| Issue ID | 722190 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10267248 |
| Manufacurer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| Brand | BMW |
| Model | M3 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 29/04/09 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | On my 2009 bmw m3 with dct transmission, there is a noticeable lag after braking when you try to accelerate while in automatic(d). This is especially dangerous when trying to pull out of an intersection. The car has no power and sits there like it's thinking. Someone is going to get hurt. Bmw needs to get a fix to this software glitch. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1150 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BROOMFIELD, CO |
| VIN pattern | WBSPM93529EXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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 | 4 |
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