Engine Failure problems of the 2011 BMW M3

Two problems related to engine failure have been reported for the 2011 BMW M3. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine Failure problem

Failure Date: 07/10/2019

I was driving casually when the motor suddenly shut off. No noise indicating engine failure ever happened. I coasted off the road and tried to restart. Nothing but a click. Eventually tried replacing starter motor but that didn't work. No engine lights or codes ever popped up. Turns out engine seized due to failed rod bearings.

2 Engine Failure problem

Failure Date: 08/16/2014

I was driving in queens mid town tunnel, suddenly my engine stalled and the car would not start again. It was a two lane tunnel, my car was blocking one lane of traffic. Called nypd to have the car towed to a safe location. According to the dealer of park Ave BMW. They think its a engine failure.

Other Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of the 2011 BMW M3

Engine And Engine Cooling problems	7
Engine Failure problems	2
Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problems	1
Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) problems	1
Engine Rattling And Whining Sounds problems	1
Engine Noise problems	1
Engine Stall problems	1
Engine Shut Off Without Warning problems	1

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