One problem related to transmission gear indicator has been reported for the 2008 BMW M3. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While decelerating in 2nd or 1st gear under light braking then attempting to accelerate the vehicle experiences a loss of power for two to three seconds. My first experience with this happened making a left turn across opposing traffic lane. Had oncoming traffic been closer when the vehicle did not accelerate I would have been hit mid side of the vehicle. BMW reports that this is normal behavior of this transmission however I feel it is a major safety issue.
| Automatic Transmission problems | |
| Power Train problems | |
| Clutch Pedal/linkage problems | |
| Manual Transmission problems | |
| Differential Unit problems | |
| Transmission Gear Indicator problems |