Engine Failure Problems of BMW 3 Series

BMW 3 Series owners have reported 1 problem related to engine failure (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine Failure problem of the 2001 BMW 3 Series

Failure Date: 03/15/2003

The engine of my car shut off, and upon being towed to the dealer, they got back to me to say that the engine failed as a result of drivers error from a downshift from 4th to 2nd. The dealer said that this was identified by the car's computer system. However, after talking to many mechanics, I have been instructed that this problem could never have been identified by a car's computer, and this was just an out for the manufacturer and dealer. I am not satisfied with their answer, and am looking for a way to protest their decision. For right now, I was stuck paying for the total bill which exceeded $6000.

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