2008 BMW 3 Series service bulletins & manufacturer communications
92 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2008 BMW 3 Series. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 90Warranty extension 2
- The Footwell Module (FRM) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 186,000 miles as determined from the origi…B012016 · Warranty extension · Electrical System · issued Mar 13, 2025
- The Footwell Module (FRM) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 240,000 miles as determined from the origi…B012016 · Warranty extension · Electrical System · issued Feb 20, 2025
- The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.B510819 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 16, 2024
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. Thi…B611305 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 11, 2024
- Spl Parts, Inc. communications index accompanying MCP uploads 23mc40464 & 23mc40471SB23-01 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Aug 2, 2023
- This is the companion to SPL Parts, Inc.'s SB 23-01 mailed by private label independent distributor Turner Motorsports.sb23-01TMS · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jul 17, 2023
- SPL Parts, Inc. manufacturers and distributes aftermarket lower control arms for dedicated competition vehicles and "track day" cars some of which may be used on both track and hig…SB 23-01 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jul 14, 2023
- Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has le…B611305 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 2020
- Retractable hardtop status request supplementB540907 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 1, 2018
- Bmw: selective catalyst reduction module (scr) has a stored fault, pressure build up is low, causing service engine soon light to illuminate. *SIB-16-16-14 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jan 1, 2015
- Bmw: on some vehicles, when starting, low beam, with 0552 option, would briefly flashes, due to a faulty led main light module that needs replacing. Model 2008-14 f01, f02, f06, f0…SIB-63-11-14 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Oct 1, 2014
- Bmw: experiencing loss of engine power, service engine soon lamp is illuminated, a noise, like rattling, coming from engine compartment. *pe updated 10/31/12. *pe models 2010 e70, …SIB-12-14-12 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Oct 1, 2014
- Bmw: service engine soon light is on. The vehicle lost power and the engine cranks with no start. *rm updated 5/19/15. *peSIB-12-21-10 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 1, 2014
- Bmw: when using iphone, various connectivity failures occur, such as disconnection of call, list of contacts incomplete, due to the variants and software used. Model 2008-2014.SIB-84-03-14 · Technical service bulletin · Communication · issued Jun 1, 2014
- Bmw: fuel injectors may cause misfire faults with erratic engine operation. *rm updated on 11/1/2013. *kbSIB-13-14-10 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2013
- Bmw: warning lamps are illuminated for the dsc, abs and brake and a possible warning in control display for chassis control system failure. Models 2012 f25, 30, 01, 02, 07, 10, 12,…SIB-34-06-12 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued May 1, 2013
- Bmw: battery has an increased demand due to developemental process of the electrical system. This is causing the batter to need to undergo an energy diagnosis. *kbSIB-61-13-05 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 2013
- Bmw: see document search button for owner letter. The replacing and/or checking of emissions monitoring components to increase emissions stability, high pressure (hp) egr valve res…SIB-18-02-12 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 2013
- Bmw: service engine soon light is on and the engine has reduced power with trouble codes stored. *rm updated on 4/24/2013. *kbSIB-12-16-11 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 2013
- Bmw: crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles. *rm updated on 4/24/2013. *kbSIB-11-03-08 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 2013
- Bmw: the high-voltage (hv) battery cells could be damaged if the vehicle is prevented from entering sleep mode for an extended period of time. Updated 03/11/2013 *jsSIB-61-37-12 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 1, 2012
- Bmw: dsc warning light is on. The warning lamps for dsc, abs and brake warning illuminated. There may also be a warning in the control display for chassis control system failure. *…SIB270212 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 1, 2012
- Bmw: vehicle does not start: loose ground z6000 *4b. Covered under the terms of the bmw new vehicle/sav limited warranty. *jsSIB122512 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Dec 1, 2012
- Bmw vehicle: the service engine soon (mil) lamp is illuminated and a power reduction is clearly perceptible. This situation may occur after driving for some time with the engine al…SIB-11-02-08 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2012
- Bmw: a failure of the turbocharger wastegates, caused by a defect, has an emissions extended warranty, 8 years or 82,000 miles, whichever comes first, not otherwise falling within …SIB-01-02-12 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2012
- Bmw: there is a clanking noise from the engine or exhaust area. Wastegate valve is not completely closing and clanking. *rm updated 7/17/12. *peSIB-11-13-07 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2012
- Bmw: the left or right rear light in the side panel has condensation concerning vehicles produced up to february 27,2012. *jsB63-03-12 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Apr 1, 2012
- Bmw: the service engine soon light is on while driving. This is a programming issue. *rm updated 1/4/12. *pe updated 4/24/12. *peSIB-12-01-11 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2012
- Bmw vehicle: teileclearing for diagnostic module tank leakage (dmtl) system. Teileclearing process has been developed to help identify the root causes of customer complaints relati…SIB-16-04-10 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jan 1, 2012
- Bmw: on certain vehicles, the jbe (junction box electronics) module fails programming during a software update of the vehicle. *peSIB-61-06-11 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 1, 2011
- 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 tim…SIB-13-13-10 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2011
- 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 exte…SIB-72-01-11 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Aug 1, 2011
- Bmw: wiring on the headlights may have deteriorated due to environmental conditions and the cover not being secured properly. E60/e92. *rm updated 9/30/11. *peSIB-63-03-11 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Aug 1, 2011
- 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 reprod…SIB-24-03-08 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 1, 2011
- 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 m…SI-B12-28-07 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 2011
- 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 sl…SIB-61-08-11 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 1, 2011
- 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 different…SIB-33-01-02 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jul 1, 2011
- Bmw: the service engine soon light is on. There are trouble codes stored for the crankshaft sensor. No driveability issues. *rmSIB-12-15-11 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2011
- 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 …SIB-61-01-11 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 1, 2011
- Bmw: there is a software problem with the dual clutch transmission module. Data can't be read from the module's memory. *rm updated 8/10/11. *peSIB-28-01-10 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 1, 2011
- Bmw: the painted surface on the interior door handle may peel due to exposure to hand creams and sun-tanning lotions. *rmSIB-51-18-06 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 1, 2011
- Bmw: the service engine light is on with stored fault codes. There is a wiring/connection problem or a faulty sensor. *rmSIB-17-05-10 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 2011
- Bmw: the seal on the rear lamps in the side panel emits a gas and causes damage to the electrical connectors on the leds inside the lamp. E91. *rmSIB-63-04-11 · Technical service bulletin · Interior Lighting · issued Apr 1, 2011
- Bmw: a new technical support process has been created regarding transmission concerns. *rmSIB-23-01-08 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2011
- Bmw: a software error is causing the the service engine soon light to come on. There will be stored trouble codes. *rmSIB-12-16-07 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 2011
- Bmw: there may be excessive cranking before the vehicle starts. The service engine soon light may also be on with a lack of engine power. *rmSI B12 55 06 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2011
- Bmw service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. There may be a problem with the fuel pump which could not meet emissions requirements. There may be a long crank …CN-10E-A02 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Dec 1, 2010
- Bmw: the door cannot be locked or unlocked when using the key or key remote. Lubrication of the door can cause defects. *rmSIB-51-46-10 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 1, 2010
- Bmw: immediately after a cold start if electronic components are turned on such as heated seats it may switch off after 5-10 seconds because of a voltage level dip. *rmSIB-32-01-09 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Nov 1, 2010
- Bmw: the service engine soon light may be on with the vehicle running rough and internal misfire codes. This is an ignition coil problem. *rmSIB-12-24-05 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2010
- Bmw: on some e92 models the safety belt extender is not extending the belt or is noisy. This can be a fault of the extender or the belt is contorted. *rmSIB-72-03-10 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Nov 1, 2010
- Bmw vehicle: front safety belt does not retract smoothly or jams. The upper part of the driver's or passenger's front safety belt does not roll up fully or rolls up slowly. The adj…SIB-72-01-10 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Oct 1, 2010
- Bmw vehicle: rear bulb failure. The bulb out warning shows in the instrument cluster. Diagnosis shows a fault for the rear lamp. The bulb out can be displayed for 2 possible causes…SIB-63-02-08 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Oct 1, 2010
- Bmw vehicle: transmission warning light is illuminated and the transmission enters failsafe mode. Fault code 4f81 (ratio monitoring, clutch a), in some cases combined with the subs…SIB-24-01-08 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 1, 2010
- Bmw: rear bulb failure. The bulb out warning shows in the instrument cluster. Diagnosis shows a fault for the rear lamp. The bulb out can be displayed for 2 possible causes-poor fi…SB-63-02-08 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 1, 2010
- Bmw: the airbag warning lamp is illuminated due to a software error. *rmSIB-65-36-09 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 1, 2010
- Bmw: there is an extraction and refilling process for the desiel exhaust fluid. E70 and e90 models. *rmSIB-16-01-09 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2010
- Bmw: there can be vibration in the engine while driving at various speeds due to engine mount bracket bolts. *rmSIB-22-01-10 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 1, 2010
- Bmw: on e91 models the instructions for repairing/removing the tailgate hinge has been revised. *rmSIB-41-03-10 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 1, 2010
- Bmw: the tailgate opens slower in low temperatures and doesnt fully open. *rmSIB-51-20-09 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 1, 2010
- Bmw: the rear led lights are inoperative. There is connection corrosion in the tail lamp. *rmSIB-63-05-10 · Technical service bulletin · Parking Brake · issued Aug 1, 2010
- Bmw: service engine soon light is on with a fault code stored. Internal dmtl pump failure.*rmTS-12-19-10 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 2010
- Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rmSIB-63-02-01 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Aug 1, 2010
- Bmw: leds in rear lamp inoperative. The leds (light emitting diodes) in the outer left or outer right rear lamp are inoperative. Affected are the leds for the parking lamp/tail lam…SI-B-63-06-10 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Aug 1, 2010
- Bmw: six different models equipped with the m54 engine could have valve covers break in cold weather and ruin the engine. This is due to moisture accumulation. *rmSIB-11-08-03 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2010
- Bmw: a service engine soon light comes on. The engine will only operate to 1500 rpms and lacks power. There is a software application error. *rmSIB-13-06-10 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2010
- Bmw: it is now possible to perform a fuel quality detection test on vehicles with an n54 engine. *rmSIB-13-02-10 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jun 1, 2010
- Bmw: service engine soon light is on with diesel engines. *rmSIB-11-02-10 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2010
- Bmw: there is a rough engine idle and "service engine soon light" when driving downhill in high altitudes during cold weather. There may be six different fault codes. *rmSIB-13-07-10 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2010
- Bmw: warning message on about low diesel exhaust fuel level and that the engine will not restart within 999 miles. The light comes on a few thousand miles earlier than a recommende…SIB-16-03-10 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2010
- Bmw: a new technical process is being used on many models to determine the root cause of double-clutch transmission problems. *rmSIB-28-02-08 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 1, 2010
- Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models. *rmSIB-32-04-07 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jun 1, 2010
- Bmw: program control units. Vehicles with m57y diesel engine. Service engine soon lamp (mil) is illuminated erroneously. Dde software error. *peSI-B-13-03-10 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 2010
- Bmw: special limited high pressure pump (hdp) emissions warranty of 10 years/120,000 miles. A potential problem that could affect the durability of the high pressure fuel pump (hdp…SI-B-13-03-09 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Apr 1, 2010
- Bmw vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. Where it is necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery uni…SIB-16-02-09 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Dec 1, 2009
- Bmw vehicles: doors will not unlock using the key fob or central locking button. *pe updated1/4/10. *pe updated 5/24/10. *peSIB-51-19-07 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 2, 2009
- Bmw vehicles: rear axle carrier (sub frame) support proposed class action settlement. Under certain circumstances, a fracture in the steel body structure could form in the area aro…SIB-41-02-09 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 1, 2009
- Bmw vehicles: engine cranks but does not start; fuel level gauge displays a sufficient amount of fuel, although the fuel tank is empty; fault code 2a1c (fuel level plausibility) is…SIB-16-08-06 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Oct 1, 2009
- Bmw: complaint that the n (neutral) symbol is being displayed in the kombi and the message transmission in n, shift to p when engine is turned off is displayed in the cc when the v…SI-28-02-09 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 1, 2009
- Bmw: various electrical problems or intermittently. Symptoms typically include various warning lamps in the instrument cluster and starting problems. Affected may be the ekp (elect…SI-B61-16-09 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 1, 2009
- Bmw: water leaks into either the driver's side or passenger's side footwell during fast cornering. Insufficient sealing at the point of contact between the air conditioning system …SI-B64-05-09 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 1, 2009
- Bmw: voluntary emissions recall 903-a02: check and replace diesel particulate filter (dpf). Nitrogen oxide (ox) levels may exceed legal limits. Faulty diesel particulate filter may…SI-B18-01-09 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2009
- Bmw vehicles: service engine soon lamp or check gas cap warning illuminated while driving. Software error in the dme for the tank leak diagnostic system. Models e60, e61 (5 series)…SB-12-01-09 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued May 1, 2009
- Bmw vehicles: front led turn signal not working or malfunctioning. Two situations are possible-the front left and/or front right led (light emitting diode) turn signals do not work…SB-63-06-09 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued May 1, 2009
- Bmw: the engine oil level displayed in the instrument cluster may be too high or too low. Oil level could be lower than what is displayed and the low oil level warning is not promp…SI-B12-18-08 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 1, 2008
- Bmw: headlamp moisture: fault diagnostics. Water or condensation in one or both headlamps. Models 5 series, 6 series, 7 series, x5, x6, 1 series, and 3 series. Model years 2000-200…SI B63-04-08 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jun 1, 2008
- Bmw: replace the chain tensioning rail bearing bolt that could come loose and cause damage to the engine. Models e60 (5 series), e70 (x5 series), e83 (x3 series), e9x (3 series). *…SI-B11-01-08 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 1, 2008
- Bmw: fuel level sensor repair procedure. The case where it is necessary to replace the right side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing does not need to b…SIB-16-01-06 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Dec 1, 2007
- Bmw: tire warning light illuminated due to low ambient temperature. Model e90, e91(3 series);e92, e92 (3 series); e60 (5 series); e60 (m5); e63, e64 (6 series); e63, e64 (m6); e65,…SIB-36-05-07 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Dec 1, 2007
- Bmw vehicles: dsc disabling function. Dsc off function has been implemented in m5 and m6 vehicles equipped with the optional 6 speed manual transmissions. No model years listed. *p…SIB-34-078-07 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 2007
- Bmw vehicle: n54 turbocharger waste gate control noises and operation. After turning off engine, a slight rattle noise is heard from the engine compartment. This noise is similar t…SIB-11-14-07 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2007
- Bmw:various electrical system failures which occurred while driving: a/c stopped working; fuel gauge display is implausible (shows empty); rear windows one touch function is inoper…SI-B-61-16-08 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2003