| Issue ID | 1460150 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11084684 |
| Manufacurer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Brand | BMW |
| Model | M3 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 15/11/17 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The smg transmission intermittently comes out of gear in any situation and is very dangerous when in heavy traffic and/or on a highway and loose all power. I have had several close call accidents at high speeds. I have read many articles stating the same issue with many owners for this type of transmission with a possible defective heat sensor on the hydraulic pump. Bmw refuses to recognize this is a factory defect and forcing owners to pay out of pocket $3000 to $4000 for a pump replacement without a guarantee of fixing the issue. I am stuck with an unsafe car and cannot sell it this way. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 104000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NAPLES, FL |
| VIN pattern | WBSBR93476PXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 50 |
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