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BMW M3 Power Train Automatic Transmission

BMW M3 2009 Safety Review #10257666

BMW M3 2009 car safety problem was reported on Feb 06, 2009.BMW M3 2009, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . MY 09 BMW M3 WITH DCT IS EXHIBITING GEAR SHIFTING SLOWNESS AND POWER LAGGING PROBLEMS AFTER HARD BRAKING. THE MOST RECENT INCIDENT WAS A NEAR REAR END COLLISION TODAY THAT REQUIRED ME TO BRAKE HARD FROM 70MPH, TO 40, SWITCH LANES AND ACCELERATE TO AVOID BEING HIT BY APPROACHING TRAFFIC FROM BEHIND. WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE, THE CAR DID NOT RESPOND FOR WHAT SEEMED LIKE A COUPLE SECONDS. THE LAG WAS LONG ENOUGH THAT THE CAR BEHIND ME WAS FORCED TO LEAVE THE ROAD TO AVOID HITTING ME. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 1800 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSPM93599E. Bmw M3 2009 problem was reported in AUSTIN, TX. 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 Clutch Assembly

BMW M3 2009 Safety Review #10257975

BMW M3 2009 car safety problem was reported on Feb 07, 2009.BMW M3 2009, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY . IN THE 2009 BMW M3 SEDAN WITH DCT (DUAL CLUTCH) TRANSMISSION, 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+). I WAS CAREFULLY IN THE MIDDLE OF A SLOW LEFT TURN AT AN INTERSECTION ON SATURDAY, FEB 7, 2009. TO AVOID AN ONCOMING CAR PREMATURELY HEADING IN MY DIRECTION, I PRESSED ON THE ACCELERATOR TO HASTEN THE COMPLETION OF MY TURN, BUT THE CAR DID NOT RESPOND BECAUSE OF THE CLUTCH LAG. I NARROWLY AVOIDED BEING HIT. THIS TRANSMISSION DEFECT COULD REASONABLY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE DRIVER OR PASSENGERS, ESPECIALLY WHEN SUDDEN AND UNANTICIPATED ACCELERATION OUT OF A DIFFICULT DRIVING SITUATION IS REQUIRED. *TR THE CONSUMER STATED HE ALSO EXPERIENCED UNEXPECTED STALLS DURING LOW SPEED DRIVING, BUT NOT RAPID DECELERATION. UPDATED 03/11/09. *JB .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 1000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSPM93569E. Bmw M3 2009 problem was reported in TORONTO, 00. Vehicle was purchased on 20081231. 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 Automatic Transmission

BMW M3 2009 Safety Review #10258029

BMW M3 2009 car safety problem was reported on Feb 09, 2009.BMW M3 2009, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . THIS OCCURS REGULARLY, PERHAPS 10 TIMES PER WEEK OR MORE DEPENDING ON SEVERITY. ON DECELERATION, THE TRANSMISSION WILL DISENGAGE THE DRIVELINE. WHEN THE THROTTLE IS DEPRESSED AGAIN TO ACCELERATE, THERE IS A LONG DELAY (GREATER THAN 1 SECOND). THIS OCCURS AT SLOW SPEEDS (LESS THAN 20 MPH), FOR EXAMPLE WHEN ENTERING A LEFT TURN LANE WITH ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I HAD THIS BEHAVIOR DUPLICATED FOR A BMW TECHNICIAN WHO, UPON FURTHER RESEARCH, INDICATED THAT BMW WAS AWARE OF THIS ISSUE AND HAS DECLARED IT "NORMAL OPERATION". IT IS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT IS CAUSED BY THIS ISSUE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 100 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSPM93509E. Bmw M3 2009 problem was reported in OSWEGO, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.
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BMW M3 2009 Safety Review #10263986

BMW M3 2009 car safety problem was reported on Apr 01, 2009.BMW M3 2009, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . I OWN A 2009 BMW M3. IT HAS THE MDCT TRANSMISSION. THERE IS A DELAY WHEN COMING TO A ROLLING STOP AND THEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE AGAIN. THE DELAY OCCURS WHEN PUSHING THE ACCELERATOR AND WHEN THE ENGINE/TRANSMISSION ACTUALLY ENGAGES AND MOVES FORWARD. THE DELAY IS AS LONG AS 1-1.5 SECONDS. THIS HAS NEARLY CAUSED SEVERAL ACCIDENTS. BMW SAYS THIS IS NORMAL BEHAVIOR, BUT I DON'T BELIEVE IT TO BE THE CASE. IT SEEMS LIKE THE TRANSMISSION DOESN'T DOWNSHIFT AT LOWER SPEEDS. IN FACT, ONLY "THINKING" AND PROCEEDING TO DOWNSHIFT AFTER THE ACCELERATOR IS APPLIED. BY THEN, IT'S TOO LATE. AS A DRIVER, YOU EXPECT FORWARD MOMENTUM AS SOON AS THE ACCELERATOR IS APPLIED... NOT THAT IT DOWN SHIFTS AT THAT POINT. PLUS, THE READING DISPLAY SUGGESTS IT IS IN FACT DOWNSHIFTED TO 2ND GEAR... BUT I ASSURE YOU, THAT'S NOT THE POINT. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME THE SCENARIO IS MENTIONED. SAY COMING FROM 35 MPH OR HIGHER SO THE VEHICLE IS IN A HIGHER GEAR (5 OR 6) AND THEN YOU SLOW TO SAY 10 MPH AND THEN TRY TO ACCELERATE.... SAY IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 1500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSWD93519P. Bmw M3 2009 problem was reported in PUYALLUP, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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BMW M3 2009 Safety Review #10264299

BMW M3 2009 car safety problem was reported on Apr 02, 2009.BMW M3 2009, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . WHEN TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTS TO 2ND GEAR, SUDDEN AND COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER WHEN TURNING. HAPPENS WITH DCT TRANSMISSION WITH LATEST SOFTWARE. MANY SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON BMW MESSAGE BOARDS, AND BMW IS BASICALLY IGNORING US. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 1500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSWD93559P. Bmw M3 2009 problem was reported in ROSWELL, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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BMW M3 2009 Safety Review #10264984

BMW M3 2009 car safety problem was reported on Mar 16, 2009.BMW M3 2009, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . SUMMARY: POWER APPLICATION LAG IN 2ND GEAR WITH M3 DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION. SPECIFIC INCIDENT: WHILE ROLLING IN 2ND WITH ABOUT 1500RPM I WAS TRYING TO MERGE ONTO TRAFFIC FROM A MERGING RIGHT LANE THAT WAS ENDING SHORTLY. AFTER I THOUGHT IT WAS SAFE TO ACCELERATE, I DID SO, BUT THE ENGINE DID NOT PRODUCE POWER FOR THE NEXT 0.5 SECOND. AFTER POWER KICKED IN, IT WAS NO LONGER SAFE TO CONTINUE AS THE ONCOMING CAR WAS CLOSER THAN I HAD CALCULATED BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE. ALSO, POWER KICKED IN AS I WOULD EXPECT IT TO HAPPEN 0.5 SECOND AGO. TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT, I HAD TO BREAK ABRUPTLY CAUSING THE BELTS TO LOCK AND MY WIFE CONSIDERABLE DISCOMFORT. GOOD THING NO ONE WAS BEHIND ME EXPECTING ME TO ACCELERATE. THE OCCURRENCE OF THE LAG IS PREVALENT WHERE THE SYSTEM IS NOT SURE WHETHER THE DRIVER WANTS TO BREAK OR ACCELERATE. I BELIEVE IT NEEDS ATTENTION BY BMW AND APPROPRIATE REPROGRAMMING OF THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 1500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSPM93599E. Bmw M3 2009 problem was reported in SAN JOSE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.
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BMW M3 2009 Safety Review #10265033

BMW M3 2009 car safety problem was reported on Apr 10, 2009.BMW M3 2009, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . THERE'S A SIGNIFICANT LAG FOR THE TRANSMISSION TO ENGAGE IN MY CAR WHICH AT TIMES PREVENTS ME FROM GETTING OUT OF THE WAY OF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT. *TR.Mileage was 1200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSWL93589P. Bmw M3 2009 problem was reported in ENID, OK. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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BMW M3 2009 Safety Review #10265296

BMW M3 2009 car safety problem was reported on Apr 14, 2009.BMW M3 2009, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . THE BMW M3 WITH DCT TRANSMISSION EXHIBITS A DANGEROUS ACCELERATION LAG IN SECOND GEAR. SPECIFICALLY, WHEN COASTING AT LOW SPEED IN SECOND GEAR, CLOSE TO ONE FULL SECOND WILL ELAPSE ONCE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS DEPRESSED BEFORE THE TRANSMISSION ACTUALLY ENGAGES AND THE CAR BEGINS TO ACCELERATE. THIS MAKES MERGING INTO TRAFFIC, OR ANY SITUATION REQUIRING QUICK POWER APPLICATION, DIFFICULT AND POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS. *TR.Mileage was 1210 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSWD93569P. Bmw M3 2009 problem was reported in AUSTIN, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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BMW M3 2009 Safety Review #10265347

BMW M3 2009 car safety problem was reported on Mar 01, 2009.BMW M3 2009, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . MY 2009 BMW M3 WITH A DCT TRANSMISSION LAGS BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND GEAR. WHEN YOU PUSH ON THE ACCELERATOR THE CAR DOES NOT GO FOR AT LEAST 2 SECONDS, THEN IT SHOOTS FORWARD. I HAVE COMPLAINED TO BMW BUT THEY SAY THIS IS NORMAL. THIS OCCURS ALL THE TIME WHEN I AM SLOWING DOWN AND THE CAR IS DOWN SHIFTING. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 10 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSWD93509P. Bmw M3 2009 problem was reported in GLEN BURNIE, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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BMW M3 Vehicle Speed Control

BMW M3 2009 Safety Review #10265347

BMW M3 2009 car safety problem was reported on Mar 01, 2009.BMW M3 2009, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . MY 2009 BMW M3 WITH A DCT TRANSMISSION LAGS BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND GEAR. WHEN YOU PUSH ON THE ACCELERATOR THE CAR DOES NOT GO FOR AT LEAST 2 SECONDS, THEN IT SHOOTS FORWARD. I HAVE COMPLAINED TO BMW BUT THEY SAY THIS IS NORMAL. THIS OCCURS ALL THE TIME WHEN I AM SLOWING DOWN AND THE CAR IS DOWN SHIFTING. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 10 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSWD93509P. Bmw M3 2009 problem was reported in GLEN BURNIE, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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BMW M3 Fuel System, Gasoline

BMW M3 2009 Safety Review #10265508

BMW M3 2009 car safety problem was reported on Apr 13, 2009.BMW M3 2009, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . LOSS OF POWER ON HIGHWAY AND ENGINE MISFIRE/STUTTER. *TR.Mileage was 1033 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANW13549C. Bmw M3 2009 problem was reported in DAVIS, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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BMW M3 Electrical System

BMW M3 2009 Safety Review #10265523

BMW M3 2009 car safety problem was reported on Apr 08, 2009.BMW M3 2009, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . ON A 2002 BMW 325I TAIL LIGHT SOCKET OVER HEATS DUE TO IMPROPER GROUNDING AND BURNS OUT. CAUSES THE TAIL LIGHT AND BLINKERS TO MALFUNCTION. DEALERS CHARGING UPWARDS OF $600 (EACH SIDE ) TO FIX THE WIRING THAT CERTAINLY IS A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Bmw M3 2009 problem was reported in SAINT PAUL, MN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW M3 Power Train Automatic Transmission

BMW M3 2009 Safety Review #10267248

BMW M3 2009 car safety problem was reported on Apr 29, 2009.BMW M3 2009, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . ON MY 2009 BMW M3 WITH DCT TRANSMISSION, THERE IS A NOTICEABLE LAG AFTER BRAKING WHEN YOU TRY TO ACCELERATE WHILE IN AUTOMATIC(D). THIS IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS WHEN TRYING TO PULL OUT OF AN INTERSECTION. THE CAR HAS NO POWER AND SITS THERE LIKE IT'S THINKING. SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET HURT. BMW NEEDS TO GET A FIX TO THIS SOFTWARE GLITCH. *TR.Mileage was 1150 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSPM93529E. Bmw M3 2009 problem was reported in BROOMFIELD, CO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 4 mph.
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BMW M3 2009 Safety Review #10269767

BMW M3 2009 car safety problem was reported on May 20, 2009.BMW M3 2009, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . SLOWING DOWN AT AN INTERSECTION TO MAKE A LEFT TURN. DECELERATED TO ABOUT 3 MPH. ACCELERATED TO INITIATE THE TURN. TRANSMISSION FAILED AND CAR DID NOT ACCELERATE. ABOUT 1.5-2 SECOND LAG TIME BEFORE THE TRANSMISSION ACTUALLY ENGAGED. ALMOST GOT HIT BY AN ONCOMING CAR. *TR.Mileage was 3400 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSPM93539E. Bmw M3 2009 problem was reported in FULLERTON, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 3 mph.
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BMW M3 2009 Safety Review #10272388

BMW M3 2009 car safety problem was reported on May 25, 2009.BMW M3 2009, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . 2009 BMW M3 DCT (DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION) EXHIBITS A SERIOUS LAG/HESITATION WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE FROM A RAPID ROLLING STOP. WHEN THIS ISSUE OCCURS IN AN INTERSECTION OR AT A STOP LIGHT, A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE EXISTS OF BEING T-BONED OR SLAMMED IN THE REAR. WHEN REPORTED TO BMW THEY CLAIM IT "WORKS AS DESIGNED". GUESS SOMEONE NEEDS TO BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED BEFORE BMW WILL RESOLVE THIS ISSUE. *TR.Mileage was 7518 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSWL935X9P. Bmw M3 2009 problem was reported in MESA, AZ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.
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BMW M3 Engine And Engine Cooling

BMW M3 2009 Safety Review #10273913

BMW M3 2009 car safety problem was reported on Apr 15, 2009.BMW M3 2009, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . WE WERE DRIVING OUR 2009 BMW 335I ON FWY 5 SOUTH AT ABOUT 65 MPH , THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANE. IT SPUTTERED AND STALLED REPEATEDLY, WE HAVE TO DRIVE REALLY SLOW TO GET HOME, NEXT DAY I GOT IT IN AUTHORIZED DEALER, THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP CONTRIBUTED TO THE FAILURE. THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED THIS HAPPENED TO MY 2 TIMES , THIS IS A VERY UNSAFE PROBLEM COULD CAUSE ACCIDENT IF WE IN A MID OF PASSING OTHER CAR ON FWY . THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD REQUIRE BMW RECALL ALL VEHICLES WITH THIS PUMP,THIS SEAM TO BE THE ONGOING PROBLEM WITH 335I SEAN 2007 AND BMW STILL DIDN'T FIX IT, THIS IS NEW 2009 BMW 335I ONLY HAVE 2500 MILES ON IT. *TR.Mileage was 2500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAPM73569E. Bmw M3 2009 problem was reported in SAN DIEGO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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BMW M3 Power Train Automatic Transmission

BMW M3 2009 Safety Review #10274339

BMW M3 2009 car safety problem was reported on Jan 15, 2009.BMW M3 2009, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . THIS COMPLAINT IS FOR A 2009 BMW M3 COUPE WITH THE DUAL-CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (DCT). I AM EXPERIENCING MAJOR SHIFT LAG TRYING TO REACCELERATE AFTER SLOWING DOWN. BASICALLY, THE 2ND GEAR WILL FAIL TO CATCH / ENGAGE WHEN I PUT MY FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL CAUSING THE CAR STALL FOR A SECOND OR TWO. AFTER THAT, THE GEAR WILL ENGAGE ABRUPTLY AND I WILL BE PULLED VIOLENTLY FORWARD. THIS HAS RESULTED IN SEVERAL NEAR-ACCIDENT SITUATIONS: 1. I ALMOST REAR-ENDED SOMEONE WHEN THE GEAR ENGAGED ABRUPTLY WITH THE CAR JERKING FORWARD AT A STOP LIGHT WHEN IT TURNED GREEN AS I WAS APPROACHING, SLOWING DOWN TO 2ND GEAR. 2. I WAS ALMOST T-BONED AT A NON-REGULATED INTERSECTION. I WAS SLOWING DOWN WHEN APPROACHING THE INTERSECTION. THE CAR DOWNSHIFTED TO 2ND GEAR FOR ME AND ABOUT 1/4 WAY INTO THE INTERSECTION, I SAW A VEHICLE SPEEDING DOWN TOWARDS THE INTERSECTION ON MY LEFT. I TRIED TO ACCELERATE TO GET OUT OF THE INTERSECTION BUT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO ENGAGE FOR A FULL 2 SECONDS. I BARELY MISSED THE VEHICLE T-BONING INTO MY CAR. THERE IS NO APPARENT EVENTS THAT HAVE LED UP TO THE FAILURE. THE CAR BEHAVES LIKE THAT ON THE FIRST DAY I BOUGHT IT. THIS FAILURE WOULD HAPPEN EVERY TIME I LEAVE THE CAR IN AUTOMATIC MODE, SO THAT THE CAR'S COMPUTER WILL DOWNSHIFT FOR ME. I ALREADY BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP TWICE COMPLAINING ABOUT THE ISSUE AND THE POTENTIAL SAFETY RAMIFICATIONS, BUT THE DEALERSHIP'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT CLAIMED THAT BMW NORTH AMERICA HAS ISSUED A STATEMENT CLAIMING THAT IT IS NORMAL TRANSMISSION BEHAVIOR AND THERE IS NOTHING THAT THEY CAN DO TO CORRECT IT. OBVIOUSLY, THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN FOR ME AND I AM ASTONISHED THAT BMW WILL NOT DO ANYTHING TO RECTIFY ITS PROBLEM. *TR.Mileage was 11 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSWD93579P. Bmw M3 2009 problem was reported in SEATTLE, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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BMW M3 2009 Safety Review #10274365

BMW M3 2009 car safety problem was reported on June 12, 2009.BMW M3 2009, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . HELLO. I HAVE A 2009 BMW M3 WITH THE DCT TRANSMISSION. I AM EXPERIENCING SIGNIFICANT DELAYS WHEN DOWN SHIFTING FROM ONE GEAR TO A LOWER GEAR. 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 A SERIOUS PROBLEM FIGURING OUT WHAT GEAR TO SELECT BECAUSE WHEN YOU STEP ON THE GAS TO ACCELERATE, THERE IS A VERY SIGNIFICANT DELAY IN THE POWER ENGAGING. I WOULD SAY ABOUT 2-4 SECONDS. BY THIS TIME, I AM REALLY STEPPING ON THE GAS PEDAL. THE TRANSMISSION FINALLY PICKS A GEAR, WHICH RESULTS IN THE CAR SUDDENLY LURCHING FORWARD, SOMETIMES ENGAGING THE ANTI-SKIP CONTROL. THIS PROBLEM BECOMES MOST APPARENT WHEN MAKING A TURN INTO ON-COMING TRAFFIC, SLOWING DOWN TO AROUND 10-15 MPH. AFTER THE TURN, THE CAR IS POSITIONED IN THE TRAFFIC LANE, BUT I 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. *TR.Mileage was 5900 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSWD93599P. Bmw M3 2009 problem was reported in VENTURA, CA. 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 2009 Safety Review #10274365

BMW M3 2009 car safety problem was reported on June 12, 2009.BMW M3 2009, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION . HELLO. I HAVE A 2009 BMW M3 WITH THE DCT TRANSMISSION. I AM EXPERIENCING SIGNIFICANT DELAYS WHEN DOWN SHIFTING FROM ONE GEAR TO A LOWER GEAR. 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 A SERIOUS PROBLEM FIGURING OUT WHAT GEAR TO SELECT BECAUSE WHEN YOU STEP ON THE GAS TO ACCELERATE, THERE IS A VERY SIGNIFICANT DELAY IN THE POWER ENGAGING. I WOULD SAY ABOUT 2-4 SECONDS. BY THIS TIME, I AM REALLY STEPPING ON THE GAS PEDAL. THE TRANSMISSION FINALLY PICKS A GEAR, WHICH RESULTS IN THE CAR SUDDENLY LURCHING FORWARD, SOMETIMES ENGAGING THE ANTI-SKIP CONTROL. THIS PROBLEM BECOMES MOST APPARENT WHEN MAKING A TURN INTO ON-COMING TRAFFIC, SLOWING DOWN TO AROUND 10-15 MPH. AFTER THE TURN, THE CAR IS POSITIONED IN THE TRAFFIC LANE, BUT I 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. *TR.Mileage was 5900 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSWD93599P. Bmw M3 2009 problem was reported in VENTURA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.
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BMW M3 2009 Safety Review #10275525

BMW M3 2009 car safety problem was reported on June 27, 2009.BMW M3 2009, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . I WAS DRIVING ON A TWO-LANE STREET (ONE-LANE EACH DIRECTION) AND AS I WAS APPROACHING A STOPLIGHT I TURNED ON MY LEFT TURN SIGNAL AND STARTED TO MOVE INTO THE DEDICATED LEFT-HAND TURN LANE. AS I DID THIS I NEEDED TO DOWNSHIFT AS I SLOWED DOWN FOR THE STOPPED TRAFFIC AHEAD AT THE LIGHT. WHEN I SHIFTED TO SECOND GEAR AND PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR TO MOVE INTO THE TURN LANE MY CAR WOULD NOT ENGAGE INTO GEAR. I WAS ALMOST REAR-ENDED FROM THE CARS BEHIND ME BUT LUCKILY MY CAR'S TRANSMISSION ENGAGED AT THE LAST SECOND AND I CLEARED THE LANE I WAS IN. BUT BECAUSE I WAS PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR SO HARD TO TRY TO GET THE CLUTCH TO ENGAGE, WHEN IT FINALLY DID I SHOT OFF ACROSS THE LEFT-HAND TURN LANE INTO THE LANE OF ON-COMING TRAFFIC. I WAS ABLE TO STEER CLEAR BEFORE BEING HIT HEAD-ON BY ON-COMING TRAFFIC BUT THE EXPERIENCE LEFT ME VERY UNCOMFORTABLE WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN MY VEHICLE. *TR.Mileage was 4600 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSPM93539E. Bmw M3 2009 problem was reported in CHICAGO, IL. 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 Automatic Transmission

BMW M3 2009 Safety Review #10277564

BMW M3 2009 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 2009.BMW M3 2009, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . M-DCT TRANSMISSION LAG. WHEN YOU'RE TURNING AND CARS MAY BE COMING AT YOU THERE IS NO POWER, CAUSING SERIOUS ENDANGERMENT. *TR.Mileage was 7000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSWD93529P. Bmw M3 2009 problem was reported in WILLISTON PARK, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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BMW M3 2009 Safety Review #10277616

BMW M3 2009 car safety problem was reported on July 05, 2009.BMW M3 2009, 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-SKID CONTROL. THE OCCURS FREQUENTLY. *TR.Mileage was 200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSWL93599P. Bmw M3 2009 problem was reported in MILLER PLACE, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 3 mph.
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BMW M3 2009 Safety Review #10279088

BMW M3 2009 car safety problem was reported on July 17, 2009.BMW M3 2009, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . HELLO, I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2009 BMW M3 WITH THE DCT TRANSMISSION. THE TRANSMISSION ACTS LIKE A SEQUENTIAL MANUAL SHIFTER, ALLOWING THE DRIVER TO SHIFT UP AND DOWN AT THEIR WILL. THESE SHIFTS HAPPEN INSTANTANEOUSLY, WITHIN FRACTIONS OF A SECOND. ADDITIONALLY, WHEN COMING TO A STOP, THE CAR WILL DOWNSHIFT TO 1ST GEAR ON ITS OWN, INSTEAD OF RELYING ON DRIVER INPUT, AS A MATTER OF CONVENIENCE. ALL OF THIS IS NORMAL, ADVERTISED, AND EXPECTED BEHAVIOR. THERE ARE TIMES, HOWEVER, WHEN THE CAR IS DECELERATING BUT NOT COMING TO A FULL STOP (WHEN TAKING A TURN AT AN INTERSECTION, FOR EXAMPLE), THAT THE TRANSMISSION WILL BEGIN ITS AUTOMATED DOWNSHIFTS BUT THEN BECOME INCREDIBLY UNRESPONSIVE. IN THESE CASES, IF I PRESS ON THE ACCELERATOR BEFORE COMING TO A FULL STOP, I'LL NOTICE A SIGNIFICANT LAG BEFORE THE ENGINE ACTUALLY REVS UP. BASICALLY, PRESSING ON THE GAS WON'T DO ANYTHING -- THE TRANSMISSION IS OSTENSIBLY "DECIDING" WHICH GEAR IS THE OPTIMAL ONE AND WILL IGNORE ALL MANUAL GEAR CHANGES AND GAS PEDAL INPUT UNTIL IT MAKES UP ITS MIND. AT TIMES, THIS LAG HAS LASTED AS LONG AS 2-3 SECONDS. THIS LAG IS BOTHERSOME, AT TIMES DANGEROUS, AND ALARMINGLY, WAS NOT AS NOTICEABLY BAD WHEN I FIRST PURCHASED THE CAR A FEW MONTHS AGO. THIS BEHAVIOR OCCURS ON A DAILY BASIS, AND CAN BE REPRODUCED AT WILL. INCIDENTALLY, THIS LAG DOESN'T HAPPEN IF I MANUALLY DOWNSHIFT THROUGH THE GEARS TO 3RD, 2ND, OR 1ST RATHER THAN LETTING THE CAR PERFORM THE DOWNSHIFTS FOR ME. *TR.Mileage was 3000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSWD93599P. Bmw M3 2009 problem was reported in MANHATTAN BEACH, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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BMW M3 2009 Safety Review #10279187

BMW M3 2009 car safety problem was reported on Aug 03, 2009.BMW M3 2009, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . THE DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (DCT) IN MY CAR, A 2009 BMW M3 ROUTINELY HESITATES WHEN PUSHING THE ACCELERATOR IN 2ND GEAR. THE HESITATION IS LONG ENOUGH TO HAVE PUT ME AND MY PASSENGERS IN GRAVE DANGER. IN FACT, IT HAS ALMOST CAUSED A NUMBER OF ACCIDENTS WHEN MERGING WITH HIGHWAY TRAFFIC. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE AND NEEDS TO BE IMMEDIATELY CORRECTED BEFORE SOMEONE IS SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED. *TR.Mileage was 7000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSWL93589P. Bmw M3 2009 problem was reported in LAKEWAY, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
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BMW M3 Structure

BMW M3 2009 Safety Review #10285960

BMW M3 2009 car safety problem was reported on Sept 24, 2009.BMW M3 2009, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with STRUCTURE . I WAS DRIVING ON A SIDE ROAD AT THE ALLOTTED SPEED LIMIT., I WAS ON A SINGLE LANE ROAD. I THEN WENT OVER A POTHOLE- NOT A HUGE CRATER. AFTER WHICH MY STEERING WHEEL BECAME CROOKED AND THE DSC FAILURE WARNING ON MY BMW CAME UP. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER SHIP AND THEY SAID THAT I HAVE DAMAGE TO MY REAR SUB FRAME(BENT), I APPARENTLY HAPPENS UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CIRCUMSTANCES-THE COST FOR REPAIRING IS 4000$. IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I HAVE TO PAY FOR IT. IT LOOKS LIKE TO AVOID THESE INCIDENTS I SHOULD NOT BE DRIVING ON ROADS - AS I WAS NOT SPEEDING NOR WAS I INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WITH ANOTHER CAR. I COULD HAVE AVOIDED THE POTHOLE - AT THE EXPENSE OF GOING INTO THE OPPOSITE LANE AND HITTING THE OTHER CAR. I HAVE CONTACTED EVERYONE AT BMW., NONE HELPS. I HOPE THIS IS MY LAST RESORT FOR LITTLE PEOPLE LIKE ME. *TR.Mileage was 4000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAWL735X9P. Bmw M3 2009 problem was reported in BALTIMORE, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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BMW M3 Structure Frame And Members

BMW M3 2009 Safety Review #10285960

BMW M3 2009 car safety problem was reported on Sept 24, 2009.BMW M3 2009, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS . I WAS DRIVING ON A SIDE ROAD AT THE ALLOTTED SPEED LIMIT., I WAS ON A SINGLE LANE ROAD. I THEN WENT OVER A POTHOLE- NOT A HUGE CRATER. AFTER WHICH MY STEERING WHEEL BECAME CROOKED AND THE DSC FAILURE WARNING ON MY BMW CAME UP. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER SHIP AND THEY SAID THAT I HAVE DAMAGE TO MY REAR SUB FRAME(BENT), I APPARENTLY HAPPENS UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CIRCUMSTANCES-THE COST FOR REPAIRING IS 4000$. IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I HAVE TO PAY FOR IT. IT LOOKS LIKE TO AVOID THESE INCIDENTS I SHOULD NOT BE DRIVING ON ROADS - AS I WAS NOT SPEEDING NOR WAS I INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WITH ANOTHER CAR. I COULD HAVE AVOIDED THE POTHOLE - AT THE EXPENSE OF GOING INTO THE OPPOSITE LANE AND HITTING THE OTHER CAR. I HAVE CONTACTED EVERYONE AT BMW., NONE HELPS. I HOPE THIS IS MY LAST RESORT FOR LITTLE PEOPLE LIKE ME. *TR.Mileage was 4000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAWL735X9P. Bmw M3 2009 problem was reported in BALTIMORE, MD. 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 2009 Safety Review #10310310

BMW M3 2009 car safety problem was reported on May 30, 2009.BMW M3 2009, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . 2009 BMW M3 WITH DCT - ISSUE PRESENT FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE. THE PROBLEM OCCURS FREQUENTLY WHEN IN AUTOMATIC MODE AND SLOWING SUCH AS AT AN INTERSECTION PRIOR TO A TURN AND THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS INTO THE LOWER GEAR (USUALLY 2ND). WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS PRESSED, THERE IS OFTEN NO RESPONSE FOR UP TO 2 SECONDS. WHEN THE VEHICLE DOES RESPOND, THE APPLICATION OF POWER MAY BE GRADUAL AND NOT DIRECTLY PROPORTIONAL TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THIS HAS RESULTED IN A NEAR-ACCIDENT SITUATION. WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN WITH ONCOMING TRAFFIC, OR MERGING RIGHT WITH TRAFFIC THAT IS MAKING A LEFT TURN, I HAVE HAD TO TAKE EMERGENCY ACTION TO AVOID COLLISION. IT IS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME, UNTIL SOMEONE IS INJURED OR WORSE WHEN THE VEHICLE FAILS TO RESPOND AS EXPECTED. THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS OF THIS ISSUE IN THE NET DISCUSSION BOARDS, YET BMW NORTH AMERICA HAS ISSUED A STATEMENT CLAIMING THAT IT IS NORMAL TRANSMISSION BEHAVIOR. THERE IS A SAFETY ISSUE WHEN YOUR VEHICLE FAILS TO RESPOND IN A RELIABLE/TIMELY MANNER IN REAL TRAFFIC SITUATIONS. *TR .Mileage was 15 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSWL935X9P. Bmw M3 2009 problem was reported in REDLANDS, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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BMW M3 2009 Safety Review #10312915

BMW M3 2009 car safety problem was reported on Feb 21, 2010.BMW M3 2009, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . 1. WHEN SLOWING DOWN FOR A RED LIGHT THAT TURNS GREEN, THEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE BEFORE ACTUALLY STOPPING, THE CAR HESITATES OR LAGS. COULD GET REAR-ENDED OR T-BONED IF TURNING IN AN INTERSECTION. SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET KILLED DUE TO THIS ONGOING, IGNORED, SERIOUS SAFETY FLAW. 2. CAN ROUTINELY REPRODUCE THIS HESITATION/LAG. 3. BMW REFUSES TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM AND HAS TOLD IT'S DEALERS IT IS A NORMAL RESPONSE. *TR.Mileage was 12011 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSWL935X9P. Bmw M3 2009 problem was reported in MESA, AZ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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BMW M3 2009 Safety Review #10312918

BMW M3 2009 car safety problem was reported on Feb 20, 2010.BMW M3 2009, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . WITH THE DUAL CLUTCH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN D MODE, WHEN SLOWING FROM 50 OR 60 MPH TO 15-20 MPH THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT DOWNSHIFT AND STAYS IN 6TH OR 7TH GEAR. EVEN WITH THE ACCELERATOR TO THE FLOOR THE CAR WILL NOT SELECT AN APPROPRIATE GEAR WHICH MAKES THE CAR BARELY ACCELERATE AT ALL CREATING A SAFETY HAZARD. THIS CAR HAS LITTLE TO NO TORQUE (BY DESIGN) AT VERY LOW RPMS, AND IT BASICALLY JUST SITS THERE AND DOESN'T MOVE. A DRIVER OFTEN SLOWS LIKE THIS WHEN MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT HAND TURN AND HAVING THE CAR JUST SIT THERE UNDER THOSE CONDITIONS PRESENTS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE IN TERMS OF BEING EITHER REAR-ENDED OR BEING HIT BY ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE ENTIRE NATURE OF THE AUTOMATIC PROGRAM ON THIS CAR IS UNPREDICTABLE; IN SOME CASES IT WILL DOWNSHIFT, IN OTHERS (AS DESCRIBED ABOVE) IT WILL NOT, WHICH ADDS TO THE UNSAFE NATURE OF THIS DEFECT. IT DOES NOT BEHAVE LIKE ANY AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION I'VE EVER OWNED. THE SOFTWARE CONTROLLING THE TRANSMISSION WAS UPDATED IN DECEMBER 2009. PRIOR TO THAT, IN EITHER MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC MODE THE CAR WOULD DOWNSHIFT INTO A LOWER GEAR, BUT THERE WAS A 1-2 SECOND PAUSE BEFORE ANY POWER WAS DELIVERED (THE ENGINE WOULD NOT "GO" EVEN ACCELERATOR TO THE FLOOR). THIS ISSUE HASN'T RECURRED, BUT THE SITUATION IS STILL NOT RECTIFIED (AS NOTED IN THE DESCRIPTION ABOVE) AS THE "NEW" ISSUE WITH FAILING TO DOWNSHIFT IN D MODES HAS SURFACED. *TR.Mileage was 2258 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSWD93599P. Bmw M3 2009 problem was reported in FOLSOM, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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BMW M3 2009 Safety Review #10332510

BMW M3 2009 car safety problem was reported on May 26, 2010.BMW M3 2009, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) DEAR [XXX], I AM VERY HAPPY TO SEE YOUR ORANIZATION 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 OCCURING 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 OCCURED DURING A SPECIFIC SITUATION. THANK YOU FOR LOOKING INTO THIS DANGEROUS MATTER. *TR.Mileage was 5600 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSWL93589P. Bmw M3 2009 problem was reported in HAYWARD, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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BMW M3 2009 Safety Review #10350848

BMW M3 2009 car safety problem was reported on Aug 18, 2010.BMW M3 2009, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, 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 2500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSWD93549P. Bmw M3 2009 problem was reported in SAVANNAH, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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BMW M3 Vehicle Speed Control

BMW M3 2009 Safety Review #10428888

BMW M3 2009 car safety problem was reported on Sept 29, 2011.BMW M3 2009, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING MY BMW 2009 M3, I NOTICED A RARE BUT VERY DISTURBING PATTERN ON TAKE OFF. I HAD CAR CHECKED IN DEALER AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS LIKELY SECONDARY TO MY DRIVING STYLE! THIS UNCONTROLLED TAKE OFF IS LIKE HI REV AND RAPID ACCELERATION PERIODICALLY ALTERNATING WITH DECELERATION FOR FEW SECONDS. I HAD THIS HAPPEN PROB A DOZEN TIME SO FAR(36K ON CAR). ON DAY OF MY ACCIDENT, IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC WITH SPEED LESS THAN 5 MILES PER HOUR, CAR LITERALLY WENT OFF ON ME. IT ACCELERATED TO HIT THE CAR IN FRONT AND THEN MANAGED TO PUSH THE CAR INTO ANOTHER 3 CARS IN FRONT, BEFORE IT CAME TO A STALL. I AM NOT SURE IF IT WAS EXACTLY LIKE MY PREVIOUS EPISODES BECAUSE THE DISTANCE BETWEEN MY CAR AND NEXT CAR WAS SHORT. WHAT I AM SURE IS THAT I HAD NO CONTROL ON CAR. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Mileage was 36300 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSWD93549P. Bmw M3 2009 problem was reported in SCOTTSDALE, AZ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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BMW M3 Electrical System

BMW M3 2009 Safety Review #10428888

BMW M3 2009 car safety problem was reported on Sept 29, 2011.BMW M3 2009, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING MY BMW 2009 M3, I NOTICED A RARE BUT VERY DISTURBING PATTERN ON TAKE OFF. I HAD CAR CHECKED IN DEALER AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS LIKELY SECONDARY TO MY DRIVING STYLE! THIS UNCONTROLLED TAKE OFF IS LIKE HI REV AND RAPID ACCELERATION PERIODICALLY ALTERNATING WITH DECELERATION FOR FEW SECONDS. I HAD THIS HAPPEN PROB A DOZEN TIME SO FAR(36K ON CAR). ON DAY OF MY ACCIDENT, IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC WITH SPEED LESS THAN 5 MILES PER HOUR, CAR LITERALLY WENT OFF ON ME. IT ACCELERATED TO HIT THE CAR IN FRONT AND THEN MANAGED TO PUSH THE CAR INTO ANOTHER 3 CARS IN FRONT, BEFORE IT CAME TO A STALL. I AM NOT SURE IF IT WAS EXACTLY LIKE MY PREVIOUS EPISODES BECAUSE THE DISTANCE BETWEEN MY CAR AND NEXT CAR WAS SHORT. WHAT I AM SURE IS THAT I HAD NO CONTROL ON CAR. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Mileage was 36300 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSWD93549P. Bmw M3 2009 problem was reported in SCOTTSDALE, AZ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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BMW M3 2009 Safety Review #10560764

BMW M3 2009 car safety problem was reported on Apr 05, 2012.BMW M3 2009, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . 400 MILES OUT OF WARRANTY, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAULT WARNING BEGAN TO COME ON. WHEN THIS HAPPENS ALL GAUGES BOTTOM OUT QUICKLY THEN RETURN TO NORMAL. SOMETIMES, THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM, EDC OR OTHER WARNINGS WILL START. I DON'T EXPERIENCE ANY PROBLEMS DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED AND ALTERNATOR HAS BEEN TESTED AND IS PERFORMING AS IT SHOULD. WHEN CONNECTED TO THE BMW COMPUTER FOR ERROR CODES IT DOESN'T SHOW ANY CODES OR THAT THE WARNINGS HAVE GONE OFF. I HAVE DRIVEN IT FOR 18000 MILES TRYING TO FIND JUST ONE COMMON THING THAT WILL MAKE THIS HAPPEN. I HAVE FOUND NOTHING TO CAUSE THIS WARNING. IT MAY GO OFF CONSTANTLY ONE DAY AND NOT HAPPEN AGAIN FOR 2 WEEKS. SOMETIMES, AFTER GOING OFF FOR SEVERAL TIMES, THE GAUGES FOR RPM, TEMP WILL DROP TO THEIR LOWEST INDICATIONS AND THE SPEEDOMETER WILL STICK AT WHATEVER THE SPEED IS AT THE TIME. I HAVE EMAILED BMW OF NA AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE RECENT RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM DOES NOT INCLUDE THE M SERIES. I WAS TOLD THAT IT COULD COST UP TOWARDS $5000 TO FIND A LOOSE WIRE. DIDN'T THINK I SHOULD HAVE TO PAY THAT MUCH SINCE IT WAS JUST 400 MILES OUT OF WARRANTY. I DON'T THINK THAT IT IS A LOOSE WIRE BECAUSE I WOULD HAVE NOTICED THAT AS A COMMON FACTOR, LIKE HITTING A BUMP IN THE ROAD. AFTER READING MANY BMW FORUMS, THIS SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM ASSOCIATED WITH THE M3 AS WELL AS THE OTHER SERIES..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 50400 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBSWL93529P. Bmw M3 2009 problem was reported in BRANDON, MS. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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