2008 BMW X3 SAV Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 56 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2008 BMW X3 SAV, 2% of the 56 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is 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.
“Service engine soon light came on. Diagnosed at dealership that it was the dmtl pump that senses and gas leaks. I was told by service manager that it was out of warranty and I didn't have to replace it since I lived in pa in an area that didn't require it to work under our state inspections. The only problem was that the service engine light would be on and I would not know if something else was wrong with the car. Later I was talking to service manager at lexus who was a former Bmw service manager who stated it was covered under pa emission laws. …”
NHTSA complaint #10558094, filed 2014-01, 30,000 milesRelated recalls
- 22V119000Mar 2, 2022BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 1 Series Coupe (128i); 2007-2013 3 Series Coupe (328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive); 2007-2010 X3 SAV…Covers: BMW X3 SAV 2007–2010, 3 Series 2006–2012, Z4 2006–2011 +3 more
Related service bulletins
- 10041407Mar 1, 2013Bmw: service engine soon light is on and the engine has reduced power with trouble codes stored. *rm updated on 4/24/2013.
- 10038217Mar 1, 2013Bmw: crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles. *rm updated on 4/24/2013.
- 10032779Nov 1, 2012Bmw vehicle: the service engine soon (mil) lamp is illuminated and a power reduction is clearly perceptible. This situation may occur after driving for some time with the engine…
- 10040852Jul 1, 2011Bmw: the service engine soon light is on. There are trouble codes stored for the crankshaft sensor. No driveability issues.
- 10030624May 1, 2011Bmw vehicle: water has entered electronics box because the lid is not properly fitted. Once it is verified that water has indeed entered the electronics box, it will be necessary…
- 10040169Mar 1, 2011Bmw: a software error is causing the service engine soon light or check gas cap light to come on along with stored trouble codes.
- 10041276Aug 1, 2010Bmw: service engine soon light is on with a fault code stored. Internal dmtl pump failure.
- 10037010Jul 1, 2010Bmw: six different models equipped with the m54 engine could have valve covers break in cold weather and ruin the engine. This is due to moisture accumulation.
- 10032650Oct 1, 2009Bmw: service engine soon lamp illuminated-fc 23f4 map thermostat. In some vehicles have insufficient heat. E90, e91 (3 series), e60, e61 (5 series) 3/06 and e83 (x3 series) 9/08.
- 10030612May 1, 2009Bmw vehicles: service engine soon lamp or check gas cap warning illuminated while driving. Software error in the dme for the tank leak diagnostic system. Models e60, e61 (5…
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 BMW X3 SAV
29 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 BMW X3 SAV
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.
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