| Issue ID | 462876 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10058439 |
| Manufacurer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Brand | BMW |
| Model | 325I |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 02/11/03 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2003 bought brand new. Automatic transmission does not engage in the mornings. After parking car in garage overnight, the car is put went into reverse and backed out without stepping on the gas (driveway is sloped). After shifting into drive, the car lags anywhere from 3 to 10 seconds before there is any power to drive. This is specially dangerous when there is traffic.*ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 75 |
| Number of Occurences | 90 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | REDONDO BEACH, CA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 29/10/03 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
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| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
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