The service and repair manual for the 2008 BMW X5 — 3.0L I6 and 4.8L V8 and 4.8L V8 engines, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones BMW published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.0L I6 — 183 cu in, DOHC 4.8L V8 — 293 cu in, DOHC 4.8L V8 — 295 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | 3.0si Sport Utility 4-Door · 4.8i Premium Sport Utility 4-Door · 4.8i Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 6 recalls · 319 complaints · 103 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2008 X5 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 796
- Engine Performance 22,084
- Accessories & Equipment 5,129
- General Information 1,718
- Body & Frame 2,761
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 161
- Brakes 91
- Maintenance 32
- Collision 360
- Restraints 484
- Drivelines & Axles 595
- Steering 328
- Electrical 3,984
- Suspension 977
- Engine Mechanical 679
- Transmission 432
- Front & Rear 310
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2008 X5
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › fuel pump · 10V518000This wear could lead to fuel pump malfunction and engine stalling. engine stalling could create a p.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 16V364000An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › fuel pump · 16V746000The loose wires may cause the connector to melt, resulting in a fuel leak. additionally, the fuel p.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 20V016000An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.
- Air Bags — frontal › driver side › inflator module · 20V017000An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 17V020000An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou.
Owners have filed 319 complaints and BMW has issued 103 technical service bulletins for the 2008 X5. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2008 X5 manual
Is this manual specific to the 2008 X5?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2008 model year, covering the 3.0L I6 and 4.8L V8 and 4.8L V8 across the 3.0si Sport Utility 4-Door, 4.8i Premium Sport Utility 4-Door, 4.8i Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones BMW published for this year.
What 2008 X5 problems does it help with?
6 recalls are on federal record for the 2008 X5, covering fuel system, gasoline, air bags. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by BMW dealers.
Does it include 2008 X5 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2008 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $40.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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