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2008 BMW 1 Series recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2008 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component9
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Engine and engine cooling | 3 |
| Air bags | 3 |
| Electrical system | 2 |
| Seat belts | 1 |
Safety recalls9
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Mar 2, 202222V119000 | Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system emission controlAn electrical short can cause the PCV valve heater to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire while driving or, soon after driving when parked. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V119000
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| Jan 15, 202020V017000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V017000
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| Aug 6, 201919V579000 | Electrical system: wiringWiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V579000
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| Oct 30, 201717V683000 | Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system emission controlAn electrical short can cause the parts within the PCV valve to melt, increasing the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is not in use. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V683000
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| Feb 5, 201616V071000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants… DetailsHide details for campaign 16V071000
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| Feb 7, 201313V044000 | Electrical systemIf there is a loss of electrical power to the vehicle, the vehicle may unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 13V044000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: 128i, 1 Series M, 135i, 135is, 1 Series. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component87
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
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| Air bags | 26 | 30 |
| Exterior lighting | 11 | 13 |
| Fuel system | 11 | 13 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 10 | 11 |
| Gasoline | 10 | 11 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 9 |
| Engine | 7 | 8 |
| Seat belts | 6 | 7 |
| Wheels | 5 | 6 |
| Structure | 3 | 3 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 3 |
| Seats | 3 | 3 |
| Power train | 2 | 2 |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 2 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 |
9 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Suspension
“When the car was in a local Tire Discounters for an unrelated repair the mechanics noted that the rear subframe had significant degradation and the car was unsafe to operate without immediate replacement of the entire…”
- Exterior lighting
“Center High Mounted Stop Lamp, (CHMSL), lense breaks/detaches repeatedly.”
- Engine
“The owns a 2008 BMW 135I. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal.”
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2008 BMW 1 Series recall questions
How many recalls does the 2008 BMW 1 Series have?
NHTSA lists 9 safety recall campaigns for the 2008 BMW 1 Series. The most recent, 22V119000 (reported March 2, 2022), concerns engine and engine cooling. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2008 BMW 1 Series recalls for?
The largest group is engine and engine cooling, with 3 campaigns. Others: air bags (3), electrical system (2), seat belts (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2008 BMW 1 Series?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 26 complaints out of 87 filed with NHTSA (30%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2008 BMW 1 Series?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the BMW recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised BMW dealer.
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