BMW 3 Series owners have reported 27 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 12 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (13 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
I was driving down I-5 south on June 6 at about 6. 30 pm with 2 of my friends. There was traffic on the highway and I applied my brakes after seeing the vehicle in front of me slowing down to a complete stop. My car slowed down but it would not come to a complete stop. It kept rolling. Read details...
My brakes failed. I was at a stoplight on a side street. With 3 other cars in front of me, the light turned green and I proceeded to step on the gas pedal. As I picked up speed, the cars in front of me started to brake as there were pedestrians and other traffic. Read details...
The contact owns a 2004 BMW 330i. The contact stated that the steering wheel vibrates, the vehicle shakes during acceleration and braking, all four tires were dry rotted, the abs light illuminates on the instrument panel, and a knocking noise is heard during acceleration. Read details...
The brake lights and turn signals don't work. . . The transmission- reverse has gone out. . . And the radiator has a serious leak. . . Makes the car run hot! Read details...
2006 BMW 330 xi when pressing on the brake the car accelerated with a loud noise, could not steer the car; crashed in trees. 24,323 miles still under new car warranty. Read details...