Accelerating on highway, dsc and eml warning lights came on, vehicle would not respond to throttle input and started decelerating slowly in heavy traffic. I made a series of emergency lane changes to pull off the freeway into the emergency lane. Restarting the vehicle erased the warning lights. This is the 2nd occurence of this problem in 7 days. Vehicle is 2001 bmw m coupe with s54 engine.
The worst 2001 BMW M Coupe problems
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Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2001 BMW M Coupe 6
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- Functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop
- Bmw: running noises heard when brakes are applied, with high brake loads; through wheel opening, visible...
- Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty
- Bmw vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs
- Subject regarding engine oil viscosity change
- Subject regarding new vehicle preparation and maintenance requirements
What 2001 BMW M Coupe owners say
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Questions about the 2001 BMW M Coupe
Is the 2001 BMW M Coupe reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2001 BMW M Coupe, fewer than a typical M Coupe model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 BMW M Coupe?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2001 BMW M Coupe have?
No recalls on record.
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