Recall 08V595000: 2008–2009 BMW M3

Report received

Nov 14, 2008

Manufacturer

Bmw of north america, llc

Potentially affected

2,500vehicles

Model years

2008–2009

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Bmw is recalling 2,500 my 2008-2009 m3 passenger vehicles with an optional double clutch transmission. The problem involves the double clutch gearbox. In a situation of rapid vehicle deceleration, the transmission software may perform a multistage downshift.

Possible consequence

In that situation, at low vehicle speeds, it is possible for the engine to stall increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will reprogram the engine and transmission electronic control unit with updated software free of charge. The recall began on december 3, 2008. Owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2008 BMW M382 complaints
• 2009 BMW M345 complaints