2008 BMW M3 engine problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2008 BMW M3 — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving at approximately 70mph on the highway, cel came on, car went into limp mode, before losing power altogether while driving. Vehicle would not turn back on. Report of engine damage requiring an entire replacement.”
filed Oct 3, 2019
“I've been driving bmw for over 12 years. My absolute favorite car to drive. I've had my m3 for a year. My dream car. I took the upmost care of her. Coming home from work late monday driving around 65-70 miles per hour. I heard a loud noise from my car and an engine malfunction notification on my…”
filed Feb 4, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
SERVICE ACTION: N54T ENGINE - INSPECT AND REPLACE INJECTOR(S). The piezo-type fuel injectors may cause a rough running at start-up or rough running while at idle.
B130619 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 2019
Engine problems in other M3 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 M3 | 16 | 52% |
| 2009 M3 | 4 | 9% |
| 2004 M3 | 2 | 6% |
| 2003 M3 | 3 | 6% |
| 2002 M3 | 1 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 BMW M3
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.