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

Issue ID	765577
Internal NHTSA #	10310310
Manufacurer	BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Brand	BMW
Model	M3
Model Year	2009
File date	30/05/09
Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	2009 bmw m3 with dct - issue present from the date of purchase. The problem occurs frequently when in automatic mode and slowing such as at an intersection prior to a turn and the transmission shifts into the lower gear (usually 2nd). When the accelerator is pressed, there is often no response for up to 2 seconds. When the vehicle does respond, the application of power may be gradual and not directly proportional to the accelerator pedal position. On several occasions, this has resulted in a near-accident situation. When making a left turn with oncoming traffic, or merging right with traffic that is making a left turn, i have had to take emergency action to avoid collision. It is only a matter of time, until someone is injured or worse when the vehicle fails to respond as expected. There are numerous complaints of this issue in the net discussion boards, yet bmw north america has issued a statement claiming that it is normal transmission behavior. There is a safety issue when your vehicle fails to respond in a reliable/timely manner in real traffic situations.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	15
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	REDLANDS, CA
VIN pattern	WBSWL935X9PXXXXXX
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	5
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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.
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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 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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