2008 BMW 328I electrical system problems
85 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2008 BMW 328I — 36% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My vehicle engine cooling fan caught fire one evening while following behind someone to make sure they made it to a parking lot safely due to their own vehicle having problems requiring them to stay under around 20mph. Once we made it to a parking lot, i exited my vehicle to check on the other…”
filed Apr 9, 2024
“On all e90 series 3 (2008 bmw 328i), the pcv valve fails and is welded into the valve cover, thus if it leaks or gets cracks in the orange membrane, it will cause car to stall.. I almost crashed 2x and this part should be recalled..it affects the fuel air ratio in bmw e90, and the car will run lean…”
filed Jul 29, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for the heating…Campaign 17V676000 · Oct 25, 2017
- In February 2013, BMW recalled 504,545 vehiclesCampaign 13V044000 · Feb 7, 2013
Related service bulletins
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
B510819 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 16, 2024The 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. This document covers important information…
B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 11, 2024The footwell module (FRM) cannot be encoded after replacement.
B610322 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 1, 2022Discharged 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 led to increased demands being placed on…
B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 2020Power Reduction FC2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC2 A87 Exhaust VANOS Camshaft Fault: The "Service Engine Soon" (MIL) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. This situation can occur after driving for…
B110208 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 2020
Electrical System problems in other 328I years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 328I | 21 | 38% |
| 2015 328I | 56 | 45% |
| 2014 328I | 52 | 34% |
| 2013 328I | 61 | 24% |
| 2012 328I | 23 | 18% |
| 2011 328I | 128 | 22% |
| 2010 328I | 37 | 24% |
| 2009 328I | 61 | 32% |
| 2007 328I | 128 | 32% |
| 2000 328I | 5 | 4% |
| 1999 328I | 7 | 7% |
| 1998 328I | 5 | 19% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 BMW 328I
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.