2008 BMW M3 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 82 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2008 BMW M3, 1% of the 82 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,000 miles.
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.
“The contact owns a 2008 Bmw M3. The contact stated that the doors failed to unlock, the vehicle failed to start, and all the electrical components failed to function. The contact also stated that the battery was tested and was in working condition. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 16,000. Updated 3/28/14 the consumer stated the battery was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10559626, filed 2014-01, 16,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10162426Jul 10, 2019Trunk Lid Intermittently Does Not Open or Latch. Intermittently the trunk lid does not pop open when using the remote, or latch when closing. If the vehicle is driven and the…
- 10150074Jun 1, 2013Doors Will Not Unlock Using the Key Fob or Central Locking Button. One or more of the doors may not unlock when using the remote key outside the vehicle, or the central locking…
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 BMW M3
37 complaintsEngine
20 complaintsAir bags
9 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 BMW M3
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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