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2011 BMW M3 Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1135825
Internal NHTSA #	10661151
Manufacurer	BMW of North America, LLC
Brand	BMW
Model	M3
Model Year	2011
File date	30/10/14
Component	POWER TRAIN
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	2011 bmw dct m3 engine turns off by it self while driving through intersection. Transmission goes into neutral. "n" pops up on the center cockpit. Steering wheel lock. Brakes work. Had to maintain foot on brakes. Have to push "engine start" button. Car starts up again. Engine stalling and shutting off is a safety hazard, especially if the car is in motion. Could cause death to end users or other people. Can cause property damages as well. This has happen twice within a 8 week period. Most recently on nov 26,2014 approximately 430pm bmw "auto start stop function" ruled out because the led light above the button is lit, function is disable.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	44000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	LAS VEGAS, NV
VIN pattern	WBSDX9C55BEXXXXXX
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
Was part original equipment?
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
Number of cylinders	8
Drive train type	RWD
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Vehicle speed	10
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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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2011 BMW M3 Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2011 BMW M3 Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

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