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BMW M3 2008 Safety Review #10225131

BMW M3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 1901.BMW M3 2008, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with OTHER . BMW M3 EXPERIENCING SOS FAILURE. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE SOS FAILURE WARNING AND RADIO DID NOT WORK. SHE STATES THAT IT WAS UNINTELLIGIBLE WHEN SHE PRESSED THE SOS BUTTON. DEALER STATED THAT IT WOULD BE OK. *KB THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY HIS NON BMW CELL PHONE WHICH WAS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE TCU, WHICH CAUSED IT TO LOCKED UP AND SHUT DOWN DIFFERENT FUNCTIONS IN THE VEHICLE. *JB.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSWD93568P. Bmw M3 2008 problem was reported in ROCKVILLE, MD. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. DEALER'S NAME: THOMPSON BMW .
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BMW M3 Electrical System

BMW M3 2008 Safety Review #10225131

BMW M3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 1901.BMW M3 2008, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . BMW M3 EXPERIENCING SOS FAILURE. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE SOS FAILURE WARNING AND RADIO DID NOT WORK. SHE STATES THAT IT WAS UNINTELLIGIBLE WHEN SHE PRESSED THE SOS BUTTON. DEALER STATED THAT IT WOULD BE OK. *KB THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY HIS NON BMW CELL PHONE WHICH WAS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE TCU, WHICH CAUSED IT TO LOCKED UP AND SHUT DOWN DIFFERENT FUNCTIONS IN THE VEHICLE. *JB.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSWD93568P. Bmw M3 2008 problem was reported in ROCKVILLE, MD. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. DEALER'S NAME: THOMPSON BMW .
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BMW M3 Structure

BMW M3 2008 Safety Review #10227254

BMW M3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Apr 25, 2008.BMW M3 2008, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with STRUCTURE . CAR = BMW 328 CONVERTIBLE WITH COMFORT ACCESS OPTION YEAR = 2008 AND 2007 (HARD TOP CONVERTIBLE REQUIRED OPTION = COMFORT ACCESS FOR REMOTE ROOF OPEN/CLOSE 1) WHILE EVERYONE WAS STANDING OUTSIDE THE CAR WITH THE ROOF OPEN THE SALESMAN DEMONSTRATED THE REMOTE ACCESS OPTION CLOSING THE ROOF. 2) THE ROOF CLOSED. 3) I REACHED INTO THE REAR WINDOW TO TOUCH SOMETHING IN THE BACK SEAT AREA 4) THE WINDOWS RAISED UP CATCHING MY ARM BETWEEN THE REAR WINDOW ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND THE HARD-TOP ROOF. 5) MY ARM WAS CAUGHT FOR SEVERAL MINUTES AS THE SALESMAN TRIED TO COMMAND EITHER THE WINDOW TO LOWER OR THE ROOF OPERATION TO REVERSE. 6) THE REMOTE ACCESS ROOF CLOSURE PROGRAM RELENTLESSLY TRIED TO CLOSE THE WINDOW EVEN THOUGH MY ARM WAS NOW FULLY CAUGHT AND MY WIFE (IN TEARS) NOR THE SALESMAN OR ANY OTHER STAFF AT THE LARGE DEALERSHIP COULD HELP ME. 7) I FINALLY PULLED MY ELBOW PAST THE WINDOW SUFFERING MINOR SCRAPES AND SOME FAIRLY SIGNIFICANT NERVE DAMAGE. 8) I AM GLAD THAT IT WASN'T MY NECK OR THE APPENDAGE OF A CHILD. I NOTIFIED BMW AG AND BMW USA OF THIS EVENT. IT IS LIKELY THEY WILL TAKE NO AUTONOMOUS ACTION TO FIX THE PROBLEM. IN MY OPINION THE REAR WINDOWS NEED PINCH PROTECTION CIRCUITRY AND THE REMOTE ACCESS CLOSING PROGRAM NEEDS A TIME-OUT FUNCTION RATHER THAN THE RELENTLESS "MUST CLOSE WINDOWS" PROGRAM THAT IS CURRENTLY A THREAT TO ANYONE WHO HAPPENS TO GET CAUGHT DURING THIS OPERATION. *TR.1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 0 miles. Bmw M3 2008 problem was reported in LAKE OSWEGO, OR. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: KUNI BMW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 503-748-5469 . DEALER'S CITY: BEAVERTON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: OR. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 97005 .
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BMW M3 Visibility Windshield

BMW M3 2008 Safety Review #10228091

BMW M3 2008 car safety problem was reported on May 15, 2008.BMW M3 2008, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD . MY WINDSHIELD EASILY GETS ROCK CHIPS AND DENTS. IT APPEARS THAT ANY ROCKS/PEBBLES THAT HIT THE WINDSHIELD RESULT IN A DENT. I ONLY HAVE 1,300 MILES ON THE VEHICLE AND ALREADY HAVE ABOUT 4 CHIPS IN THE WINDSHIELD IT EASILY BECOMES TARNISHED. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 1200 miles. Bmw M3 2008 problem was reported in GILROY, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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BMW M3 Fuel System, Gasoline

BMW M3 2008 Safety Review #10229257

BMW M3 2008 car safety problem was reported on May 22, 2008.BMW M3 2008, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . CAR HAD LONGER AND LONGER CRANK TIMES AT STARTUP. OVER THE SPAN OF A WEEK THE STARTUP TIME BEFORE IGNITION TOOK UP TO 5 SECONDS. THE CAR WAS BROUGHT IN, AND THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP WAS FOUND TO BE FAULTY. REPLACED BY DEALER FREE OF CHARGE. *TR.Mileage was 2500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAVD53508A. Bmw M3 2008 problem was reported in GREEN OAKS, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW M3 2008 Safety Review #10231557

BMW M3 2008 car safety problem was reported on May 28, 2008.BMW M3 2008, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . FUEL PUMP REPLACED AFTER 188 MILES. CAR ALREADY SHOWED SYMPTOM 1 DAY AFTER DELIVERY. HESITATED TO START. DEALER DIAGNOSED DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP AND REPLACED IT. IMPORTANT NOTE TO CAR. IT IS A 335I, MODEL TYPE E93. YOUR SYSTEM DOESN'T LIST IT, SO I USED M3. *TR.Mileage was 188 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAWL73528P. Bmw M3 2008 problem was reported in APO, AE. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW M3 2008 Safety Review #10236429

BMW M3 2008 car safety problem was reported on July 26, 2008.BMW M3 2008, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . ON SATURDAY, JULY 26TH, I DROVE A SHORT DISTANCE FROM MY HOME (AFTER A LONG CRANKING START) AND THE CAR SEEMED DRIVE NORMALLY UNTIL I TURNED TO ENTER A SHOPPING CENTER(FORTUNATELY, A SHORT DISTANCE FROM MY HOME, AS IT TURNS OUT). WHILE DRIVING INTO THE SHOPPING CENTER ENTRANCE (10 OR 15 MILES PER HOUR) I FELT A JOLT AND THE CAR SLOWED DRAMATICALLY. I CHECKED THE REARVIEW MIRROR TO SEE IF I HAD BEEN HIT BY ANOTHER CAR, BUT HAD NOT. I THEN REALIZED THAT THE ENGINE WAS NOT RUNNING, PUT IN THE CLUTCH AND COASTED TO A STOP AT A STOP SIGN. I ATTEMPTED TO RE-START THE CAR BUT WAS UNABLE TO. THE ENGINE ¿TURNED OVER¿ BUT WOULD NOT START. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS OR MESSAGES BEFORE OR AFTER THE FAILURE OR AT ANY OTHER TIME. AT THIS POINT, I USED BMW ASSIST TO GET HELP SINCE I WAS PARTIALLY BLOCKING A BUSY INTERSECTION WITHIN THE SHOPPING CENTER. A TOW TRUCK ARRIVED ABOUT 45 MINUTES AFTER MY CALL TO BMW ASSIST. WHEN THE TOW TRUCK ARRIVED, THE DRIVER POINTED OUT A LEAK AND PUDDLE/STAIN ON THE ASPHALT COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR. THE STAIN WAS ABOUT 2 BY 3 FEET. THERE WAS ALSO A SMELL OF GASOLINE. WHEN THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, THE SERVICE ADVISOR ALSO NOTICED GAS STILL LEAKING FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR AND DRIPPING ON THE GROUND. A LOANER CAR AND I WAS ON MY WAY. ON MONDAY, JULY 28TH I CALLED THE SA TO CHECK THE STATUS OF THE CAR AT ABOUT 3:00 PM. I WAS TOLD THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP AND A CONNECTING HOSE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. HE SAID THE PARTS WERE ORDERED AND SHOULD BE ON HAND BY WEDNESDAY, JULY 30 TO BE INSTALLED. I ASKED ABOUT THE HOSE, AND THE RESULTING GASOLINE LEAK AND HE COMMENTED ABOUT THE LARGE AMOUNT OF GAS THAT HAD BEEN SPRAYED OUT IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE HOSE. THERE EASILY COULD HAVE BEEN A CATASTROPHIC FIRE DUE TO THE MAGNITUDE OF THE GASOLINE LEAK. THE DEALERSHIP WILL REPAIR THE PUMP AND HOSE UNDER WARRANTY. THE CAR IS A BMW 335I. *TR .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 4000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAVB73598F. Bmw M3 2008 problem was reported in CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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BMW M3 Fuel System, Gasoline Delivery Fuel Pump

BMW M3 2008 Safety Review #10236429

BMW M3 2008 car safety problem was reported on July 26, 2008.BMW M3 2008, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP . ON SATURDAY, JULY 26TH, I DROVE A SHORT DISTANCE FROM MY HOME (AFTER A LONG CRANKING START) AND THE CAR SEEMED DRIVE NORMALLY UNTIL I TURNED TO ENTER A SHOPPING CENTER(FORTUNATELY, A SHORT DISTANCE FROM MY HOME, AS IT TURNS OUT). WHILE DRIVING INTO THE SHOPPING CENTER ENTRANCE (10 OR 15 MILES PER HOUR) I FELT A JOLT AND THE CAR SLOWED DRAMATICALLY. I CHECKED THE REARVIEW MIRROR TO SEE IF I HAD BEEN HIT BY ANOTHER CAR, BUT HAD NOT. I THEN REALIZED THAT THE ENGINE WAS NOT RUNNING, PUT IN THE CLUTCH AND COASTED TO A STOP AT A STOP SIGN. I ATTEMPTED TO RE-START THE CAR BUT WAS UNABLE TO. THE ENGINE ¿TURNED OVER¿ BUT WOULD NOT START. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS OR MESSAGES BEFORE OR AFTER THE FAILURE OR AT ANY OTHER TIME. AT THIS POINT, I USED BMW ASSIST TO GET HELP SINCE I WAS PARTIALLY BLOCKING A BUSY INTERSECTION WITHIN THE SHOPPING CENTER. A TOW TRUCK ARRIVED ABOUT 45 MINUTES AFTER MY CALL TO BMW ASSIST. WHEN THE TOW TRUCK ARRIVED, THE DRIVER POINTED OUT A LEAK AND PUDDLE/STAIN ON THE ASPHALT COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR. THE STAIN WAS ABOUT 2 BY 3 FEET. THERE WAS ALSO A SMELL OF GASOLINE. WHEN THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, THE SERVICE ADVISOR ALSO NOTICED GAS STILL LEAKING FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR AND DRIPPING ON THE GROUND. A LOANER CAR AND I WAS ON MY WAY. ON MONDAY, JULY 28TH I CALLED THE SA TO CHECK THE STATUS OF THE CAR AT ABOUT 3:00 PM. I WAS TOLD THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP AND A CONNECTING HOSE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. HE SAID THE PARTS WERE ORDERED AND SHOULD BE ON HAND BY WEDNESDAY, JULY 30 TO BE INSTALLED. I ASKED ABOUT THE HOSE, AND THE RESULTING GASOLINE LEAK AND HE COMMENTED ABOUT THE LARGE AMOUNT OF GAS THAT HAD BEEN SPRAYED OUT IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE HOSE. THERE EASILY COULD HAVE BEEN A CATASTROPHIC FIRE DUE TO THE MAGNITUDE OF THE GASOLINE LEAK. THE DEALERSHIP WILL REPAIR THE PUMP AND HOSE UNDER WARRANTY. THE CAR IS A BMW 335I. *TR .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 4000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAVB73598F. Bmw M3 2008 problem was reported in CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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BMW M3 2008 Safety Review #10237786

BMW M3 2008 car safety problem was reported on July 20, 2008.BMW M3 2008, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . CRUISING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE STARTS MISFIRING AND LOSES POWER. AFTERWARD THE ENGINE IS RUNNING ROUGH AND CONTINUES IN "ENGINE FAILURE" MODE WITH REDUCED POWER. PROBLEM DIAGNOSED AS HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE. FUEL PUMP REPLACED THREE TIMES IN THE LAST MONTH AND KEEPS FAILING WITH THE SAME SYMPTOMS. THE VEHICLE IS 2008 BMW 335I. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 8000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAWB73538P. Bmw M3 2008 problem was reported in WESTON, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph.
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BMW M3 Power Train Automatic Transmission

BMW M3 2008 Safety Review #10257488

BMW M3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Feb 02, 2009.BMW M3 2008, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . DURING A ROLLING STOP SITUATION WHICH IS FOLLOWED BY ANY ACCELERATION (SUCH AS A LEFT OR RIGHT HAND TURN), THERE IS A THROTTLE DELAY AND THE VEHICLE HAS THE FEELING OF AN "ENGINE STALL" AND LOSSES ALL POWER FOR 1-2 SECONDS WHILE IT SEARCHES FOR A GEAR. THE PROBLEM IS CONSISTENT AND CAN BE RECREATED AT ANYTIME. THE PROBLEM PRESENTS A SAFETY HAZARD IN TRAFFIC SITUATIONS BECAUSE YOU ARE UNABLE TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY OF ONCOMING VEHICLES. THERE ARE MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS FROM OWNERS ON THE INTERNET AND CONFIRMED AT THE DEALERSHIP. THE MANUFACTURER CLAIMS IT IS NORMAL OPERATION FOR THE TRANSMISSION. (TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN SB SI B 28 07 08) HOWEVER, MANY PEOPLE DID NOT EXPERIENCE THE PROBLEM UNTIL AFTER THEIR VEHICLE UNDERWENT A RECENT RECALL FOR TRANSMISSION SOFTWARE UPDATES. VEHICLE 2008 BMW M3 WITH M DCT TRANSMISSION. *TR.Mileage was 6000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSWD93598P. Bmw M3 2008 problem was reported in SALT LAKE CITY, UT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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BMW M3 2008 Safety Review #10257659

BMW M3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Oct 01, 2008.BMW M3 2008, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . I HAVE A BMW M3 WITH THE DCT TRANSMISSION. SINCE GETTING A SOFTWARE UPDATE TO FIX ANOTHER NHTSA ISSUE WITH THE TRANSMISSION, MY CAR WILL HAVE NO POWER AT ALL FOR A COUPLE SECONDS WHEN I SLOW DOWN TO AROUND 10MPH, AND THEN TRY TO ACCELERATE AGAIN. THIS LEADS TO A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN CARS ARE COMING AT ME AND THE CAR DOES NOT MOVE. THIS OCCURS MAINLY WHEN THE DCT IS SET TO THE AUTOMATIC MODE. MANY OTHERS HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUE. THIS OCCURS PRETTY MUCH EVERY TIME I SLOW DOWN TO AROUND 10-15MPH FROM 40MPH OR MORE. MANY PEOPLE HAVE TOLD THE DEALER AND WERE TOLD THIS IS NORMAL!! BMW IS AWARE OF THIS AND TOLD THE DEALERS IT'S NORMAL. MANY MORE COMPLAINTS CAN BE FOUND ON WWW.M3POST.COM/FORUMS. *TR.Mileage was 1200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSWD93578P. Bmw M3 2008 problem was reported in SEAL BEACH, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.
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BMW M3 2008 Safety Review #10258239

BMW M3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Nov 01, 2008.BMW M3 2008, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE M-DCT TRANSMISSION EQUIPPED ON MY VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM OCCURS WHEN THE CAR IS BROUGHT TO A NEAR STOP SUCH AS AT AN INTERSECTION, AND THEN PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO THE ACCELERATOR TO TRY AND PULL AWAY QUICKLY. IN THIS CASE THE VEHICLE WILL HESITATE FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME, POTENTIALLY LEAVING THE CAR UNRESPONSIVE FOR A FEW SECONDS WHILE COASTING SLOWLY INTO THE INTERSECTION WITH ONCOMING TRAFFIC BEARING DOWN. THE MANUFACTURER CLAIMS THIS BEHAVIOR IS NORMAL FOR THE TRANSMISSION BUT IT IS CERTAINLY NOT SAFE. ADDITIONALLY, THE PROBLEM WAS EXACERBATED BY A PRIOR SOFTWARE UPDATE WHOSE INTENTION WAS TO FIX OTHER PROBLEMATIC BEHAVIORS OF THE TRANSMISSION. SO THE BEHAVIOR IS CLEARLY NOT GERMANE TO THE TRANSMISSION ITSELF, IT IS INSTEAD THE RESULT OF GLITCHY SOFTWARE WHICH THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD RIGHTLY BE OBLIGATED TO FIX. I FIRMLY BELIEVE THAT THIS PROBLEM COULD ENDANGER THE LIVES OF THE OCCUPANTS OF MY VEHICLE AND SINCERELY HOPE IT CAN BE RECTIFIED IMMEDIATELY. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 1400 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSWL93598P. Bmw M3 2008 problem was reported in CANTON, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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BMW M3 2008 Safety Review #10258247

BMW M3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Oct 01, 2008.BMW M3 2008, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . I HAVE NOTICED SINCE THE SAFETY RECALL ON THE M-DCT GEARBOX: THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT LAG OR HESITATION OF AT LEAST 2 SECOND BETWEEN APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE ACCELERATOR AND THE CLUTCH ENGAGING AND GIVING ACCELERATION TO THE WHEELS. THIS RESULTS IN A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER AND CAUSES THE CAR TO JUST "COAST". THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN FROM A STAND-STILL, BUT OCCURS PRIMARILY WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION AT VIRTUALLY ALL RANGES OF SPEED, FROM ROLLING STOP THROUGH STANDARD ROAD SPEEDS OF ANY DEGREE . THE PROBLEM IS ACUTE IN "D" MODE, BUT OCCURS IN "S" MODE AS WELL IN 2ND GEAR. THE RESULT OF THIS IS THAT YOU CAN PULL OUT INTO TRAFFIC AND RATHER THAN INCREASE YOUR ACCELERATION NORMALLY, THE CAR WILL JUST COAST WITH NO POWER. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND I HAVE HAD SEVERAL NEAR MISSES WITH A CHANCE OF A CAR REAR ENDING ME BECAUSE THE GEARBOX IS FUNCTIONING LIKE THIS. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 10000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSWD935X8P. Bmw M3 2008 problem was reported in SEATTLE, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 4 mph.
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BMW M3 2008 Safety Review #10258255

BMW M3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Aug 01, 2008.BMW M3 2008, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THE M-DCT AUTOMATED MANUAL TRANSMISSION IN THE E92 BMW M3. IT IS A RECURRING ISSUE AND IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS WELL. WHEN TRAVELING AT LOW SPEEDS, SAY WHEN COASTING AND WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS IN IT'S D MODE (AUTOMATIC LIKE MODE), WHEN YOU QUICKLY TRANSITION FROM LIGHT BRAKING TO MEDIUM THROTTLE APPLICATION THE VEHICLE BECOMES COMPLETELY UNRESPONSIVE TO THE GAS PEDAL INPUT AND OFFERS NO ACCELERATION. AFTER A DELAY OF A SECOND OR SO THE CAR WILL REV A BIT, SLIP THE CLUTCH AND ACCELERATE STRONGLY. THIS OCCURRENCE IS NOT UNIVERSAL BUT IS COMMON. ANY TIME YOU MAKE SUCH A TRANSITION AND REQUIRE THE VEHICLE TO "OBEY" AND ACCELERATE AS PER YOUR USE OF THE GAS PEDAL THE VEHICLES MARKED LACK OF ACCELERATION CAN BE A SAFETY ISSUE. SUCH OBVIOUS CASES INCLUDE LANE CHANGES, INTERSECTIONS WITH A YIELD OR MERGING INTO TRAFFIC AFTER A TURN. THIS ISSUE IS WIDESPREAD ON INTERNET MESSAGE BOARDS FOR OWNERS OF THIS CAR. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 8000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSWD93508P. Bmw M3 2008 problem was reported in SAN DIEGO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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BMW M3 2008 Safety Review #10258828

BMW M3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 02, 2009.BMW M3 2008, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . I AM EXTREMELY TROUBLED BY ONE PARTICULAR PROBLEM I HAVE NOTICED FROM THE OUTSET: THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT LAG OR HESITATION OF AT LEAST 1 SECOND BETWEEN APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE ACCELERATOR AND THE CLUTCH ENGAGING AND GIVING ACCELERATION TO THE WHEELS. THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN FROM A STAND-STILL, BUT OCCURS PRIMARILY WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION AT VIRTUALLY ALL RANGES OF SPEED, FROM ROLLING STOP (5KM/HR OR LESS) THROUGH STANDARD ROAD SPEEDS OF ANY DEGREE (RESIDENTIAL 30-40KM/HR, CITY ROADS 50-70KM/HR, OR HIGHWAY 90KM/HR+). THE PROBLEM IS ACUTE IN ¿D¿ MODE, BUT OCCURS IN ¿S¿ MODE AS WELL. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Bmw M3 2008 problem was reported in ALEXANDRIA, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW M3 2008 Safety Review #10258881

BMW M3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Feb 14, 2009.BMW M3 2008, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . AFTER SLOWING FOR A YIELD SIGN, PRESSED ACCELERATOR AND THERE WAS A DELAYED RESPONSE, FOLLOWED BY SUDDEN ACCELERATION. BUMPED TRUCK IN FRONT OF ME DURING THE SURGE. CAR BEHIND ME ALMOST REARENDED ME WHEN MY CAR DID NOT ACCELERATE. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 4500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSWL93578P. Bmw M3 2008 problem was reported in FORT MYERS, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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BMW M3 2008 Safety Review #10259911

BMW M3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Feb 07, 2009.BMW M3 2008, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . I HAVE A 2008 BMW M3 EQUIPPED WITH THE DCT TRANSMISSION AND MY ISSUE IS THE LAG WITH 2-3 GEARS, THIS IS MY DAILY COMMUTER CAR AND FOR SOME ONE WHO IS STUCK IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC FOR ABOUT 2 HOURS AND 45 MILES EACH WAY I CANT NOT DRIVE MY CAR ANY MORE BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. I'VE BECOME REALLY FRUSTRATED BY THIS BEHAVIOR. IT'S NOT AT ALL INTERMITTENT -- IT HAPPENS EVERY TIME THE CAR DROPS INTO 2ND GEAR WHEN SLOWING (AND NOT COMPLETELY STOPPING). DECELERATING TO TURN CORNERS IS AN EXERCISE IN FRUSTRATION (ESPECIALLY WITH PASSENGERS IN THE CAR) BECAUSE THE CAR WON'T ACCELERATE OUT OF THE CORNER RIGHT AWAY... AND IF IT DOES, IT DOES SO RAPIDLY, THROWING EVERYONE'S HEADS INTO THE HEADRESTS. I'VE TRIED UPSHIFTING TO THIRD GEAR, BUT THERE'S A LAG IN THAT AS WELL IF I'VE ALREADY GIVEN THE CAR SOME GAS. I'VE HAD THE FIRST SOFTWARE UPDATE PERFORMED WHICH HAS NOT DONE MUCH. *TR .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 9400 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSWD93548P. Bmw M3 2008 problem was reported in ASHBURN, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.
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BMW M3 2008 Safety Review #10260768

BMW M3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Mar 03, 2009.BMW M3 2008, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . I HAVE A 2008 BMW M3 WITH THE DCT TRANSMISSION. THE TRANSMISSION ITSELF HAS MANY ERRORS IN SECOND GEAR. IF YOU SLOW DOWN ALMOST TO A STOP AND PUT YOUR FOOT BACK ON THE ACCELERATOR, THE CAR WILL NOT RESPOND. I'VE HAD THIS HAPPEN IN INTERSECTIONS WHILE TURNING LEFT BEFORE. WHEN YOU'VE GOT CARS COMING AT YOU AT HIGH SPEED AND YOU'VE GOT NO POWER, IT WILL DEFINITELY GET YOUR HEART BEATING A LITTLE FASTER FOR A MINUTE. IT'S ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. IT REALLY IS HIGHLY DANGEROUS. THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM THAT ANY DCT DRIVER CAN REPLICATE EASILY. BMW NEEDS TO COME UP WITH A VIABLE SOLUTION EVEN IF IT MEANS HAVING TO REPLACE TRANSMISSIONS, AND IT NEEDS TO HAPPEN SOON. FOR AS MUCH AS THE UPGRADE COSTS, IT SHOULD WORK THE WAY THEY ADVERTISE. *TR.Mileage was 1 miles. Bmw M3 2008 problem was reported in DALLAS, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW M3 2008 Safety Review #10261907

BMW M3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Mar 13, 2009.BMW M3 2008, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . I HAVE A 2008 BMW M3 WITH A DCT TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE CONSISTENTLY HAS A LAG WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM ROLLING STOPS AND WHEN MERGING. I BELIEVE THIS COULD POTENTIALLY BE A SAFETY ISSUE DUE TO LOSS OF POWER AT THE WHEELS, ESP. IN HIGH SPEED SITUATIONS, IE WHEN TRYING TO MERGE ONTO BUSY HIGHWAYS. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Bmw M3 2008 problem was reported in AUGUSTA, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW M3 2008 Safety Review #10263002

BMW M3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Mar 24, 2009.BMW M3 2008, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . MY 2008 BMW M3 E92 RAPIDLY SLOWS WHEN THE DCT TRANSMISSION IS DOWNSHIFTING. THE CAR LAGS AND HAS ALMOST STALLED SEVERAL TIMES IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD INCREASING THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH. BMW NORTH AMERICA CUSTOMER SERVICE HAS REFUSED TO ACCEPT THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE DCT TRANSMISSION SOFTWARE FOR ALL OF THESE VIN PRODUCTION CARS. ANY HELP WOULD BE MUCH APPRECIATED. *TR THANKS BRAD LARKIN.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 3400 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSWD93588P. Bmw M3 2008 problem was reported in ELLICOTT CITY, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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BMW M3 Power Train Manual Transmission

BMW M3 2008 Safety Review #10263966

BMW M3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Apr 02, 2009.BMW M3 2008, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION . 2008 BMW M3 W/DCT - I WAS MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN AND HAD SLOWED TO MAYBE 5MPH WHEN TRAFFIC ON THE OTHER SIDE HAD OPENED ENOUGH TO MAKE THE TURN, I PRESSED ON THE GAS AND THE CAR DID NOTHING BUT CONTINUE TO ROLL AT ABOUT 5MPH TOWARDS THE DRIVEWAY IN THE ON-COMING LANES, WHERE THERE WAS ANOTHER VEHICLE QUICKLY APPROACHING. AFTER ABOUT 3-5 SECONDS OF HESITATION THE GEAR ENGAGED AND I WAS ABLE TO ACCELERATE INTO THE DRIVEWAY AND NARROWLY AVOID BEING BROADSIDED BY ON-COMING TRAFFIC. HAD THE HESITATION BEEN FOR ANY LONGER, TRAFFIC BEEN MOVING ANY FASTER, OR THERE BEING ANY LESS OF A GAP IN TRAFFIC, I WOULD HAVE EITHER OF BEEN HIT, OR CAUSED THE ON-COMING DRIVERS TO HAVE LOCKED UP THEIR BRAKES POSSIBLY CAUSING THEM TO BE REAR-ENDED. THIS TRANSMISSION HESITATION IS INCREDIBLY UNSAFE AND IS ALWAYS A CAUSE FOR CONCERN IF MY SIGNIFICANT OTHER DRIVES THE VEHICLE. AT THIS POINT I REGRET NOT GETTING A STANDARD MANUAL WHERE I AM AT LEAST IN FULL CONTROL OF WHEN/IF THE CLUTCH ENGAGES AND AM IN MY SELECTED GEAR AS QUICKLY AS MY ARM CAN MOVE. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME I HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS HESITATION, THIS HAS BEEN A CONSTANT ISSUE SINCE THE ORIGINAL RECALL NOTICE, I BELIEVE I HAVE SOFTWARE VERSION 31.2. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 4800 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSWD93518P. Bmw M3 2008 problem was reported in REDWOOD CITY, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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BMW M3 Power Train Automatic Transmission

BMW M3 2008 Safety Review #10264753

BMW M3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Apr 08, 2009.BMW M3 2008, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . WHENEVER THE CAR IS MOVING AT SLOW SPEEDS, THERE IS A LAG BETWEEN THE MOMENT THE ACCELERATOR IS PRESSED AND THE TIME THE CAR ACTUALLY STARTS ACCELERATING. THUS, DURING THIS LAG, THERE IS NO POWER TO THE CAR! THIS COULD BE VERY DANGEROUS! *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 7000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSWD93548P. Bmw M3 2008 problem was reported in LOS ANGELES, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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BMW M3 2008 Safety Review #10265025

BMW M3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Apr 10, 2009.BMW M3 2008, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . TIME DELAY IN SHIFTING OR LAG WHEN COMING TO A STOP AND TRYING TO ACCELERATE AGAIN. *TR.Mileage was 6400 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSWD93518P. Bmw M3 2008 problem was reported in JUPITER, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.
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BMW M3 2008 Safety Review #10265050

BMW M3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Oct 31, 2008.BMW M3 2008, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . 2008 BMW M3 DCT THE VEHICLE WAS RECALLED FOR A SOFTWARE UPDATE ON OCTOBER 2008. SINCE THEN THE CAR HAS A SEVERE LAG ISSUE UPON BRAKING THEN ACCELERATING AGAIN. THE THROTTLE DOES NOT RESPOND FOR A 1-2 SECONDS. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 900 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSWL93598P. Bmw M3 2008 problem was reported in MERION STATION, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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BMW M3 2008 Safety Review #10265062

BMW M3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Apr 07, 2009.BMW M3 2008, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . I HAVE A 08 BMW M3 WITH DCT TRANSMISSION. IT RECEIVED A SOFTWARE UPDATE MONTHS AGO TO FIX A TRANSMISSION SHIFTING PATTERN. IT DID SOLVE THAT ISSUE BUT IT CREATED A MUCH WORSE ONE. THE CAR NOW, WHEN DECELERATING FROM NORMAL SPEEDS AND REACHES A SPEED WHERE IT SHOULD BE ENGAGING INTO 2ND GEAR, IT DOES NOT FOR ABOUT 1-2 SECONDS. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME. THE CLASSIC EXAMPLE IS WHEN I SLOW DOWN AT AN INTERSECTION, COME OUT OF STREET AND MERGE INTO TRAFFIC, TRY TO MAKE A U-TURN, TURN INTO A BUSINESS ETC. THIS CREATES A SCENARIO THAT IF YOU ARE AT A BUSY ROAD AND LETS SAY DOING 45 MPH AND YOU SLOW DOWN TO MAKE A LEFT TURN TO A SLOW SPEED THAT YOU CAR SHOULD ENGAGE 2 OR 3RD GEAR AND IT SITS THERE FOR A SECOND OR TWO AND IT SEEMS TO BE "LOOKING" FOR A GEAR TO CHOOSE AND IT SIMPLY DOES NOT RESPOND. TO TRY TO COMPENSATE, THE NATURAL REACTION IS TO STEP ON THE GAS A BIT MORE TO MAKE IT THROUGH THE INTERSECTION. THE CAR THEN, WHEN IT DECIDES TO ENGAGE 2ND GEAR, LURCHES FORWARDS IN A VERY ABRUPT MANNER. THIS CREATES A VERY DANGEROUS SCENARIO SINCE THAT PAUSE IS A GREAT DEAL OF DISTANCE TRAVELED BY THE CAR BEHIND YOU AND IT KEEPS GOING. THE LAG IN THE TRANSMISSION CREATES DRASTIC VOID IN POWER AND THERE YOU SIT LIKE A FISH IN A BARREL HOPING A CAR OR AN 18-WHEELER DOES NOT HIT YOU FROM BEHIND. I HAVE HAD 3 VERY CLOSE TIMES MAKING A U-TURN IN A BUSY STREET THAT MY CAR WAS EXTREMELY CLOSE TO BEING REAR ENDED WITH A CHILD IN THE BACK SEAT! ONCE IT CREATED ROAD RAGE WITH THE DRIVER OF THE TRUCK THAT ALMOST HIT ME AND THE OTHER PERSON ENDED UP IN THE MEDIAN AS TO NOT HIT ME. BMW HAS CHOSEN TO BE NON-COMMUNICATIVE WITH ITS CUSTOMERS AND EVEN STATING THAT THIS IS NORMAL FOR A DCT TRANSMISSION WHICH IS NOT. THIS DID NOT EXIST BEFORE THE LAST SOFTWARE UPDATE 31.2. IT IS VERY CONCERNING THAT BMW HAS TAKING THIS STANCE. I 'M AN AVID AUTO ENTHUSIAST & AN ER DOC AND TRUST ME THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND SOMEONE WILL BE KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT IF THEY DO NOT FIX THIS SOON PLEASE HELP! *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSWL93588P. Bmw M3 2008 problem was reported in WESLEY CHAPEL, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW M3 2008 Safety Review #10265086

BMW M3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Apr 13, 2009.BMW M3 2008, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . MY CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH THE "DCT" TRANSMISSION. AT LOWER SPEEDS, THERE IS A DELAY OF 1+ SECONDS IN THROTTLE RESPONSE IN "D MODE" (SIMILAR TO AN AUTOMATIC MODE). THIS HAS LEFT ME IN LIFE THREATENING SITUATIONS SEVERAL TIMES IN INTERSECTIONS WITH NO THROTTLE RESPONSE AND ONCOMING CARS. I FEEL I CANNOT TRUST THE VEHICLE TO MOVE WHEN I NEED IT TO. SOMEBODY IS GOING TO BE INJURED OR KILLED DUE TO THIS ISSUE. I WAS NEARLY STRUCK ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. I HAVE HAD THE CAR IN TO THE DEALER REPEATEDLY FOR THIS ISSUE AND AM ONLY REFERRED TO BMW SI B 28 07 08 AS AN EXPLANATION, WHICH IS TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE! *TR.Mileage was 15 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSVA93588E. Bmw M3 2008 problem was reported in SACRAMENTO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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BMW M3 2008 Safety Review #10265158

BMW M3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Apr 06, 2009.BMW M3 2008, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . THE CAR HAS A DANGEROUS THROTTLE LAG AT SLOW SPEEDS. WHEN TRYING TO MERGE ONTO FASTER TRAFFIC, IT CAUSES A DANGEROUS SITUATION WHERE THE CAR DOES NOT ACCELERATE FOR UP TO 2 SECONDS. ALMOST GOT REAR ENDED A COUPLE TIMES. THE CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH THE DCT TRANSMISSION, I HAVE RECENTLY GOTTEN A RECENT SOFTWARE UPDATE WHICH IS CAUSING THE PROBLEM TO OCCUR. BMW CURRENTLY IS NOT OFFERING A SOLUTION AND CALLING THE PROBLEM NORMAL. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Bmw M3 2008 problem was reported in BAKERSFIELD, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW M3 2008 Safety Review #10265216

BMW M3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Apr 13, 2009.BMW M3 2008, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . ISSUE WITH THROTTLE NOT RESPONDING WITH THE DCT TRANSMISSION CAR (2008 BMW M3). THIS IS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM THAT RENDERS THE CAR UNRESPONSIVE TO THROTTLE INPUT AND THEREFORE INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT. *TR.Mileage was 1200 miles. Bmw M3 2008 problem was reported in SUMMERFIELD, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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BMW M3 2008 Safety Review #10265334

BMW M3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Aug 20, 2008.BMW M3 2008, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . M3 WITH DCT AUTOMATED MANUAL TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT WHEN AT LOWER SPEEDS GOING AROUND CORNERS. THERE IS A LONG DELAY BEFORE IT SHIFTS SO ITS DANGEROUS WHEN MERGING OUT INTO TRAFFIC. THE CAR HAS PERFORMED THIS WAY SINCE PURCHASED AND MULTIPLE SOFTWARE REPROGRAMMING HAS NOT REMEDIED. WHEN TURNING THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL MAKES A GRINDING NOISE. IT STARTED AT ABOUT 1200 MILES AND CONTINUES AT 5000 MILES. THE DEALER PUT FLUID IN TO REMEDY AND SAID TO WAIT 300-500 MILES FOR IT TO GO AWAY. THAT WAS OVER 1500 MILES AGO................. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 1200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSWL93568P. Bmw M3 2008 problem was reported in KIRKLAND, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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BMW M3 Power Train Driveline

BMW M3 2008 Safety Review #10265334

BMW M3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Aug 20, 2008.BMW M3 2008, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE . M3 WITH DCT AUTOMATED MANUAL TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT WHEN AT LOWER SPEEDS GOING AROUND CORNERS. THERE IS A LONG DELAY BEFORE IT SHIFTS SO ITS DANGEROUS WHEN MERGING OUT INTO TRAFFIC. THE CAR HAS PERFORMED THIS WAY SINCE PURCHASED AND MULTIPLE SOFTWARE REPROGRAMMING HAS NOT REMEDIED. WHEN TURNING THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL MAKES A GRINDING NOISE. IT STARTED AT ABOUT 1200 MILES AND CONTINUES AT 5000 MILES. THE DEALER PUT FLUID IN TO REMEDY AND SAID TO WAIT 300-500 MILES FOR IT TO GO AWAY. THAT WAS OVER 1500 MILES AGO................. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 1200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSWL93568P. Bmw M3 2008 problem was reported in KIRKLAND, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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BMW M3 Power Train Automatic Transmission

BMW M3 2008 Safety Review #10266854

BMW M3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Feb 28, 2009.BMW M3 2008, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . WHILE DECELERATING IN 2ND OR 1ST GEAR UNDER LIGHT BRAKING THEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES A LOSS OF POWER FOR TWO TO THREE SECONDS. MY FIRST EXPERIENCE WITH THIS HAPPENED MAKING A LEFT TURN ACROSS OPPOSING TRAFFIC LANE. HAD ONCOMING TRAFFIC BEEN CLOSER WHEN THE VEHICLE DID NOT ACCELERATE I WOULD HAVE BEEN HIT MID SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. BMW REPORTS THAT THIS IS NORMAL BEHAVIOR OF THIS TRANSMISSION HOWEVER I FEEL IT IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 2000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSWL93518P. Bmw M3 2008 problem was reported in CALISTOGA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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BMW M3 2008 Safety Review #10274382

BMW M3 2008 car safety problem was reported on June 08, 2009.BMW M3 2008, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . I HAVE A 2008 BMW M3 WITH THE DCT TRANSMISSION. EVER SINCE BMW INSTALLED A SOFTWARE UPDATE TO FIX A SIMILAR NHTSA ISSUE WITH THE TRANSMISSION, MY CAR SUFFERS FROM A SUDDEN POWER LOSS WHEN I SLOW DOWN TO APPROXIMATELY 10MPH, AND THEN TRY TO ACCELERATE AGAIN. THIS LEADS TO A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHILE THE CAR DOES NOT MOVE AND TRAFFIC AROUND ME CONTINUES TO MOVE. *TR.Mileage was 11605 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSVA93568E. Bmw M3 2008 problem was reported in CHARLOTTE, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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BMW M3 2008 Safety Review #10275817

BMW M3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Sept 29, 2008.BMW M3 2008, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . I HAVE THE DCT TRANSMISSION WITH MY 2008 BMW M3 AND THE LAG IS VERY UNSAFE. DEALER SAYING NO FIX AND PROBLEM NOT UNSAFE. *TR.Mileage was 5000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSWD93598P. Bmw M3 2008 problem was reported in WESTBURY, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.
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BMW M3 Power Train Manual Transmission

BMW M3 2008 Safety Review #10277593

BMW M3 2008 car safety problem was reported on July 17, 2009.BMW M3 2008, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION . 2008 M3 DCT LAG PROBLEM. AT LOWER SPEEDS THE GEARBOX TAKES TO MUCH TIME TO SELECT A GEAR (LIKE COMING THROUGH A SLOW CORNER) AND THEN AFTER THE LAG AND IT "CATCHES" AGAIN THERE IS USUALLY A JERKY ACCELERATION. THIS IS NOT NORMAL FOR A TRANSMISSION TO DRIVE THIS WAY. HAPPENS MORE IN "D" MODE BUT ALSO IN REGULAR MODE ESPECIALLY IN 2ND GEAR. *TR.Mileage was 8100 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSWD93538P. Bmw M3 2008 problem was reported in CALGARY, 00. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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BMW M3 2008 Safety Review #10280322

BMW M3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Aug 01, 2009.BMW M3 2008, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . MY M3 WITH M-DCT TRANSMISSION HAS SIGNIFICANT THROTTLE DELAY IN LOWER GEARS AT ROLLING SPEEDS. CAR WOULD NOT RESPOND TO THROTTLE INPUT FOR ONE SECOND OR MORE AND THEN SUDDENLY SURGE FORWARD. THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUE AS THE CAR FAILS TO ACCELERATE WHEN NEEDED. *TR.Mileage was 15000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSWD93538P. Bmw M3 2008 problem was reported in HOUSTON, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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BMW M3 2008 Safety Review #10284611

BMW M3 2008 car safety problem was reported on June 30, 2009.BMW M3 2008, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . I HAVE A 2008 BMW M3 SEDAN, BUILT 2/08, WHICH I BOUGHT NEW IN JULY, 2008. IT HAS A DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION. THE PROBLEM IS AS FOLLOWS. THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT HESITATION OR DELAY BETWEEN STEPPING ON THE GAS, AND GETTING THE CAR TO GO, WHEN I HAVE SLOWED ALMOST TO A STOP, THEN WANT TO ACCELERATE. THIS HAPPENS ALL THE TIME. IT IS DANGEROUS ESPECIALLY WHEN MERGING INTO TRAFFIC. IN WYOMING IN LATE JUNE, 2009, FOR EXAMPLE, I WAS COMING FROM A SIDE ROAD ONTO A MAIN HIGHWAY. THERE WAS NO STOP SIGN FOR ME, JUST A RIGHT CURVE IN THE ROAD I WAS ON, THEN MERGE INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC ON THE MAIN HIGHWAY. THE TRANSMISSION HAD SHIFTED INTO SECOND GEAR BECAUSE I HAD SLOWED DOWN FOR THE CURVE. AS I TURNED RIGHT AND STEPPED ON THE GAS, NOTHING, IT SEEMED LIKE FOR A SECOND OR TWO. ONCOMING TRAFFIC WAS MOVING ALONG AT A FAST SPEED, AND I ALMOST GOT REAR-ENDED BEFORE THE MOTOR FINALLY RESPONDED TO THROTTLE INPUT. I THINK THIS IS DANGEROUS. WHEN I STEP ON THE GAS, THE MOTOR SHOULD RESPOND IMMEDIATELY, WITHOUT ANY SIGNIFICANT LAG TIME. IT SEEMS LIKE SOME COMPUTER IS TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT TO DO. MAYBE THERE IS A SOFTWARE FIX. WHATEVER IT IS, IT IS A DANGEROUS CONDITION. *TR.Mileage was 14000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSVA935X8E. Bmw M3 2008 problem was reported in PORTLAND, OR. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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BMW M3 Power Train Automatic Transmission

BMW M3 2008 Safety Review #10284611

BMW M3 2008 car safety problem was reported on June 30, 2009.BMW M3 2008, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . I HAVE A 2008 BMW M3 SEDAN, BUILT 2/08, WHICH I BOUGHT NEW IN JULY, 2008. IT HAS A DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION. THE PROBLEM IS AS FOLLOWS. THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT HESITATION OR DELAY BETWEEN STEPPING ON THE GAS, AND GETTING THE CAR TO GO, WHEN I HAVE SLOWED ALMOST TO A STOP, THEN WANT TO ACCELERATE. THIS HAPPENS ALL THE TIME. IT IS DANGEROUS ESPECIALLY WHEN MERGING INTO TRAFFIC. IN WYOMING IN LATE JUNE, 2009, FOR EXAMPLE, I WAS COMING FROM A SIDE ROAD ONTO A MAIN HIGHWAY. THERE WAS NO STOP SIGN FOR ME, JUST A RIGHT CURVE IN THE ROAD I WAS ON, THEN MERGE INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC ON THE MAIN HIGHWAY. THE TRANSMISSION HAD SHIFTED INTO SECOND GEAR BECAUSE I HAD SLOWED DOWN FOR THE CURVE. AS I TURNED RIGHT AND STEPPED ON THE GAS, NOTHING, IT SEEMED LIKE FOR A SECOND OR TWO. ONCOMING TRAFFIC WAS MOVING ALONG AT A FAST SPEED, AND I ALMOST GOT REAR-ENDED BEFORE THE MOTOR FINALLY RESPONDED TO THROTTLE INPUT. I THINK THIS IS DANGEROUS. WHEN I STEP ON THE GAS, THE MOTOR SHOULD RESPOND IMMEDIATELY, WITHOUT ANY SIGNIFICANT LAG TIME. IT SEEMS LIKE SOME COMPUTER IS TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT TO DO. MAYBE THERE IS A SOFTWARE FIX. WHATEVER IT IS, IT IS A DANGEROUS CONDITION. *TR.Mileage was 14000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSVA935X8E. Bmw M3 2008 problem was reported in PORTLAND, OR. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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BMW M3 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

BMW M3 2008 Safety Review #10295122

BMW M3 2008 car safety problem was reported on June 01, 2009.BMW M3 2008, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . UPON SLOWING DOWN, THEN ATTEMPTING TO RESUME POWER, THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE LAGS FOR SEVERAL SECONDS . WHEN TURNING LEFT ACROSS TRAFFIC, THIS LAG LEAVES THE VEHICLE IN THE PATH OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THIS OCCURS EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS SLOWED. *TR.Mileage was 7000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSWD93508P. Bmw M3 2008 problem was reported in WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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BMW M3 Power Train Automatic Transmission

BMW M3 2008 Safety Review #10298037

BMW M3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2008.BMW M3 2008, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . I AM VERY HAPPY TO SEE YOUR ORGANIZATION TAKING AN INTEREST IN THIS ISSUE. IT IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE THAT BMWNA IS WELL AWARE OF, BUT INSISTS THAT IT IS "NORMAL BEHAVIOR" FOR MY CAR/TRANSMISSION. I BROUGHT THE CAR INTO THE DEALER, AND THEY WERE ABLE TO REPRODUCE IT, BUT THEY WERE TOLD BY BMW THAT THIS WAS "NORMAL BEHAVIOR." THE PROBLEM OCCURS WHEN YOU SLOW DOWN- LIKE FOR A TURN, BUT DO NOT COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE DCT TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO HAVE TROUBLE FIGURING OUT WHAT GEAR TO SELECT BECAUSE WHEN YOU STEP ON THE GAS TO ACCELERATE, THERE IS A VERY SIGNIFICANT DELAY IN THE ONSET OF POWER- UP TO 2-3 SECONDS. BY THIS TIME, THE DRIVER IS USUALLY REALLY DIGGING INTO THE THROTTLE. THE TRANSMISSION FINALLY PICKS A GEAR, WHICH RESULTS IN THE CAR SUDDENLY LURCHING FORWARD, SOMETIMES INVOKING THE ANTI-SKIP CONTROL. THE DANGER IN THIS BEHAVIOR OCCURS WHEN MAKING A TURN INTO ON-COMING TRAFFIC AFTER SLOWING DOWN TO AROUND 10-15 MPH. AFTER THE TURN, THE CAR IS POSITIONED IN THE TRAFFIC LANE, BUT YOU HAVE NO POWER TO ACCELERATE INTO THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC. THE ONCOMING CARS ARE NOW CLOSING IN ON YOUR CAR AT A FAST RATE, AND YOU'RE BASICALLY STUCK. THIS SITUATION IS MOST PRONOUNCED IN THE "AUTO" MODE OF THE DCT TRANSMISSION, BUT ALSO OCCURS TO A LESSER DEGREE WHILE IN THE MANUAL MODE WHEN YOU SELECT SECOND GEAR IN PREPARATION FOR THE TURN. IT IS ALSO VERY REPEATABLE IN BOTH MODES. THESE PROBLEMS STARTED OCCURRING AFTER A PREVIOUS RECALL ON THIS TRANSMISSION WHERE THE ENGINE WOULD STALL UNDER HARD BRAKING OR NOT SHIFT UNDER HARD BRAKING. THE RECALL FIXED THAT PROBLEM, BUT INTRODUCED THIS PROBLEM, WHICH OCCURS ALMOST EVERY DAY WHEREAS THE PREVIOUS PROBLEM ONLY OCCURRED DURING A SPECIFIC SITUATION. THANK YOU FOR LOOKING INTO THIS DANGEROUS MATTER. *TR.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSWD935X8P. Bmw M3 2008 problem was reported in SAN JOSE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW M3 2008 Safety Review #10302125

BMW M3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 23, 2010.BMW M3 2008, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . SHIFTING INTO 2ND GEAR PRODUCES LAG AND UPON ACCELERATING THE CAR JERKS AND JUMPS FORWARD, WHICH IS SCARY IN TRAFFIC AND ABSOLUTELY A BIG SAFETY ISSUE! *TR.Mileage was 11345 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSWD93578P. Bmw M3 2008 problem was reported in HOLLYWOOD, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
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BMW M3 2008 Safety Review #10312891

BMW M3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Feb 21, 2010.BMW M3 2008, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . DESPITE MULTIPLE SOFTWARE UPDATES TO CORRECT THIS FLAW MY M-DCT (AUTOMATED MANUAL TRANSMISSION) CAR STILL EXHIBITS A DELAY BETWEEN THROTTLE APPLICATION AND ANY RESPONSE FROM THE VEHICLE. FOR A SMALL PERIOD OF TIME THE VEHICLE IS UTTERLY UNRESPONSIVE TO THE THROTTLE INPUT. THIS HAPPENS WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE IMMEDIATELY AFTER COMING TO A NEAR STOP. THE LACK OF ACCELERATION CAN BE A SAFETY HAZARD IN MANY CASES. *TR.Mileage was 30000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSWD93508P. Bmw M3 2008 problem was reported in SAN DIEGO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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BMW M3 2008 Safety Review #10312939

BMW M3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 14, 2010.BMW M3 2008, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . 2008 E92 M3 WITH M-DCT TRANSMISSION. TRANSMISSION TENDS TO "LAG" AFTER MEDIUM TO HARD BRAKING CAUSING UNRESPONSIVENESS TO THROTTLE FOR 2-3 SECONDS BEFORE EITHER 1)SLOWLY REGAINING THROTTLE, OR 2)SUDDEN FORWARD JERK. BMW HAS TRIED UPDATING THE M-DCT SOFTWARE, WHICH SEEMED TO FIX THE PROBLEM TEMPORARILY BEFORE STARTING TO OCCUR AGAIN. *TR.Bmw M3 2008 problem was reported in SAN MARINO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW M3 2008 Safety Review #10313479

BMW M3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Feb 21, 2010.BMW M3 2008, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . HESITATION IN THE AUTOMATIC MODE WHEN DECREASING SPEED THEN TRYING TO INITIATE A TURN. FOR EXAMPLE GOING DOWN THE ROAD AT 50MPH THEN BRAKING TO TURN LEFT, ONCE BRAKING OCCURS A SIGNIFICANT HESITATION WILL OCCUR WHICH MAY RESULT IN THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC HITTING YOU. *TR.Mileage was 6503 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSWD93548P. Bmw M3 2008 problem was reported in SAN ANTONIO, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.
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BMW M3 2008 Safety Review #10324666

BMW M3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Apr 07, 2010.BMW M3 2008, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . I AM VERY HAPPY TO SEE YOUR ORGANIZATION TAKING AN INTEREST IN THIS ISSUE. IT IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE THAT BMWNA IS WELL AWARE OF, BUT INSISTS THAT IT IS "NORMAL BEHAVIOR" FOR MY CAR/TRANSMISSION. I BROUGHT THE CAR INTO THE DEALER, AND THEY WERE ABLE TO REPRODUCE IT, BUT THEY WERE TOLD BY BMW THAT THIS WAS "NORMAL BEHAVIOR." THE PROBLEM OCCURS WHEN YOU SLOW DOWN- LIKE FOR A TURN, BUT DO NOT COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE DCT TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO HAVE TROUBLE FIGURING OUT WHAT GEAR TO SELECT BECAUSE WHEN YOU STEP ON THE GAS TO ACCELERATE, THERE IS A VERY SIGNIFICANT DELAY IN THE ONSET OF POWER- UP TO 2-3 SECONDS. BY THIS TIME, THE DRIVER IS USUALLY REALLY DIGGING INTO THE THROTTLE. THE TRANSMISSION FINALLY PICKS A GEAR, WHICH RESULTS IN THE CAR SUDDENLY LURCHING FORWARD, SOMETIMES INVOKING THE ANTI-SKIP CONTROL. THE DANGER IN THIS BEHAVIOR OCCURS WHEN MAKING A TURN INTO ON-COMING TRAFFIC AFTER SLOWING DOWN TO AROUND 10-15 MPH. AFTER THE TURN, THE CAR IS POSITIONED IN THE TRAFFIC LANE, BUT YOU HAVE NO POWER TO ACCELERATE INTO THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC. THE ONCOMING CARS ARE NOW CLOSING IN ON YOUR CAR AT A FAST RATE, AND YOU'RE BASICALLY STUCK. THIS SITUATION IS MOST PRONOUNCED IN THE "AUTO" MODE OF THE DCT TRANSMISSION, BUT ALSO OCCURS TO A LESSER DEGREE WHILE IN THE MANUAL MODE WHEN YOU SELECT SECOND GEAR IN PREPARATION FOR THE TURN. IT IS ALSO VERY REPEATABLE IN BOTH MODES. THESE PROBLEMS STARTED OCCURRING AFTER A PREVIOUS RECALL ON THIS TRANSMISSION WHERE THE ENGINE WOULD STALL UNDER HARD BRAKING OR NOT SHIFT UNDER HARD BRAKING. THE RECALL FIXED THAT PROBLEM, BUT INTRODUCED THIS PROBLEM, WHICH OCCURS ALMOST EVERY DAY WHEREAS THE PREVIOUS PROBLEM ONLY OCCURRED DURING A SPECIFIC SITUATION. THANK YOU FOR LOOKING INTO THIS DANGEROUS MATTER. *TR.Mileage was 1 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSWD93578P. Bmw M3 2008 problem was reported in HOLLYWOOD, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.
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BMW M3 2008 Safety Review #10328416

BMW M3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Dec 10, 2009.BMW M3 2008, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . THE PROBLEM OCCURS WHEN YOU SLOW DOWN- LIKE FOR A TURN, BUT DO NOT COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE DCT TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO HAVE TROUBLE FIGURING OUT WHAT GEAR TO SELECT BECAUSE WHEN YOU STEP ON THE GAS TO ACCELERATE, THERE IS A VERY SIGNIFICANT DELAY IN THE ONSET OF POWER- UP TO 2-3 SECONDS. BY THIS TIME, THE DRIVER IS USUALLY REALLY DIGGING INTO THE THROTTLE. THE TRANSMISSION FINALLY PICKS A GEAR, WHICH RESULTS IN THE CAR SUDDENLY LURCHING FORWARD, SOMETIMES INVOKING THE ANTI-SKIP CONTROL. THE DANGER IN THIS BEHAVIOR OCCURS WHEN MAKING A TURN INTO ON-COMING TRAFFIC AFTER SLOWING DOWN TO AROUND 10-15 MPH. AFTER THE TURN, THE CAR IS POSITIONED IN THE TRAFFIC LANE, BUT YOU HAVE NO POWER TO ACCELERATE INTO THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC. THE ONCOMING CARS ARE NOW CLOSING IN ON YOUR CAR AT A FAST RATE, AND YOU'RE BASICALLY STUCK. THIS SITUATION IS MOST PRONOUNCED IN THE "AUTO" MODE OF THE DCT TRANSMISSION, BUT ALSO OCCURS TO A LESSER DEGREE WHILE IN THE MANUAL MODE WHEN YOU SELECT SECOND GEAR IN PREPARATION FOR THE TURN. IT IS ALSO VERY REPEATABLE IN BOTH MODES. *TR.Mileage was 8000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSWD93518P. Bmw M3 2008 problem was reported in GREER, SC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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BMW M3 2008 Safety Review #10343436

BMW M3 2008 car safety problem was reported on July 15, 2010.BMW M3 2008, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . I OWN A 2008 BMW M3 WITH DCT TRANSMISSION. WHEN IN AUTO MODE AND YOU SLOW DOWN AND THEN WISH TO ACCELERATE THE CAR HESITATES AND THEN LUNGES FORWARD. THIS IS GOING TO CAUSE A PROBLEM WITH LOSING CONTROL OF THE CAR OR COULD CRASH INTO VEHICLE IN FRONT OF YOU. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID NOTHING IS WRONG. THEIR NEEDS TO BE A RECALL ON THIS. VIN NUMBER [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR.Mileage was 1500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSWL93508P. Bmw M3 2008 problem was reported in OWINGS MILLS, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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BMW M3 2008 Safety Review #10463954

BMW M3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Apr 13, 2012.BMW M3 2008, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . THERE'S AN ISSUE WITH THE CAR'S DCT/TRANSMISSION. THE PROBLEM OCCURS WHEN YOU SLOW DOWN- LIKE FOR A TURN, BUT DO NOT COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE DCT TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO HAVE TROUBLE FIGURING OUT WHAT GEAR TO SELECT BECAUSE WHEN YOU STEP ON THE GAS TO ACCELERATE, THERE IS A VERY SIGNIFICANT DELAY IN THE ONSET OF POWER- UP TO 2-3 SECONDS. BY THIS TIME, THE DRIVER IS USUALLY REALLY DIGGING INTO THE THROTTLE. THE TRANSMISSION FINALLY PICKS A GEAR, WHICH RESULTS IN THE CAR SUDDENLY LURCHING FORWARD, SOMETIMES INVOKING THE ANTI-SKIP CONTROL. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES SINCE I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE AND CAN PROVE TO BE VERY DANGEROUS WHEN YOU'RE IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO ANOTHER CAR AND THE CAR THRUSTS FORWARD. *JS.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 34500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSWD93568P. Bmw M3 2008 problem was reported in VOORHEES, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw M3 2008 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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BMW M3 Engine

BMW M3 2008 Safety Review #10525919

BMW M3 2008 car safety problem was reported on June 23, 2013.BMW M3 2008, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ENGINE . THE ENGINE IN MY BMW DIED AT 74,598 MILES, NO WARNING LIGHTS AND NO WEIRD NOISES. IT DIED WHEN I WAS DRIVING THE SPEED LIMIT (65) ON THE HIGHWAY DOING NOTHING OUT OF THE ORDINARY, WHEELS LOCKED UP IN TRAFFIC SO I HAD TO PUSH IN CLUTCH. IT WAS A VERY LIFE THREATENING SITUATION BECAUSE A BIG RIG ALMOST CRASHED INTO MY CAR. I COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY TO CHECK IT OUT: THE ENGINE WAS NOT OVERHEATING AND THERE WAS NO FLUIDS ON THE GROUND. AS I TRIED STARTING THE CAR UP AGAIN I COULD HEAR THE FUEL PUMP TURNING ON AND THE STARTER MOTOR CLICKING, BUT THE ENGINE WOULDN'T TURN OVER. I GOT THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND A FEW DAYS LATER IT WAS MADE KNOWN TO ME BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT MY ENGINE WAS SEIZED AND THAT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY $19,000 FOR A NEW ENGINE AND $6,000 FOR THE LABOR TO INSTALL IT. I MADE THE DEALERSHIP AWARE THAT I KEPT UP WITH THE MAINTENANCE, AND THAT NOTHING WAS INDICATING TO ME THAT MY ENGINE WAS ABOUT TO FAIL. I INSTRUCTED THE DEALERSHIP TO CONTACT BMW NORTH AMERICA (BMW HEADQUARTERS FOR NORTH AMERICA) FOR A "GOOD WILL" REPLACEMENT, BUT MY REQUEST WAS DENIED. THIS PROBLEM IS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE ROD BEARING INSIDE THE ENGINE, WHICH GAVE OUT BECAUSE THERE IS NO ADEQUATE LUBRICATION TO THEM, I HEARD OF THESE ROD BEARINGS GIVING OUT ON THE S65 ENGINE ALL OVER WEB FORUMS, MULTIPLE PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS HAPPEN TO THEM. DURING MY WARRANTY PERIOD I DID LET THEM KNOW THAT MY CAR WOULD GO IN LIMP MODE (LOW POWER MODE ON ENGINE, MAX SPEED ABOUT 40MPH) AND I WAS HEARING TICKING NOISES (DEALERSHIP SAID THIS WAS NORMAL) THAT WERE NOT PRESENT WHEN THE CAR WAS REALLY NEW (THE FIRST 5000 MILES I PUT ON THE CAR). THE DEALERSHIP AND BMW NORTH AMERICA DON'T CARE ABOUT THESE PROBLEMS WHICH WERE PRESENT DURING MY ENTIRE OWNERSHIP OF THE CAR (IN WARRANTY PERIOD) AND THEY DENIED THE FREE REPLACEMENT BECAUSE MY CAR IS NOW OUT OF WARRANTY. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 74598 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSWD935X8P. Bmw M3 2008 problem was reported in MISSION, KS. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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BMW M3 Service Brakes

BMW M3 2008 Safety Review #10542898

BMW M3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Sept 10, 2013.BMW M3 2008, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . IN A SITUATION WHERE THE CAR IS STOPPED AND LIGHT PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE (HVAC IS OFF) THE IDLE OF THE CAR WILL FALL BELOW SPECIFICATION AND THE IDLE BECOMES ROUGH. EVEN A VERY SLIGHT DECREASE IN BRAKE PRESSURE WILL RETURN THE IDLE TO SPEC. THIS WOULD SEEM TO ME TO BE A PROBLEM WITH EITHER THE VACUUM BOOSTER OR THE MASTER CYLINDER. I HAVE NOTED MANY OTHERS WITH THE SAME SYMPTOMS IN ONLINE FORUMS. AT THE VERY LEAST IT IS AN EMISSIONS ISSUE AND AT WORST A SAFETY ISSUE. I AM PROMPTED TO LOG THIS COMPLAINT GIVEN TODAY'S NEWS OF 328I BRAKE INVESTIGATIONS. I HAVE CALLED BMWNA TO GET NO SATISFACTORY RESPONSE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 50700 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSWD93598P. Bmw M3 2008 problem was reported in MILPITAS, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW M3 Latches/locks/linkages

BMW M3 2008 Safety Review #10559626

BMW M3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Dec 30, 2013.BMW M3 2008, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW M3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOORS FAILED TO UNLOCK, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START, AND ALL THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE BATTERY WAS TESTED AND WAS IN WORKING CONDITION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 16000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSWL93548P. Bmw M3 2008 problem was reported in HOUSTON, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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