Consumer Complaints

Vehicles / Bmw / M3
Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
006081708 BMW M3 1998 1) normal vehicle operation 2) left rear strut-tower failure resulting in penetration of strut and spring and failure of rear suspension. could have
005063975 BMW M3 1995 I owed this 1995 bmw m3 since new and abs and airbag light comes on very frequently. abs: need to replace abs pump and abs module. airbag: need to
005063974 BMW M3 1995 I owed this 1995 bmw m3 since new and abs and airbag light comes on very frequently. abs: need to replace abs pump and abs module. airbag: need to
006053610 BMW M3 1999 Dt*: the contact stated while driving, the oil light came on and the engine made a grinding noise. the contact pulled over and checked the oil. the
005045616 BMW M3 2003 I own a 2003 bmw m3 equipped with a smg(sequential manual gearbox). within a month of ownership, the car started exhibiting a symptom that could
005045168 BMW M3 2002 On november 2nd, 2005, at 6:30 p.m., my family got into the m3. that included my wife in front, and three daughters in the back. we were on the way to
004042352 BMW M3 1997 Dt: when pulling into a stop the windshield wipers will slow down in the speed that they work. they will slow down to the delay, intermediate
995038923 BMW M3 1995 Safety recall 98v-178; regarding the 1995 bmw m3. the vehicle has been service eleven times for repairs and maintenance for the cooling system.***no
004038246 BMW M3 2003 I am the owner of a 2003 m3 equipped with the smg-ii transmission [xxx]. for the past year (since the car accrued about 11,000 miles), the car has,
003035978 BMW M3 2002 Rear park distance control sounded and airbag warning light came on simultaneously. software reprogrammed 2 times so far which corrected the airbag
005022479 BMW M3 2002 Dt: drivers side door air bag deployed while driving for no reason. there was no accendent, no pot hole, and no objects were hit. took to dealer on
003019077 BMW M3 1998 THE SHOCK WELLS RUSTED AND CRACKED MAKING SHOCKS PROTRUDE OUT OF IT'S MOUNTS.
005011249 BMW M3 2005 2005 mini cooper s was purchased new at southbay mini, torrence ca, on 3/4/05. car is garaged at 547 oak park residence, no crack on the night of 3/7/
004315719 BMW M3 2003 Ltr concerning a defect of the sequential manual gear transmission on the leased 2003 bmw m3. *bf the vehicle lurches moving only an inch at a time
004312688 BMW M3 2001 My m3 cic makes a loud grinding/clatter type noise when disengaging the 6-speed manual clutch in both 1st and reverse. this happens when the car is
004309736 BMW M3 1998 Repeated failure of the shift gate. tranny sticks in 5th gear position, causing dangerous shift delays while in traffic. see: http://www.
003309353 BMW M3 1998 Problem1: rear defogger not working. checked the system, fuses okay, voltage correctly supplied to rear window heating contacts. heating elements in
002308771 BMW M3 2001 While driving vehicle grazed the curb and the driver's side air bag deployed. as a result, driver's visibility was impaired, and vehicle crashed into
004307754 BMW M3 2003 Bmw m3 e46 (2001-2005) do not respond to any standard obdii commands from various tool manufacturers. these vehicles do not seem to be obdii compliant
004303487 BMW M3 2003 Consumer stated that vehicle was not running properly. he took vehicle to the dealer for maintenance service. vehicle was making a grinding/humming
004299677 BMW M3 1995 While applied the brakes the brake light failed to come on. the driver has placed refuses on more than one occasion the problem still remained. the
004294050 BMW M3 2003 While driving 60 mph vehicle stalled. consumer was unable to restart vehicle. it was towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic
004292959 BMW M3 2003 2004 bmw m3 convertible. i was on my way home and decided to put the top down. i have owned the vehicle for approx. 6 months and have performed this
004292958 BMW M3 2003 2004 bmw m3 convertible. i was on my way home and decided to put the top down. i have owned the vehicle for approx. 6 months and have performed this
004288962 BMW M3 2003 Steering wheel locked up. consumer was unable to move the steering wheel. when this happened it tightened to the point that when making a turn it
004270102 BMW M3 1999 1999 bmw m3 convertible. airbag light come up with no reason; potentially, airbig won't deploy if any accident happen. vin [xxx]. updated 07/30/2012
003260558 BMW M3 2003 The fuel gauge reads empty when tank is full. after investigating loud noises from the trunk area, i discovered that the gas tank has imploded, and
901259503 BMW M3 9999 When the right and left wheels rubbed against the pavement the driver's side impact air bag deployed. *ph the driver lost control of the vehicle and
003257821 BMW M3 2002 2002 bmw m3, repeated smg transmission failures rendering the vehicle inoperable. bmw has no idea what is causing the problem. bmw also damaged the
004256024 BMW M3 1998 The gear shift in my manual transmission, 1998 bmw m3 (4 door), sticks under fifth gear and often i am also unable to shift into fifth gear. the
004254116 BMW M3 1999 The manual transmission on my bmw m3 has a defect. it involves the transmission sticking in 5th gear, especially when the weather is cold. this is a
003236211 BMW M3 1995 Passenger side rear shock torn out from the shock tower. stress cracks in the driver side rear shock tower with failure imminent. i can provide
0000229698 BMW M3 2002 CONSUMER NOTICED FUMES COMING FROM AIR CONDITIONER A/C VENTS WHILE TRAVELING FROM 65-70 MPH. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED FIVE TIMES FOR PROBLEM.*AK
003224620 BMW M3 2003 Bmw m3 2003 with smg transmission surges badly in first gear occasionally with no apparent cause. this is quite disconcerting when trying to merge
003218529 BMW M3 2002 Without any indication vehicle shut down. engine was replaced by the dealer on 9/9/2002. on 5/27/2003 vehicle would not start. vehicle was taken to
003216943 BMW M3 2003 My car was hit on the driver side resulting in the driver's door being indented 11" from it's normal position. the inside of the door was about 2
002200985 BMW M3 2002 Bmw has had a rash of engine failures on their new e46 m3's. these failures usually (im my case and many others) has resulted in the engine actually
002167085 BMW M3 1999 While driving 70mph the vehicle's left rear tire started to deflate due to a puncture and the tread separated from the sidewall. nlm. on a separate
001164809 BMW M3 2002 While driving and changing gears could hear a grinding noise. had vehicle at dealership for a third transmission. problem with transmission has
999121357 BMW M3 1998 Horn stopped working on 3 different occasions. dealer attempted to remed problem. but, after 3 months horn would go out again. last time dealer
002100081 BMW M3 2002 REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AT NO CHARGE BY DON JACOBS BMW. NO SAFETY DEFEWCT MENTIONED. *AK
001098604 BMW M3 1995 Bottom of drivers side coil spring failed - broke completely and rattling around in lower support. could not identify rattle for a long time until
001083646 BMW M3 1997 Rear shock mount tower tore from body of car, bolts and all. no modification done to suspension, normal driving, no advance notice. no track driving
000080780 BMW M3 1998 Vehicle has been through at least four separate dealers with brake light failures. problem continues to remain unresloved. dealers cannot locate
000080779 BMW M3 1998 Vehicle has been through at least four separate dealers with brake light failures. problem continues to remain unresloved. dealers cannot locate
000080778 BMW M3 1998 Vehicle has been through at least four separate dealers with brake light failures. problem continues to remain unresloved. dealers cannot locate
000080777 BMW M3 1998 Vehicle has been through at least four separate dealers with brake light failures. problem continues to remain unresloved. dealers cannot locate
001078824 BMW M3 1999 Sept 00 abs dash light on, took to dealer for repair, parts ordered, continued to drive with light on, repaired oct 00, abs dash light again on, took
0000074629 BMW M3 2001 My car exhibits a loud clunking in the rear of the car when shifting, going on/off gas and from releasing the clutch at slow speeds. the severity is
001074626 BMW M3 1998 The dealer fix for this problem across the country has been to reset the code and say, "oh, don't worry about it." apparently its a sensor in the seat
0000074625 BMW M3 1997 AIRBAG LIGHT ON THE DASH LIT, DEALER FOUND NO PROBLEMS AND HAD TO RESET 3 TIMES.*AK
000070923 BMW M3 1997 FUEL HOSE CLAMPS FITTINGS AND COMPONENTS FAILING - MANUFACTURER ISSUED A 95-97 MODEL RECALL IN JAPAN BUT NOT IN THE US. *AK
998030369 BMW M3 1996 I own a 1996 bmw m3. four times since it was new the fuel gauge has failed, and each time fuel senders were replaced to get it working again. as you'
0000014260 BMW M3 1997 THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF ALIGNMENT. NLM
001014257 BMW M3 1997 THE SERPENTINE BELTS ARE CRACKED. NLM
001014256 BMW M3 1997 THE POWER STEERING HOSES TO THE PUMP AND RACK FAILED. NLM
000008841 BMW M3 1997 Consumers purchased a new set of bridgestone potenza tires (25540r17, dot ej0xjea030), several hours later one of the new tires experienced a blowout
999156673 BMW M3 1997 While driving in downtown traffic went around vehicle, and at that point the throttle was stuck wide open . vehicle lunched out of control. put it
997149146 BMW M3 1997 While drivin air conditioning system malfuctioned, causing a loud noise and gray smoke to enter into vehicle through the vents fogging up the
0000138198 BMW M3 1998 CONSUMER RAN INTO A POLE AND SPLIT POLE IN HALF, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. AUTOMOBILE WAS TOTALLED. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. *AK
997075976 BMW M3 1988 Nhtsa campaign id #93v015000 indicates this vehicle is part of a recall, yet when i called the bmwna service rep. (800-525-7417) they said my vehicle
0000074630 BMW M3 2001 My car exhibits a loud clunking in the rear of the car when shifting, going on/off gas and from releasing the clutch at slow speeds. the severity is
0000073175 BMW M3 1997 CRANKCASE REVOLUTION SENSOR FAILED. MJS
997072843 BMW M3 1998 BATTERY FAILURE.
998071679 BMW M3 1998 BRAKES DISC FAILED. YH
997061355 BMW M3 1997 AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM HAS FAILED SEVERAL TIMES RESULTING IN A BURNING SMELL, A MIST COMING FROM THE A/C VENTS AND A LOUD NOISE. NLM
998053281 BMW M3 1997 TIRE BLEWOUT PREMATURELY. (DOTF38AA17117, MANUFACTURER- MICHELIN, TIRE NAME- MXX3, TIRE SIZE- 225/45ZR17)
0000049514 BMW M3 1998 The factory installed rear view mirror blocks a substantial portion of the driver's field of view and creates a very large and extremely unsafe blind
996014667 BMW M3 1995 NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIR BAG IN REAR-END ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN INJURIES. *AK
0000230183 BMW M3 2002 CONSUMER NOTICED FUMES COMING FROM AIR CONDITIONER A/C VENTS WHILE TRAVELING FROM 65-70 MPH. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED FIVE TIMES FOR PROBLEM.*AK
003228957 BMW M3 2002 Multiple problems with the vehicel. the engine was replaced at 16000, the transmission (smg) was re[;aced at 20000, now the engine rev high at idel
003228472 BMW M3 2002 Multiple problems with the vehicel. the engine was replaced at 16000, the transmission (smg) was re[;aced at 20000, now the engine rev high at idel
003228471 BMW M3 2002 Multiple problems with the vehicel. the engine was replaced at 16000, the transmission (smg) was re[;aced at 20000, now the engine rev high at idel
003228470 BMW M3 2002 Multiple problems with the vehicel. the engine was replaced at 16000, the transmission (smg) was re[;aced at 20000, now the engine rev high at idel
003227960 BMW M3 2003 I have a 2003 bmw m3. just this week a cover (part#51717892955) on the under carriage broke. bmw made it out of plastic (why?). the service managers
003227475 BMW M3 2003 I have a 2003 bmw m3. just this week a cover (part#51717892955) on the under carriage broke. bmw made it out of plastic (why?). the service managers
003219011 BMW M3 2002 Without any indication vehicle shut down. engine was replaced by the dealer on 9/9/2002. on 5/27/2003 vehicle would not start. vehicle was taken to
003217425 BMW M3 2003 My car was hit on the driver side resulting in the driver's door being indented 11" from it's normal position. the inside of the door was about 2
003211554 BMW M3 2002 The transmission has failed 4 times. it has been repaired 4 times with no effect. the dealer drove it over 300 mile to "test drive" the car. bmw
002201458 BMW M3 2002 Bmw has had a rash of engine failures on their new e46 m3's. these failures usually (im my case and many others) has resulted in the engine actually
002192996 BMW M3 2001 The engine of the bmw 2001 m3 had serious engine failures. the request from the bmw dealership on explaination was rejected, nor was there any
002191001 BMW M3 2003 While traveling 60 mph, the owner began to merge for an exit. the transmission failed not respond to the clutch or shifting of the gears. the
002190990 BMW M3 2003 While traveling 60 mph, the owner began to merge for an exit. the transmission failed not respond to the clutch or shifting of the gears. the
002190729 BMW M3 2001 Consumer called complaining about having problem with the vehicle stalling while driving the vehicle . dealer has been notified. mr. athary please
002183721 BMW M3 1995 WHILE DRIVING AT 55MPH AND WITH NO WARNING VEHICLE WAS SIDESWIPED, RESULTING IN A ROLLOVER. DEALER WILL BE NOTIFIED.*AK
002181365 BMW M3 2002 HOOD SENSOR WILL INDICATE THAT HOOD IS CLOSE, EVEN THOUGH IT IS STILL OPEN. CONSUMER IS ABLE TO DRIVE AWAY. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
002181355 BMW M3 2002 HOOD SENSOR WILL INDICATE THAT HOOD IS CLOSE, EVEN THOUGH IT IS STILL OPEN. CONSUMER IS ABLE TO DRIVE AWAY. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
002174721 BMW M3 2001 While driving at 30 mph passenger's rear tire locked up, and consumer heard a loud grinding noise when driving, there was recall (01v245000) for this
002174720 BMW M3 2001 While driving at 30 mph passenger's rear tire locked up, and consumer heard a loud grinding noise when driving, there was recall (01v245000) for this
002174711 BMW M3 2001 While driving at 30 mph passenger's rear tire locked up, and consumer heard a loud grinding noise when driving, there was recall (01v245000) for this
002174710 BMW M3 2001 While driving at 30 mph passenger's rear tire locked up, and consumer heard a loud grinding noise when driving, there was recall (01v245000) for this
002171043 BMW M3 2002 Engine blew up while consumer was driving on highway. after pulling over consumer found a lot of pieces to engine on floor, and oil was every
002167095 BMW M3 1999 While driving 70mph the vehicle's left rear tire started to deflate due to a puncture and the tread separated from the sidewall. nlm. on a separate
001164819 BMW M3 2002 While driving and changing gears could hear a grinding noise. had vehicle at dealership for a third transmission. problem with transmission has
001160059 BMW M3 1997 Vehicle involved in a right frontal collision with another vehicle at approximately 40-45 mph. upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. dealer/
001152080 BMW M3 1997 While attempting to make a turn traveling 10mph consumers heard a loud noise from the rear. upon inspection of vehicle consumer found tire was bent.
001152073 BMW M3 1997 While attempting to make a turn traveling 10mph consumers heard a loud noise from the rear. upon inspection of vehicle consumer found tire was bent.
000126041 BMW M3 1998 Intermittently vehicle would suddenly accellerate. problem has occurred on four occasions. been in dealer's shop on three occasions, and was unable
999121364 BMW M3 1998 Horn stopped working on 3 different occasions. dealer attempted to remed problem. but, after 3 months horn would go out again. last time dealer
999121365 BMW M3 1998 Horn stopped working on 3 different occasions. dealer attempted to remed problem. but, after 3 months horn would go out again. last time dealer
999121358 BMW M3 1998 Horn stopped working on 3 different occasions. dealer attempted to remed problem. but, after 3 months horn would go out again. last time dealer
002101853 BMW M3 2002 Crankshaft bearings are starved of engine oil causing a series of chain reactions that ultimately blows the engine, causing engine oil to spill
002100765 BMW M3 2002 Bmw has had a rash of engine failures on their new e46 m3s. these failures usually(in my case and many others)has resulted in the engine actually
002100088 BMW M3 2002 REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AT NO CHARGE BY DON JACOBS BMW. NO SAFETY DEFEWCT MENTIONED. *AK
002100071 BMW M3 2002 ENGINE DESTROYED BY ROD BEARING FAILURE. *AK
0000099772 BMW M3 2002 As an owner of this vehicle i am concerned by the safety, reliability and resale value issues raised by over 80 engine failures. these have been
001098611 BMW M3 1995 Bottom of drivers side coil spring failed - broke completely and rattling around in lower support. could not identify rattle for a long time until
002092361 BMW M3 2001 Bmw m3 enignes are blowing up at an alarming rate. manufc claims overrev. which is not true . too many failures. bmw is in cover up by making us sign
000080787 BMW M3 1998 Vehicle has been through at least four separate dealers with brake light failures. problem continues to remain unresloved. dealers cannot locate
000080786 BMW M3 1998 Vehicle has been through at least four separate dealers with brake light failures. problem continues to remain unresloved. dealers cannot locate
000080785 BMW M3 1998 Vehicle has been through at least four separate dealers with brake light failures. problem continues to remain unresloved. dealers cannot locate
000080784 BMW M3 1998 Vehicle has been through at least four separate dealers with brake light failures. problem continues to remain unresloved. dealers cannot locate
001078831 BMW M3 1999 Sept 00 abs dash light on, took to dealer for repair, parts ordered, continued to drive with light on, repaired oct 00, abs dash light again on, took
0000075518 BMW M3 2001 LOTS OF COMMON COMPLAINTS ON INTERNET SITE WWW.BIMMER.ORG E46M3 POST BOARD. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK
0000074637 BMW M3 2001 My car exhibits a loud clunking in the rear of the car when shifting, going on/off gas and from releasing the clutch at slow speeds. the severity is
001074633 BMW M3 1998 The dealer fix for this problem across the country has been to reset the code and say, "oh, don't worry about it." apparently its a sensor in the seat
001073126 BMW M3 1997 LATENT DEFECT IN BODY CAUSING WHEEL MOUNTS TO TEAR AWAY FROM CAR. *AK
001073119 BMW M3 1997 LATENT DEFECT IN BODY CAUSING WHEEL MOUNTS TO TEAR AWAY FROM CAR. *AK
000070930 BMW M3 1997 FUEL HOSE CLAMPS FITTINGS AND COMPONENTS FAILING - MANUFACTURER ISSUED A 95-97 MODEL RECALL IN JAPAN BUT NOT IN THE US. *AK
998030373 BMW M3 1996 I own a 1996 bmw m3. four times since it was new the fuel gauge has failed, and each time fuel senders were replaced to get it working again. as you'
002027543 BMW M3 1995 THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING, AND THERE WAS A NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKES WHEN THEY WERE APPLIED.*DT *JB
002027539 BMW M3 1995 THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING, AND THERE WAS A NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKES WHEN THEY WERE APPLIED.*DT *JB
000015696 BMW M3 1997 The right rear tire blewout while driving causing the driver to loose control of the vehicle and and caused the vehicle to spin around 3 times, this
000015692 BMW M3 1997 The right rear tire blewout while driving causing the driver to loose control of the vehicle and and caused the vehicle to spin around 3 times, this
0000014268 BMW M3 1997 THE SPEAKERS FAILED. NLM
0000014266 BMW M3 1997 THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED. NLM
001014264 BMW M3 1997 THE BRAKE FLUID WAS DIRTY. NLM
0000014263 BMW M3 1997 THE SHIFTING GEAR CRACKED. NLM
0000014262 BMW M3 1997 THE FLOOR PANEL CRACKED. NLM
001014261 BMW M3 1997 The brakes grind and squeal when the consumer is attempting to bring the vehicle to a complete stop, the vehicle does not stop immediately instead it
001014260 BMW M3 1997 THE POWER STEERING HOSES TO THE PUMP AND RACK FAILED. NLM
0000014259 BMW M3 1997 THE SPEAKERS FAILED. NLM
0000014258 BMW M3 1997 THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED. NLM
999156693 BMW M3 1997 While driving in downtown traffic went around vehicle, and at that point the throttle was stuck wide open . vehicle lunched out of control. put it
997149166 BMW M3 1997 While drivin air conditioning system malfuctioned, causing a loud noise and gray smoke to enter into vehicle through the vents fogging up the
0000148642 BMW M3 1995 Vehicle is leaking fuel and there are smells of gas vapors when parked in the garage. dealer has fixed vehicle for same problem before. dealer
0000148622 BMW M3 1995 Vehicle is leaking fuel and there are smells of gas vapors when parked in the garage. dealer has fixed vehicle for same problem before. dealer
0000138215 BMW M3 1998 CONSUMER RAN INTO A POLE AND SPLIT POLE IN HALF, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. AUTOMOBILE WAS TOTALLED. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. *AK
0000121744 BMW M3 1995 Abs system fails, locking up the back up system with uneven braking, resulting in both right front and right rear tires locking up, causing vehicle to
997113195 BMW M3 1997 REAR WINDOW: DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AND THE REAR WINDOW COMPLETELY SHATTERED. CAUSE UNKNOWN , HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. *AK
997113183 BMW M3 1997 REAR WINDOW: DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AND THE REAR WINDOW COMPLETELY SHATTERED. CAUSE UNKNOWN , HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. *AK
0000106448 BMW M3 9999 Want to petition agency to call an investigation - engine failure 3/6/03 mailed code of fed reg 49, part 577 to mr. simm the consumer was
0000099765 BMW M3 2002 As an owner of this vehicle i am concerned by the safety, reliability and resale value issues raised by over 80 engine failures. these have been
0000092762 BMW M3 1997 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
999088792 BMW M3 1999 IMPACT WAS ON THE FRONT DRIVERSIDE TIRE. THE TIRE SUFFERED MINOR DAMAGE AND NO OTHER DAMAGE TO BODY
999088781 BMW M3 1999 IMPACT WAS ON THE FRONT DRIVERSIDE TIRE. THE TIRE SUFFERED MINOR DAMAGE AND NO OTHER DAMAGE TO BODY
997075984 BMW M3 1988 Nhtsa campaign id #93v015000 indicates this vehicle is part of a recall, yet when i called the bmwna service rep. (800-525-7417) they said my vehicle
0000073183 BMW M3 1997 CRANKCASE REVOLUTION SENSOR FAILED. MJS
997072851 BMW M3 1998 BATTERY FAILURE.
997061363 BMW M3 1997 AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM HAS FAILED SEVERAL TIMES RESULTING IN A BURNING SMELL, A MIST COMING FROM THE A/C VENTS AND A LOUD NOISE. NLM

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