Automatic Transmission problems of the 2004 BMW 330

Car has delay when shifting from reverse to forward on cold starts. Car downshift hard under braking. Car revs high on quick acceleration.

Transmission does not ingage in forward direction for 30 seconds when car is cold.

When vehicle is cold (typically in the morning) while reversing out of the driveway, once the car is then shifted from reverse into drive there is a very noticeable delay in the time it takes for the car to actually engage into drive (5 to 7 seconds or so). Dealer found an internal failure and replaced the transmission. Dealer stated that at least 12 other 3-series BMW's had a failed transmission and required replacement. Owners should contact their dealer. I feel this should be a recall.

Brand new 2004 car. Automatic transmission - usually happens once a day in the early morning. Cold start, when shifting the car into "drive", it takes a few seconds for "d" to engage and must rev up to 2000-4000 rpm to go forward. Very dangerous when starting on steep roads because the car will slip backwards for a few seconds. It first occur on my new car around 400 miles and has occur many times, on and off, for the past few months. It has happened to many other owners with 2003 and 2004 BMW automatic transmissions. No real solutions from dealerships or BMW company.

Automatic transmission problem of BMW 2004 330ci. After cold start transmission engaged with significant delay (~5 sec. ) .