2008 BMW X3

5 Recalls & Safety Reports

Recall List for the 2008 BMW X3

Official recalls have been issued for the 2008 BMW X3 by the NHTSA. The complete details of all recalls are listed below, along with what they cover and the recommended solutions.

Recalls don't cost you anything to get fixed, but most are time-limited, so if your car is affected you should call your local BMW service department immediately!

If you have questions about a recall, write down your VIN & then call BMW customer service.

  1. RECALL:

    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. Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAR 02, 2022
    Vehicles Affected
    917,106

  2. RECALL: Driver Air Bag Inflators May Explode

    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Read more »

    Date Announced
    JAN 15, 2020
    Vehicles Affected
    59,965

  4. RECALL: PCV Heater May Short Circuit

    An electrical short can cause the parts within the PCV valve to melt, increasing the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is not in use. Read more »

    Date Announced
    OCT 30, 2017
    Vehicles Affected
    740,561

  5. RECALL: Front Passenger Seat Occupant Detection Mat Defect

    Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury. Read more »

    Date Announced
    SEP 28, 2017
    Vehicles Affected
    85,302

  6. RECALL: Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

    In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    FEB 05, 2016
    Vehicles Affected
    840,000

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