2008 BMW 328XI Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 12%of 99 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,686miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2008 BMW 328XI, 12% of the 99 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,686 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Heard a noise when turning left therefore I took my car to the dealership for service. Immediately. As per report found that bolts to motor mount support arm sheered off - all 4 bolts were replaced. This car is only driven on even roads and only has 47,496 miles and had no incident that would cause this issue!!! This was on a city street.”
NHTSA complaint #10936553, filed 2016-12, 47,000 miles“While coming to a stop or taking a turn the car will randomly shut off at which point I lose total control over the car. At this point I have to do my best to come to a stop safely and avoid any potential accident. The check engine light will come on once the car shuts down, but the car will start right back up afterwards and the check engine light goes away. The car will drive normal, but this happens often and scared as there is no warning sign of when this is going to happen to me; I have been lucky so far not to get into a major accident.”
NHTSA complaint #11354816, filed 2020-09, 120,000 miles“On the morning of july 25th, 2015, my friend went to pick me up from newark liberty international airport in my 2008 Bmw 328 xi coupe. My car has been parked at her home in fairfield, nj for approximately 7 days while I was away on business. She drove my car to the airport from fairfield, which is approximately 35 minutes. Then on our way back to my house, about 30 minutes into our ride, the sunroof exploded during the drive. I had the inside piece, closed which saved any personal injury from the glass. I brought it to Bmw to get the window fixed and the total cost was approximately $1,250. …”
NHTSA complaint #10747309, filed 2015-08, 53,000 miles“Car caught on fire for unknown reasons. When the car was turned on smoke came out from the air conditioning vents and all doors locked from inside. There were 2 occupants inside that needed assistance to get out while the car was catching fire. The vehicle was parked.”
NHTSA complaint #11337419, filed 2020-07, 250,000 miles“According to fire fighters the car's electrical system caused a fire. The smoke and burn patterns indicated the fire began in the front dash area. The vehicle was stationary, nothing was on, no electrical devices plugged in. It hadn't been driven in several hours, no one was in the car (doors were still locked, the electrical system no longer operated and the windows had to be broken to get into the vehicle). The fire melted the front dash, especially on the passenger side, smoldered for quite a while, and was hot enough to crack the front windshield. …”
NHTSA complaint #11004022, filed 2017-07, 120,000 milesOther or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 BMW 328XI
46 complaintsEngine
32 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 BMW 328XI
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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