z4, 2007 BMW Z4, 2009 BMW Z4, 2010 BMW Z4.

6 2008 BMW 3 Series software TSB (Bulletin SIB-12-01-11)

Bulletin Date:	Jan. 1, 2012
Component:	Software.
Bulletin Summary:	BMW: the service engine soon light is on while driving. This is a programming issue. Updated 1/4/12. Updated 4/24/12.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	2006 BMW 1 Series, 2007 BMW 1 Series, 2008 BMW 1 Series, 2009 BMW 1 Series, 2010 BMW 1 Series, 2011 BMW 1 Series, 2011 BMW 135i Us, 2006 BMW 3-series, 2007 BMW 3-series, 2008 BMW 3-series, 2009 BMW 3-series, 2010 BMW 3-series, 2007 BMW 5-series, 2008 BMW 5-series, 2009 BMW 5-series, 2010 BMW 5-series, 2006 BMW X3, 2007 BMW X3, 2008 BMW X3, 2009 BMW X3, 2006 BMW X5, 2007 BMW X5, 2008 BMW X5, 2009 BMW X5, 2010 BMW X5, 2011 BMW X5, 2006 BMW Z4, 2007 BMW Z4, 2009 BMW Z4, 2010 BMW Z4.

7 2008 BMW 3 Series software TSB (Bulletin SIB-61-06-11)

Bulletin Date:	Sep. 1, 2011
Component:	Software.
Bulletin Summary:	BMW: on certain vehicles, the jbe (junction box electronics) module fails programming during a software update of the vehicle.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	2005 BMW 1 Series, 2006 BMW 1 Series, 2007 BMW 1 Series, 2008 BMW 1 Series, 2009 BMW 1 Series, 2010 BMW 1 Series, 2011 BMW 1 Series, 2005 BMW 3-series, 2006 BMW 3-series, 2007 BMW 3-series, 2008 BMW 3-series, 2009 BMW 3-series, 2010 BMW 3-series, 2005 BMW X5, 2006 BMW X5, 2007 BMW X5, 2008 BMW X5, 2009 BMW X5, 2010 BMW X5, 2011 BMW X5, 2012 BMW X5, 2005 BMW X6, 2006 BMW X6, 2007 BMW X6, 2008 BMW X6, 2009 BMW X6, 2010 BMW X6, 2011 BMW X6.

8 2008 BMW 3 Series exhaust system emission control TSB (Bulletin SIB-13-13-10)

Bulletin Date:	Sep. 1, 2011
Component:	Exhaust system emission control.
Bulletin Summary:	BMW: on some vehicles, the high pressure fuel pump has an internal component that may fail and causing drivability symptoms such as erratic engine operation and longer starting times.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	2005 BMW 1 Series, 2006 BMW 1 Series, 2007 BMW 1 Series, 2008 BMW 1 Series, 2009 BMW 1 Series, 2010 BMW 1 Series, 2005 BMW 3-series, 2006 BMW 3-series, 2007 BMW 3-series, 2008 BMW 3-series, 2009 BMW 3-series, 2010 BMW 3-series, 2005 BMW 5-series, 2006 BMW 5-series, 2007 BMW 5-series, 2008 BMW 5-series, 2009 BMW 5-series, 2010 BMW 5-series, 2005 BMW M3, 2006 BMW M3, 2008 BMW M3, 2009 BMW M3, 2005 BMW X6, 2006 BMW X6, 2007 BMW X6, 2008 BMW X6, 2009 BMW X6, 2005 BMW Z4, 2006 BMW Z4, 2007 BMW Z4, 2008 BMW Z4, 2009 BMW Z4, 2010 BMW Z4.

9 2008 BMW 3 Series seat belts TSB (Bulletin SIB-72-01-11)

Bulletin Date:	Aug. 1, 2011
Component:	Seat belts.
Bulletin Summary:	BMW: e92. The seat belt extender on the front driver¿s or passenger side failed to deliver the belt. The safety belt extender extends but the belt slips off. The ¿hand¿ on the extender fails. The safety belt is twisted. The extender will no
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	2000 BMW 3-series, 2001 BMW 3-series, 2002 BMW 3-series, 2003 BMW 3-series, 2004 BMW 3-series, 2005 BMW 3-series, 2006 BMW 3-series, 2007 BMW 3-series, 2008 BMW 3-series, 2009 BMW 3-series, 2010 BMW 3-series.

10 2008 BMW 3 Series front seat belts TSB (Bulletin SIB-72-01-11)

Bulletin Date:	Aug. 1, 2011
Component:	Front seat belts.
Bulletin Summary:	BMW: e92. The seat belt extender on the front driver¿s or passenger side failed to deliver the belt. The safety belt extender extends but the belt slips off. The ¿hand¿ on the extender fails. The safety belt is twisted. The extender will no
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	2000 BMW 3-series, 2001 BMW 3-series, 2002 BMW 3-series, 2003 BMW 3-series, 2004 BMW 3-series, 2005 BMW 3-series, 2006 BMW 3-series, 2007 BMW 3-series, 2008 BMW 3-series, 2009 BMW 3-series, 2010 BMW 3-series.

11 2008 BMW 3 Series headlights TSB (Bulletin SIB-63-03-11)

Bulletin Date:	Aug. 1, 2011
Component:	Headlights.
Bulletin Summary:	BMW: wiring on the headlights may have deteriorated due to environmental conditions and the cover not being secured properly. E60/e92. Updated 9/30/11.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	2000 BMW 3-series, 2001 BMW 3-series, 2002 BMW 3-series, 2003 BMW 3-series, 2004 BMW 3-series, 2005 BMW 3-series, 2006 BMW 3-series, 2007 BMW 3-series, 2008 BMW 3-series, 2009 BMW 3-series, 2010 BMW 3-series, 2000 BMW 5-series, 2001 BMW 5-series, 2002 BMW 5-series, 2003 BMW 5-series, 2004 BMW 5-series, 2005 BMW 5-series, 2006 BMW 5-series, 2007 BMW 5-series, 2008 BMW 5-series, 2009 BMW 5-series, 2010 BMW 5-series, 2011 BMW 5-series.

12 2008 BMW 3 Series engine TSB (Bulletin SIB-24-03-08)

Bulletin Date:	Aug. 1, 2011
Component:	Engine.
Bulletin Summary:	BMW: complaint of a delayed engagement and a harsh jolt when accelerating from a stop. The situation occurs only during the engine warm up phase (cold engine), and cannot be reproduced in the sport mode. Egs software-unfavorable nic cali
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	2007 BMW 3-series, 2008 BMW 3-series, 2009 BMW 3-series, 2007 BMW 335, 2008 BMW 335, 2009 BMW 335, 2009 BMW 535, 2007 BMW 7 Series, 2008 BMW 7 Series, 2009 BMW 7-series, 2007 BMW X5, 2008 BMW X5, 2009 BMW X5.

13 2008 BMW 3 Series diesel engine TSB (Bulletin SIB-24-03-08)

Bulletin Date:	Aug. 1, 2011
Component:	Diesel engine.
Bulletin Summary:	BMW: complaint of a delayed engagement and a harsh jolt when accelerating from a stop. The situation occurs only during the engine warm up phase (cold engine), and cannot be reproduced in the sport mode. Egs software-unfavorable nic cali
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	2007 BMW 3-series, 2008 BMW 3-series, 2009 BMW 3-series, 2007 BMW 335, 2008 BMW 335, 2009 BMW 335, 2009 BMW 535, 2007 BMW 7 Series, 2008 BMW 7 Series, 2009 BMW 7-series, 2007 BMW X5, 2008 BMW X5, 2009 BMW X5.

14 2008 BMW 3 Series software TSB (Bulletin SIB-24-03-08)

Bulletin Date:	Aug. 1, 2011
Component:	Software.
Bulletin Summary:	BMW: complaint of a delayed engagement and a harsh jolt when accelerating from a stop. The situation occurs only during the engine warm up phase (cold engine), and cannot be reproduced in the sport mode. Egs software-unfavorable nic cali
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	2007 BMW 3-series, 2008 BMW 3-series, 2009 BMW 3-series, 2007 BMW 335, 2008 BMW 335, 2009 BMW 335, 2009 BMW 535, 2007 BMW 7 Series, 2008 BMW 7 Series, 2009 BMW 7-series, 2007 BMW X5, 2008 BMW X5, 2009 BMW X5.

15 2008 BMW 3 Series engine TSB (Bulletin SI-B12-28-07)

Bulletin Date:	Aug. 1, 2011
Component:	Engine.
Bulletin Summary:	BMW: complaints that the engine management system has entered the engine failsafe mode and that the turbocharger boost is reduced. E82, e88, e90, e92, e93, e60, e61, and e71. All models with nay engines. No model years listed.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	2000 BMW 1 Series, 2001 BMW 1 Series, 2002 BMW 1 Series, 2003 BMW 1 Series, 2004 BMW 1 Series, 2005 BMW 1 Series, 2006 BMW 1 Series, 2007 BMW 1 Series, 2008 BMW 1 Series, 2002 BMW 3-series, 2003 BMW 3-series, 2004 BMW 3-series, 2005 BMW 3-series, 2006 BMW 3-series, 2007 BMW 3-series, 2008 BMW 3-series, BMW 3-series, 2002 BMW 5-series, 2003 BMW 5-series, 2004 BMW 5-series, 2005 BMW 5-series, 2006 BMW 5-series, 2007 BMW 5-series, 2008 BMW 5-series, BMW 5-series, 2002 BMW X6, 2003 BMW X6, 2004 BMW X6, 2005 BMW X6, 2006 BMW X6, 2007 BMW X6, 2008 BMW X6, 2009 BMW X6.

16 2008 BMW 3 Series gasoline engine turbo charger TSB (Bulletin SI-B12-28-07)

Bulletin Date:	Aug. 1, 2011
Component:	Gasoline engine turbo charger.
Bulletin Summary:	BMW: complaints that the engine management system has entered the engine failsafe mode and that the turbocharger boost is reduced. E82, e88, e90, e92, e93, e60, e61, and e71. All models with nay engines. No model years listed.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	2000 BMW 1 Series, 2001 BMW 1 Series, 2002 BMW 1 Series, 2003 BMW 1 Series, 2004 BMW 1 Series, 2005 BMW 1 Series, 2006 BMW 1 Series, 2007 BMW 1 Series, 2008 BMW 1 Series, 2002 BMW 3-series, 2003 BMW 3-series, 2004 BMW 3-series, 2005 BMW 3-series, 2006 BMW 3-series, 2007 BMW 3-series, 2008 BMW 3-series, BMW 3-series, 2002 BMW 5-series, 2003 BMW 5-series, 2004 BMW 5-series, 2005 BMW 5-series, 2006 BMW 5-series, 2007 BMW 5-series, 2008 BMW 5-series, BMW 5-series, 2002 BMW X6, 2003 BMW X6, 2004 BMW X6, 2005 BMW X6, 2006 BMW X6, 2007 BMW X6, 2008 BMW X6, 2009 BMW X6.

17 2008 BMW 3 Series engine TSB (Bulletin SIB-12-16-11)

Bulletin Date:	Aug. 1, 2011
Component:	Engine.
Bulletin Summary:	BMW: service engine soon light is on and the engine has reduced power with trouble codes stored.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	2008 BMW 1 Series, 2009 BMW 1 Series, 2010 BMW 1 Series, 2011 BMW 1 Series, 2008 BMW 3-series, 2009 BMW 3-series, 2010 BMW 3-series, 2008 BMW 5-series, 2009 BMW 5-series, 2010 BMW 5-series, 2011 BMW 5-series, 2008 BMW 6 Series, 2009 BMW 6 Series, 2010 BMW 6 Series, 2011 BMW 6 Series, 2008 BMW X3, 2009 BMW X3, 2011 BMW X3, 2008 BMW X5, 2009 BMW X5, 2010 BMW X5, 2011 BMW X5, 2008 BMW X6, 2009 BMW X6, 2010 BMW X6, 2011 BMW X6.

18 2008 BMW 3 Series rear suspension axle non-powered axle assembly TSB (Bulletin SIB-33-01-02)

Bulletin Date:	Jul. 1, 2011
Component:	Rear suspension axle non-powered axle assembly.
Bulletin Summary:	BMW: a grinding noise is coming from the differential during slow cornering. When turning a slip/stick effect is created on the lining and steel discs incorporated in the differential clutch causes a grinding noise.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	2007 BMW 3-series, 2008 BMW 3-series, 2009 BMW 3-series, 2010 BMW 3-series, 2000 BMW 5-series, 2001 BMW 5-series, 2002 BMW 5-series, 2003 BMW 5-series, 2004 BMW 5-series, 2005 BMW 5-series, 2006 BMW 5-series, 2007 BMW 5-series, 2008 BMW 5-series, 2009 BMW 5-series, 2000 BMW 6 Series, 2001 BMW 6 Series, 2002 BMW 6 Series, 2003 BMW 6 Series, 2004 BMW 6 Series, 2005 BMW 6 Series, 2006 BMW 6 Series, 2007 BMW 6 Series, 2008 BMW 6 Series, 2009 BMW 6 Series, 2010 BMW 6 Series, 2011 BMW 6 Series, 2012 BMW 6 Series, 1994 BMW M3, 1995 BMW M3, 1996 BMW M3, 1997 BMW M3, 1998 BMW M3, 1999 BMW M3, 2000 BMW M3, 2001 BMW M3, 2002 BMW M3, 2003 BMW M3, 2004 BMW M3, 2005 BMW M3, 2006 BMW M3, 2008 BMW M3, 2009 BMW M3, 2000 BMW M5, 2001 BMW M5, 2002 BMW M5, 2005 BMW M5, 2006 BMW M5, 2007 BMW M5, 1985 BMW M6, 1986 BMW M6, 1987 BMW M6, 1988 BMW M6, 2007 BMW M6, 2002 BMW Z4, 2003 BMW Z4, 2004 BMW Z4, 2005 BMW Z4, 2006 BMW Z4, 2007 BMW Z4, 2008 BMW Z4, 2009 BMW Z4, 2010 BMW Z4.

19 2008 BMW 3 Series electrical system TSB (Bulletin SIB-61-08-11)

Bulletin Date:	Jul. 1, 2011
Component:	Electrical system.
Bulletin Summary:	BMW: the vehicle electrical system fails and the vehicle fails to start. The central locking system fails to operate with the remote key. The key cannot be inserted into the key slot. Communication to the vehicle is not possible. The positi
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	2006 BMW 1 Series, 2007 BMW 1 Series, 2008 BMW 1 Series, 2009 BMW 1 Series, 2010 BMW 1 Series, 2011 BMW 1 Series, 2005 BMW 3-series, 2006 BMW 3-series, 2007 BMW 3-series, 2008 BMW 3-series, 2009 BMW 3-series, 2010 BMW 3-series.

20 2008 BMW 3 Series electrical system TSB (Bulletin SIB-61-01-11)

Bulletin Date:	Jul. 1, 2011
Component:	Electrical system.
Bulletin Summary:	BMW: various functions in the vehicle are not working including: instruments, door locks, wipers, and other electrical functions. There may also be warning lights on. K-can wiring in the vehicle shorted. Updated 10/5/11.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	2000 BMW 3-series, 2001 BMW 3-series, 2002 BMW 3-series, 2003 BMW 3-series, 2004 BMW 3-series, 2005 BMW 3-series, 2006 BMW 3-series, 2007 BMW 3-series, 2008 BMW 3-series, 2009 BMW 3-series, 2010 BMW 3-series.

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