Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2008 BMW x3 has 25 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
25
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I am reporting a vehicle fire involving my 2008 BMW X3, which had an active safety recall for the Po... |
| Dec 25, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2008 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH with the front... |
| Oct 2, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The wiring insulation inside of the headlight on my vehicle deteriorated, causing the wires to be ex... |
| May 2, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE | MY CAR HAS SUDDENLY LOST POWER IN SEVERAL OCCASIONS NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT AT 60 MPH ON ONE OCCA... |
| Nov 10, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | MY 2008 BMW 335XI WITH 42000 MILES WAS STORED IN MY HEATED SHOP. THE CAR STARTED ON FIRE AND DESTRO... |
| Oct 5, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE WIRES ON THE INSIDE OF MY HEADLIGHTS ARE CRACKED, AND HAVE A LOT OF BARE COPPER SHOWING. THE PLA... |
| Aug 28, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | MANUFACTURER HAS NOT REMEDY THE SAFETY RECALLS IN A TIMELY MANNER AS IT'S BEEN ALMOST A YEAR SINCE T... |
| Aug 11, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | UNREASONABLE TIME TO REMEDY |
| Mar 15, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER TELLING ME TO STAND BY FOR ANOTHER RECALL LETTER TO THEN TELL ME TO HAVE ... |
| Dec 6, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | RECENTLY I GOT A LETTER FROM BMW THAT MY VEHICLE WAS RECALLED FOR TWO ISSUES WHICH I HAVE BEEN EXPER... |
| Oct 25, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | A RECALL WAS ISSUE FOR BLOWER MOTOR WIRING. IT HAS ALMOST BEEN A YEAR AND EVERY TIME I INQUIRE WITH... |
| Oct 25, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | THIS IS FOR 2 NHTSA RECALLS ISSUED 10/25/17 AND 10/30/17 NHTSA RECALL NUMBER17V676 AND NHTSA RECALL... |
| May 22, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER | SINCE PURCHASE IN 2013 FROM A DEALER, WITH ONLY 43000 MILE CHANGED BATTERY TWICE AT BMW PETER PAN, R... |
| Aug 2, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | MY CAR ABRUPTLY LOSSES ALL POWER. IT'S LOST POWER ON THE FREEWAY (3 TIMES), AT STOP LIGHTS (TOO MANY... |
| Aug 2, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | CAR WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, DROVE IT EARLIER THAT DAY FOR ABOUT AN HOUR, PARKED IT 3PM AND 2 HOU... |
| Mar 6, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | DOOR LOCKS FAILED. CAN ONLY OPEN DOOR WITH KEY. *TR |
| Jun 25, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,SEATS | BLACK MOLD FORMED ON REAR SEATS, DASHBOARD INTERMITTENTLY WORKED (1/2 OF DASHBOARD ACTIVE, 1 FUSE PO... |
| Nov 1, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | The problem with the 2008 BMW X3 transmission is going to get someone KILLED!! This transmission DOE... |
| Jul 23, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | AC UNIT WENT FROM BLOWING COLD TO HOT AIR WITH NO WARNING .. A BURNING SMELL WAS ALSO NOTICED AT THE... |
| Dec 27, 2012 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | MY NAME IS ? AND I'M HAVING A SERIOUS PROBLEM GETTING MY CAR FIXED BY THE BMW DEALERSHIP SPECIFICALL... |