Table 1 shows two common equipment related problems of the 2010 BMW 3 Series.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Adaptive Equipment problems | |
| Equipment problems |
Driver side floor mat curled up at front and was captured by clutch pedal when changing gear. When clutch was again engaged, mat was pulled up and interfered with subsequent brake operation before freeing itself and falling back onto floor well. Since problem was intermittent, it took a while to figure out.
Catalytic permanent failure-replace, 08may14, 30kmiles. Oxygen sensor replace, 16jun14, 30kmiles. Extreme carbon build up-walnut blast cylinders,clean intake&exhaust side, 23mar15, 35kmiles. Replace injector, 08apr15, 35k miles. Replace nox sensor, 17apr15, 29kmiles. Diesel active tank failure 28 sept 15, 37k miles. Catalytic converter failure-part on back order, 28sept15, 37kmiles. Dsc rear sensor failure,07dec15, 38k miles. Above engine and related emissions faults caused poor mileage and poor engine performance and expensive repairs, likely to be needed again-specifically walnut blasting. Per BMW problem caused due to car being driven in city and not highway, "to blow it out"- luckily no accidents.