2008 BMW X5 Sav Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2008 BMW X5 Sav, and owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2008 BMW X5 Sav
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Crankcase (pcv) (engine and engine cooling)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 1 Series Coupe (128i); 2007-2013 3 Series Coupe (328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive); 2007-2010 X3 SAV (X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i); 2008-2013 1 Series Convertible (128i); 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi); 2006-2012 3 Series Wagon (328i, 328i…
Remedy: This recall supersedes and expands previous NHTSA recalls 17V-683 and 19V-273. Dealers will install an electrical wiring harness with fuse protection for the PCV Valve heater in potentially affected vehicles, free of…
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Inflator module (air bags)
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,…
Remedy: 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…
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Service brakes and power assist (service brakes)
BMW is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 X5 SAV vehicles, manufactured September 12, 2006, through March 18, 2010 and equipped with an 8-cylinder engine. The brake vacuum pump may leak a small amount of lubricating oil into the hose. The contamination could result in a loss of power assist braking.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake vacuum line with one that contains a check valve, free of charge. The recall began during March 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at…
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 BMW X5 Sav have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 73,875 miles. Complaints peaked in 2017 with 7 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Bww has an ongoing problem with its seat sensor mat. These sensors are critical to the safety of the front passenger in the event of an accident. BMW has only issued recalls for select model of its ve”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 1, 2019 · Air bags
“Takata recall i called BMW of north america last year to complain about not receiving a replacement AIRBAG for my 2008 BMW x5 3.0 si. They told me it will be available towards the end of summer 2016.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 8, 2017 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2008 BMW X5 (X5 3.0si, X5 4.8i). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 16–18 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 14–15 / 19–21 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 3/4.8 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
Compare BMW X5 Sav model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW X5 Sav model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 BMW X5 Sav | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 BMW X5 Sav | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 BMW X5 Sav | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 BMW X5 Sav | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 BMW X5 Sav | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 BMW X5 Sav | 0 | 27 |
| 2007 BMW X5 Sav | 5 | 59 |
| 2008 BMW X5 Sav | 3 | 20 |
| 2009 BMW X5 Sav | 4 | 19 |
| 2010 BMW X5 Sav | 5 | 19 |
| 2011 BMW X5 Sav | 3 | 24 |
| 2012 BMW X5 Sav | 4 | 21 |
| 2013 BMW X5 Sav | 1 | 13 |
Checking a specific 2008 BMW X5 Sav
How do I know if my 2008 BMW X5 Sav has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2008 BMW X5 Sav; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 13V045000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other BMW models
- X53,154 complaints
- 328I2,578 complaints
- X32,004 complaints
- 325I1,386 complaints
- Z41,281 complaints
- 3 Series843 complaints
- 528I835 complaints
- 330I815 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.