2008 BMW 328I engine and engine cooling problems
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2008 BMW 328I — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2008 BMW 328I. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the PCV heater needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…”
filed Jun 26, 2025
“The contact owns a 2008 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. An undisclosed dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact…”
filed Oct 20, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuitCampaign 17V683000 · Oct 30, 2017
Related service bulletins
Power Reduction, FC2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC2A87 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 Sep 1, 2020
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other 328I years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 328I | 13 | 23% |
| 2015 328I | 42 | 34% |
| 2014 328I | 29 | 19% |
| 2013 328I | 44 | 17% |
| 2012 328I | 16 | 12% |
| 2011 328I | 175 | 31% |
| 2010 328I | 39 | 25% |
| 2009 328I | 21 | 11% |
| 2007 328I | 35 | 9% |
| 2000 328I | 5 | 4% |
| 1999 328I | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 328I | 2 | 8% |
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.