BMW 328I transmission failure problems

Filed Dec 20, 2023 · Engine, Transmission · 80,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact's husband coasted the vehicle off to the shoulder of the highway. The contact's husband attempted to shift the vehicle into different gears; however, the vehicle remained in neutral(N). Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to a dealer and diagnosed with transmission failure. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic for a second opinion and received the same diagnosis. The contact paid out of pocket for the transmission repair however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V707000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); but the parts for the recall repair were unavailable. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Filed Jul 8, 2015 · Transmission · 118,000 miles · GA

2009 bmw 328i series x drive not able to reverse out of parking space in parking lot. I had to have my car towed. There a numerous complaints on gm transmissions having this problem and the fix is to replace the transmissions. Bmw produced to 3/31/2009, equipped with the 6l45 transmission (ga6l45r), may exhibit a condition of no engagement when selecting forward or reverse ranges.need to do a recall on this issue, transmissions being replace on new car they go out at 100,000 miles or less.

Filed Aug 19, 2014 · Airbags, Transmission · 133,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 bmw 328i. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning indicator illuminated. Also, the transmission failed to shift into reverse. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 133,000.

Filed Oct 7, 2012 · Transmission · 137,520 miles · KY

" bmw [xxx] [no-reverse] transmission"-hello, I'm a 17 male student who works a part time job, ever since I was a kid I have dreamed on having a bmw for my first car,and do I saved my money since I was 5 years old. I bought my car in may and was extremely happy! But just the other day I was stuck at school because my car won't reverse? Also last week there was a road block by the police and so I had to reverse to go back but of course my luck,the reverse issue started to happen in that situation, had to get a towing truck to help me out.. Extremely disappointed and so I called a couple of mechanics and bmw and the cost on fixing this issue cost as much.as the car!! And I am only 17 with not so much money due to spending it on "the ultimate driving machine".. Look at this site "http://www.noreverse.org/complaints_2009q3.html" many people are dealing with this issue I don't think I have to pay $5000 on a whole new transmission if I wasn't warned about this issue by bmw! The car was not even worth that much and again I'm only 17 and work a part timed job.. This is my only reliable transportation, I am afraid on future accidents and problems if I don't fix this issue and I'm concerned on my safety and others who ride with me in this vehicle. I hope you guys have read this and are concerned about everyone who drive this model with this issue and help us out! Thank you for your time..

Filed Nov 14, 2011 · Transmission · 140,000 miles · GA

My 1999 nmw 328i wont go into reverse on occasions. The first time this happened I was in a dark parking area alone. The car gave me no warning. I had driven the car all the day and nothing happened. I got into the car later to go home and it wouldn't go into reverse. I was able to push the car so that I could go into drive which works fine. I took my car to the bmw place at 10,000 miles to get transmission serviced and they said that there was no need because it was a lifetime transmission fluid. The bmw place in tallahassee florida capital euro checked the car. They kept the car for almost a month and the problem wouldn't happen for them so they couldn't tell me what the problem is. I took the car home and it was fine for about a week and started again. It doesn't do it often but im scared to drive it far or to much so im limited to where I can go because I cant afford a new transmission right now and my car is paid for.

Filed Sep 12, 2010 · Transmission · 156,600 miles · CA

I went to back out of my garage and my 1999 bmw 328i would not go into reverse. The shift lever seemed to be working. The indicator on the dash said "r". But the engine just revved. I pushed it out of the driveway and drove to my auto mechanic. When I got there, it was working perfectly. I drove it around for about a week, and then it did it again. After driving it for 10 minutes I checked again and it was working. I called two bmw dealers and all they would say is "you need a new transmission and it will cost 5 grand".

Filed Apr 9, 2009 · Transmission · 101,901 miles · CA

My 2000 bmw 328i reverse gear just went out. When I put it in reverse to back up there is no power. I rev the engine and it doesn't move at all. I had to put it in neutral and push it to get out of a parking spot today. I have read thousands of people with the same problem with the same year of bmw cars. The solution is to replace the transmission which runs 4-7 thousand dollars, ridiculous.

Filed Mar 26, 2008 · Transmission · 128,524 miles · LA

No reverse in my bmw!!!! I am the 2nd owner of a 2000 bmw 328i. When I purchased my vehicle, the previous owner supplied me with all bmw dealer maintenance/service records. As the 2nd owner, I never had any major repairs. Only scheduled maintenance. My car looks and ran immaculately until, out of the blue, my car refused to go into reverse. This happened while pulled into a parking space at a department store. After shopping, I was not able to get out of the parking space...my car would move into drive just fine but no reverse. There weren't any noises or any warnings that I had a transmission failure. Peake bmw of kenner, la will replace the transmission for $5,854.90. Before putting my car in the repair shop, I did some research on the internet. I discovered that this is a common problem for the bmw 3 series years 1999-2001. I also learned that despite thousands of complaints, bmw refuses to take responsibility for the faulty transmissions and will not even acknowledge that there's a widespread problem. I'm truly appalled at bmw's lack of responsibility. It's obvious to me that there should be a recall on the faulty gm 5l40e transmission as it has failed in other makes of cars as well like cadillac. Right now, I'm trying to decide if I should allow the bmw dealer to repair my car or try to find an authorized bmw repair shop that'll hopefully save me a little money.

Filed Mar 4, 2008 · Transmission · 60,000 miles · CA

Transmission suddenly would not go into reverse. Transmission needs to be replaced.

Filed Nov 16, 2007 · Transmission · CA

I own a 2000 bmw 328i. Around february 2007, I parked the car in a parking stall. When I returned, the car would not go into reverse. I had to push the car out of the stall. Since then, the car either hesitates to reverse or completely fails to go in reverse about half the time I drive it. My mechanic informs me that the transmission needs to be replaced. I am about to have it replaced at a cost of $4,000. I discovered today that this problem is wide spread in circa 2000 bmw 3 series cars. One website I found containing over one hundred similar complaints from throughout the country is: www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/bmw_trans.html. There is apparently a design defect in the transmission. Bmw n.a. Denies any problem, despite the fact they discontinued use of the particular transmission in later models. I am informed that if the transmission fails while driving, the car will suddenly stop. The danger is obvious. Please investigate.