2008 BMW 328I Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 8%of 239 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2008 BMW 328I, 8% of the 239 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have contacted the dealer for months trying to get a replacement airbag installed. I have received numerous letters in the mail saying they have the parts but once I go to make an appointment there are never any replacement parts available. This does not make it seem safe to drive. How do I get my repair done? Thank you”
NHTSA complaint #11052542, filed 2017-12, 73,000 miles“Takata recall- my wife was driving home from work which is 1 1/2 miles from our home when her 2008 Bmw 328I caught fire and burned, she said a puff of smoke care out of the AC vent then it quit blowing then hot slag was dripping out from under passenger dash the car is a total loss”
NHTSA complaint #11129681, filed 2018-09, 62,000 miles“I had a blower motor replaced 2 to 3 years prior to recall at a shop other than Bmw .Bmw of north america said I would be paid for the part but I needed to bring it to Bmw to verify a Bmw part was used. I brought it to Bmw of bayside and they verified it was a Bmw part. I had a copy of my bill from the repair shop with the Bmw part and labor cost. Now they say I can not be paid because I need a receipt from an authorized Bmw part center. Repair was done 3 years ago and the shop no longer has the receipt. …”
NHTSA complaint #11185933, filed 2019-03, 104,602 miles“Electronic door locks failed to unlock thus trapping myself in the car. No mechanical override exists to manually unlock the doors. I had to roll the window down and climb out through the window. The 4 door sedan has small windows and I hurt myself (pulled muscles and joints) climbing out. If the windows failed (they did not), I would have had to break the windows and then climb out. Elderly or handicapped occupants would not be able to get out! Any power failure will trap occupants since no mechanical override exists!”
NHTSA complaint #10733183, filed 2015-07, 30,000 miles“During recall for 17v-676 blower motor wiring,it was determined blower motor was damaged by broken blades. While recall clearly states any additional components damaged will be replaced free of charge. Bmw dealer charged me for replacement of said item. I am seeking a reimbursement of$ 490.47”
NHTSA complaint #11164538, filed 2019-01Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 14 | 25% |
| 2015 | 19 | 15% |
| 2014 | 14 | 9% |
| 2013 | 19 | 7% |
| 2012 | 11 | 8% |
| 2011 | 43 | 7% |
| 2010 | 12 | 8% |
| 2009 | 9 | 5% |
| 2008 | 19 | 8% |
| 2007 | 15 | 4% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 4% |
| 1996 | 2 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2008 BMW 328I
85 complaintsAir bags
83 complaintsEngine
54 complaintsEngine cooling
33 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsSeats
12 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 BMW 328I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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