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1999 BMW M3 in Petaluma, CA
Tl * - the contact owns a 1999 bmw m3. the vehicle was purchased on january 21, 2007, with 2 bald rear tires. the dealer has not agreed to replace the tires. bridgestone, potenza , dot # emh8cka. the contact thought the size was 18. the...read more / reply »
1998 BMW M3 in Waukesha, WY
1) normal vehicle operation 2) left rear strut-tower failure resulting in penetration of strut and spring and failure of rear suspension. could have resulted in loss of control and accident. 3) repairs pending. known issue w/ bmw e-36's.
1995 BMW M3 in Sugar Land, TX
I owed this 1995 bmw m3 since new and abs and airbag light comes on very frequently. abs: need to replace abs pump and abs module. airbag: need to replace safety seat belt buckle.
1995 BMW M3 in Sugar Land, TX
I owed this 1995 bmw m3 since new and abs and airbag light comes on very frequently. abs: need to replace abs pump and abs module. airbag: need to replace safety seat belt buckle.
2002 BMW M3 in Perris, CA
I was traveling at a high rate of speed on the freeway, when i heard a noise. as the noise got louder, i realized it must be a flat tire as the vehicle begin to pull in one direction. as the noise got louder i saw smoke coming from the back...
1999 BMW M3 in Cockeysville, MD
Dt*: the contact stated while driving, the oil light came on and the engine made a grinding noise. the contact pulled over and checked the oil. the oil was full. the vehicle was taken to the dealership who determined an oil pan nut fe...
2003 BMW M3 in Costa Mesa, CA
Months after the purchase of the vehicle, the tire indicator light (to indicate a flat tire has been spontaneously coming on. bmw has not been able to find a reason for this, but they continuously reset the light only for it to go off again...
2003 BMW M3 in Costa Mesa, CA
Months after the purchase of the vehicle, the tire indicator light (to indicate a flat tire has been spontaneously coming on. bmw has not been able to find a reason for this, but they continuously reset the light only for it to go off again...
2003 BMW M3 in Sterling Heights, MI
I own a 2003 bmw m3 equipped with a smg(sequential manual gearbox). within a month of ownership, the car started exhibiting a symptom that could potentially cause a serious accident. during acceleration in 1st gear from standstill, if the c...
2002 BMW M3 in Chino Hills, CA
On november 2nd, 2005, at 6:30 p.m., my family got into the m3. that included my wife in front, and three daughters in the back. we were on the way to meet my father for dinner. we had planned to take the 60 freeway westbound, of which the ...
1997 BMW M3 in Woburn, MA
Dt: when pulling into a stop the windshield wipers will slow down in the speed that they work. they will slow down to the delay, intermediate setting when the vehicle is stopped. the problem has been going on since purchase of the vehi...
1995 BMW M3 in Kirkland, WA
Safety recall 98v-178; regarding the 1995 bmw m3. the vehicle has been service eleven times for repairs and maintenance for the cooling system.** answer required***. when the failure occurred, hot coolant was expelled onto the windshiel...
2003 BMW M3 in Gasithersburg, MD
I am the owner of a 2003 m3 equipped with the smg-ii transmission (vin wbsbl93493jr21921). for the past year (since the car accrued about 11,000 miles), the car has, with increasing frequency, failed to make the shift from 3rd to 4th gear ...
2002 BMW M3 in Kapolei, HI
Dt: drivers side door air bag deployed while driving for no reason. there was no accendent, no pot hole, and no objects were hit. took to dealer on friday, and they still have the car. the injuries were burns and bruises to the left arm...
1998 BMW M3 in Willow Grove, PA
The shock wells rusted and cracked making shocks protrude out of it's mounts.
2005 BMW M3 in San Francisco, CA
2005 mini cooper s was purchased new at southbay mini, torrence ca, on 3/4/05. car is garaged at 547 oak park residence, no crack on the night of 3/7/05. noticed approx 8" crack on the morning of 3/8/05. taken to dealer on 3/9/05, dealer pe...
2003 BMW M3 in Lantana, FL
Ltr concerning a defect of the sequential manual gear transmission on the leased 2003 bmw m3. the vehicle lurches moving only an inch at a time. the lurching forward happens while accelerating from a stop position. problem exists when...
2001 BMW M3 in Riverside, CA
My m3 cic makes a loud grinding/clatter type noise when disengaging the 6-speed manual clutch in both 1st and reverse. this happens when the car is moving at about 1-2 mph. bmw tech's say this is normal operation, however, i can't duplica...
1998 BMW M3 in Sarasota, FL
Repeated failure of the shift gate. tranny sticks in 5th gear position, causing dangerous shift delays while in traffic. see: http://www.brazeauracing.com/tech/transmissions.htm for a partial listing of those affected.
1998 BMW M3 in Fort Wayne, IN
Problem1: rear defogger not working. checked the system, fuses okay, voltage correctly supplied to rear window heating contacts. heating elements in the window itself are failing. afety issue: no visibility through the rear window when fogg...
2003 BMW M3 in Mesa, AZ
Bmw m3 e46 (2001-2005) do not respond to any standard obdii commands from various tool manufacturers. these vehicles do not seem to be obdii compliant.
2001 BMW M3 in Peoria, IL
While driving vehicle grazed the curb and the driver's side air bag deployed. as a result, driver's visibility was impaired, and vehicle crashed into a cement wall. no injuries reported.
2003 BMW M3 in Hollywood, FL
Consumer stated that vehicle was not running properly. he took vehicle to the dealer for maintenance service. vehicle was making a grinding/humming noise. dealer stated that they could not let him drive vehicle out of the shop because veh...
1995 BMW M3 in Manhattan Beach, CA
While applied the brakes the brake light failed to come on. the driver has placed refuses on more than one occasion the problem still remained. the driver was able to drive it to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the drive...
2003 BMW M3 in Los Angeles, CA
2004 bmw m3 convertible. i was on my way home and decided to put the top down. i have owned the vehicle for approx. 6 months and have performed this operation a countless number of times (i live in southern california). i was driving around...
2003 BMW M3 in Los Angeles, CA
2004 bmw m3 convertible. i was on my way home and decided to put the top down. i have owned the vehicle for approx. 6 months and have performed this operation a countless number of times (i live in southern california). i was driving around...
2003 BMW M3 in Escondido, CA
While driving 60 mph vehicle stalled. consumer was unable to restart vehicle. it was towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced due to a blow out. mechanic replaced it. howeve...
2003 BMW M3 in Jasper, GA
Steering wheel locked up. consumer was unable to move the steering wheel. when this happened it tightened to the point that when making a turn it was hard to turn. its was as if something was holding on to it. this occurrence happens ...
1999 BMW M3 in Sunnyvale, CA
1999 bmw m3 convertible. airbag light come up with no reason; potentially, airbig won't deploy if any accident happen. vin wbsbk0330xec40098.
2003 BMW M3 in Amityville, NY
The fuel gauge reads empty when tank is full. after investigating loud noises from the trunk area, i discovered that the gas tank has imploded, and the components within have been destroyed. i have taken it to the dealer four times, and eve...
BMW M3 in Collonge-bellerive, DC
When the right and left wheels rubbed against the pavement the driver's side impact air bag deployed. the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed head on into concrete blocks. the frontal air bags did not deploy. the manufacturer...
2002 BMW M3 in Houston, TX
2002 bmw m3, repeated smg transmission failures rendering the vehicle inoperable. bmw has no idea what is causing the problem. bmw also damaged the vehicle trying to retrive it for yet another repair attempt. it may have started itself wit...
1998 BMW M3 in King Of Prussia, PA
The gear shift in my manual transmission, 1998 bmw m3 (4 door), sticks under fifth gear and often i am also unable to shift into fifth gear. the issue with this is well known by bmw of north america. the danger here is that when i want to...
1999 BMW M3 in Manchester, MO
The manual transmission on my bmw m3 has a defect. it involves the transmission sticking in 5th gear, especially when the weather is cold. this is a dangerous situation, because it compromises control of the car when shifting, leaving the...
1995 BMW M3 in Houston, TX
Passenger side rear shock torn out from the shock tower. stress cracks in the driver side rear shock tower with failure imminent. i can provide pictures of the shock towers before and after they were taken out of the car as well as the s...
2002 BMW M3 in Houston, TX
Multiple problems with the vehicel. the engine was replaced at 16000, the transmission (smg) was re[;aced at 20000, now the engine rev high at idel and send stron vibration to the cabin and steering column. bmw of houston north, a local dea...
2002 BMW M3 in Houston, TX
Multiple problems with the vehicel. the engine was replaced at 16000, the transmission (smg) was re[;aced at 20000, now the engine rev high at idel and send stron vibration to the cabin and steering column. bmw of houston north, a local dea...
2002 BMW M3 in Houston, TX
Multiple problems with the vehicel. the engine was replaced at 16000, the transmission (smg) was re[;aced at 20000, now the engine rev high at idel and send stron vibration to the cabin and steering column. bmw of houston north, a local dea...
2002 BMW M3 in Miami, FL
Consumer noticed fumes coming from air conditioner a/c vents while traveling from 65-70 mph. vehicle has been repaired five times for problem.
2003 BMW M3 in Woodbridge, VA
I have a 2003 bmw m3. just this week a cover (part#51717892955) on the under carriage broke. bmw made it out of plastic (why?). the service managers say a rock or bump could cause this part to break in two parts. this is what happened to my...
2003 BMW M3 in Savannah, GA
Bmw m3 2003 with smg transmission surges badly in first gear occasionally with no apparent cause. this is quite disconcerting when trying to merge into traffic and the auto won't accellerate properly.
BMW M3 in Winston-salem, NC
Want to petition agency to call an investigation - engine failure 3/6/03 mailed code of fed reg 49, part 577 to mr. simm the consumer was concerned about the engine failures in the 2001 &2002 bmw m3's.
2003 BMW M3 in Kenwood, CA
My car was hit on the driver side resulting in the driver's door being indented 11" from it's normal position. the inside of the door was about 2 inches from the steering wheel. the side air bag did not deploy. bmw investigated the car a...
2002 BMW M3 in San Francisco, CA
Without any indication vehicle shut down. engine was replaced by the dealer on 9/9/2002. on 5/27/2003 vehicle would not start. vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair.
2002 BMW M3 in Mechanicsburg, PA
Bmw has had a rash of engine failures on their new e46 m3's. these failures usually (im my case and many others) has resulted in the engine actually blowing up. this is probably one of the most dangerous failures that could happen. oil d...
2002 BMW M3 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
The transmission has failed 4 times. it has been repaired 4 times with no effect. the dealer drove it over 300 mile to "test drive" the car. bmw does not respond with anything but rhetoric and poor service. other owners have had their e...
1995 BMW M3 in Silver Spring, MD
The vehicle experienced extended stopping, and there was a noise coming from the brakes when they were applied.
2001 BMW M3 in Palo Alto, CA
The engine of the bmw 2001 m3 had serious engine failures. the request from the bmw dealership on explaination was rejected, nor was there any explaination from the consumer relations of bmw na. the failure was convered under warranty but...
2003 BMW M3 in San Mateo, CA
While traveling 60 mph, the owner began to merge for an exit. the transmission failed not respond to the clutch or shifting of the gears. the transmission locked in second gear from that point until driven home. the vehicle was towed to ...
2001 BMW M3 in Ocean Side, CA
Consumer called complaining about having problem with the vehicle stalling while driving the vehicle . dealer has been notified. mr. athary please provide the potential failure of the engine on this vehicle. ts
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