2008 BMW M3 power train problems
37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2008 BMW M3 — 45% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Engine began suddenly making a very loud knocking sound without any warning, and I drove it straight to sandy sansing bmw service center, where they stated that the vehicle has suffered a catastrophic crank bearing failure. The engine has to be replaced now... Car has been meticulously maintained…”
filed Apr 26, 2015
“Incident 1 I was making a left turn after the signal and entering into the freeway at 25 mph, and during the turn, there was a slight inclination in the road like a bump and the car landed on the front right wheel and immediately the I lost steering control and had dsc (dynamic stability control)…”
filed Sep 18, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Power TrainCampaign 08V595000 · Nov 14, 2008
Related service bulletins
Power 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
Power Train problems in other M3 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 M3 | 4 | 13% |
| 2009 M3 | 24 | 53% |
| 2004 M3 | 6 | 19% |
| 2003 M3 | 14 | 26% |
| 2002 M3 | 8 | 20% |
| 1997 M3 | 1 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 BMW M3
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.