2008 BMW 3 Series
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 691 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 3rd highest complaint count among 21 3 Series model years with reports.
Of the 2008 reports, 15 involved a crash and 63 involved a fire. 25 people were injured and 1 person died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Engine and engine cooling, exhaust system, emission control, crankcase (pcv)Mar 2, 2022
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 1 Series Coupe (128i); 2007-2013 3 Series Coupe (328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive); 2007-2010 X3 SAV (X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i); 2008-2013 1 Series Convertible (128i); 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi); 2006-2012 3 Series Wagon (328i, 328i xDrive); 2007-2013 3 Series Convertible (328i); 2006-2010 5 Series Sedan (525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi); 2006-2007 5 Series Wagon (530xi); 2007-2010 X5 SAV (X5 3.0si, X5 xDrive30i); 2006-2008 Z4 Coupe (Z4 3.0si); and 2006-2011 Z4 Roadster (Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si, Z4 sDrive30i) vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.
An electrical short can cause the PCV valve heater to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire while driving or, soon after driving when parked.
This recall supersedes and expands previous NHTSA recalls 17V-683 and 19V-273. Dealers will install an electrical wiring harness with fuse protection for the PCV Valve heater in potentially affected vehicles, free of charge. This recall supersedes and expands previous NHTSA recalls 17V-683 and 19V-273. Vehicles previously repaired under the prior recalls will need to come back for the new recall remedy. The remedy is currently being developed. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on April 1, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 22, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Campaign 22V119000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine cooling, cooling system, fanAug 10, 2012
This recall involves aftermarket parts sold by Valeo. Valeo is recalling certain engine cooling fans, part numbers 696121, 696273, and 696275, used as service replacement parts for model year 2008-2011 BMW 1-Series, 2006-2011 BMW 3-Series, 2000-2009 BMW 5-Series, 2004-2005 BMW 6-Series, and 2006-2007 BMW 7-Series vehicles. A metal-oxide semiconductor may overheat due to insufficient screwing of the semiconductor on the aluminum heat sink. This primary failure could cause adjacent components on the fan assembly motor circuit board to overheat and short.
This condition could cause the fan motor to become inoperative, or cause the motor circuit board in the assembly to overheat, potentially leading to a fire in the engine compartment.
Valeo will notify owners and replace the fans free of charge. The safety recall began on August 22, 2012. This recall is being conducted by Valeo, not by BMW. For further information, owners may contact Valeo at 1-888-718-2536.
Campaign 12E029000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontalJul 8, 2009
BMW IS RECALLING 2,350 MY 2008 1-SERIES AND 3- SERIES PASSENGER CARS. INCORRECT CRIMP CONNECTORS MAY HAVE BEEN USED ON THE SIDE AIR BAG AND BELT TENSIONER WIRING. AS A RESULT SUFFICIENT CONTACT BETWEEN THE CRIMP CONNECTORS AND THE CORRESPONDING PLUG MAY NOT OCCUR WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASE IN THE ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE OF THAT CONNECTION.
IF THAT HAPPENED, IT WOULD BE POSSIBLE FOR THE SIDE AIR BAG AND/OR THE SAFETY BELT TENSIONER NOT TO DEPLOY AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT AN OCCUPANT, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-525-7417.
Campaign 09V257000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: air bags
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Air bags, Nov 7, 2016
WE HAVE BEEN WAITING OVER 9 MONTHS FOR BMW TO FIX THIS ISSUE VIN: [XXX] YEAR: 2008 MAKE: BMW MODEL: 328I SEDAN NUMBER OF OPEN RECALLS: 1 NHTSA RECALL NUMBER: OPENS NEW WINDOW TAKES AWAY FROM VIN LOOKUP SECTION> 16V071 RECALL DATE: FEBRUARY 5, 2016 MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER: NA SUMMARY: DRIVER'S FRONT AIR BAG: DURING AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT IN AN ACCIDENT, THE DRIVER'S FRONT AIR BAG MODULE MAY PRODUCE EXCESSIVE INTERNAL PRESSURE THAT COULD CAUSE THE INFLATOR TO RUPTURE. SAFETY RISK: INFLATOR RUPTURE COULD RESULT IN METAL FRAGMENTS STRIKING THE DRIVER OR OTHER PASSENGERS, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. REMEDY: DUE TO THE LARGE VOLUME OF NEW INFLATORS NEEDED TO REPAIR VEHICLES, FINAL OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTERS WILL INITIALLY BE ISSUED BY FIRST CLASS MAIL TO OWNERS OF THE HIGHEST RISK REGISTERED VEHICLES, I.E., OLDEST MODELS IN HIGHEST ABSOLUTE HUMIDITY AREAS (E.G., USA GULF STATES). AS PARTS SUPPLY INCREASES, ALL OWNERS OF AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL BE NOTIFIED BY FIRST CLASS MAIL. WHEN YOU RECEIVE YOUR FINAL LETTER, YOU SHOULD MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH AN AUTHORIZED BMW CENTER IMMEDIATELY SO THEY CAN REPLACE THE DRIVER'S FRONT AIR BAG MODULE. TO ENSURE BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC HAS YOUR MOST RECENT CONTACT INFORMATION, PLEASE REGISTER YOUR VEHICLE AT HTTP://WWW.BMWUSA.COM/MYBMW . RECALL STATUS: RECALL INCOMPLETE MANUFACTURER NOTES: FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR ASSISTANCE, PLEASE CONTACT CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT CUSTOMERRELATIONS@BMWUSA.COM, OR AT 1-800-525-7417. IF THE MANUFACTURER HAS FAILED OR IS UNABLE TO REMEDY THIS SAFETY RECALL FOR YOUR VEHICLE IN A TIMELY MANNER, PLEASE CONTACT THE NHTSA VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT: 1-888-327-4236 OR TTY: 1-800-424-9153 OR FILE AN ONLINE COMPLAINT WITH NHTSA. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Air bags, Nov 7, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW 335I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. UPDATED 01/05/2017*CT UPDATED 01/17/17.*JB
Air bags, Oct 27, 2016
TAKATA RECALL I HAVE BEEN CALLING BMW FOR INFORMATION REGARDING THIS RECALL SINCE MARCH OF 2016 YET EVERY TIME I CALL THEY SAY THAT THEY ARE STILL WAITING FOR THE PARTS TO ARRIVE AND IT SHOULD BE SOON. THIS HAS BEEN ON GOING SINCE MARCH AND IT IS NOW ALMOST NOVEMBER. I AM JUST CONCERNED ABOUT DRIVING MY CAR KNOWING THAT MY AIRBAG MAY POTENTIALLY THROW METAL SHARP METAL IF I WAS TO GET IN AN ACCIDENT. I THINK ITS UNFAIR TO HAVE TO DRIVE MY CAR NOT FEELING SAFE. I REALLY JUST WISH THEY CAN GET A REMEDY TO THIS PROBLEM WITHIN A TIMELY MATTER. THEY HAVE BEEN SAYING THE SAME THING SINCE MARCH AND IT DOES NOT LOOK LIKE IT WILL BE SOLVED ANY TIME SOON. *TR
Air bags, Oct 25, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Air bags, Oct 21, 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. THE RECALL NOTICE DIRECTS THE CONSUMER TO CONTACT WWW.SAFECAR.GOV "IF YOUR BMW CENTER IS UNABLE TO REMEDY THE DEFECT ... WITHIN A REASONABLE PERIOD OF TIME."
Air bags, Oct 18, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW 328XI. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR FOR LONGER THAN 6 MONTHS. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE CONTACTS VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Air bags, Vehicle speed control, Oct 17, 2016
TAKATA INFLATORS ARE DEFECTIVE. I RECEIVED A LETTER SEVEN MONTHS AGO FROM BMW IN MARCH 2016 INFORMING ME OF A RECALL. I HAVE RECEIVED NO FURTHER NOTICE AS TO WIN THESE REPAIRS WILL BE TAKEN CARE OF. BMW SHOULD HAVE TO COMPENSATE OWNERS FOR THEIR FLAWED AND DANGEROUS DESIGN. AS THIS CAR IS MY ONLY TRANSPORTATION I HAVE NO CHOICE THAN TO DRIVE A VEHICLE WITH SAFETY FEATURES THAT COULD ACTUALLY INCREASE MY RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. THIS WARRANTS FINANCIAL COMPENSATION FROM BMW. ALSO, THE CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING FOR ABSOLUTELY NO REASON.
Air bags, Oct 6, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR FOR OVER A YEAR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Air bags, Sep 30, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW 335I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Air bags, Sep 21, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW 335I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Air bags, Sep 21, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. THE DEALER PROVIDED A LOANER VEHICLE FOR MONTHS AND LATER SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT, INDICATING THAT THE REMEDY WAS AN INTERIM SOLUTION UNTIL THE MANUFACTURER WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE A PERMANENT REPAIR SOLUTION. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE LOANER VEHICLE WOULD NO LONGER BE PROVIDED AFTER THE INTERIM REPAIR WAS COMPLETED BY THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED TO ADDRESS THE GUIDELINES OF THE INTERIM REPAIR AND TO DETERMINE WHEN THE PERMANENT REPAIR SOLUTION WOULD BE PROVIDED TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Air bags, Sep 14, 2016
TAKADA RECALL. NEW OWNER OF USED 328I, I DO NOT SEE ANY PROOF THAT AIR BAG RECALL WAS PERFORMED ON THE USED CAR I BOUGHT. NO LETTER RECEIVED
Air bags, Sep 8, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Air bags, Sep 6, 2016
EXCESSIVE TIME FROM NOTIFICATION TO RESOLUTION, CURRENTLY 7 MONTHS WITH NO RESOLUTION. NHTSA RECALL NUMBER: OPENS NEW WINDOW TAKES AWAY FROM VIN LOOKUP SECTION> 16V071 RECALL DATE: FEBRUARY 5, 2016 MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER: NA SUMMARY: DRIVER'S FRONT AIR BAG: DURING AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT IN AN ACCIDENT, THE DRIVER'S FRONT AIR BAG MODULE MAY PRODUCE EXCESSIVE INTERNAL PRESSURE THAT COULD CAUSE THE INFLATOR TO RUPTURE. SAFETY RISK: INFLATOR RUPTURE COULD RESULT IN METAL FRAGMENTS STRIKING THE DRIVER OR OTHER PASSENGERS, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. REMEDY: YOUR BMW CENTER WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER'S FRONT AIR BAG MODULE. HOWEVER, DUE TO THE LARGE VOLUME OF NEW INFLATORS NEEDED TO REPAIR VEHICLES, THE NECESSARY PARTS WILL NOT BE IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE. AS A RESULT, OWNERS OF AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL BE INFORMED OF THE RECALL IN AN INITIAL NOTIFICATION LETTER. ONCE REPLACEMENT PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE BMW WILL SEND ANOTHER NOTIFICATION LETTER TO OWNERS, BEGINNING WITH OLDER MODEL YEAR VEHICLES LOCATED IN BMW'S PREVIOUSLY DEFINED HAH (HIGH ABSOLUTE HUMIDITY) REGION AND EXPANDING ACCORDINGLY AS MORE PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE. RECALL STATUS: RECALL INCOMPLETE. REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE
Air bags, Seat belts, Aug 30, 2016
TAKATA RECALL PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF STAYS ILLUMINATED EVEN WHILE PASSENGER IS IN THE SEAT WITH SEAT BELT ON! NOT SAFE!!!!
Air bags, Aug 29, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW 335I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Air bags, Aug 28, 2016
TAKATA RECALL BMW HAS YET TO REMEDY THE DEFECT WITHIN A REASONABLE PERIOD OF TIME. I RECEIVED THE RECALL LETTER IN MARCH 2016 AND HAVE NOT HEARD FROM THEM SINCE ON THE STATUS OF THE RECALL. I I ALSO HAVE CONTACTED THE LOCAL BMW DEALERSHIP AND HAVE NOT HEARD BACK FROM THEM REGARDING MY CONCERN FOR THE RECALL. I DO NOT HAVE ANOTHER VEHICLE TO DRIVE AND AM INCREASING THE RISK ON MY LIFE EVERY TIME I AM ON THE ROAD.
Air bags, Aug 24, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW 335XI. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Air bags, Aug 22, 2016
TAKATA RECALL. RECALL ANNOUNCEMENT WAS MARCH 2016 AND BMW DEALER STILL DOES NOT HAVE PARTS TO COMPLETE REPAIR. I HAVE BEEN ON A WAITING LIST FOR MONTHS, WITH NO FIRM DATE FOR WHEN THIS WILL BE FIXED.
Air bags, Aug 20, 2016
"TAKATA RECALL" I HAVE TIED TO GET A ON A WAITING LIST FOR THE RECALLED AIR BAGS BUT I HAVE NOT HEARD ANYTHING BACK FROM OUR DEALER. MY WIFE'S CAR IS A 2008 BMW AND WE LIVE IN VERY HUMID CENTRAL FLORIDA. WE HAVE A 17 MONTH OLD SON WHICH ONLY INCREASES MY CONCERN. WHAT OPTIONS DO WE HAVE TO FIND OUT A PRIORITY ORDER FOR HER?
Air bags, Aug 5, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 09/28/16*LJ *TR
Air bags, Jul 21, 2016, crash
WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL WRECK COMING INTO CONTACT WITH A BOX TRUCK AT A DEAD STOP FROM 55MPH, THE DRIVER AIRBAG DEPLOYED, BECOMING PUNCTURED AND PARTICLES FLYING ALL OVER AND CUTTING UP MY ARM. THIS CAUSING THE AIRBAG TO BE COMPLETELY FLAT. THANK GOD FOR THE WORKING SEAT BELT.
Air bags, Jul 7, 2016
TAKATA RECALL I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN MARCH FOR MY 2008 BMW 3 SERIES CONVERTIBLE, [XXX] 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. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Electrical system, Air bags, Seat belts, Jul 5, 2016
THE CAR'S AIRBAG FAILURE WARNING LIGHT, AND SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT STARTED GOING OFF WHENEVER SOMEONE SITS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT, INDICATING THAT THERE IS NO AIRBAG/PASSENGER SEAT BELT FUNCTION IN THE CAR. DEALER HAS DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A FAILED PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR MAT AND INDICATES THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. CARS UP UNTIL THE 2007 MODEL YEAR HAVE BEEN RECALLED TO FIX THE PROBLEM, BUT BMW HAS YET TO EXTEND THE RECALL TO THE 2008 MODEL YEAR. BMW STILL HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL, AND I WOULD LIKE NHTSA TO PERFORM AN INVESTIGATION AS THIS LOOKS LIKE THE SAME PROBLEM AS NHTSA CAMPAIGN 13V-564. THE LIGHTS COME ON WHETHER STATIONARY OR IN MOTION, WHETHER A PASSENGER IS IN THE SEAT OR THE SEAT IS EMPTY.
Air bags, Jun 14, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.