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2008 BMW M3 Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	739781
Internal NHTSA #	10284611
Manufacurer	BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Brand	BMW
Model	M3
Model Year	2008
File date	30/06/09
Component	POWER TRAIN
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	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.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	14000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	PORTLAND, OR
VIN pattern	WBSVA935X8EXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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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	20
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2008 BMW M3 Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 BMW M3 Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

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