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2009 BMW M3 Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1261306
Internal NHTSA #	10825875
Manufacurer	BMW of North America, LLC
Brand	BMW
Model	M3
Model Year	2009
File date	08/01/16
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	S65 v8 engine in a bmw m3 e90/92/93 and m5's with a v10 has two throttle valve actuators that fail prematurely at 40-80k miles. Both the internal nylon gears and electronics will fail, affecting accelerator pedal response and causing hesitation, especially with the dct transmission. These parts are not a maintenance item. When failed, the engine malfunction, excess emissions, skid control, and abs braking warning lights are triggered. Engine goes into limp mode. This is dangerous when it happens while driving in rainy, snowy, and icy road conditions. The throttle valve actuator design defect should have triggered a bmw recall. Replacement parts are $1000-1300 each plus $1000 labor and have never been redesigned by bmw/bosch. So the replacement parts are also defective and will fail prematurely. Repairs occurred on dec. 2012 at 80k miles for $2000 and on jan. 2016 at 140k miles for $3000. A bmw m3 and m5 recall and redesigned parts are warranted. Bmw technical service bulletins should be issued for this design flaw. 8yr/80km federal emissions warranty should cover these repairs as well.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	140000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	VALENCIA, CA
VIN pattern	WBSPM93579EXXXXXX
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
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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	65
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2009 BMW M3 Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2009 BMW M3 Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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