BMW M3 owners have reported 10 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (6 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake disc caliper (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes problems | |
| Brake Disc Caliper problems | |
| Brake Disc problems | |
| Brake Master Cylinder problems | |
| Abs Brake Fail problems |
Parked on a slight hill, shifted out of drive and applied the ebrake by pulling up firmly. Unbucked my seat belt, opened the door, and got out of the vehicle. Left the door open to go in my house, grab my wallet, and come back. Read details...
The contact owns a 2004 BMW M3. While driving 65-70 mph, the calipers locked suddenly. The contact pulled off the highway and waited for the calipers to cool down in order to drive the vehicle. The manufacturer stated that they had never heard of this type of failure. Read details...
Brakes disc failed. Yh Read details...
In a situation where the car is stopped and light pressure is applied to the brake (hvac is off) the idle of the car will fall below specification and the idle becomes rough. Even a very slight decrease in brake pressure will return the idle to spec. Read details...
Sept 00 abs dash light on, took to dealer for repair, parts ordered, continued to drive with light on, repaired oct 00, abs dash light again on, took to dealer, told the abs was repaired-abs light on due to gas cap, may 2001 car out of control as if wheels locked, narrowly missed going in canal Read details...