2008 BMW X3 SAV Recall

Campaign:
16V071000 on 02/07/2016
Component:
Air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module
Affected:
840,000
Defect:
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 series m coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xdrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xdrive sedans, 2009-2011 335d sedans, 2006-2012 325xit, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 2007-2013 328i, 328xi, 328i xdrive, 335i, 335xi, 335i xdrive, 335is and m3 coupes and convertibles, 2013-2015 x1 sdrive28i, x1 xdrive28i and x1 xdrive35i savs, 2007-2010 x3 xdrive30i savs, 2007-2013 x5 xdrive30i, x5 xdrive35i, x5 xdrive48i, x5 xdrive50i and x5 m savs, 2009-2013 bmw x5 xdrive35d savs, 2008-2014 x6 xdrive35i, x6 xdrive50i, and x6 m sacs, 2010-2011 bmw x6 xdrive50i sacs and 2008-2011 m3 sedan vehicles. upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence:
In 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 resulting in serious injury or death.
Correction:
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. the recall began march 9, 2018. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2008 BMW X3 SAV TSBs (32)

Bulletin:
SI-B-65-16-08
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
Bmw vehicle: air bag warning lamp illuminated and fault code a1 is stored. a low voltage condition caused the steering angle sensor position data to be lost. the battery may have been discharged or disconnected. (model e83).
Bulletin:
SIB-12-17-07
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Bmw vehicle: engine electrical systems. poor throttle response; lack of power when accelerating; engine may crank too long before starting; loss of power at idle or when slowing to a stop. e83 (x3) models. *pe
Bulletin:
SI-B-61-17-08
Component:
170000 latches/locks/linkages
Summary:
Bmw: software error may result in the continuous activation of the servomotors in the locks, resulting in individual lock actuator failure or fuel filler lock failure. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-12-01-09
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Bmw vehicles: service engine soon lamp or check gas cap warning illuminated while driving. software error in the dme for the tank leak diagnostic system. models e60, e61 (5 series); e70 (x5); e71 (x6); e82, e88 (1 series); e83 (x3); e90,
Bulletin:
SIB-12-17-09
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Bmw vehicle: water has entered electronics box because the lid is not properly fitted. once it is verified that water has indeed entered the electronics box, it will be necessary to replace both the lower part of the electronics box and t
Bulletin:
SI-B34-01-09
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Bmw: the steering angle sensor must be adjusted after certain repair work is performed, such as a wheel alignment or coding/programming of the dxc module. due to a software error of the steering angle sensor, the dxc warning may be displa
Bulletin:
SIB-12-07-06
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Bmw: service engine soon lamp illuminated-fc 23f4 map thermostat. in some vehicles have insufficient heat. e90, e91 (3 series), e60, e61 (5 series) 3/06 and e83 (x3 series) 9/08. *pe
Bulletin:
SIB-11-02-08
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Bmw vehicle: the service engine soon (mil) lamp is illuminated and a power reduction is clearly perceptible. this situation may occur after driving for some time with the engine already at full operating temperature. if the ignition is c
Bulletin:
SIB-36-05-07
Component:
199000 tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Summary:
Bmw: 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).
Bulletin:
SIB-16-02-09
Component:
072100 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Summary:
Bmw 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 wel
Bulletin:
SIB-24-05-06
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Bmw vehicles: delayed upshift may occur uphill in 3rd or 4th gear. the transmission will not upshift, usually after going up a slight incline, and stays in either 3rd or 4th gear too long. calibraton sensitivity in the hill recognition p
Bulletin:
SIB-32-04-07
Component:
015000 steering:hydraulic power assist system
Summary:
Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models. *rm
Bulletin:
SIB-11-08-03
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Bmw: six different models equipped with the m54 engine could have valve covers break in cold weather and ruin the engine. this is due to moisture accumulation. *rm
Bulletin:
SIB-63-02-01
Component:
120000 exterior lighting
Summary:
Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm
Bulletin:
SIB-11-03-08
Component:
063110 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:crankcase (pcv)
Summary:
Bmw: crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles. *rm updated on 4/24/2013. *kb
Bulletin:
SIB-12-01-11
Component:
091100 fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly
Summary:
Bmw: the service engine soon light is on while driving. this is a programming issue. *rm updated 1/4/12. *pe updated 4/24/12. *pe
Bulletin:
SIB-12-05-11
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Bmw: a software error is causing the service engine soon light or check gas cap light to come on along with stored trouble codes. *rm
Bulletin:
CN-10E-A02
Component:
072100 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Summary:
Bmw service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. there may be a problem with the fuel pump which could not meet emissions requirements. there may be a long crank and a service engine soon light. *rm
Bulletin:
SIB-12-15-11
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Bmw: the service engine soon light is on. there are trouble codes stored for the crankshaft sensor. no driveability issues. *rm
Bulletin:
TS-12-19-10
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Bmw: service engine soon light is on with a fault code stored. internal dmtl pump failure.*rm
Bulletin:
SIB-12-16-11
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Bmw: service engine soon light is on and the engine has reduced power with trouble codes stored. *rm updated on 4/24/2013. *kb
Bulletin:
CSC-512911
Component:
138200 visibility:defroster/defogger system:rear window
Summary:
Bmw: see document search button for owner letter. information regarding the defect in the rear window defroster that fails to operate properly. no model years listed. *pe
Bulletin:
SIB-12-14-12
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Bmw: experiencing loss of engine power, service engine soon lamp is illuminated, a noise, like rattling, coming from engine compartment. *pe updated 10/31/12. *pe models 2010 e70, 71, 82, 88, 90, 92, 93, f07, 10, 12, 13, 25.
Bulletin:
SIB270212
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Bmw: dsc warning light is on. the warning lamps for dsc, abs and brake warning illuminated. there may also be a warning in the control display for chassis control system failure. *js
Bulletin:
SB-62-03-13
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
Instrument cluster display is intermittently inoperative. bmw f25, and f30 models. *kb
Bulletin:
SIB-61-13-05
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Bmw: 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. *kb
Bulletin:
SIB-24-03-13
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Bmw: some vehicle engines may experience a delay in response to acceleration, after slowing down, due to an unfavorable software calibration. models f10, 25, 07, e70, 71. no model years listed. *pe
Bulletin:
SIB-84-03-14
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Bmw: 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.
Bulletin:
SIB-61-18-14
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
Bmw: in some vehicles, when the k can2 wiring is shorted, no communication with any control modules (box electronics, telematic control module,car access system, radio/navigation, central gateway model or footwell module) during vehicle te
Bulletin:
SIB-16-16-14
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Bmw: selective catalyst reduction module (scr) has a stored fault, pressure build up is low, causing service engine soon light to illuminate. *
Bulletin:
SIB-63-09-14
Component:
121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:
Bmw: some vehicles, with 552 option, are experiencing a malfunction of led headlight on one where it flickers on an doff during driving and the control check message is indicating defective driving light or parking light. *pe
Bulletin:
SIB-63-11-14
Component:
121300 exterior lighting:headlights:high/low beam dimmer switch
Summary:
Bmw: 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. *pe

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