2008 BMW 328XIT
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
3 complaints2 involved a fire1 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Air bags · Electrical system · Engine
TL* the contact owned a 2008 BMW 328xit. While driving approximately 10 mph, smoke came out of the front passenger side air vent. The vehicle was pulled into the driveway and turned off. Within two minutes, the vehicle was engulfed in flames. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The fire…
TL* the contact owned a 2008 BMW 328xit. While driving approximately 10 mph, smoke came out of the front passenger side air vent. The vehicle was pulled into the driveway and turned off. Within two minutes, the vehicle was engulfed in flames. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The fire department was called and extinguished the fire. A fire report was filed. The driver suffered smoke inhalation, but did not require medical attention. The dealer was not called. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and admitted that the cause of the fire was related to nhtsa campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling), but did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was totaled and towed to a tow yard. The contact did not receive notifications for the two recalls; however, he received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags). The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available for nhtsa campaign numbers: 17v676000 and 17v683000. Parts distribution disconnect for nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000.
- Electrical system
As we were pulling on to our street, smoke appeared from the dash. Smelled like an electrical fire. The ac made some weird noise as well. We promptly stopped the car in our driveway (about 100feet from when it started), stopped engine, took out key. Windshield wipers started going back and forth.…
As we were pulling on to our street, smoke appeared from the dash. Smelled like an electrical fire. The ac made some weird noise as well. We promptly stopped the car in our driveway (about 100feet from when it started), stopped engine, took out key. Windshield wipers started going back and forth. Windows started going up and down by themselves. Within minutes the entire cabin filled with dark black/grey smoke. The car then set ablaze. 2 loud pops were heard. The entire cabin charred. The back of the engine was all ablaze. Fire dept used jaws of life to extinguish car. Totaled. we do have videos of the smoke starting and are available - they are on my wife's phone, as well as lots of pictures.
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch · Structure › Body › Door
Drivers side door failure. Door fails to unlock from either the inside or outside of car. Dangerous in case of accident would be unable to exit the vehicle. No way to open the drivers door. *kb
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10249437The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- 10249027The 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 important information for the dealer on how to handle discharged battery complaints.
- 10182619Discharged 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 demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle "discharged battery" complaints. In order to properly repair the vehicle the first time in the workshop, it is very important that the diagnostic test plans are performed to completion, with all results taken into consideration. Without performing the energy diagnosis test plan, the root cause of the discharged battery cannot be identified. This increases the chances of a repeat repair.
- 10057568BMW: 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, F25.