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BMW M3 Power Train Manual Transmission

BMW M3 2003 Power Train Manual Transmission Report #8024148

BMW M3 2003 car safety problem was reported on Dec 08, 2002.BMW M3 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION . WHILE TRAVELING 60 MPH, THE OWNER BEGAN TO MERGE FOR AN EXIT. THE TRANSMISSION FAILED NOT RESPOND TO THE CLUTCH OR SHIFTING OF THE GEARS. THE TRANSMISSION LOCKED IN SECOND GEAR FROM THAT POINT UNTIL DRIVEN HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHICH NOTIFIED THE CONSUMER THAT THE CLUTCH WORE OUT AND OVER-HEATED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TS.Bmw M3 2003 problem was reported in SAN MATEO, CA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw M3 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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BMW M3 Air Bags

BMW M3 2003 Air Bags Report #10021313

BMW M3 2003 car safety problem was reported on Apr 15, 2003.BMW M3 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with AIR BAGS . MY CAR WAS HIT ON THE DRIVER SIDE RESULTING IN THE DRIVER'S DOOR BEING INDENTED 11" FROM IT'S NORMAL POSITION. THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR WAS ABOUT 2 INCHES FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THE SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. BMW INVESTIGATED THE CAR AND SAID THAT THE ANGLE ON IMPACT WAS FROM BACK TO FRONT WHICH DID NOT TRIGGER THE AIR BAG. THE BODY SHOP, THE INSURANCE ADJUSTER AND THE ACCIDENT INVESTIGATOR ALL SAID THE AIR BAG SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED. *JB.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 5000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBL93493J. Bmw M3 2003 problem was reported in KENWOOD, CA. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20021130. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw M3 2003 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw M3 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 3 mph.
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BMW M3 Power Train Clutch Assembly

BMW M3 2003 Power Train Clutch Assembly Report #10028346

BMW M3 2003 car safety problem was reported on Mar 25, 2003.BMW M3 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY . BMW M3 2003 WITH SMG TRANSMISSION SURGES BADLY IN FIRST GEAR OCCASIONALLY WITH NO APPARENT CAUSE. THIS IS QUITE DISCONCERTING WHEN TRYING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC AND THE AUTO WON'T ACCELLERATE PROPERLY..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 25 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBL93443J. Bmw M3 2003 problem was reported in SAVANNAH, GA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20030325. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw M3 2003 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw M3 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph. DEALER'S NAME: CRITZ .
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BMW M3 Structure Frame And Members Underbody Shields

BMW M3 2003 Structure Frame And Members Underbody Shields Report #10030443

BMW M3 2003 car safety problem was reported on July 06, 2003.BMW M3 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS . I HAVE A 2003 BMW M3. JUST THIS WEEK A COVER (PART#51717892955) ON THE UNDER CARRIAGE BROKE. BMW MADE IT OUT OF PLASTIC (WHY?). THE SERVICE MANAGERS SAY A ROCK OR BUMP COULD CAUSE THIS PART TO BREAK IN TWO PARTS. THIS IS WHAT HAPPENED TO MY VEHICLE. WHEN THE PART BROKE IT WENT IN TO THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AND ANOTHER CAR RAN OVER IT. I'M UNSURE IF ANY DAMAGE OCCURED TO THE VEHICLE. I CALLED THE BMW SERVICE MANAGER AND HE INFORMED ME THAT HE SEES 3 OR 4 BMW M3S A WEEK WITH THIS BROKEN COVER. THIS PART BEING BROKEN WILL NOT AFFECT THE CARS DRIVABILITY. SHOULDN'T BMW HAVE A RECALL ON THIS PART IF CAUSES THIS MUCH PROBLEM?.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 2500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBR93433P. Bmw M3 2003 problem was reported in WOODBRIDGE, VA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20030515. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw M3 2003 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw M3 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph. DEALER'S NAME: SBMW OF STERLING .
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BMW M3 Fuel System, Other Storage Fuel Gauge System

BMW M3 2003 Fuel System, Other Storage Fuel Gauge System Report #10058376

BMW M3 2003 car safety problem was reported on May 29, 2003.BMW M3 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM . THE FUEL GAUGE READS EMPTY WHEN TANK IS FULL. AFTER INVESTIGATING LOUD NOISES FROM THE TRUNK AREA, I DISCOVERED THAT THE GAS TANK HAS IMPLODED, AND THE COMPONENTS WITHIN HAVE BEEN DESTROYED. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER FOUR TIMES, AND EVERYTIME THEY THINK THEY CORRECTED THE PROBLEM, SOON AGAIN THE SAME THING HAPPENS.*AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 3200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSSL93423J. Bmw M3 2003 problem was reported in AMITYVILLE, NY. Vehicle was purchased on 20030507. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw M3 2003 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. DEALER'S NAME: WIDE WORLD OF CARS . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 845-425-2600 . DEALER'S CITY: SPRING VALLEY . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NY. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 10977 .
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BMW M3 Steering Column Locking Anti-theft Device

BMW M3 2003 Steering Column Locking Anti-theft Device Report #10081574

BMW M3 2003 car safety problem was reported on May 26, 2004.BMW M3 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE . STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL. WHEN THIS HAPPENED IT TIGHTENED TO THE POINT THAT WHEN MAKING A TURN IT WAS HARD TO TURN. ITS WAS AS IF SOMETHING WAS HOLDING ON TO IT.*AK THIS OCCURRENCE HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY.Mileage was 23000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBL93403J. Bmw M3 2003 problem was reported in JASPER, GA. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw M3 2003 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw M3 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN .
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BMW M3 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

BMW M3 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Report #10087533

BMW M3 2003 car safety problem was reported on May 20, 2004.BMW M3 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE. IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A BLOW OUT. MECHANIC REPLACED IT. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 7300 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBR93493P. Bmw M3 2003 problem was reported in ESCONDIDO, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw M3 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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BMW M3 Latches/locks/linkages Trunk Lid Lock

BMW M3 2003 Latches/locks/linkages Trunk Lid Lock Report #10086688

BMW M3 2003 car safety problem was reported on Aug 04, 2004.BMW M3 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK . 2004 BMW M3 CONVERTIBLE. I WAS ON MY WAY HOME AND DECIDED TO PUT THE TOP DOWN. I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE FOR APPROX. 6 MONTHS AND HAVE PERFORMED THIS OPERATION A COUNTLESS NUMBER OF TIMES (I LIVE IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA). I WAS DRIVING AROUND 40 MPH WHEN I LOOKED IN THE REAR VIEW AND NOTICED THAT THE STOWAGE LID WAS COMPLETELY UP. I PULLED OVER AND PERFORMED THE OPERATION, BUT IT WOULD NOT CLOSE. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED SOS AND THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO ASSIST ME. ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, I TOOK THE CAR TO BEVERLY HILLS BMW WHERE THEY INSPECTED THE CAR AND DETERMINED THAT IT WAS MY NEGLIGENCE WHICH CAUSED THE PROBLEM. ACCORDING TO THEM, I DID NOT COMPLETE THE TOP DOWN OPERATION AND WAS DRIVING AROUND WITH THE LID OPEN. I ASSURED THEM THAT THIS WAS NOT THE CASE AND THAT I AM POSITIVE THAT I HAD WAITED FOR THE WINDOWS TO COME UP (WHICH ONLY HAPPENS AFTER THE OPERATION IS COMPLETE). THE SERVICE MANAGER TELLS ME THAT THERE IS NO OTHER WAY FOR IT TO COME UP AND THAT WARRANTY WOULD NOT COVER THE BENT HINGES BECAUSE I HAD CAUSED IT. HINGES WERE REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE BY THE DEALER. I AM ABSOLUTELY SURE THAT I HAD COMPLETED THE OPERATION AND IT IS MORE LIKELY THAT AN ELECTRONIC MALFUNCTION POSSIBLY RELEASED/UNLOCKED THE LATCHES HOLDING THE STOWAGE LID IN PLACE (OR POSSIBLY SOME OTHER MALFUNCTION), AND I SHOULD NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DAMAGES WHICH SUBSEQUENTLY OCCURED. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 6430 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBR93404P. Bmw M3 2003 problem was reported in LOS ANGELES, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20040307. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw M3 2003 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL. Bmw M3 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BEVERLY HILLS BMW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 310-358-7800 . DEALER'S CITY: BEVERLY HILLS . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 90211 .
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BMW M3 Electrical System Wiring Rear Compartment/trunk

BMW M3 2003 Electrical System Wiring Rear Compartment/trunk Report #10086688

BMW M3 2003 car safety problem was reported on Aug 04, 2004.BMW M3 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK . 2004 BMW M3 CONVERTIBLE. I WAS ON MY WAY HOME AND DECIDED TO PUT THE TOP DOWN. I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE FOR APPROX. 6 MONTHS AND HAVE PERFORMED THIS OPERATION A COUNTLESS NUMBER OF TIMES (I LIVE IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA). I WAS DRIVING AROUND 40 MPH WHEN I LOOKED IN THE REAR VIEW AND NOTICED THAT THE STOWAGE LID WAS COMPLETELY UP. I PULLED OVER AND PERFORMED THE OPERATION, BUT IT WOULD NOT CLOSE. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED SOS AND THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO ASSIST ME. ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, I TOOK THE CAR TO BEVERLY HILLS BMW WHERE THEY INSPECTED THE CAR AND DETERMINED THAT IT WAS MY NEGLIGENCE WHICH CAUSED THE PROBLEM. ACCORDING TO THEM, I DID NOT COMPLETE THE TOP DOWN OPERATION AND WAS DRIVING AROUND WITH THE LID OPEN. I ASSURED THEM THAT THIS WAS NOT THE CASE AND THAT I AM POSITIVE THAT I HAD WAITED FOR THE WINDOWS TO COME UP (WHICH ONLY HAPPENS AFTER THE OPERATION IS COMPLETE). THE SERVICE MANAGER TELLS ME THAT THERE IS NO OTHER WAY FOR IT TO COME UP AND THAT WARRANTY WOULD NOT COVER THE BENT HINGES BECAUSE I HAD CAUSED IT. HINGES WERE REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE BY THE DEALER. I AM ABSOLUTELY SURE THAT I HAD COMPLETED THE OPERATION AND IT IS MORE LIKELY THAT AN ELECTRONIC MALFUNCTION POSSIBLY RELEASED/UNLOCKED THE LATCHES HOLDING THE STOWAGE LID IN PLACE (OR POSSIBLY SOME OTHER MALFUNCTION), AND I SHOULD NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DAMAGES WHICH SUBSEQUENTLY OCCURED. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 6430 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBR93404P. Bmw M3 2003 problem was reported in LOS ANGELES, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20040307. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw M3 2003 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL. Bmw M3 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BEVERLY HILLS BMW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 310-358-7800 . DEALER'S CITY: BEVERLY HILLS . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 90211 .
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BMW M3 Engine And Engine Cooling

BMW M3 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Report #10095288

BMW M3 2003 car safety problem was reported on Oct 06, 2004.BMW M3 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . CONSUMER STATED THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT RUNNING PROPERLY. HE TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR MAINTENANCE SERVICE. VEHICLE WAS MAKING A GRINDING/HUMMING NOISE. DEALER STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT LET HIM DRIVE VEHICLE OUT OF THE SHOP BECAUSE VEHICLE WAS DANGEROUS. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON VEHICLE CONCERNING CONNECTING ROD BEING DEFECTIVE. IT COULD BREAK OR BEND, WHICH COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT OR INJURY . DEALER TOLD CONSUMER THAT THEY WERE FORCED TO KEEP HIS VEHICLE. CONSUMER STATED THAT HE HAD NOT RECEIVED A RECALL IN THE MAIL OR HEARD OF ANY RECALL. DEALER, LAIDERDALE BMW LOCATED IN FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA. PHONE 954 527 3800.*AK.Bmw M3 2003 problem was reported in HOLLYWOOD, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW M3 Electrical System

BMW M3 2003 Electrical System Report #10098713

BMW M3 2003 car safety problem was reported on Nov 05, 2004.BMW M3 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . BMW M3 E46 (2001-2005) DO NOT RESPOND TO ANY STANDARD OBDII COMMANDS FROM VARIOUS TOOL MANUFACTURERS. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT SEEM TO BE OBDII COMPLIANT. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Bmw M3 2003 problem was reported in MESA, AZ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW M3 Power Train Manual Transmission

BMW M3 2003 Power Train Manual Transmission Report #10105574

BMW M3 2003 car safety problem was reported on Dec 01, 2004.BMW M3 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION . LTR CONCERNING A DEFECT OF THE SEQUENTIAL MANUAL GEAR TRANSMISSION ON THE LEASED 2003 BMW M3. *BF THE VEHICLE LURCHES MOVING ONLY AN INCH AT A TIME. THE LURCHING FORWARD HAPPENS WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP POSITION. PROBLEM EXISTS WHEN THE VEHICLE GOES FROM FIRST GEAR TO SECOND. *TC *JB.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBR93483P. Bmw M3 2003 problem was reported in LANTANA, FL. Vehicle was purchased on 20030601. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BRAMAN MOTORCARS . DEALER'S CITY: WEST PALM BEACH . DEALER'S STATE CODE: FL.
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BMW M3 2003 Power Train Manual Transmission Report #10136186

BMW M3 2003 car safety problem was reported on Aug 10, 2004.BMW M3 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION . I AM THE OWNER OF A 2003 M3 EQUIPPED WITH THE SMG-II TRANSMISSION [XXX]. FOR THE PAST YEAR (SINCE THE CAR ACCRUED ABOUT 11,000 MILES), THE CAR HAS, WITH INCREASING FREQUENCY, FAILED TO MAKE THE SHIFT FROM 3RD TO 4TH GEAR UNDER HARD ACCELERATION. INSTEAD, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS INTO NEUTRAL AND THE ENGINE FREE-REVS OFTEN PAST RED-LINE. THE RESULT IS THAT THE CAR LOSES ACCELERATION (DRAMATICALLY IF THE FUEL IS CUT-OFF WHEN THE RED-LINE IS PASSED), BUT BECAUSE THE DRIVER'S FOOT IS ON THE GAS, THE BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT ILLUMINATE. THIS RECENTLY NEARLY CAUSED ME TO BE REAR-ENDED. AS YOU CAN IMAGINE, WHEN ACCELERATING TO MERGE INTO HIGHWAY TRAFFIC, AN UNANNOUNCED LOSS OF FORWARD MOMENTUM IS VERY DANGEROUS. BMW HAS REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION (TWICE), WHICH HAS FAILED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. MY DEALER HAS SUBMITTED A PUMA TO BMW ENGINEERS (TWICE) WITHOUT A RESPONSE. THE MOST RECENT SUBMITTAL WAS ABOUT TWO MONTHS AGO, WHICH COINCIDED WITH ANOTHER PUMA SUBMITTAL FROM ANOTHER DEALER ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEM. I AM AWARE OF AT LEAST THREE OTHER PEOPLE WITH THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. (ONE OF THEM IS ON HIS FOURTH TRANSMISSION AND STILL HAS THE MALFUNCTION.) BMW, HOWEVER, HAS NOT TAKEN ADEQUATE STEPS TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM, ISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN OR OTHERWISE ADDRESSED THE SAFETY ISSUE. MY INQUIRY TO CUSTOMER SERVICE WAS ALSO UNHELPFUL. AT THE END OF AUGUST, I SENT A LETTER DESCRIBING THIS PROBLEM WITH RETURN RECEIPT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL OF BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC. I HAVE RECEIVED NO RESPONSE NOR HAS ANY ATTEMPT BEEN MADE BY BMW TO CONTACT ME. MY ATTEMPTS TO REACH ANY PART OF BMW OTHER THAN CUSTOMER SERVICE HAVE ALSO FAILED. *JB UPDATED 07/19/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 11000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBL93493J. Bmw M3 2003 problem was reported in GASITHERSBURG, MD. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20030430. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw M3 2003 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw M3 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW M3 2003 Power Train Manual Transmission Report #10142026

BMW M3 2003 car safety problem was reported on July 05, 2005.BMW M3 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION . I OWN A 2003 BMW M3 EQUIPPED WITH A SMG(SEQUENTIAL MANUAL GEARBOX). WITHIN A MONTH OF OWNERSHIP, THE CAR STARTED EXHIBITING A SYMPTOM THAT COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. DURING ACCELERATION IN 1ST GEAR FROM STANDSTILL, IF THE CAR TRAVELS OVER A BUMP OR POTHOLES, THE CAR BEGINS TO BEHAVE IN A JERKY, STOP AND GO MOTION. IF I KEPT MY FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE MORE VIOLENT THE STOP AND GO MOTION WOULD BECOME. THE ONLY WAY TO RECOVER IS TO RELEASE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL UNTIL THE CAR SLOWS DOWN OR THE TACH GOES BELOW 1500 RPM. WHEN ACCELERATING OVER SMOOTH SURFACES, THE PROBLEM WILL NOT OCCUR. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM WILL ALWAYS OCCUR WHILE ACCELERATING THE CAR IN 1ST GEAR OVER BUMPY ROADS THAT ALLOWS THE BACK TIRES TO MOMENTARILY LOSE TRACTION. A DRIVEWAY ENTRANCE IS AN EXAMPLE OF A BUMP THAT WOULD CAUSE THIS PROBLEM TO OCCUR. I BELIEVE YOU CAN SEE THE POTENTIAL DANGER WHEN THIS HAPPENS. CROSSING THE STREET IS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SHOULD THIS FAILURE OCCUR. MY CAR NOW HAS APPROX. 5000 MILES AND ON JULY, 2005 I BROUGHT IT IN TO ERHARD BMW OF BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI. I DEMONSTRATED THE PROBLEM TO THEIR TECHNICIAN AND HE AGREED THIS SYMPTOM WAS REAL AND ALWAYS REPRODUCIBLE. AFTER KEEPING MY CAR FOR OVER A WEEK, THE SERVICE MANAGER CALLED TO TELL ME THAT BMW SAID THIS IS NORMAL OPERATION. I CALMLY TOOK MY CAR BACK BUT TOLD HIM OF MY DISSATISFACTION OF THE SERVICE. I WORK IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY AND I BELIEVE I'M KNOWLEDGEABLE ENOUGH TO KNOW WHAT IS NORMAL OPERATION AND WHAT IS NOT. IF BMW HAD KNOWN THAT THE M3 WITH SMG EXHIBITED THIS DEFECT, THEY WOULD HAVE EVER LAUNCHED THIS VEHICLE. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. I APPRECIATE IF NHTSA COULD INVESTIGATE THIS FURTHER. I DON'T WANT BMW TO DISREGARD THEIR RESPONSIBILITY JUST TO KEEP THEIR NAME AND REPUTATION INTACT. I WILL GLADY ALLOW MY CAR AS EVIDENCE TO THIS INVESTIGATION IF NEEDED. I JUST WANT BMW TO BE AWARE OF THIS ISSUE AND WORK IN TRYING TO FIND A SOLUTION TO THIS PROBLEM. *NM.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBL93413J. Bmw M3 2003 problem was reported in STERLING HEIGHTS, MI. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20021014. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw M3 2003 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw M3 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph. DEALER'S NAME: ERHARD BMW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 248-642-6565 . DEALER'S CITY: BLOOMFIELD HILLS . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MI. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 48301 .
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BMW M3 Tires

BMW M3 2003 Tires Report #10147653

BMW M3 2003 car safety problem was reported on Sept 24, 2005.BMW M3 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with TIRES . MONTHS AFTER THE PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE, THE TIRE INDICATOR LIGHT (TO INDICATE A FLAT TIRE HAS BEEN SPONTANEOUSLY COMING ON. BMW HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIND A REASON FOR THIS, BUT THEY CONTINUOUSLY RESET THE LIGHT ONLY FOR IT TO GO OFF AGAIN AT A LATER DATE. THE TIRES HAVE BEEN LOOSING AIR AT TIMES. THIS RESULTED IN A DOUBLE REAR TIRE BLOW OUT ON THE CA I-405 AT 80 MPH WHICH PUT ME AT RISK AND DAMAGED MY CAR. WHEN THE INDICATOR LIGHT WENT OFF THAT DAY I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST ANOTHER FAILURE AND THOUGHT I HAD TIME TO PULL OFF IN A SAFE PLACE TO LOOK OVER THE CAR. I WAS WRONG. THIS HAS COST ME TIME AND MONEY AS I HAVE HAD TO RE-ARRANGE MY SCHEDULE A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF TIMES, AND CANCEL PATIENTS. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN OCCURRING FOR A LITTLE OVER A YEAR WHILE I HAVE HAD THE CAR. THE 405 INCIDENT WAS IN SEPT OF 2005 BUT THE PROBLEM DATES BACK TO MUCH EARLIER BUT AN EXACT DATE IS UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME BUT COULD BE DETERMINED. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Bmw M3 2003 problem was reported in COSTA MESA, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 20030822. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. FUEL TYPE: GAS. DEALER'S NAME: IRIVINE BMW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 9493804860 . DEALER'S CITY: IRVINE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 92618 .
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BMW M3 Tires Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems

BMW M3 2003 Tires Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems Report #10147653

BMW M3 2003 car safety problem was reported on Sept 24, 2005.BMW M3 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS . MONTHS AFTER THE PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE, THE TIRE INDICATOR LIGHT (TO INDICATE A FLAT TIRE HAS BEEN SPONTANEOUSLY COMING ON. BMW HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIND A REASON FOR THIS, BUT THEY CONTINUOUSLY RESET THE LIGHT ONLY FOR IT TO GO OFF AGAIN AT A LATER DATE. THE TIRES HAVE BEEN LOOSING AIR AT TIMES. THIS RESULTED IN A DOUBLE REAR TIRE BLOW OUT ON THE CA I-405 AT 80 MPH WHICH PUT ME AT RISK AND DAMAGED MY CAR. WHEN THE INDICATOR LIGHT WENT OFF THAT DAY I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST ANOTHER FAILURE AND THOUGHT I HAD TIME TO PULL OFF IN A SAFE PLACE TO LOOK OVER THE CAR. I WAS WRONG. THIS HAS COST ME TIME AND MONEY AS I HAVE HAD TO RE-ARRANGE MY SCHEDULE A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF TIMES, AND CANCEL PATIENTS. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN OCCURRING FOR A LITTLE OVER A YEAR WHILE I HAVE HAD THE CAR. THE 405 INCIDENT WAS IN SEPT OF 2005 BUT THE PROBLEM DATES BACK TO MUCH EARLIER BUT AN EXACT DATE IS UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME BUT COULD BE DETERMINED. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Bmw M3 2003 problem was reported in COSTA MESA, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 20030822. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. FUEL TYPE: GAS. DEALER'S NAME: IRIVINE BMW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 9493804860 . DEALER'S CITY: IRVINE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 92618 .
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BMW M3 Exterior Lighting

BMW M3 2003 Exterior Lighting Report #10220628

BMW M3 2003 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 1901.BMW M3 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO KNOW ABOUT RECALLS FOR A 2003 BMW. HE STATES THAT HE HAS TRIED TO CONTACT BMW TWICE AND HAS RECEIVED NO RESPONSE. HE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE ARE ANY OUTSTANDING RECALLS FOR HIS VEHICLE. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED HIS VEHICLE DEVELOPED A FUEL LEAK AND ALSO A FAULTY QUARTER PANEL TAIL LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT AND SIGNAL LIGHT ASSEMBLY. THE CONSUMER STATED HE REPAIRED THE FUEL LEAK AND FAULTY TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY ON HIS OWN. THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED FOUR LIGHT SOCKETS/ BULBS OUT OF FIVE WERE NON-OPERATIONAL. THE ONLY LIGHT FUNCTIONING WAS THE INTERIOR TRUNK ILLUMINATION LAMP. FUEL WAS LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT DUE TO A FAULTY #5 FUEL INJECTOR. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THERE WAS A DEFECT IN THE FUEL INJECTOR CARTRIDGE THAT CAUSED GASOLINE TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. UPDATED 12/22/10 *JB.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBR93453P. Bmw M3 2003 problem was reported in UNKNOWN, DC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. DEALER'S NAME: BMW CANADA .
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BMW M3 Fuel System, Gasoline Fuel Injection System Injectors

BMW M3 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline Fuel Injection System Injectors Report #10220628

BMW M3 2003 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 1901.BMW M3 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS . CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO KNOW ABOUT RECALLS FOR A 2003 BMW. HE STATES THAT HE HAS TRIED TO CONTACT BMW TWICE AND HAS RECEIVED NO RESPONSE. HE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE ARE ANY OUTSTANDING RECALLS FOR HIS VEHICLE. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED HIS VEHICLE DEVELOPED A FUEL LEAK AND ALSO A FAULTY QUARTER PANEL TAIL LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT AND SIGNAL LIGHT ASSEMBLY. THE CONSUMER STATED HE REPAIRED THE FUEL LEAK AND FAULTY TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY ON HIS OWN. THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED FOUR LIGHT SOCKETS/ BULBS OUT OF FIVE WERE NON-OPERATIONAL. THE ONLY LIGHT FUNCTIONING WAS THE INTERIOR TRUNK ILLUMINATION LAMP. FUEL WAS LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT DUE TO A FAULTY #5 FUEL INJECTOR. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THERE WAS A DEFECT IN THE FUEL INJECTOR CARTRIDGE THAT CAUSED GASOLINE TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. UPDATED 12/22/10 *JB.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBR93453P. Bmw M3 2003 problem was reported in UNKNOWN, DC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. DEALER'S NAME: BMW CANADA .
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BMW M3 Air Bags Frontal

BMW M3 2003 Air Bags Frontal Report #10266257

BMW M3 2003 car safety problem was reported on Mar 31, 2009.BMW M3 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW M3. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT A CRASH OR IMPACT OCCURRING. THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF, BUT WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED AND RESUME NORMAL OPERATION. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURES TO HIS LEFT ARM DUE TO THE DEPLOYMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. AS A RESULT OF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, THE CD PLAYER STOPPED FUNCTIONING AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TURN SIGNAL LENS WAS DAMAGED. THE AIR BAG IS BEING REPAIRED FOR FREE, BUT THE CD AND LENS FAILURE WILL NOT BE COVERED BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT AN INSPECTOR WOULD COME OUT AND VIEW THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AND THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD ONLY COVER THE AIR BAG FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000..1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 72000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBR93473P. Bmw M3 2003 problem was reported in SKILLMAN, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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BMW M3 Visibility

BMW M3 2003 Visibility Report #10272365

BMW M3 2003 car safety problem was reported on May 21, 2009.BMW M3 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with VISIBILITY . TOOK MY BMW M3 TO DON JACOBS BMW IN LEXINGTON, KY. THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL FOR A SOFTWARE UPDATE. AFTER THEY FINISHED, I TOOK MY CAR HOME, NOTICED AN UNUSUAL "LIQUID" BUBBLE IN MY REARVIEW MIRROR. CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND BMW NORTH AMERICA MAY 26. THEY STATE NO RELATION. SEARCHING THE INTERNET ON BMW M3 FORUMS, THERE ARE AT LEAST 2 OTHER PEOPLE WHO HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUES HAPPEN IMMEDIATELY AFTER THIS SOFTWARE RECALL. HUNDREDS OTHERS AFTER THE CAR WAS OUTSIDE ON A HOT DAY. APPEARS TO BE A DEFECT, SOME SAY THIS LIQUID IS MERCURY, AND HAVE HAD IT LEAK ONTO THEIR INTERIOR CAUSING SEVERE DAMAGE TO LEATHER. I WAS FORCED TO DRIVE W/O A REARVIEW MIRROR TILL THEY DECIDED ON MAY 29TH THAT THEY WOULD NOT REPLACE THE PART. AT THIS POINT I AM HAVING TO PURCHASE A REPLACEMENT PART ON MY OWN AND INSTALL MYSELF. THIS WILL LIKELY MEAN ANOTHER WEEK W/O A REARVIEW MIRROR. THE FOLLOWING IS A LINK OF THE MANY OTHERS (30 PAGES WORTH) PEOPLE WHO HAVE HAD THIS HAPPEN, AND AS STATED A FEW SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBE THIS HAPPENING AFTER SOFTWARE UPDATE AS HAPPENED TO ME. ITS THOUGHT THAT DURING THE UPDATE, THE CAR IS PUT ON A CHARGER CAUSING THIS AREA TO HEAT UP INTERNALLY, CAUSING THE LEAK JUST AS IF IT HAD BEEN LEFT OUT ON A HOT DAY. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME FOR MORE DETAILS, OR LINKS TO THE OTHERS THIS HAS HAPPENED TO. HTTP://WWW.M3FORUM.NET/M3FORUM/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=160179&HIGHLIGHT=DARK+BUBBLE+SPOT. *TR.Mileage was 69500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBL93453J. Bmw M3 2003 problem was reported in LEXINGTON, KY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW M3 Visibility Rearview Mirrors/devices Interior

BMW M3 2003 Visibility Rearview Mirrors/devices Interior Report #10273265

BMW M3 2003 car safety problem was reported on May 29, 2009.BMW M3 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW M3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REARVIEW MIRROR CONTAINED A LIQUID USED TO TINT THE GLASS. THE LIQUID LEAKED OUT AND BURNED THE CENTER CONSOLE AND THE MIRROR. SHE WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT THE LIQUID WAS A TOXIC CHEMICAL THAT CONTAINED MERCURY. THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED A DISCOUNT, BUT WOULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE FOR FREE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 29,300 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 29,080. .Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 29080 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBL93463J. Bmw M3 2003 problem was reported in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW M3 2003 Visibility Rearview Mirrors/devices Report #10274172

BMW M3 2003 car safety problem was reported on June 08, 2009.BMW M3 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW M3. FOR APPROXIMATELY A WEEK AND A HALF, THE CONTACT HAS NOTICED THAT THE REARVIEW MIRROR WAS DISCOLORED. HE WANTED THE DEALER TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE FOR FREE, BUT THEY WOULD NOT COVER THE REPLACEMENT COST FOR THE MIRROR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 43000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBR93403P. Bmw M3 2003 problem was reported in SIMI VALLEY, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW M3 Latches/locks/linkages Doors Latch

BMW M3 2003 Latches/locks/linkages Doors Latch Report #10313885

BMW M3 2003 car safety problem was reported on Feb 02, 2006.BMW M3 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW M3. THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. HOWEVER, THE INTERIOR DRIVER SIDE DOOR HANDLE FAILED TO OPEN. THE DRIVER TURNED THE IGNITION "ON" AND ACTIVATED THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOWS TO A DOWNWARD POSITION. THE DOOR WAS OPENED BY ACCESSING THE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED FOR THE MALFUNCTION. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000. .Mileage was 6000 miles. Bmw M3 2003 problem was reported in NORTHRIDGE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW M3 Wheels

BMW M3 2003 Wheels Report #10378213

BMW M3 2003 car safety problem was reported on Jan 21, 2011.BMW M3 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with WHEELS . MY 2003 BMW M3 HAS CRACKED WHEEL WHICH CAUSES TIRE TO GO FLAT WHICH IS A VERY BG SAFETY HAZARD. THIS TIRES GOES FLAT 2 TIMES PER WEEK. *TR.Mileage was 87398 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBL93423J. Bmw M3 2003 problem was reported in ROCKVILLE, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw M3 2003 drive type:RWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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BMW M3 Suspension

BMW M3 2003 Suspension Report #10394529

BMW M3 2003 car safety problem was reported on Mar 14, 2011.BMW M3 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with SUSPENSION . I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE. DURING THEIR VEHICLE INSPECTION, THEY DISCOVERED THE REAR COIL SPRINGS HAD BROKEN WHERE THEY SEAT AT THE BOTTOM. THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM, BECAUSE WATER GETS INTO THIS AREA AND THERE ARE NO DRAIN HOLES, CAUSING THE SPRINGS TO RUST AND BREAK. THIS IS CLEARLY A DESIGN ERROR, LEADING TO BROKEN SPRINGS AND A POTENTIALLY UNSAFE DRIVING SITUATION..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 85000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBR93463P. Bmw M3 2003 problem was reported in BARRINGTON, RI. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW M3 Power Train Automatic Transmission

BMW M3 2003 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10403886

BMW M3 2003 car safety problem was reported on May 31, 2011.BMW M3 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . 1. WHEN THE TEMPERATURE WHERE I LIVE REACHED AROUND 95'F AND ABOVE MY TRANSMISSION ON MY VEHICLE DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. WOULD SHIFT TO NEUTRAL AUTOMATICALLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF ACCELERATION. I ALMOST GOT REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. 2. EVER SINCE THE TEMPERATURE GOT HOT HERE IN AZ, MY TRANSMISSION LIGHT HAS BEEN ON AND THE CAR KEEPS GOING INTO NEUTRAL WHILE DRIVING FOR ABOUT 6-15 SECONDS BEFORE RE-ENGAGING. IT HAS HAPPENED EVERYDAY FOR THE PAST 4 DAYS, TWICE WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT AN INTERSECTION, WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS. MANY TIMES WHILE TRAVELING STRAIGHT. CONSEQUENCES IS THAT MY SAFETY IS IN DANGER THE NEXT TIME MY CAR IS NOT IN GEAR AND SOMEONE COLLIDES INTO MY CAR. VERY SCARED OF MY SAFETY AND MY OCCUPANTS. 3. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT THIS FAILURE. BMW NA KNOWS OF THIS ISSUE, IT IS DUE TO A FAULTY HYDRAULIC PUMP TEMP SENSOR THAT WAS MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY RESULTING IN THE SENSOR READING AN ERROR IN THE TEMP AND SHUTTING DOWN THE SMG TRANSMISSION BECAUSE IT THINKS THAT THE HYDRAULIC FLUIDS ARE OVERHEATING(WHICH IS NOT THE CASE). THEY WANT BMW M3 SMG OWNERS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE HYDRAULIC SENSOR HCU UNIT. WHICH COSTS AROUND $3000.00 TO REPLACE IN PARTS AND LABOR. BUT THE PROBLEM WAS THE HCU'S HYDRAULIC FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR. IT'S A FAIRLY CHEAP PART TO REPLACE, BUT BMW IS NOT ADMITTING IT. HERE IS LINK TO A DISCUSSION ON SOME BMW FORUMS REGARDING THIS ISSUE: HTTP://BMWCCA.ORG/FORUM/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=4417. *TR.Mileage was 84839 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBR93493P. Bmw M3 2003 problem was reported in VAIL, AZ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw M3 2003 drive type:RWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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BMW M3 2003 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10404438

BMW M3 2003 car safety problem was reported on June 01, 2011.BMW M3 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . AS YOU REMEMBER, WE ALL SPENT ABOUT SIX MONTHS THIS PAST SUMMER FIGURING OUT WHY OUR E46 M3 SMG'S WERE RANDOMLY THROWING ON THE TRANSMISSION CHECK LIGHT AND RANDOMLY CYCLING INTO NEUTRAL FOR AROUND 6-15 SECONDS, DISPLAYING A CONSTANT "0" DURING AN UP OR DOWNSHIFT IN HOT AND/OR HUMID WEATHER. WE DETERMINED AFTER PLENTY OF RESEARCH AND PHYSICALLY REMOVING THE SMG'S HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT(HCU), AND COMPARING HARD-TO-FIND BLUEPRINTS OF THE UNIT WHAT THE MALFUNCTION WAS. THE PROBLEM WAS THE HCU'S HYDRAULIC FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR, WHICH WOULD GO BAD DUE TO A THIN-LAYERED RESISTOR INSIDE THE SENSOR THAT WOULD MICROSCOPICALLY BEND AND CONTRACT OVER TIME IN AVID HEAT/HUMIDITY SITUATIONS, AND SEND FALSE DATA TO THE CAR'S TRANSMISSION CONTROL UNIT, GIVING IT THE ILLUSION THAT THE HCU WAS OVERHEATING AND NEEDED TO BE SHUT DOWN. TO THIS DAY, I AM STILL PUZZLED AS TO WHY BMW WOULD PROGRAM THE CONTROL MODULE TO DO SUCH A THING, KNOWING IT WOULD TEMPORARILY MAME THE CAR'S ABILITY TO ACCELERATE AND/OR MAINTAIN SPEED, AND THUS ENDANGER IT'S OCCUPANTS AND THE SAFETY OF OTHER MOTORISTS AROUND IT. *TR.Mileage was 78960 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBL93423J. Bmw M3 2003 problem was reported in CHARLOTTE, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw M3 2003 drive type:RWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
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BMW M3 2003 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10407049

BMW M3 2003 car safety problem was reported on June 15, 2011.BMW M3 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . 1. I LIVE IN LANCASTER, CA AND WHEN THE SUMMER COMES AROUND IT GETS REALLY HOT REALLY QUICK. MY BMW M3 2003 WHICH HAPPENS TO BE AN SMG KEEPS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. IT CAUSES MY TRANSMISSION TO FUNCTION IMPROPERLY BY SHIFTING TO "NEUTRAL" AUTOMATICALLY. TODAY, ON MY WAY BACK FROM WORK I ALMOST GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT WHEN MY TRANSMISSION CHANGE AUTOMATICALLY FROM 3RD GEAR INTO NEUTRAL ALMOST CAUSING THE VEHICLE BEHIND ME TO CRASH ONTO MY VEHICLE. 2. THE SMG LIGHT KEEPS TURNING ON. I TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC IMMEDIATELY AND HE TOLD ME IT WAS THE "HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (HCU) WITH PRESSURE ACCUMULATOR" WHICH IS CAUSING THIS PROBLEM. I NOTICE THIS PROBLEM HAPPENS USUALLY DURING THE HOT WEATHER SINCE IT ALSO HAPPENED TO ME LAST YEAR AROUND THE SAME TIME. MY BMW MECHANIC TOLD ME THIS WOULD COST ME ON OR ABOUT $3,000 WITH PARTS AND LABOR. I GOT ONLINE AS SOON AS I GOT HOME TO SEE IF ANYONE ELSE IS HAVING THE SAME ISSUES AS I AM, FOUND OUT THAT THERE ARE MANY OTHER BMW M3 SMG E46 (2001-2006) OWNERS THAT ARE GOING THROUGH THE SAME PROBLEM. IT'S CONSEQUENCES ARE THAT SINCE THIS IS THE ONLY VEHICLE I HAVE, I FEEL MY LIFE AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS ARE AT HIGH RISK IF MY TRANSMISSION CHANGES FROM ANY GEAR INTO NEUTRAL WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE CAUSING A MAJOR ACCIDENT TO OCCUR. 3. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT THIS MALFUNCTION. FROM WHAT I HAVE READ AND DISCOVER ONLINE, BMW NORTH AMERICA KNOWS ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND WANTS ALL BMW M3 SMG E46 OWNERS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE HCU WHICH AS STATED BEFORE COST ON OR ABOUT $3,000 WITH PARTS AND LABOR. THIS WILL ONLY FIX THE PROBLEM TEMPORARILY SINCE THE PROBLEM WILL PERSIST AS THE WEATHER CONTINUES BEING ABOVE 85-90 FAHRENHEIT. I DON'T BELIEVE IS FAIR FOR ALL BMW M3 SMG E46 OWNERS TO PAY SUCH AMOUNT WHEN CLEARLY WON'T FIX SUCH PROBLEM. IT WOULD BE FAIR IF BMW TOOK CHARGE AND RECALL THIS ISSUE THAT IS PUTTING EVERY CITIZEN IN DANGER DUE TO THEIR MISTAKE IN THE HCU FOR ALL BMW M3 SMG E46 VEHICLES. *TR.Mileage was 65952 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBL93483J. Bmw M3 2003 problem was reported in LANCASTER, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw M3 2003 drive type:RWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
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BMW M3 Power Train Manual Transmission

BMW M3 2003 Power Train Manual Transmission Report #10408587

BMW M3 2003 car safety problem was reported on June 15, 2011.BMW M3 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION . BMW M3'S WITH SMG TRANSMISSION 2002-2006. ON HOT DAYS THE TRANSMISSION WITH "POP" OUT OF GEAR AND INTO NEUTRAL FOR ABOUT 15-30 SECONDS BEFORE REENGAGING INTO THE APPROPRIATE GEAR. THIS JUST LEAVES THE CAR HELPLESS COASTING DOWN THE STREET.THIS HAS HAPPENED EVERY DAY FOR THE PAST WEEK AND TODAY THIS HAPPENED TO ME WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT A BUSY INTERSECTION AND AN ONCOMING VEHICLE HAD TO "BRAKE N SWERVE" TO AVOID T-BONING ME. THIS IS AN ISSUE THAT US BMW OWNERS HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET BMW TO ACKNOWLEDGE FOR YEARS BUT THEY ACT LIKE ITS NOT A PROBLEM. THEY DON'T PROPERLY TROUBLESHOOT THE ISSUE AND JUST THROW PARTS AT IT HOPING TO FIX THE PROBLEM. NEXT THING YOU KNOW YOUR CAR WAS AT THE DEALER FOR 3 WEEKS AND $3200 LATER(AVERAGE FOR THIS ISSUE) YOUR BLOCKING TRAFFIC DOWNTOWN COMING HOME IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. THIS IS JUST INCREDIBLE TO ME. I CANT UNDERSTAND WHY NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE BY THE FEDERAL GVT ON THIS A OF YET. IF YOU WERE TO DO AN INTERNET SEARCH OF " M3 SMG OUT OF GEAR" OR "SMG NEUTRAL FAIL" YOU WOULD LITERALLY FIND 100'S UPON 100'S OF THREADS ON THIS ISSUE.PLEASE HELP. THANKING YOU IN ADVANCE. HOPEFULLY THERE ARE OTHERS THAN MYSELF WHO TOOK THE INITIATIVE TO FILE A REPORT LIKE THIS INSTEAD OF WORRYING IF OUR 60K CAR IS GOING TO BREAK DOWN AND CAUSE A TRAFFIC JAM OR ACCIDENT IF THE TEMP IS ABOVE 95 DEGREES. *TR.Mileage was 61000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBL93493J. Bmw M3 2003 problem was reported in JACKSONVILLE, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw M3 2003 drive type:RWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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BMW M3 Unknown Or Other

BMW M3 2003 Unknown Or Other Report #10409716

BMW M3 2003 car safety problem was reported on July 06, 2010.BMW M3 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with UNKNOWN OR OTHER . RE: SMG PUMP FAILURE I HAVE CONTACTED BMWNA IN THE PAST IN REGARDS TO THE SMG (SEQUENTIAL MANUAL GEARSHIFT) PUMP FAILURE IN SOME BMW E46 M3'S 2002-2006. BMWNA APPEARS TO BRUSH THIS PROBLEM ASIDE. THE SMG IS AN ELECTRO HYDRAULICALLY ACTUATED CLUTCH. IT CHANGES THE GEARS (UTILIZING HYDRAULIC PUMP) WITHOUT AN ACTUAL CLUTCH PEDAL BY UTILIZING THE SHIFTER LEVER LOCATED ON THE CENTER CONSOLE OR THE SHIFTER PADDLE LEVERS ON THE STEERING WHEEL. WHEN THE SMG FAILS YOUR VEHICLE LOSES ENGINE POWER AND YOU ARE UNABLE TO PROCEED. THIS COMMON PROBLEM APPEARS TO OCCUR IN THESE MODEL YEARS WITH AS LOW AS 40,000 MILES OR AS IN MY CASE 75,000 MILES. ON JULY 6, 2010 I TOOK MY M3 TO WEBER BMW IN FRESNO, CA. DUE TO THE "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT". I WAS TOLD I WOULD BE NEEDING A NEW SMG PUMP, WHICH I HAD NO CHOICE, BUT TO PAY THE COST OF $3,823.12 FOR THE REPLACEMENT PART. I AM A MEMBER OF A BMW TALK FORUM CALLED E46FANATICS.COM (HTTP://FORUM.E46FANATICS.COM/SEARCH.PHP?SEARCHID=19190542) AND M3FORUM.COM (HTTP://WWW.M3FORUM.NET/M3FORUM/SEARCH.PHP?SEARCHID=9157882) THESE TWO WEB SITES PROVIDE LOTS OF VALUABLE INFO IN REGARDS TO BMW OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE SMG PUMP. I UNDERSTAND CARS BREAK DOWN, BUT WHEN IT'S A COMMON PROBLEM SUCH AS THIS PROBLEM AND BMWNA IGNORES IT, THEN IN MY OPINION IT SHOULD BE A LEGAL PROBLEM. MY M3 IS AND HAS ALWAYS BEEN PROPERLY SERVICED AS BMW REQUIRES. I FEEL THIS IS A DEFECTIVE PART IN THESE M3'S BUILT BETWEEN 2002 AND 2006. I AM STILL ANGRY THAT I HAD TO PAY THIS AMOUNT WHEN I STRONGLY BELIEVE BMW IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM, BUT REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE IT'S THEIR FAULT. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME, DANIEL HERNANDEZ.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 75500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBL934X3J. Bmw M3 2003 problem was reported in LINDSAY, CA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW M3 2003 Unknown Or Other Report #10409716

BMW M3 2003 car safety problem was reported on July 06, 2010.BMW M3 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with UNKNOWN OR OTHER . RE: SMG PUMP FAILURE I HAVE CONTACTED BMWNA IN THE PAST IN REGARDS TO THE SMG (SEQUENTIAL MANUAL GEARSHIFT) PUMP FAILURE IN SOME BMW E46 M3'S 2002-2006. BMWNA APPEARS TO BRUSH THIS PROBLEM ASIDE. THE SMG IS AN ELECTRO HYDRAULICALLY ACTUATED CLUTCH. IT CHANGES THE GEARS (UTILIZING HYDRAULIC PUMP) WITHOUT AN ACTUAL CLUTCH PEDAL BY UTILIZING THE SHIFTER LEVER LOCATED ON THE CENTER CONSOLE OR THE SHIFTER PADDLE LEVERS ON THE STEERING WHEEL. WHEN THE SMG FAILS YOUR VEHICLE LOSES ENGINE POWER AND YOU ARE UNABLE TO PROCEED. THIS COMMON PROBLEM APPEARS TO OCCUR IN THESE MODEL YEARS WITH AS LOW AS 40,000 MILES OR AS IN MY CASE 75,000 MILES. ON JULY 6, 2010 I TOOK MY M3 TO WEBER BMW IN FRESNO, CA. DUE TO THE "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT". I WAS TOLD I WOULD BE NEEDING A NEW SMG PUMP, WHICH I HAD NO CHOICE, BUT TO PAY THE COST OF $3,823.12 FOR THE REPLACEMENT PART. I AM A MEMBER OF A BMW TALK FORUM CALLED E46FANATICS.COM (HTTP://FORUM.E46FANATICS.COM/SEARCH.PHP?SEARCHID=19190542) AND M3FORUM.COM (HTTP://WWW.M3FORUM.NET/M3FORUM/SEARCH.PHP?SEARCHID=9157882) THESE TWO WEB SITES PROVIDE LOTS OF VALUABLE INFO IN REGARDS TO BMW OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE SMG PUMP. I UNDERSTAND CARS BREAK DOWN, BUT WHEN IT'S A COMMON PROBLEM SUCH AS THIS PROBLEM AND BMWNA IGNORES IT, THEN IN MY OPINION IT SHOULD BE A LEGAL PROBLEM. MY M3 IS AND HAS ALWAYS BEEN PROPERLY SERVICED AS BMW REQUIRES. I FEEL THIS IS A DEFECTIVE PART IN THESE M3'S BUILT BETWEEN 2002 AND 2006. I AM STILL ANGRY THAT I HAD TO PAY THIS AMOUNT WHEN I STRONGLY BELIEVE BMW IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM, BUT REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE IT'S THEIR FAULT. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME, DANIEL HERNANDEZ.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 75500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBL934X3J. Bmw M3 2003 problem was reported in LINDSAY, CA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW M3 2003 Unknown Or Other Report #10409716

BMW M3 2003 car safety problem was reported on July 06, 2010.BMW M3 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with UNKNOWN OR OTHER . RE: SMG PUMP FAILURE I HAVE CONTACTED BMWNA IN THE PAST IN REGARDS TO THE SMG (SEQUENTIAL MANUAL GEARSHIFT) PUMP FAILURE IN SOME BMW E46 M3'S 2002-2006. BMWNA APPEARS TO BRUSH THIS PROBLEM ASIDE. THE SMG IS AN ELECTRO HYDRAULICALLY ACTUATED CLUTCH. IT CHANGES THE GEARS (UTILIZING HYDRAULIC PUMP) WITHOUT AN ACTUAL CLUTCH PEDAL BY UTILIZING THE SHIFTER LEVER LOCATED ON THE CENTER CONSOLE OR THE SHIFTER PADDLE LEVERS ON THE STEERING WHEEL. WHEN THE SMG FAILS YOUR VEHICLE LOSES ENGINE POWER AND YOU ARE UNABLE TO PROCEED. THIS COMMON PROBLEM APPEARS TO OCCUR IN THESE MODEL YEARS WITH AS LOW AS 40,000 MILES OR AS IN MY CASE 75,000 MILES. ON JULY 6, 2010 I TOOK MY M3 TO WEBER BMW IN FRESNO, CA. DUE TO THE "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT". I WAS TOLD I WOULD BE NEEDING A NEW SMG PUMP, WHICH I HAD NO CHOICE, BUT TO PAY THE COST OF $3,823.12 FOR THE REPLACEMENT PART. I AM A MEMBER OF A BMW TALK FORUM CALLED E46FANATICS.COM (HTTP://FORUM.E46FANATICS.COM/SEARCH.PHP?SEARCHID=19190542) AND M3FORUM.COM (HTTP://WWW.M3FORUM.NET/M3FORUM/SEARCH.PHP?SEARCHID=9157882) THESE TWO WEB SITES PROVIDE LOTS OF VALUABLE INFO IN REGARDS TO BMW OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE SMG PUMP. I UNDERSTAND CARS BREAK DOWN, BUT WHEN IT'S A COMMON PROBLEM SUCH AS THIS PROBLEM AND BMWNA IGNORES IT, THEN IN MY OPINION IT SHOULD BE A LEGAL PROBLEM. MY M3 IS AND HAS ALWAYS BEEN PROPERLY SERVICED AS BMW REQUIRES. I FEEL THIS IS A DEFECTIVE PART IN THESE M3'S BUILT BETWEEN 2002 AND 2006. I AM STILL ANGRY THAT I HAD TO PAY THIS AMOUNT WHEN I STRONGLY BELIEVE BMW IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM, BUT REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE IT'S THEIR FAULT. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME, DANIEL HERNANDEZ.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 75500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBL934X3J. Bmw M3 2003 problem was reported in LINDSAY, CA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW M3 Suspension Rear

BMW M3 2003 Suspension Rear Report #10420988

BMW M3 2003 car safety problem was reported on July 01, 2011.BMW M3 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with SUSPENSION:REAR . REAR VEHICLE SUBFRAME BEGINNING TO SEPARATE FROM CHASSIS. SHEET METAL DIRECTLY ABOVE SUBFRAME MOUNTING POINT PEELING AWAY FROM REST OF CAR. WOULD LEAD TO EVENTUAL DESTRUCTION OF REAR END AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE IF NOT FOUND IN A TIMELY MANNER. CONSUMER UNTRAINED IN AUTO MECHANICS MAY NOT EVER DISCOVER THIS PROBLEM BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE. *TR.Bmw M3 2003 problem was reported in BELLEVUE, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW M3 Structure Body

BMW M3 2003 Structure Body Report #10446084

BMW M3 2003 car safety problem was reported on Jan 30, 2012.BMW M3 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . FAILED REAR VIEW MIRROR WHERE A LIQUID INSIDE FORMS A BUBBLE MAKING THE MIRROR TOTALLY UNUSABLE. THIS IS A PROBLEM EXPERIENCED BY MOST WITH SIMILAR VEHICLES AND BMW NA HAS REFUSED TO OWN UP AND ADDRESS THE PROBLEM. THE LIQUID THAT SPILLS CAUSES IRREPARABLE DAMAGE TO THE PARTS THAT IT SPILLS ON AND IS ALSO TOXIC. *TR.Mileage was 29000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBL93473J. Bmw M3 2003 problem was reported in ROMOLAND, CA. 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 Visibility Rearview Mirrors/devices

BMW M3 2003 Visibility Rearview Mirrors/devices Report #10446084

BMW M3 2003 car safety problem was reported on Jan 30, 2012.BMW M3 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES . FAILED REAR VIEW MIRROR WHERE A LIQUID INSIDE FORMS A BUBBLE MAKING THE MIRROR TOTALLY UNUSABLE. THIS IS A PROBLEM EXPERIENCED BY MOST WITH SIMILAR VEHICLES AND BMW NA HAS REFUSED TO OWN UP AND ADDRESS THE PROBLEM. THE LIQUID THAT SPILLS CAUSES IRREPARABLE DAMAGE TO THE PARTS THAT IT SPILLS ON AND IS ALSO TOXIC. *TR.Mileage was 29000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBL93473J. Bmw M3 2003 problem was reported in ROMOLAND, CA. 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 Suspension

BMW M3 2003 Suspension Report #10453234

BMW M3 2003 car safety problem was reported on Mar 24, 2012.BMW M3 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with SUSPENSION . I CURRENTLY OWN A 2003 BMW M3 COUPE, MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THE CAR HAS NEVER BEEN RACED OR TAKEN TO THE TRACK AND HAS SEEN MOSTLY CITY DRIVING. ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE STOCK OR OEM REPLACEMENT PARTS. UPON INSPECTION OF THE CAR, A TRAINED TECHNICIAN FOUND HAIRLINE FRACTURES STARTING FROM THE SPOT WELDS ON THE REAR SUSPENSION SUBFRAME MOUNTING POINTS RENDERING THE VEHICLE STATIONARY UNTIL EXPENSIVE REINFORCING PLATES CAN BE WELDED INTO THE TRUNK. IF A CAR COMPANY MAKES STREET-LEGAL RACE CARS AND MARKETS THEM TO THE PUBLIC IN THAT WAY IT SEEMS LIKE A DESIGN FLAW SUCH AS THIS WOULD BE REPAIRED BY THE COMPANY. AGAIN, THIS CAR WAS NEVER RACED OR TRACKED AND IS EXPERIENCING THE START OF A CATASTROPHIC STRUCTURAL FAILURE BECAUSE IT WAS DRIVEN ON NORMAL ROADS. *TR.Mileage was 96861 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBL93443J. Bmw M3 2003 problem was reported in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw M3 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW M3 Structure Frame And Members Underbody Shields

BMW M3 2003 Structure Frame And Members Underbody Shields Report #10453234

BMW M3 2003 car safety problem was reported on Mar 24, 2012.BMW M3 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS . I CURRENTLY OWN A 2003 BMW M3 COUPE, MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THE CAR HAS NEVER BEEN RACED OR TAKEN TO THE TRACK AND HAS SEEN MOSTLY CITY DRIVING. ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE STOCK OR OEM REPLACEMENT PARTS. UPON INSPECTION OF THE CAR, A TRAINED TECHNICIAN FOUND HAIRLINE FRACTURES STARTING FROM THE SPOT WELDS ON THE REAR SUSPENSION SUBFRAME MOUNTING POINTS RENDERING THE VEHICLE STATIONARY UNTIL EXPENSIVE REINFORCING PLATES CAN BE WELDED INTO THE TRUNK. IF A CAR COMPANY MAKES STREET-LEGAL RACE CARS AND MARKETS THEM TO THE PUBLIC IN THAT WAY IT SEEMS LIKE A DESIGN FLAW SUCH AS THIS WOULD BE REPAIRED BY THE COMPANY. AGAIN, THIS CAR WAS NEVER RACED OR TRACKED AND IS EXPERIENCING THE START OF A CATASTROPHIC STRUCTURAL FAILURE BECAUSE IT WAS DRIVEN ON NORMAL ROADS. *TR.Mileage was 96861 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBL93443J. Bmw M3 2003 problem was reported in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw M3 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW M3 Power Train

BMW M3 2003 Power Train Report #10471564

BMW M3 2003 car safety problem was reported on Aug 16, 2012.BMW M3 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . WHILE DRIVING ON A RELATIVELY HOT DAY (92 DEGREES F), MY VEHICLE'S SMG (SEQUENTIAL MANUAL GEARBOX) MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT TURNED ON AND I BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE RANDOMLY DROPPING OUT OF GEAR INTO NEUTRAL OR "0" FOR 6-15 SECONDS AT A TIME. WHEN OUT OF GEAR, THERE WAS A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. ON ONE INSTANCE OF DROPPING OUT OF GEAR, I WAS TURNING RIGHT AT AROUND 10-15 MPH WHEN I FOUND I COULD NOT ACCELERATE AND AN ONCOMING VEHICLE ALMOST RAN INTO ME. SINCE THE FIRST OCCURRENCE OF THIS, THIS TYPE OF "STALLING" HAS HAPPENED MUCH MORE FREQUENTLY WHEN THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE REACHES ABOVE 90 DEGREES, AND NOW I CANNOT DRIVE LONGER THAN 30 MINUTES WITHOUT THE SMG MIL TURNING ON AND GEARS START DROPPING. I'M CONCERNED THAT THIS MAY HAPPEN AT HIGHER SPEEDS AND LEAVE ME STRANDED ON A HIGHWAY OR EVEN IN STOP-AND-GO TRAFFIC, WHERE IT SEEMS TO OCCUR VERY FREQUENTLY. I'VE RESEARCHED MANY FORUMS FOR THIS AND HAVE FOUND THIS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE WITH OTHER M3 SMG OWNERS. THERE IS SOME INDICATION FROM OTHER OWNERS THAT THE ISSUE MIGHT BE LINKED TO A HYDRAULIC TEMPERATURE SENSOR LOCATED ON THE MAIN SMG HYDRAULIC PUMP BUT I HAVE NOT FOUND ANY INFORMATION FROM BMW DETAILING A REPAIR FOR THIS TYPE OF ISSUE. THE ONLY OPTION SEEMS TO BE A FULL REPLACEMENT OF THE HYDRAULIC PUMP, WHICH HAS ALREADY BEEN DONE ON MY VEHICLE ONCE BEFORE FOR A SIMILAR ISSUE. THIS TYPE OF REPLACEMENT COSTS ALMOST $4000 AS QUOTED BY THE DEALER. I THINK BMW SHOULD GET SERIOUS ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION ON POTENTIAL CAMPAIGN REMEDIES. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 93000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBL93493J. Bmw M3 2003 problem was reported in LOS ANGELES, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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BMW M3 Vehicle Speed Control

BMW M3 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10471564

BMW M3 2003 car safety problem was reported on Aug 16, 2012.BMW M3 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . WHILE DRIVING ON A RELATIVELY HOT DAY (92 DEGREES F), MY VEHICLE'S SMG (SEQUENTIAL MANUAL GEARBOX) MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT TURNED ON AND I BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE RANDOMLY DROPPING OUT OF GEAR INTO NEUTRAL OR "0" FOR 6-15 SECONDS AT A TIME. WHEN OUT OF GEAR, THERE WAS A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. ON ONE INSTANCE OF DROPPING OUT OF GEAR, I WAS TURNING RIGHT AT AROUND 10-15 MPH WHEN I FOUND I COULD NOT ACCELERATE AND AN ONCOMING VEHICLE ALMOST RAN INTO ME. SINCE THE FIRST OCCURRENCE OF THIS, THIS TYPE OF "STALLING" HAS HAPPENED MUCH MORE FREQUENTLY WHEN THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE REACHES ABOVE 90 DEGREES, AND NOW I CANNOT DRIVE LONGER THAN 30 MINUTES WITHOUT THE SMG MIL TURNING ON AND GEARS START DROPPING. I'M CONCERNED THAT THIS MAY HAPPEN AT HIGHER SPEEDS AND LEAVE ME STRANDED ON A HIGHWAY OR EVEN IN STOP-AND-GO TRAFFIC, WHERE IT SEEMS TO OCCUR VERY FREQUENTLY. I'VE RESEARCHED MANY FORUMS FOR THIS AND HAVE FOUND THIS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE WITH OTHER M3 SMG OWNERS. THERE IS SOME INDICATION FROM OTHER OWNERS THAT THE ISSUE MIGHT BE LINKED TO A HYDRAULIC TEMPERATURE SENSOR LOCATED ON THE MAIN SMG HYDRAULIC PUMP BUT I HAVE NOT FOUND ANY INFORMATION FROM BMW DETAILING A REPAIR FOR THIS TYPE OF ISSUE. THE ONLY OPTION SEEMS TO BE A FULL REPLACEMENT OF THE HYDRAULIC PUMP, WHICH HAS ALREADY BEEN DONE ON MY VEHICLE ONCE BEFORE FOR A SIMILAR ISSUE. THIS TYPE OF REPLACEMENT COSTS ALMOST $4000 AS QUOTED BY THE DEALER. I THINK BMW SHOULD GET SERIOUS ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION ON POTENTIAL CAMPAIGN REMEDIES. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 93000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBL93493J. Bmw M3 2003 problem was reported in LOS ANGELES, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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BMW M3 Engine

BMW M3 2003 Engine Report #10471564

BMW M3 2003 car safety problem was reported on Aug 16, 2012.BMW M3 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ENGINE . WHILE DRIVING ON A RELATIVELY HOT DAY (92 DEGREES F), MY VEHICLE'S SMG (SEQUENTIAL MANUAL GEARBOX) MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT TURNED ON AND I BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE RANDOMLY DROPPING OUT OF GEAR INTO NEUTRAL OR "0" FOR 6-15 SECONDS AT A TIME. WHEN OUT OF GEAR, THERE WAS A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. ON ONE INSTANCE OF DROPPING OUT OF GEAR, I WAS TURNING RIGHT AT AROUND 10-15 MPH WHEN I FOUND I COULD NOT ACCELERATE AND AN ONCOMING VEHICLE ALMOST RAN INTO ME. SINCE THE FIRST OCCURRENCE OF THIS, THIS TYPE OF "STALLING" HAS HAPPENED MUCH MORE FREQUENTLY WHEN THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE REACHES ABOVE 90 DEGREES, AND NOW I CANNOT DRIVE LONGER THAN 30 MINUTES WITHOUT THE SMG MIL TURNING ON AND GEARS START DROPPING. I'M CONCERNED THAT THIS MAY HAPPEN AT HIGHER SPEEDS AND LEAVE ME STRANDED ON A HIGHWAY OR EVEN IN STOP-AND-GO TRAFFIC, WHERE IT SEEMS TO OCCUR VERY FREQUENTLY. I'VE RESEARCHED MANY FORUMS FOR THIS AND HAVE FOUND THIS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE WITH OTHER M3 SMG OWNERS. THERE IS SOME INDICATION FROM OTHER OWNERS THAT THE ISSUE MIGHT BE LINKED TO A HYDRAULIC TEMPERATURE SENSOR LOCATED ON THE MAIN SMG HYDRAULIC PUMP BUT I HAVE NOT FOUND ANY INFORMATION FROM BMW DETAILING A REPAIR FOR THIS TYPE OF ISSUE. THE ONLY OPTION SEEMS TO BE A FULL REPLACEMENT OF THE HYDRAULIC PUMP, WHICH HAS ALREADY BEEN DONE ON MY VEHICLE ONCE BEFORE FOR A SIMILAR ISSUE. THIS TYPE OF REPLACEMENT COSTS ALMOST $4000 AS QUOTED BY THE DEALER. I THINK BMW SHOULD GET SERIOUS ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION ON POTENTIAL CAMPAIGN REMEDIES. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 93000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBL93493J. Bmw M3 2003 problem was reported in LOS ANGELES, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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BMW M3 Air Bags

BMW M3 2003 Air Bags Report #10475478

BMW M3 2003 car safety problem was reported on July 30, 2012.BMW M3 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . MY CAR WAS IN A COLLISION WHERE THE DRIVER OF CAR 1 WAS MAKING A TURN INTO THE MAIN STREET , SHE TURNED TOO WIDE AND COULD NOT COMPLETE THE TURN AND DECIDED TO BACK UP..SHE SLAMMED INTO MY CAR ,DAMAGE WAS LEFT FRONT BUMPER ,BROKEN PARKING LIGHT, DAMAGE LEFT FRONT FENDER , XENON HEADLIGHT MODULE,(CAUSES THE LEFT HEAD LIGHT TO TURN OF SOMETIMES) AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON , DIAGNOSIS FOUND DRIVERS SEAT BELT TENSIONER FAULT ,SINCE THERE WAS THE IMPACT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. THE DRIVER OF CAR 1 WAS CITED FOR HE INCIDENT AND ALSO FOR DRIVING ON A LEARNERS PERMIT ALONE. STATE FARM ONLY COVERED THE BODY REPAIR AND DECLINED THE REPAIR OF THE AIR BAG AND THE HEAD LIGHT. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF ANY ONE INSIDE THIS CAR IF THERE WAS ANY REASON FOR THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG AND IT DID NOT DEPLOY AT THE TIME. MY CAR WAS IN PERFECT CONDITION BEFORE THIS ACCIDENT. I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE MY CAR REPAIRED AND FEEL SAFE DRIVING. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 99647 miles. Bmw M3 2003 problem was reported in MIAMI LAKES, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW M3 Seat Belts

BMW M3 2003 Seat Belts Report #10475478

BMW M3 2003 car safety problem was reported on July 30, 2012.BMW M3 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with SEAT BELTS . MY CAR WAS IN A COLLISION WHERE THE DRIVER OF CAR 1 WAS MAKING A TURN INTO THE MAIN STREET , SHE TURNED TOO WIDE AND COULD NOT COMPLETE THE TURN AND DECIDED TO BACK UP..SHE SLAMMED INTO MY CAR ,DAMAGE WAS LEFT FRONT BUMPER ,BROKEN PARKING LIGHT, DAMAGE LEFT FRONT FENDER , XENON HEADLIGHT MODULE,(CAUSES THE LEFT HEAD LIGHT TO TURN OF SOMETIMES) AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON , DIAGNOSIS FOUND DRIVERS SEAT BELT TENSIONER FAULT ,SINCE THERE WAS THE IMPACT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. THE DRIVER OF CAR 1 WAS CITED FOR HE INCIDENT AND ALSO FOR DRIVING ON A LEARNERS PERMIT ALONE. STATE FARM ONLY COVERED THE BODY REPAIR AND DECLINED THE REPAIR OF THE AIR BAG AND THE HEAD LIGHT. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF ANY ONE INSIDE THIS CAR IF THERE WAS ANY REASON FOR THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG AND IT DID NOT DEPLOY AT THE TIME. MY CAR WAS IN PERFECT CONDITION BEFORE THIS ACCIDENT. I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE MY CAR REPAIRED AND FEEL SAFE DRIVING. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 99647 miles. Bmw M3 2003 problem was reported in MIAMI LAKES, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW M3 Exterior Lighting

BMW M3 2003 Exterior Lighting Report #10475478

BMW M3 2003 car safety problem was reported on July 30, 2012.BMW M3 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . MY CAR WAS IN A COLLISION WHERE THE DRIVER OF CAR 1 WAS MAKING A TURN INTO THE MAIN STREET , SHE TURNED TOO WIDE AND COULD NOT COMPLETE THE TURN AND DECIDED TO BACK UP..SHE SLAMMED INTO MY CAR ,DAMAGE WAS LEFT FRONT BUMPER ,BROKEN PARKING LIGHT, DAMAGE LEFT FRONT FENDER , XENON HEADLIGHT MODULE,(CAUSES THE LEFT HEAD LIGHT TO TURN OF SOMETIMES) AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON , DIAGNOSIS FOUND DRIVERS SEAT BELT TENSIONER FAULT ,SINCE THERE WAS THE IMPACT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. THE DRIVER OF CAR 1 WAS CITED FOR HE INCIDENT AND ALSO FOR DRIVING ON A LEARNERS PERMIT ALONE. STATE FARM ONLY COVERED THE BODY REPAIR AND DECLINED THE REPAIR OF THE AIR BAG AND THE HEAD LIGHT. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF ANY ONE INSIDE THIS CAR IF THERE WAS ANY REASON FOR THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG AND IT DID NOT DEPLOY AT THE TIME. MY CAR WAS IN PERFECT CONDITION BEFORE THIS ACCIDENT. I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE MY CAR REPAIRED AND FEEL SAFE DRIVING. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 99647 miles. Bmw M3 2003 problem was reported in MIAMI LAKES, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW M3 2003 Exterior Lighting Report #10515262

BMW M3 2003 car safety problem was reported on June 23, 2012.BMW M3 2003, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . XENON HEADLIGHTS MY XENON HEADLIGHTS ONLY WORK INTERMITTENTLY AND WHEN THEY DO WORK THEY JUST BARELY LIGHT THE ROADWAY. THIS COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. I WENT TO THE BMW DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THIS MALFUNCTION COULD ONLY BE REPAIRED AT MY COST AND THAT THE XENON LIGHTS HAD SIMPLY WORN OUT. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A DESIGN FLAW. REAR TURN SIGNAL LGHTS, BRAKE LIGHTS I ALSO HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TURN SIGNAL AND BRAKE LIGHT. OVER TIME, RESISTANCE IN THE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS MAY CAUSE ONE OR MORE REAR LAMP FUNCTIONS (TAIL LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT, AND/OR TURN-SIGNAL), WITHIN THE VEHICLE'S BODY PANEL, TO STOP WORKING. THE INTERMITTENT LIGHT OPERATION REDUCES THE ABILITY TO WARN OTHER MOTORISTS OF THE DRIVER'S INTENTIONS. THIS CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH FROM THE REAR. .Mileage was 92000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBL93423J. Bmw M3 2003 problem was reported in ROCKVILLE, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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BMW M3 2003 Exterior Lighting Report #10515262

BMW M3 2003 car safety problem was reported on June 23, 2012.BMW M3 2003, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . XENON HEADLIGHTS MY XENON HEADLIGHTS ONLY WORK INTERMITTENTLY AND WHEN THEY DO WORK THEY JUST BARELY LIGHT THE ROADWAY. THIS COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. I WENT TO THE BMW DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THIS MALFUNCTION COULD ONLY BE REPAIRED AT MY COST AND THAT THE XENON LIGHTS HAD SIMPLY WORN OUT. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A DESIGN FLAW. REAR TURN SIGNAL LGHTS, BRAKE LIGHTS I ALSO HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TURN SIGNAL AND BRAKE LIGHT. OVER TIME, RESISTANCE IN THE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS MAY CAUSE ONE OR MORE REAR LAMP FUNCTIONS (TAIL LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT, AND/OR TURN-SIGNAL), WITHIN THE VEHICLE'S BODY PANEL, TO STOP WORKING. THE INTERMITTENT LIGHT OPERATION REDUCES THE ABILITY TO WARN OTHER MOTORISTS OF THE DRIVER'S INTENTIONS. THIS CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH FROM THE REAR. .Mileage was 92000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBL93423J. Bmw M3 2003 problem was reported in ROCKVILLE, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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BMW M3 Engine

BMW M3 2003 Engine Report #10604982

BMW M3 2003 car safety problem was reported on Jan 30, 2014.BMW M3 2003, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ENGINE . P133 CODE HAS COME UP AFTER DRIVING 100 MILES. I TOOK THE CAR TO A LOCAL MECHANIC IN WHICH HE REPLACED ALL OXYGEN SENSORS. A FEW WEEKS LATER THE CODE CAME BACK UP. I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE MECHANIC IN WHICH HE SAID IT HAS TO DO WITH A FAULTY ECM. THIS HAS CAUSED ME TO FAIL SMOG TEST UNLESS I ERASE THE CODE. THE ECM HAS ALREADY BEEN REFLASHED BY BMW BACK IN 2012..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 120000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBL93403J. Bmw M3 2003 problem was reported in INGLEWOOD, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
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BMW M3 Power Train

BMW M3 2003 Power Train Report #10604983

BMW M3 2003 car safety problem was reported on Apr 08, 2014.BMW M3 2003, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . WHILE TURNING AT A SLOW SPEED LEFT OR RIGHT THE DIFFERENTIAL BEGINS TO MAKE GRINDING AND CLUNKING NOISE. INSPECTION II SERVICE HAS ALREADY BEEN PERFORMED IN WHICH THE DIFF FLUID IS REPLACED. HOWEVER, IF TURNING A HARD RIGHT OR HARD LEFT THE REAR TIRE BEGINS TO VIBRATE AND FEELS LIKE ITS RUNNING OVER A BUMP..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 120000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSBL93403J. Bmw M3 2003 problem was reported in INGLEWOOD, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
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