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2009 BMW M3 Power Train Automatic Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	718631
Internal NHTSA #	10263986
Manufacurer	BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Brand	BMW
Model	M3
Model Year	2009
File date	01/04/09
Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I own a 2009 bmw m3. It has the mdct transmission. There is a delay when coming to a rolling stop and then trying to accelerate again. The delay occurs when pushing the accelerator and when the engine/transmission actually engages and moves forward. The delay is as long as 1-1. 5 seconds. This has nearly caused several accidents. Bmw says this is normal behavior, but i don't believe it to be the case. It seems like the transmission doesn't downshift at lower speeds. In fact, only "thinking" and proceeding to downshift after the accelerator is applied. By then, it's too late. As a driver, you expect forward momentum as soon as the accelerator is applied... Not that it down shifts at that point. Plus, the reading display suggests it is in fact downshifted to 2nd gear... But i assure you, that's not the point. This happens every time the scenario is mentioned. Say coming from 35 mph or higher so the vehicle is in a higher gear (5 or 6) and then you slow to say 10 mph and then try to accelerate.... Say in stop and go traffic.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	1500
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	PUYALLUP, WA
VIN pattern	WBSWD93519PXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	10
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2009 BMW M3 Power Train Automatic Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2009 BMW M3 Power Train Automatic Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects

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