2008 BMW 6 Series Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 17,725miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2008 BMW 6 Series (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2008 BMW 6 Series. The part named most often is electrical system, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by electronic stability control (2) and air bags (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 67% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 17,725 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 34 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the cables and 7 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system3 50%
- Air bags1 17%
- Other or unknown1 17%
- Seats1 17%
- Body and structure1 17%
- Tires1 17%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Convertible top locks up randomly, get message to reduce speed due to top not being locked when it was fine the ride before, try to lock , then windows go halfway down and stay stuck that way. This happens when in motion, on street or highway.”
NHTSA complaint #11073372, filed 2018-02, 1 milesElectronic stability control: “Shows the Bmw logo then screen goes blank and keeps cycling the same way. The nav, radio, bluetooth, cd and the sos light error in the cluster. Safety alarks are all disabled and the vehicle is unable to detect or report if objects are near the bumper or sides of the vehicle. The unit stays running (maybe the fan) when I turn the car off and drains the battery.”
NHTSA complaint #10940255, filed 2017-01Air bags: “While passenger is in the vehicle the passenger airbag off light stays lit, meaning that the airbag is off even though there is a person in the seat, that person in the seat in my son that weighs about 225 lbs. My local dealership replaced the whole passenger seat and sensor. Once I got my car back I had the same exact problem. My car was also with the dealership for about 30 days for this issue. Also in the vehicle options for this form my car wasn't on there so my car model is: 2008 Bmw m6.”
NHTSA complaint #10238437, filed 2008-08Mileage when problems were reported
67% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1 and 50,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 12V126000Mar 26, 2012Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › CablesCovers: BMW 6 Series 2004–2010, 5 Series 2004–2010, M5 2006–2010 +1 more
Bmw is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 5-series, model year 2004-2010 6-series, model year 2006-2010 m5, and model year 2007-2010 m6 vehicles. The insulated bulkhead connector for the positive battery cable may have been incorrectly attached to the…
- 10V446000Oct 1, 2010Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › VacuumCovers: BMW 6 Series 2004–2010, 7 Series 2002–2008, 5 Series 2004–2010
Bmw is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 5-series, 6-series, and model year 2002-2008 7-series vehicles. A check valve of the brake vacuum pump may leak a small amount of lubricating oil. Over time this could result in contamination of the brake booster.
Recall details for the 2008 BMW 6 Series → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 34 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10249437Jan 16, 2024Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- 10249027Jan 11, 2024Electrical system. The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers…
- 10182619Oct 1, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased…
- 10057568Oct 1, 2014Exterior lighting. Bmw: on some vehicles, when starting, low beam, with 0552 option, would briefly flashes, due to a faulty led main light module that needs replacing. Model 2008-14 f01, f02, f06, f07, f10, f12, f13…
- 10045283Oct 1, 2014Engine. Bmw: experiencing loss of engine power, service engine soon lamp is illuminated, a noise, like rattling, coming from engine compartment. *pe updated 10/31/12. *pe models 2010 e70, 71, 82, 88, 90…
- 10056099Jun 1, 2014Electrical system, Other or unknown. Bmw: when using iphone, various connectivity failures occur, such as disconnection of call, list of contacts incomplete, due to the variants and software used. Model 2008-2014.
- 10052365May 1, 2013Exterior lighting, Brakes. Bmw: warning lamps are illuminated for the dsc, abs and brake and a possible warning in control display for chassis control system failure. Models 2012 f25, 30, 01, 02, 07, 10, 12, 13, e70, 71, 84.
- 10052363May 1, 2013Brakes, Exterior lighting. Bmw: due to an error in software calibration, some vehicles are experiencing warning illumination of dsc, abs and brake and a possible warning in control display for chassis control system failure…
- 10052359May 1, 2013Fuel system, Engine. Bmw: on some vehicles, the high pressure fuel injector, can lead to an internal failure due to incorrect operation and would need to be repaired and/or replaced. Models f01, 02, 04, 07, 10, 12, 13…
- 10052012Mar 1, 2013Electrical system. Bmw: battery has an increased demand due to developemental process of the electrical system. This is causing the batter to need to undergo an energy diagnosis.
Other model years of the BMW 6 Series
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 6 | 17,725 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2006 | 5 | 57,000 | 5 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2005 | 7 | 30,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2008 BMW 6 Series have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2008 BMW 6 Series as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2008 BMW 6 Series is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by electronic stability control with 2.
Has the 2008 BMW 6 Series been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2008 BMW 6 Series reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 17,725 miles and the middle half falls between 1 and 50,000 miles; 67% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.