2008 BMW 6 Series
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2008 BMW 6 Series. Newest first.
BMW IS recalling certain model year 2004-2010 5-series, model year 2004-2010 6-series, model year 2006-2010 M5, and model year 2007-2010 M6 vehicles. the insulated bulkhead connector for the positive battery cable may have been incorrectly attached to the trunk floor panel, which can lead to a loosening of the bolt connection. as it loosens, an increase…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Overheating could lead to a fire, even while the vehicle IS not in use. as a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the battery bolt cable connection as necessary, free of charge. the safety recall began on april 30, 2012. owners may contact BMW customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417.
BMW IS recalling certain model year 2004-2010 5-series, 6-series, and model year 2002-2008 7-series vehicles. a check valve of the brake vacuum pump may leak a small amount of lubricating oil. over time this could result in contamination of the brake booster.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Power assist braking performance could be adversely affected. in extreme cases there could be a complete loss of power assist braking. an unexpected reduction or loss in power braking assist may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on november 24, 2010. owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.
Owner complaints
6 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Electrical system · Electronic stability control (esc) · Unknown or other
Convertible top locks up randomly, get message to reduce speed due to top not being locked when it was fine the "ride" before, try to "lock", then windows go halfway down and stay stuck that way. This happens when in motion, on street or highway.
- Electrical system · Electronic stability control (esc)
Shows the BMW logo then screen goes blank and keeps cycling the same way. The nav, radio, bluetooth, cd and the sos light error in the cluster. Safety alarks are all disabled and the vehicle IS unable to detect or report if objects are near the bumper or sides of the vehicle. the unit stays running (maybe the fan) when I turn the car off and drains the battery.
- Power train
Vehicle would not maintain speed in 3-4 gear, would go into limp mode. had to have the transmission replace with only 25,000 miles on the vehicle. *tr
- Electrical system · Structure
2ND time this has occurred in pouring rain while driving. I have a rag top convertible BMW that when it IS pouring rain..water somehow permeates the back of the car and "fries" the electrical components as I am driving.. The first time it happened it fried the onboard ccc at 48,000 miles, and all…
2ND time this has occurred in pouring rain while driving. I have a rag top convertible BMW that when it IS pouring rain..water somehow permeates the back of the car and "fries" the electrical components as I am driving.. The first time it happened it fried the onboard ccc at 48,000 miles, and all the components and now it has apparently compromised the replaced parts in the trunk area.. I looked it up and it there IS "service bulletin" nhtsa ID number: 10028770.. And I am sorry but I think this IS a safety hazard when I am driving in the rain.. And all of sudden all of my electrical components start to fizzle out.. And the hazard lights are activated..
- Tires
Bridgestone potenza 245-40-r19 94W major sidewall failure, 3 inch section of tire from bead of tire at rim surface looks as if bead failed and side wall torn away from bead towards tread, no sidewall or rim impact damage and torn outward from rim towards tread indicating sidewall material failure…
Bridgestone potenza 245-40-r19 94W major sidewall failure, 3 inch section of tire from bead of tire at rim surface looks as if bead failed and side wall torn away from bead towards tread, no sidewall or rim impact damage and torn outward from rim towards tread indicating sidewall material failure on 2008 BMW oe tire with less than 15,000 miles about 50% tread remaining, no surface damage to tire or rim, failure appears to be internal defect and could cause major problems, complete immediate loss of air occurred. tire still on rim will take pics, no rim or tire damage. there IS no physical damage to tire or rim, just two tears from bead towards tread and 3 inch section hanging outward large open hole caused open hole and immediate complete loss of tire pressure. I have over 30 years in automotive new car dealer, shop foreman and service management and never have seen a failure of the sidewall like this where there IS a clean non damaged surrounding surface including the rim. Failure isolated to 2 sidewall tears from bead away towards tread outward. *tr
- Air bags · Seats
While passenger IS in the vehicle the passenger airbag off light stays lit, meaning that the airbag IS off even though there IS a person in the seat, that person in the seat in my son that weighs about 225 lbs. My local dealership replaced the whole passenger seat and sensor. Once I got my car back…
While passenger IS in the vehicle the passenger airbag off light stays lit, meaning that the airbag IS off even though there IS a person in the seat, that person in the seat in my son that weighs about 225 lbs. My local dealership replaced the whole passenger seat and sensor. Once I got my car back I had the same exact problem. My car was also with the dealership for about 30 days for this issue. Also in the vehicle options for this form my car wasn't on there so my car model IS: 2008 BMW M6. *tr
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.
- 10056099BMW: when using iphone, various connectivity failures occur, such as disconnection of call, list of contacts incomplete, due to the variants and software used. Model 2008-2014.
- 10052365BMW: warning lamps are illuminated for the dsc, ABS and brake and a possible warning in control display for chassis control system failure. Models 2012 F25, 30, 01, 02, 07, 10, 12, 13, E70, 71, 84.
- 10052363BMW: due to an error in software calibration, some vehicles are experiencing warning illumination of dsc, ABS and brake and a possible warning in control display for chassis control system failure. Models 2009-2012 F30, 01, 02, 07, 10, 12, 13, 25, E70, 71, 84. No model years listed.
- 10052359BMW: on some vehicles, the high pressure fuel injector, can lead to an internal failure due to incorrect operation and would need to be repaired and/or replaced. Models F01, 02, 04, 07, 10, 12, 13, E70, 71. No model years listed.
- 10052012BMW: battery has an increased demand due to developemental process of the electrical system. This IS causing the batter to need to undergo an energy diagnosis.
- 10045283BMW: experiencing loss of engine power, service engine soon lamp IS illuminated, a noise, like rattling, coming from engine compartment. Updated 10/31/12. Models 2010 E70, 71, 82, 88, 90, 92, 93, F07, 10, 12, 13, 25. Updated 1/18/13. Updated 4/18/2013. Updated 05/13/2013 updated 5/19/15.
- 10045282BMW: while driving vehicle, at times would be rough running; white or blue smoke seen exiting exhaust system and the engine oil IS consumed above specifications. Updated 1/11/13.
- 10043744BMW: information regarding enhanced technical support process for root causes of steering systems weaknesses.
- 10041407BMW: service engine soon light IS on and the engine has reduced power with trouble codes stored. Updated on 4/24/2013.
- 10040853BMW: a grinding noise IS coming from the differential during slow cornering. When turning a slip/stick effect IS created on the lining and steel discs incorporated in the differential clutch causes a grinding noise.
- 10040045BMW: a new technical support process has been created regarding transmission concerns.
- 10039768BMW: after refueling the tank, the gauge will say 3/4 full inand not full. The guage reads full after driving a little while. The fuel level sensor arm IS binding. Updated 9/30/11.
- 10038217BMW: crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles. Updated on 4/24/2013.
- 10037025BMW: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty.
- 10035009BMW vehicle: teileclearing for diagnostic module tank leakage (dmtl) system. Teileclearing process has been developed to help identify the root causes of customer complaints relating to the dmtl system (e.g., evaporative system leaks, check filler cap message, etc.). This process can help expedite the defect eradication process, once the root cause been determined. No model years listed. Updated 8/3/11. Updated 8/10/11. Updated 4/24/12.
- 10033130BMW vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. Where it IS necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery unit (suction jet assembly) do not need to be replaced as well. In some cases, epc does not show that the repair kit IS available separately in the illustration, but it IS available in the parts description. All models. No model years listed.
- 10032988BMW: tire warning light illuminated due to low ambient temperature. Model E90, E91(3 series);e92, E92 (3 series); E60 (5 series); E60 (M5); E63, E64 (6 series); E63, E64 (M6); E65, E66 (7 series); E70 (X5); E83 (X3); and E85, E86 (Z4).
- 10032849BMW vehicle: dsc disabling function. Due to revised dme, dsc and ccc software, the mdm (m dynamic mode) button located in the center console switch cluster (szm) now has triple functionality-default state-dsc on; short press-mdm on (green mdm indicator displayed in the cluster); press and hold-dsc off (yellow dsc indicator displayed in the cluster; message appears in the control display). No model years listed.
- 10032827BMW vehicles: dsc disabling function. Dsc off function has been implemented in M5 and M6 vehicles equipped with the optional 6 speed manual transmissions. No model years listed.
- 10032825BMW vehicle: sport transmission paddle shifters inoperative-diagnosis. The direct communication input line between the paddle shifters and the egs transmission control module IS interrupted. No model years listed.
- 10032781BMW vehicle: driveability complaints due to cooling fan relay failure. The customer may complain of intermittent driveability problems, described as-engine IS lacking power when accelerating uphill; transmission will not upshift under heavy acceleration; distinct hesitation when accelerating from 30-45mph. No model years listed.
- 10032780BMW vehicle: service engine soon light illuminated: s85-various vanos related faults stored. (E60 (5series), E63 & E64 (6series). No model years listed.
- 10029684BMW: service engine soon lamp or the check gas cap warnings are illuminated while driving. When diagnosed, the dme has stored faults for small leak, micro leak, super fine leak, or large leak in relation to the tank ventilation or evaporative system updated 10/27/09.
- 10028770BMW: the convertible top stowage compartment has 4 drains to allow water to exit. These drains, over time, may become blocked by leaves and debris and cause an overflow into the trunk and damage electronic components.
- 10028368BMW: adaptive headlights intermittently inoperative. Headlamps work normally; only the adaptive cornering feature where the headlamps rotate in association with the steering angle IS affected. Models E60, E61, E63 & E64.
- 10026206BMW: diagnostic for gws faults - drive position d cannot be engaged. After the engine has started or during parking maneuvers, the drive position d cannot be engaged using the gws (gear selector switch). Updated 8/16/11.
- 10025983BMW: headlamp moisture: fault diagnostics. Water or condensation in one or both headlamps. Models 5 series, 6 series, 7 series, X5, X6, 1 series, and 3 series. Model years 2000-20008.
- 10025581Water ingress at the doors: symptom diagnosis. Model vehicle E64 (6 series convertible). Model years unknown.
- 10025442Drive positi0n d cannot be engaged. Vehicles produced february 25, 2007 to june 27, 2007. Vehicles produced 2/28/07 to 04/16/08. Updated 10/07/08.
- 10025441Unexpected lane departure warning. E60, E61 (5 series), E63, E64 (6 series), vehicles produced up to march 2008.
Every BMW 6 Series model year
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