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Electronic stability controlPart report

2008 BMW 3 Series Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 68 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2008 BMW 3 Series, 1% of the 68 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Hello theres two recall for Bmw 3 SERIES that need to done asap but when I check the parts are not yet available and it's a safety issue that need to fix immediately”

NHTSA complaint #11083842, filed 2018-04

Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201013%
200912%
200811%
200711%
200311%
2002312%
200126%

Other parts of the 2008 BMW 3 Series

Electrical system
19 complaints
Engine
13 complaints
Air bags
10 complaints
Fuel system
8 complaints
Engine cooling
5 complaints
Other or unknown
5 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
4 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 BMW 3 Series

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology