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2008 BMW M3 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Moderate

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issues.

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Safety Recalls

Moderate #19V472000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The fuse box in your vehicle has a connection that can corrode over time and cause electrical power to fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your vehicle could stall, and you could lose control, which increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect and replace the battery cable connector at no cost to you, and you should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009 328i and 328xi, 2009-2011 335d, 2008-2012 M3 Coupe and M3 Convertible, and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan vehicles. The connection of the positive battery cable at the fuse box terminal may degrade, resulting in an intermittent loss of electrical power.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A loss of electrical power can cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace and secure the positive battery cable connector, free of charge. The recall began August 14, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall is an expansion of a previous recall, number 18V-314.
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Moderate #17V676000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle has electrical wiring that controls the heating and air conditioning system. In certain 2006-2011 BMW models, this wiring can get too hot and cause problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wiring overheats, it can melt the electrical connectors, which could cause a fire even when your car is parked and unattended.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty wiring and electrical connectors with new, safe ones – for free. You'll get a notification when the repair is available, and you should schedule it as soon as you can.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi and M3, 2007-2011 328i xDrive, 335i xDrive and 335is and 2009-2011 335d vehicles. The wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning system may overheat.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiring and electrical connectors, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

Other BMW M3 2008 Recalls

AIR BAGS
2 recalls
POWER TRAIN
1 recall

Other BMW M3 Years

2023
1 recall
2021
3 recalls
2017
2 recalls
2016
3 recalls
2015
3 recalls
2014
1 recall
2013
2 recalls
2012
3 recalls
2011
4 recalls
2010
4 recalls
2009
5 recalls
2007
3 recalls
2006
5 recalls
2005
3 recalls
2004
3 recalls
2003
5 recalls
2002
5 recalls
2001
4 recalls
2000
2 recalls

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