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BMW M3 Power Train Automatic Transmission

BMW M3 2002 Safety Review #8002288

BMW M3 2002 car safety problem was reported on Nov 01, 2001.BMW M3 2002, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . WHILE DRIVING AND CHANGING GEARS COULD HEAR A GRINDING NOISE. HAD VEHICLE AT DEALERSHIP FOR A THIRD TRANSMISSION. PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION HAS HAPPENED TWICE BEFORE, AND REPLACED TWICE.*AK.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):N/A. Bmw M3 2002 problem was reported in BRONXVILLE, NY. Original Owner. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw M3 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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BMW M3 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline

BMW M3 2002 Safety Review #8007127

BMW M3 2002 car safety problem was reported on Mar 28, 2002.BMW M3 2002, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE . ENGINE BLEW UP WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. AFTER PULLING OVER CONSUMER FOUND A LOT OF PIECES TO ENGINE ON FLOOR, AND OIL WAS EVERY WHERE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THEY WERE NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBL93432J. Bmw M3 2002 problem was reported in WELLINGTON, DE. Original Owner. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.
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BMW M3 Structure Body Hood

BMW M3 2002 Safety Review #8015533

BMW M3 2002 car safety problem was reported on July 24, 2002.BMW M3 2002, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD . HOOD SENSOR WILL INDICATE THAT HOOD IS CLOSE, EVEN THOUGH IT IS STILL OPEN. CONSUMER IS ABLE TO DRIVE AWAY. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBR93432E. Bmw M3 2002 problem was reported in PULALLUP, WA. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW M3 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline

BMW M3 2002 Safety Review #767173

BMW M3 2002 car safety problem was reported on .BMW M3 2002, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE . AS AN OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE I AM CONCERNED BY THE SAFETY, RELIABILITY AND RESALE VALUE ISSUES RAISED BY OVER 80 ENGINE FAILURES. THESE HAVE BEEN CATALOGUED AT URL HTTP://MEMBERS.ROADFLY.COM/JASON/M3ENGINES.HTM. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. NLM.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):NUMEROUS. Bmw M3 2002 problem was reported in SAN RAFAEL, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20020101. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw M3 2002 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW M3 2002 Safety Review #767428

BMW M3 2002 car safety problem was reported on Aug 15, 2002.BMW M3 2002, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE . REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AT NO CHARGE BY DON JACOBS BMW. NO SAFETY DEFEWCT MENTIONED. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBL93452J. Bmw M3 2002 problem was reported in LEXINGTON, KY. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20020101. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw M3 2002 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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BMW M3 2002 Safety Review #767419

BMW M3 2002 car safety problem was reported on Jan 31, 2002.BMW M3 2002, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . ENGINE DESTROYED BY ROD BEARING FAILURE. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBL93462J. Bmw M3 2002 problem was reported in SAUGERTIES, NY. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20011001. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw M3 2002 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW M3 2002 Safety Review #768005

BMW M3 2002 car safety problem was reported on July 17, 2002.BMW M3 2002, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE . BMW HAS HAD A RASH OF ENGINE FAILURES ON THEIR NEW E46 M3S. THESE FAILURES USUALLY(IN MY CASE AND MANY OTHERS)HAS RESULTED IN THE ENGINE ACTUALLY BLOWING UP. THIS IS PROBABLY ONE OF THE MOST DANGEROUS FAILURES THAT COULD HAPPEN. OIL DUMPS ALL OVER THE ROAD, THINGS LOCK UP AND YOU COULD EASILY LOOSE CONTROL. FORTUNATELY FOR ME, I WAS ABLE TO GET OFF THE ROAD AND NO ONE ELSE WAS INVOLVED. BMW HAS BEEN REPLACING THESE MOTORS UNDER WARRANTY, BUT WILL NOT DISCLOSE THE REASON FOR THE FAILURES OR WHAT HAS BEEN FIXED TO INSURE IT DOES NOT HAPPEN AGAIN. I HAVE SENT REQUEST TO BMW ASKING FOR AN OFFICIAL RESPONSE TO MY PARTICULAR FAILURE AND WHAT HAS BEEN DONE TO FIX IT ON THE REPLACEMENT MOTOR. I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY RESPONSE FROM BMW AS OF TODAY. I HAVE RECEIVED E-MAILS FROM OTHER CONCERNED M3 OWNERS STATING THAT REPLACEMENT MOTORS HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO FAIL ALSO. I CANNOT AFFORD TO HAVE ANOTHER ENGINE BLOW. I MIGHT NOT BE SO LUCKY THE NEXT TIME. WHAT WORRIES ME MOST IS THAT BMW SEEMS TO BE IGNORING THE PROBLEM. EVENTUALLY SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET HURT OR KILLED. TS.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBL934X2J. Bmw M3 2002 problem was reported in MECHANICSBURG, PA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20011001. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw M3 2002 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph.
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BMW M3 2002 Safety Review #769078

BMW M3 2002 car safety problem was reported on Oct 27, 2002.BMW M3 2002, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE . CRANKSHAFT BEARINGS ARE STARVED OF ENGINE OIL CAUSING A SERIES OF CHAIN REACTIONS THAT ULTIMATELY BLOWS THE ENGINE, CAUSING ENGINE OIL TO SPILL EVERYWHERE AND FORM THICK CLOUDS OF SMOKE FROM EVAPORATED ENGINE OIL TO COME OUT OF THE CAR, HINDERING THE VIEW OF OTHERS BEHIND, AND CREATING A DANGERIOUSLY SLIPPERY SURFACE. THE ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUTS OFF, CAUSING VERY POSSIBLE POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATIONS THAT ARE TOO SPECULATIVE AND MANY TO LIST. THESE ISSUES HAVE BEEN OBSERVED ON VEHICLES PRODUCED WITHIN OCTOBER OF 2001 TO FEBURARY 2002. BMW REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM AS A DEFECT REPEATEDLY BLAMES THE CONSUMER. SIMPLY REPLACING THE ENGINE(WHICH IS WHAT BMW DOES) IS NOT ACCEPTABLE, DUE TO INEVITABLE LOSS OF VALUE FROM SUCH A DISASTEROUS FAILURE. FURTHERMORE, MANY HAVE PAYED MORE THAN $60,000 FOR THE CAR, EXCLUDING THE PREMIUM OF $2500-$15000 EXTRA DEPENDING ON DEALERSHIP. BMW ALSO DOES NOT PROVIDE PEOPLE WITH THIS FAILURE PROBLEM WITH ANY FORM OF COMPENSATORY ACTIONS, SUCH AS LOANER CARS FOR PERIODS AS LONG AS 2-6 WEEKS.(THE ESTIMATED TIME IT TAKES TO FIX THE PROBLEM) DT.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBL93472J. Bmw M3 2002 problem was reported in SAN JOSE, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20020101. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw M3 2002 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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BMW M3 Power Train

BMW M3 2002 Safety Review #10016725

BMW M3 2002 car safety problem was reported on Mar 15, 2003.BMW M3 2002, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with POWER TRAIN . THE TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED 4 TIMES. IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED 4 TIMES WITH NO EFFECT. THE DEALER DROVE IT OVER 300 MILE TO "TEST DRIVE" THE CAR. BMW DOES NOT RESPOND WITH ANYTHING BUT RHETORIC AND POOR SERVICE. OTHER OWNERS HAVE HAD THEIR ENGINES LITERALLY BLOW UP! BMW IS A TERRIBLEL COMPANY WITH DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS AND POOR SERVICE. *NLM.Mileage was 1000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBR934X2E. Bmw M3 2002 problem was reported in FT. LAUDERDALE, FL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20020201. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw M3 2002 drive type:U. FUEL TYPE: GAS. DEALER'S NAME: VISTA MOTORS . DEALER'S CITY: POMPANO BEACH . DEALER'S STATE CODE: FL.
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BMW M3 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

BMW M3 2002 Safety Review #10006959

BMW M3 2002 car safety problem was reported on July 17, 2002.BMW M3 2002, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . BMW HAS HAD A RASH OF ENGINE FAILURES ON THEIR NEW E46 M3'S. THESE FAILURES USUALLY (IM MY CASE AND MANY OTHERS) HAS RESULTED IN THE ENGINE ACTUALLY BLOWING UP. THIS IS PROBABLY ONE OF THE MOST DANGEROUS FAILURES THAT COULD HAPPEN. OIL DUMPS ALL OVER THE ROAD, THINGS LOCK UP AND YOU COULD EASILY LOSE CONTROL. FORTUNATELY FOR ME, I WAS ABLE TO GET OFF THE ROAD AND NO ONE ELSE WAS INVOLVED. BMW HAS BEEN REPLACING THESE MOTORS UNDER WARRANTY, BUT WILL NOT DISCLOSE THE REASON FOR THE FAILURES OR WHAT HAS BEEN FIXED TO INSURE IT DOES NOT HAPPEN AGAIN. I HAVE SENT REQUEST TO BMW ASKING FOR AND OFFICIAL RESPONSE TO MY PARTICULAR FAILURE AND WHAT HAS BEEN DONE TO FIX IT ON THE REPLACEMENT MOTOR. I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY RESPONSE FROM BMW AS OF TODAY. I HAVE RECEIVED E-MAILS FROM OTHER CONCERNED M3 OWNERS STATING THAT REPLACEMENT MOTORS HAVE BEEN KNOW TO FAIL ALSO. I CANNOT AFFORD TO HAVE ANOTHER ENGINE BLOW. I MIGHT NOT BE SO LUCKY THE NEXT TIME. WHAT WORRIES ME MOST IS THAT BMW SEEMS TO BE IGNORING THE PROBLEM. EVENTUALLY SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET HURT OR KILLED. *TS *NLM **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS*768014.Mileage was 5623 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBL934X2J. Bmw M3 2002 problem was reported in MECHANICSBURG, PA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20011001. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw M3 2002 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph.
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BMW M3 2002 Safety Review #10022599

BMW M3 2002 car safety problem was reported on May 27, 2003.BMW M3 2002, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . WITHOUT ANY INDICATION VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. ENGINE WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALER ON 9/9/2002. ON 5/27/2003 VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBL93422J. Bmw M3 2002 problem was reported in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20020126. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW M3 Equipment Electrical Air Conditioner

BMW M3 2002 Safety Review #10032123

BMW M3 2002 car safety problem was reported on .BMW M3 2002, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER . CONSUMER NOTICED FUMES COMING FROM AIR CONDITIONER A/C VENTS WHILE TRAVELING FROM 65-70 MPH. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED FIVE TIMES FOR PROBLEM.*AK.Bmw M3 2002 problem was reported in MIAMI, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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BMW M3 Vehicle Speed Control

BMW M3 2002 Safety Review #10031136

BMW M3 2002 car safety problem was reported on Aug 04, 2003.BMW M3 2002, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICEL. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED AT 16000, THE TRANSMISSION (SMG) WAS RE[;ACED AT 20000, NOW THE ENGINE REV HIGH AT IDEL AND SEND STRON VIBRATION TO THE CABIN AND STEERING COLUMN. BMW OF HOUSTON NORTH, A LOCAL DEALER IN HOUSTON, TX, WERE LESS THAN HELPFUL IN TRYING TO SOLVE THE CURRENT PROBLEM. IT APPEARS THAT THEY WANT TO KEEP THE PROBLEMS WITH M3 QUIET. *AK.Mileage was 15000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBR93492E. Bmw M3 2002 problem was reported in HOUSTON, TX. Vehicle was purchased on 20020106. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw M3 2002 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw M3 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . DEALER'S NAME: BMW OF HOUSTON NORTH . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 2817442950 . DEALER'S CITY: HOUSTON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TX. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 77090 .
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BMW M3 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

BMW M3 2002 Safety Review #10031136

BMW M3 2002 car safety problem was reported on Aug 04, 2003.BMW M3 2002, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICEL. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED AT 16000, THE TRANSMISSION (SMG) WAS RE[;ACED AT 20000, NOW THE ENGINE REV HIGH AT IDEL AND SEND STRON VIBRATION TO THE CABIN AND STEERING COLUMN. BMW OF HOUSTON NORTH, A LOCAL DEALER IN HOUSTON, TX, WERE LESS THAN HELPFUL IN TRYING TO SOLVE THE CURRENT PROBLEM. IT APPEARS THAT THEY WANT TO KEEP THE PROBLEMS WITH M3 QUIET. *AK.Mileage was 15000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBR93492E. Bmw M3 2002 problem was reported in HOUSTON, TX. Vehicle was purchased on 20020106. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw M3 2002 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw M3 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . DEALER'S NAME: BMW OF HOUSTON NORTH . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 2817442950 . DEALER'S CITY: HOUSTON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TX. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 77090 .
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BMW M3 Power Train Automatic Transmission

BMW M3 2002 Safety Review #10031136

BMW M3 2002 car safety problem was reported on Aug 04, 2003.BMW M3 2002, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICEL. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED AT 16000, THE TRANSMISSION (SMG) WAS RE[;ACED AT 20000, NOW THE ENGINE REV HIGH AT IDEL AND SEND STRON VIBRATION TO THE CABIN AND STEERING COLUMN. BMW OF HOUSTON NORTH, A LOCAL DEALER IN HOUSTON, TX, WERE LESS THAN HELPFUL IN TRYING TO SOLVE THE CURRENT PROBLEM. IT APPEARS THAT THEY WANT TO KEEP THE PROBLEMS WITH M3 QUIET. *AK.Mileage was 15000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBR93492E. Bmw M3 2002 problem was reported in HOUSTON, TX. Vehicle was purchased on 20020106. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw M3 2002 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw M3 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . DEALER'S NAME: BMW OF HOUSTON NORTH . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 2817442950 . DEALER'S CITY: HOUSTON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TX. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 77090 .
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BMW M3 Power Train Manual Transmission

BMW M3 2002 Safety Review #10056196

BMW M3 2002 car safety problem was reported on Dec 11, 2003.BMW M3 2002, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION . 2002 BMW M3, REPEATED SMG TRANSMISSION FAILURES RENDERING THE VEHICLE INOPERABLE. BMW HAS NO IDEA WHAT IS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. BMW ALSO DAMAGED THE VEHICLE TRYING TO RETRIVE IT FOR YET ANOTHER REPAIR ATTEMPT. IT MAY HAVE STARTED ITSELF WITHOUT THE KEY IN IT WHILE THE TOW TRUCK WAS PICKING IT UP. BMW IS IN A CONSTANT STATE OF DENIAL. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE DEALER 6 WEEKS NOW AND COUNTING AND IT HAS LESS THAN 8000 MILES ON IT..Vehicle was involved in a crash. Mileage was 7800 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBL93492J. Bmw M3 2002 problem was reported in HOUSTON, TX. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20020530. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw M3 2002 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw M3 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: ADVANTAGE BMW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 713-289-1200 . DEALER'S CITY: HOUSTON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TX.
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BMW M3 Air Bags Side/window

BMW M3 2002 Safety Review #10123825

BMW M3 2002 car safety problem was reported on May 28, 2005.BMW M3 2002, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW . DT: DRIVERS SIDE DOOR AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING FOR NO REASON. THERE WAS NO ACCENDENT, NO POT HOLE, AND NO OBJECTS WERE HIT. TOOK TO DEALER ON FRIDAY, AND THEY STILL HAVE THE CAR. THE INJURIES WERE BURNS AND BRUISES TO THE LEFT ARM.*AK.1 person(s) were injured. Mileage was 60000 miles. Bmw M3 2002 problem was reported in KAPOLEI, HI. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20021015. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw M3 2002 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw M3 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BMW OF HONOLOLU . DEALER'S CITY: HONOLOLU . DEALER'S STATE CODE: HI. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 96813 .
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BMW M3 2002 Safety Review #10134382

BMW M3 2002 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2003.BMW M3 2002, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with AIR BAGS . REAR PARK DISTANCE CONTROL SOUNDED AND AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON SIMULTANEOUSLY. SOFTWARE REPROGRAMMED 2 TIMES SO FAR WHICH CORRECTED THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT. WARNING LIGHT HAS COME BACK ON AFTER EACH REPROGRAMMING AS SOON AS PARK DISTANCE CONTROL SOUNDS. NOTE: CAR HAS SMG TRANSMISSION. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 19000 miles. Bmw M3 2002 problem was reported in APO, AE. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.DEALER'S NAME: BMW MILTARY SALES GERMANY .
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BMW M3 Power Train Manual Transmission

BMW M3 2002 Safety Review #10141672

BMW M3 2002 car safety problem was reported on Nov 02, 2005.BMW M3 2002, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION . ON NOVEMBER 2ND, 2005, AT 6:30 P.M., MY FAMILY GOT INTO THE M3. THAT INCLUDED MY WIFE IN FRONT, AND THREE DAUGHTERS IN THE BACK. WE WERE ON THE WAY TO MEET MY FATHER FOR DINNER. WE HAD PLANNED TO TAKE THE 60 FREEWAY WESTBOUND, OF WHICH THE ON RAMP IS OFF A STREET CALLED CHINO HILLS PARKWAY. TO OUR SHOCK, THE FREEWAY WAS JAMMED LIKE A PARKING LOT, SO WE PROCEED TO MAKE A U-TURN TO TAKE AN ALTERNATE SIDE ROAD. TRAVELLING SOUTHBOUND ON CHINO HILLS PARKWAY AT ABOUT 25 TO 30 MPH IN 2ND GEAR, THE SMG GEAR INDICATOR GOES TO "0". I DO NOT RECALL SHIFTING AT ALL, SO I JUST PROCEED TO MOVE THE GEAR LEVER TO PUT IT BACK IN GEAR. IT DOES NOT CHANGE, REAMINS AT "0", AND SINCE MY FOOT IS STILL ON THE GAS PEDAL, I JUST HEAR THE REVS OF THE ENGINE WHILE NOTICING I HAVE NO POWER TO MOVE FORWARD. THANKFULLY, WE WERE ON A SLIGHT DOWNWARD SLOPE, SO I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY COAST TO A STOP BY THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE FIRST THING I NOTICE IS THE YELLOW GEAR-SHAPED TRANSMISSION LIGHT HAS COME ON. I PROCEED TO SHUT THE CAR OFF, THINKING A RESTART WOULD CORRECT THE SITUATION. I TRY SHIFTING INTO GEAR, BUT IT REMAINS AT "0". BEFORE I RESTART THE SECOND TIME, I POP THE HOOD OPEN, AND GO OUT TO CLOSE IT, HAVING HEARD THAT SOMETIMES THE SMG PUMP ACTS FUNNY IF THE HOOD IS NOT CLOSED. I'M STILL UNABLE TO SHIFT. I TURN OFF THE ENGINE, WAIT A FEW MINUTES. THIS TIME, THE ENGINE DOESN'T EVEN START! THIS HAPPENED TWO MORE TIME. FINALLY, ON THE SIXTH RESTART, THE ENGINE COMES ALIVE, AND I AM ABLE TO SHIFT INTO GEAR. THE YELLOW TRANSMISSION LIGHT IS STILL ON, BUT WE MADE IT HOME SINCE THIS ALL HAPPENED ABOUT 3 MILES FROM HOME. THE CAR HAS BEEN FLATBEDDED TO THE DEALERSHIP..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 45000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBL93462J. Bmw M3 2002 problem was reported in CHINO HILLS, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20020401. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw M3 2002 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw M3 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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BMW M3 Tires

BMW M3 2002 Safety Review #10151805

BMW M3 2002 car safety problem was reported on Mar 04, 2006.BMW M3 2002, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with TIRES . I WAS TRAVELING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED ON THE FREEWAY, WHEN I HEARD A NOISE. AS THE NOISE GOT LOUDER, I REALIZED IT MUST BE A FLAT TIRE AS THE VEHICLE BEGIN TO PULL IN ONE DIRECTION. AS THE NOISE GOT LOUDER I SAW SMOKE COMING FROM THE BACK PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE. I PULL OVER TO FIND THAT THE TIRE HAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE SIDEWALL. THE TIRE WAS A CONTINENTAL CONTISPORT CONTACT 255, 40ZR 18, ON A 2002 BMW M3. THE TIRE APPEARS TO HAVE SIMPLY BLOWN OUT DUE TO THE SEPARATION. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE DEFECTIVE WORKMANSHIP. I WAS TOLD BY THE TIRE DEALER THAT THIS IS "COMMON" FOR LOW-PROFILE TYPE TIRES. I DO NOT THINK THIS AN ACCEPTABLE EXPLANATION, AS THE TIRE WAS NOT UNDERPRESSURIZED, BARE AND/OR DAMAGED. I BELIEVE THIS BLOW OUT WAS DUE TO A TIRE DEFECT (TIRE SEPARATION). THE ONLY TIRE I COULD FIND TO REPLACE IT WAS ANOTHER BRAND. I WILL NOT PUT CONTINENTALS ON MY CAR IN THE FUTURE. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING ON THEM SINCE I DO ALOT OF FREEWAY DRIVING, AND I WONDER WHEN ONE OF THE OTHER TIRES WILL SEPARATE AND BLOW OUT. *NM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 775000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBL93412J. Bmw M3 2002 problem was reported in PERRIS, CA. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw M3 2002 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw M3 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN .
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BMW M3 Structure Frame And Members

BMW M3 2002 Safety Review #10232969

BMW M3 2002 car safety problem was reported on June 23, 2008.BMW M3 2002, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS . AFTER 2.5 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP OF VEHICLE A SLIGHT "CLUNK" COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE IS NOTICED WHEN MOVING FORWARD FROM A STOP SOME TIMES. WITHIN A FEW WEEKS THE "CLUNK" BECAME LOUDER AND OCCURRED MORE OFTEN. IN ADDITION THE A LOUD "BANG" ACCOMPANIED BY VIBRATIONS WOULD COME FROM THE REAR WHEN GOING OVER SPEED-BUMPS. DURING THIS TIME THE CAR BEGAN FEELING UNSAFE WHEN ON HILLS OR IN THE RAIN. IF I WAS ON A HILL AND STARTED MOVING FORWARD I FEARED AFTER THE LARGE "CLUNK" A MAJOR FAILURE COULD LEAD TO THE CAR LOSING ITS REAR DRIVETRAIN OR SUSPENSION AND FALLING BACKWARDS. I ALSO FELT THE CAR WAS NOT SAFE IN THE RAIN AND THE REAR OF THE CAR WOULD SHIFT AROUND WHEN UNDER LOAD OR ACCELERATING. I TOOK THE CAR TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND WAS TOLD THE REAR SUBFRAME WAS TEARING AT MULTIPLE POINTS. I WAS TOLD THIS WAS A COMMON MANUFACTURER DEFECT OF THE BMW 3-SERIES THAT HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FOR OVER 15 YEARS AND NEWER MODEL CARS WOULD TEAR THE ENTIRE FLOORPAN OUT. THE REPAIR IS COSTLY AND THE SHOP SAID THEY WOULD NOT WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE ANY REPAIR OF THIS PART AS IT IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. I CONTACTED BMW NA AND THEY HAD A REPRESENTATIVE CONTACT ME AND SETUP AN INSPECTION AT A LOCAL BMW CERTIFIED REPAIR SHOP. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND THE BMW REP THERE SAID HE WOULD TAKE A LOOK AT IT. HE SAID THAT 99% OF THE TIME THE DAMAGE IS COVERED AS IT IS A PROBLEM IN EVEN THEIR LOWEST MODELS AND EVEN IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CARS. LATER I RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE SHOP AND WAS TOLD THAT BMW WOULD TO FIX THE CAR WITH NO COST TO ME. THEY SAID IT WAS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT AND A SERIOUS SAFETY RISK. A WEEK LATER I RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE BMW NA REPRESENTATIVE, HE SAID THE CAR WAS INSPECTED AGAIN AND DECIDED THAT THE CAR WAS DRIVEN TOO HARD AND THEREFORE WILL NOT BE REPAIRED. THE REPAIR COST IS ESTIMATED AT $7600. AT THIS POINT THE CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND NOW WITH CONFIRMED TEARS IN THE BODY THE CAR COULD SUFFER FROM RUST AND/OR RODENT/PEST PROBLEMS. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 84000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBL93462J. Bmw M3 2002 problem was reported in BUFORD, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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BMW M3 Suspension Rear

BMW M3 2002 Safety Review #10232969

BMW M3 2002 car safety problem was reported on June 23, 2008.BMW M3 2002, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SUSPENSION:REAR . AFTER 2.5 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP OF VEHICLE A SLIGHT "CLUNK" COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE IS NOTICED WHEN MOVING FORWARD FROM A STOP SOME TIMES. WITHIN A FEW WEEKS THE "CLUNK" BECAME LOUDER AND OCCURRED MORE OFTEN. IN ADDITION THE A LOUD "BANG" ACCOMPANIED BY VIBRATIONS WOULD COME FROM THE REAR WHEN GOING OVER SPEED-BUMPS. DURING THIS TIME THE CAR BEGAN FEELING UNSAFE WHEN ON HILLS OR IN THE RAIN. IF I WAS ON A HILL AND STARTED MOVING FORWARD I FEARED AFTER THE LARGE "CLUNK" A MAJOR FAILURE COULD LEAD TO THE CAR LOSING ITS REAR DRIVETRAIN OR SUSPENSION AND FALLING BACKWARDS. I ALSO FELT THE CAR WAS NOT SAFE IN THE RAIN AND THE REAR OF THE CAR WOULD SHIFT AROUND WHEN UNDER LOAD OR ACCELERATING. I TOOK THE CAR TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND WAS TOLD THE REAR SUBFRAME WAS TEARING AT MULTIPLE POINTS. I WAS TOLD THIS WAS A COMMON MANUFACTURER DEFECT OF THE BMW 3-SERIES THAT HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FOR OVER 15 YEARS AND NEWER MODEL CARS WOULD TEAR THE ENTIRE FLOORPAN OUT. THE REPAIR IS COSTLY AND THE SHOP SAID THEY WOULD NOT WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE ANY REPAIR OF THIS PART AS IT IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. I CONTACTED BMW NA AND THEY HAD A REPRESENTATIVE CONTACT ME AND SETUP AN INSPECTION AT A LOCAL BMW CERTIFIED REPAIR SHOP. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND THE BMW REP THERE SAID HE WOULD TAKE A LOOK AT IT. HE SAID THAT 99% OF THE TIME THE DAMAGE IS COVERED AS IT IS A PROBLEM IN EVEN THEIR LOWEST MODELS AND EVEN IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CARS. LATER I RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE SHOP AND WAS TOLD THAT BMW WOULD TO FIX THE CAR WITH NO COST TO ME. THEY SAID IT WAS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT AND A SERIOUS SAFETY RISK. A WEEK LATER I RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE BMW NA REPRESENTATIVE, HE SAID THE CAR WAS INSPECTED AGAIN AND DECIDED THAT THE CAR WAS DRIVEN TOO HARD AND THEREFORE WILL NOT BE REPAIRED. THE REPAIR COST IS ESTIMATED AT $7600. AT THIS POINT THE CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND NOW WITH CONFIRMED TEARS IN THE BODY THE CAR COULD SUFFER FROM RUST AND/OR RODENT/PEST PROBLEMS. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 84000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBL93462J. Bmw M3 2002 problem was reported in BUFORD, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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BMW M3 Structure Body

BMW M3 2002 Safety Review #10232969

BMW M3 2002 car safety problem was reported on June 23, 2008.BMW M3 2002, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . AFTER 2.5 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP OF VEHICLE A SLIGHT "CLUNK" COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE IS NOTICED WHEN MOVING FORWARD FROM A STOP SOME TIMES. WITHIN A FEW WEEKS THE "CLUNK" BECAME LOUDER AND OCCURRED MORE OFTEN. IN ADDITION THE A LOUD "BANG" ACCOMPANIED BY VIBRATIONS WOULD COME FROM THE REAR WHEN GOING OVER SPEED-BUMPS. DURING THIS TIME THE CAR BEGAN FEELING UNSAFE WHEN ON HILLS OR IN THE RAIN. IF I WAS ON A HILL AND STARTED MOVING FORWARD I FEARED AFTER THE LARGE "CLUNK" A MAJOR FAILURE COULD LEAD TO THE CAR LOSING ITS REAR DRIVETRAIN OR SUSPENSION AND FALLING BACKWARDS. I ALSO FELT THE CAR WAS NOT SAFE IN THE RAIN AND THE REAR OF THE CAR WOULD SHIFT AROUND WHEN UNDER LOAD OR ACCELERATING. I TOOK THE CAR TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND WAS TOLD THE REAR SUBFRAME WAS TEARING AT MULTIPLE POINTS. I WAS TOLD THIS WAS A COMMON MANUFACTURER DEFECT OF THE BMW 3-SERIES THAT HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FOR OVER 15 YEARS AND NEWER MODEL CARS WOULD TEAR THE ENTIRE FLOORPAN OUT. THE REPAIR IS COSTLY AND THE SHOP SAID THEY WOULD NOT WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE ANY REPAIR OF THIS PART AS IT IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. I CONTACTED BMW NA AND THEY HAD A REPRESENTATIVE CONTACT ME AND SETUP AN INSPECTION AT A LOCAL BMW CERTIFIED REPAIR SHOP. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND THE BMW REP THERE SAID HE WOULD TAKE A LOOK AT IT. HE SAID THAT 99% OF THE TIME THE DAMAGE IS COVERED AS IT IS A PROBLEM IN EVEN THEIR LOWEST MODELS AND EVEN IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CARS. LATER I RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE SHOP AND WAS TOLD THAT BMW WOULD TO FIX THE CAR WITH NO COST TO ME. THEY SAID IT WAS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT AND A SERIOUS SAFETY RISK. A WEEK LATER I RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE BMW NA REPRESENTATIVE, HE SAID THE CAR WAS INSPECTED AGAIN AND DECIDED THAT THE CAR WAS DRIVEN TOO HARD AND THEREFORE WILL NOT BE REPAIRED. THE REPAIR COST IS ESTIMATED AT $7600. AT THIS POINT THE CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND NOW WITH CONFIRMED TEARS IN THE BODY THE CAR COULD SUFFER FROM RUST AND/OR RODENT/PEST PROBLEMS. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 84000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBL93462J. Bmw M3 2002 problem was reported in BUFORD, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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BMW M3 Visibility

BMW M3 2002 Safety Review #10336211

BMW M3 2002 car safety problem was reported on Feb 01, 2010.BMW M3 2002, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with VISIBILITY . AUTO DIMMING MIRROR ON 2002 BMW M3 COUPE LEAKED AND IS NOW PERMANENTLY DIMMED ON 3/4 OF THE MIRROR. IT NOW INHIBITS MY ABILITY TO SEE OUT THE REAR OF MY CAR. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THE LIQUID IS TOXIC AND CORROSIVE, HOWEVER BMW STILL HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL. *TR.Mileage was 50000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBL93422J. Bmw M3 2002 problem was reported in MARS, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW M3 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

BMW M3 2002 Safety Review #10344604

BMW M3 2002 car safety problem was reported on June 24, 2010.BMW M3 2002, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . I OWN A 2002 BMW M3. THERE ARE SIX CAMSHAFT BOLTS BEHIND A PLATE COVER. BMW SPECED BOLTS THAT WERE TOO SOFT UNTIL 2004 WHEN THEY CHANGED BOLT SPEC TO A HARDENED STEEL WITH LOCTITE. PRIOR TO THIS THE BOLTS HAD NO LOCTITE. THE ISSUE IS STARTING TO SURFACE ALL OVER THE WEB. THE FAILURE IS THAT THE BOLTS DO NOT STAY SCREWED IN. THEY BACK OUT AND STOP AGAINST THE PLATE COVER. EVENTUALLY THEY SHEAR OFF AND IF THIS HAPPENS IT CAUSES CATASTROPHIC FAILURE TO YOUR ENGINE. IN MY CASE I WAS GOING 15MPH SO THE DAMAGE WAS ONLY $10,000. THE CAR HAMMERED TO A STOP. BMW IS REFUSING TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE ISSUE SUGGESTING OUT OF WARRANTY. MY CONCERN IS THAT I HAVE 60K ON THE CAR WHEN THE ISSUE OCCURRED FIRST. A P0011 CAMSHAFT TIMING FAULT COMES UP. A BMW SERVICE CENTER CLEARED THE FAULT AND REPLACED SOME COILS AND SPARKPLUGS ($663) AND SENT ME ON MY WAY. THREE DAYS LATER THE BOLTS SHEARED. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THEY "HAD NEVER SEEN THIS BEFORE". THEY ALSO SAID BMW HAD ISSUED NO BULLETINS TO ADDRESS THE BOLTS. EVERY INDEPENDENT BMW FACILITY I INTERVIEWED IN PORTLAND WAS WELL AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND ALREADY DOING ENGINE REBUILDS FOR THEIR CUSTOMERS. I THINK THIS IS GROSS NEGLIGENCE ON BMW'S PART FOR NOT ACKNOWLEDGING THE ISSUE AND DEALING WITH IT. I ALSO THINK THE DEALER IS GUILTY OF CLEARING THE FAULT WITHOUT CHECKING FURTHER. THE BID ON MY WORK IS $10,000 (TWO VALVE HEADS AND A VANOS SYSTEM PLUS 50 HOURS OF LABOR). THIS IS AN ESTIMATE UNTIL THEY PULL THE ENGINE APART MORE. ONLINE YOU CAN SEE ON YOU TUBE MY ISSUE BY WATCHING THIS VIDEO. ON ALL THE FORUMS THERE ARE THREADS TO SEE THE ISSUE. YOU CAN SEE THIS BY A GOOGLE SEARCH OF "BMW CAMSHAFT BOLT SHEARING" HTTP://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=R6RDVBHSCFG BOTTOM LINE IS IF THE BOLTS ARE NOT REPLACED EVENTUALLY THEY WILL SHEAR OFF AND CAUSE CATASTROPHIC ENGINE DAMAGE. THE FASTER THE SPEED OF THE CAR THE WORSE THE DAMAGE. THE PROBLEM IS APPEARING IT SEEMS AFTER 30K AND FOR MANY INCLUDING ME BETWEEN 60-90K. *TR.Mileage was 64000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBR93452E. Bmw M3 2002 problem was reported in VANCOUVER, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.
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BMW M3 Visibility Rearview Mirrors/devices

BMW M3 2002 Safety Review #10386028

BMW M3 2002 car safety problem was reported on Feb 24, 2011.BMW M3 2002, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES . THE REAR MIRROR IN MY VEHICLE IS A SELF-DIMMING ONE. WHILE PARKED IN THE GARAGE OVERNIGHT, I CAME OUT TO A SIGNIFICANT DISCOLORATION IN THE GLASS, ALMOST LIKE THERE WAS WATER INSIDE OF THE MIRROR. I FIGURED IT WOULD NEED REPLACEMENT, BUT DID NOT THINK IT WOULD DETERIORATE SO FAST. THE NEXT EVENING, I PARKED IN THE GARAGE AGAIN. I CAME OUT THE NEXT MORNING AND THE DISCOLORATION HAD WORSENED. I NOTICED SPLATTER ALL OVER THE AREA UNDERNEATH THE MIRROR. IT APPEARS THE FLUID HAD LEAKED OUT AND DRIPPED ALL OVER MY SHIFTER, TRIM, WINDOW BUTTONS, AND CUPHOLDERS. ANY PART THAT WAS PLASTIC HAD BURN MARKS FROM THE SPLATTER OF THE CORROSIVE LIQUID. I WAS VERY UNEASY CLEANING UP THE REMAINING LIQUID AS IT IS OBVIOUSLY VERY CORROSIVE. I SPOKE WITH BMWNA AND THEY INSTRUCTED ME SINCE THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY, THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. THIS ISSUE IS BEYOND A DAMAGED PART; IT IS A SAFETY AND HEALTH HAZARD. *TR.Mileage was 82585 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBL93442J. Bmw M3 2002 problem was reported in AUSTIN, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW M3 Suspension

BMW M3 2002 Safety Review #10401828

BMW M3 2002 car safety problem was reported on Sept 20, 2010.BMW M3 2002, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with SUSPENSION . INSPECTION AT DEALER, BMW OF PEABODY, 221 ANDOVER STREET, PEABODY MA 01960, FOUND BOTH REAR SPRINGS BROKEN. I WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS QUITE NORMAL FOR BMW 3 SERIES. I BELIEVE THAT BROKEN REAR SPRINGS COULD CONTRIBUTE TO LOSS OF CONTROL AND POSSIBLE INJURY TO PERSONS..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 84204 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBL93412J. Bmw M3 2002 problem was reported in WENHAM, MA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW M3 Electrical System

BMW M3 2002 Safety Review #10407375

BMW M3 2002 car safety problem was reported on Apr 25, 2009.BMW M3 2002, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . BMW 2002 M3, REMOTE KEY DOES NOT WORK, BROKEN GENERAL MODULE. *TR.Mileage was 13000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBR93482E. Bmw M3 2002 problem was reported in NORTH BERGEN, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw M3 2002 drive type:RWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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BMW M3 Exterior Lighting

BMW M3 2002 Safety Review #10425786

BMW M3 2002 car safety problem was reported on June 01, 2009.BMW M3 2002, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 BMW M3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, ALL OF THE EXTERIOR LAMPS WOULD SPORADICALLY FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 108,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. CAR SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 11V438000 SAME EXACT PROBLEMS. UPDATED 10/19/2011 *LN.Mileage was 86000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBL93442J. Bmw M3 2002 problem was reported in PHILADELPHIA, PA. Vehicle was purchased on 20080701. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW M3 Engine And Engine Cooling

BMW M3 2002 Safety Review #10430221

BMW M3 2002 car safety problem was reported on Oct 13, 2011.BMW M3 2002, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . I HAVE A BMW M3 WHICH HAS AN SMG TRANSMISSION. I WAS DRIVING AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR LOSES POWER TO CHANGE THE GEARS AND MY CAR STARTED TO JERK WHILE ON THE ROAD NEARLY CRASHING INTO ANOTHER CAR. IT TURNS OUT THAT THE SMG PUMPS FOR BMW M3 HAVE ALWAYS A HIGH FAILURE DESIGN FLAW. THE COST TO FIX THAT IS ALSO UNBEARABLE WHICH NEARS THE $5,000 MARK. THERE HAS BEEN FORUMS GOING AROUND THAT THIS IS INDEED A DESIGN FLAW FOR BMW. I ALMOST NEARLY GOT INTO A CAR ACCIDENT, BUT THANKFULLY I WAS OK. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS MATTER AS I FEEL AS WELL AS EVERYONE ELSE IN THE BMW COMUNITTEE THAT IT SHOULD BE A RECALL. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. *TR.Mileage was 123456 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBL93412J. Bmw M3 2002 problem was reported in EL MONTE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw M3 2002 drive type:RWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.
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BMW M3 Power Train

BMW M3 2002 Safety Review #10441289

BMW M3 2002 car safety problem was reported on July 01, 2011.BMW M3 2002, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . TROUBLE WITH SMG TRANSMISSION. CAR WILL NOT STAY IN GEAR AND BUCKS HARD TRYING TO ENGAGE. *TR.Mileage was 66000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBL93492J. Bmw M3 2002 problem was reported in BEDFORD HILLS, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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BMW M3 Engine And Engine Cooling

BMW M3 2002 Safety Review #10452496

BMW M3 2002 car safety problem was reported on Oct 03, 2011.BMW M3 2002, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . THE EXHAUST CAM HUB TABS BREAK OFF ON THE 2000-2008 BMW M3 MODELS. IF CAUGHT WHEN ONLY ONE TAB BREAKS IT CAN BE REPLACED. IF BOTH TABS BREAK COMPLETELY OFF THE ENGINE WILL SEIZE. THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME ISSUE. BMW NA WILL NOT ADDRESS THIS ISSUE. *JS.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Bmw M3 2002 problem was reported in THOUSAND OAKS, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW M3 Power Train

BMW M3 2002 Safety Review #10470150

BMW M3 2002 car safety problem was reported on June 26, 2012.BMW M3 2002, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . MULTIPLE INCIDENTS SINCE THE DAY AFTER WE PURCHASED THE CAR: ?DRIVING IN 4TH GEAR (ANYWHERE FROM 10 TO 40 MINS OF DRIVING) WILL SUDDENLY FEEL AS IF CLUTCH IS ENGAGED SO I CANNOT ACCELERATE, YELLOW TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHT COMES ON, THEN I HAVE TO COAST TO A COMPLETE STOP AND SHUT THE ENGINE OFF. IT CAN TAKE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO RESTART THE CAR TO RE-ENGAGE BACK INTO 1ST GEAR. NOTICED IF I WAIT LONG ENOUGH, ONCE THE TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHT ALSO TURNS OFF THEN I CAN RESTART BACK IN FIRST GEAR. ALL THIS WHILE DRIVING IN AUTO MODE. ?SAME ISSUE AS ABOVE BUT HAS HAPPENED IN THE LOWER GEARS WHILE ACCELERATING OR WHEN CRUISING AT HIGHER GEARS, FOR EXAMPLE, 6TH GEAR AND MANUALLY SHIFTING INTO 5TH, WARNING LIGHT WILL COME ON, CAR WILL NOT BE IN GEAR, WILL HAVE TO COAST TO A STOP AND ATTEMPT TO RESTART WITH 1ST GEAR AGAIN. ?SAME ISSUE AS ABOVE, BUT HAS HAPPENED WHILE PARKED AT A RED LIGHT, INDICATOR SHOWS 1ST GEAR, BUT WHEN I TRY TO GO, THE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON AND I?M NOT IN GEAR, REQUIRES A STOP/RESTART OF ENGINE AGAIN ? SOMETIMES MULTIPLE TRIES. THIS HAPPENS ON BOTH EVEN, DECLINED AND INCLINED ROAD SURFACES. ?THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AS WE HAVE BEEN LEFT DEAD IN THE ROAD ATTEMPTING TO RESTART THE CAR WHILE THERE'S ON-COMING TRAFFIC AROUND US! *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 77500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBL93442J. Bmw M3 2002 problem was reported in MURPHY, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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BMW M3 Suspension

BMW M3 2002 Safety Review #10479377

BMW M3 2002 car safety problem was reported on Dec 30, 2011.BMW M3 2002, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with SUSPENSION . I TOOK MY CAR INTO THE BMW DEALER FOR A INSPECTION, THEY FOUND THE SUBFRAME/TRUNK FLOOR WAS CRACKING AND WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO PUT MY CAR ON A VEHICLE LIFT FOR FURTHER INSPECTION AND ADVISED ME IT MAY NOT BE SAFE TO DRIVE. LOOKING INTO THIS ONLINE THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON SAFTEY PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 115000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBL93442J. Bmw M3 2002 problem was reported in ANCHORAGE, AK. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW M3 Structure Frame And Members Underbody Shields

BMW M3 2002 Safety Review #10479377

BMW M3 2002 car safety problem was reported on Dec 30, 2011.BMW M3 2002, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS . I TOOK MY CAR INTO THE BMW DEALER FOR A INSPECTION, THEY FOUND THE SUBFRAME/TRUNK FLOOR WAS CRACKING AND WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO PUT MY CAR ON A VEHICLE LIFT FOR FURTHER INSPECTION AND ADVISED ME IT MAY NOT BE SAFE TO DRIVE. LOOKING INTO THIS ONLINE THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON SAFTEY PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 115000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBL93442J. Bmw M3 2002 problem was reported in ANCHORAGE, AK. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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