2008 BMW 3-Series 2dr Cpe M3
Consumer Information
Access the latest consumer-related information available for the 2008 BMW 3-Series including all available Rebates, Warranties, Crash Tests Results and more.
News - Crash Test Results
- NHTSA Crash Test Results:
- Frontal Crash Ratings:
- Driver:
 - Passenger:
- Side Crash Ratings:
- Driver:
- Rear Passenger:
- Results based on a 35 MPH Frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and
- Passenger belts and airbags.
- NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING:
Rebate
- One of the following incentives may apply to this vehicle. Regional incentives may vary.
- Financing Incentive: 3.9%
- Expiration Date: 09/02/2008
Recall
- NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
- 09V257000
- Mfg`s Report Date:
- JUL 01, 2009
- Component:
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT
- Potential Number Of Units Affected:
- TBD
- Summary:
- BMW IS RECALLING MY 2008 1-SERIES AND 3- SERIES
- Passenger CARS. INCORRECT CRIMP CONNECTORS MAY HAVE BEEN USED ON THE SIDE AIR BAG AND BELT TENSIONER WIRING. AS A RESULT SUFFICIENT CONTACT BETWEEN THE CRIMP CONNECTORS AND THE CORRESPONDING PLUG MAY NOT OCCUR WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASE IN THE ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE OF THAT CONNECTION.
- Consequence:
- IF THAT HAPPENED, IT WOULD BE POSSIBLE FOR THE SIDE AIR BAG AND/OR THE SAFETY BELT TENSIONER NOT TO DEPLOY AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT AN OCCUPANT, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
- Remedy:
- THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED THE AGENCY WITH A REMEDY OR NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
- Notes:
Warranty
- Basic:
- 4 Years/50,000 Miles
- Drivetrain:
- 4 Years/50,000 Miles
- Roadside Assistance:
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