2008 BMW M3 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 11%of 82 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the air bags of the 2008 BMW M3, 11% of the 82 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,600 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“I have been trying to reach my dealer to fix the steering wheel airbag (takata) and they are still saying ' no solution available yet' I need this fixed to feel safe driving my Bmw again.”
NHTSA complaint #11012310, filed 2017-08, 35,500 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Bmw M3. While accelerating, the throttle became stuck and caused the rear tires to spin. The contact struck a curb, crashed into a tree, and then a fence. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a back injury that needed medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a towing lot. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10817277, filed 2015-12, 65,000 miles“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Bmw M3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer and dealer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #10970953, filed 2017-04“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Bmw M3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 126v071000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #10908714, filed 2016-09Related recalls
- 20V017000Jan 15, 2020BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i…Covers: BMW M3 2006–2013, 328I 2006–2013, 335I 2006–2013 +16 more
- 16V071000Feb 5, 2016BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi…Covers: BMW M3 2007–2013, 328 2006–2013, 335 2006–2013 +10 more
Related service bulletins
- 10160287Apr 1, 2019TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL-RELATED SHORT-TERM ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION AND CONSEQUENTIAL REPAIRS This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 31 18 dated October 2018.
- 10160244Apr 1, 2019TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL-RELATED SHORT-TERM ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION AND CONSEQUENTIAL REPAIRS This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 31 18 dated October 2018.
- 10153726Jan 1, 2019Takata class action settlement. Customer support program. Front driver side airbag modules.
- 10149557Oct 1, 2018For the above-referenced vehicles with driver?s side airbag modules, BMW of North America, LLC (?BMW NA?) will provide a Customer Support Program as outlined in the Takata…
- 10154816Feb 1, 2018In an effort to improve the completion rate on Takata air bag recall affected vehicles; BMW NA has expanded the BMW Ultimate Rewards platform to include a new Recall Support…
- 10148018Sep 1, 2014"?SI B01 09 14 September 2014 WarrantiesWarranties This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 09 14 dated August 2014. Please read this Service Information bulletin in…
- 10150131Mar 1, 2013"Enabling and Replacing New OC3 Seat Mat. The replacement OC3 seat mat (front passenger seat occupancy) will not enable when following ISTA Repair Instruction REP 65 77 604…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 7 | 54% |
| 2012 | 4 | 67% |
| 2011 | 6 | 19% |
| 2010 | 8 | 53% |
| 2009 | 8 | 18% |
| 2008 | 9 | 11% |
| 2006 | 9 | 64% |
| 2005 | 4 | 33% |
| 2004 | 9 | 29% |
| 2003 | 15 | 28% |
| 2002 | 7 | 18% |
| 2001 | 1 | 7% |
| 1999 | 5 | 45% |
| 1998 | 2 | 14% |
| 1997 | 3 | 16% |
| 1995 | 2 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2008 BMW M3
37 complaintsEngine
20 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 BMW M3
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology