BMW M3 owners have reported 111 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 17 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (46 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (24 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
1. I live in lancaster, CA and when the summer comes around it get's really hot really quick. My BMW M3 2003 which happens to be an smg keeps having problems with the transmission. It causes my transmission to function improperly by shifting to "neutral" automatically. Read details...
I am reporting a safety-related failure involving the clutch system on my 2022 BMW M3. At approximately 26,000 miles when I purchased, I began experiencing clutch-related issues, including slipping and abnormal engagement. Read details...
The smg transmission in a 2004 BMW M3 will randomly shift into neutral disabling the vehicle on hot days without warning. Occurs on any day where temperatures exceed 95 degrees. Read details...
Slowing down at an intersection to make a left turn. Decelerated to about 3 mph. Accelerated to initiate the turn. Transmission failed and car did not accelerate. About 1. 5-2 second lag time before the transmission actually engaged. Almost got hit by an oncoming car. Read details...
Smg hydraulic pump: I was driving on the highway at 65 mph in the #1 lane and my car all of a sudden dropped out of gear and my car started to coast losing speed very fast, I looked at my speedometer and it was 45 mph. Read details...