2002 BMW M3: engine failure

Filed Aug 9, 2003 · Acceleration, Engine · 15,000 miles · TX

Multiple problems with the vehicel. The engine was replaced at 16000, the transmission (smg) was re[;aced at 20000, now the engine rev high at idel and send stron vibration to the cabin and steering column. Bmw of houston north, a local dealer in houston, tx, were less than helpful in trying to solve the current problem. It appears that they want to keep the problems with m3 quiet.

Filed Jun 6, 2003 · Engine · CA

Without any indication vehicle shut down. Engine was replaced by the dealer on 9/9/2002. On 5/27/2003 vehicle would not start. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair.

Filed Oct 2, 2002 · Engine · PA

Bmw has had a rash of engine failures on their new e46 m3s. These failures usually(in my case and many others)has resulted in the engine actually blowing up. This is probably one of the most dangerous failures that could happen. Oil dumps all over the road, things lock up and you could easily loose control. Fortunately for me, I was able to get off the road and no one else was involved. Bmw has been replacing these motors under warranty, but will not disclose the reason for the failures or what has been fixed to insure it does not happen again. I have sent request to bmw asking for an official response to my particular failure and what has been done to fix it on the replacement motor. I have not received any response from bmw as of today. I have received e-mails from other concerned m3 owners stating that replacement motors have been known to fail also. I cannot afford to have another engine blow. I might not be so lucky the next time. What worries me most is that bmw seems to be ignoring the problem. Eventually someone is going to get hurt or killed. Ts

Filed Oct 2, 2002 · Engine · 5,623 miles · PA

Bmw has had a rash of engine failures on their new e46 m3's. These failures usually (im my case and many others) has resulted in the engine actually blowing up. This is probably one of the most dangerous failures that could happen. Oil dumps all over the road, things lock up and you could easily lose control. Fortunately for me, I was able to get off the road and no one else was involved. Bmw has been replacing these motors under warranty, but will not disclose the reason for the failures or what has been fixed to insure it does not happen again. I have sent request to bmw asking for and official response to my particular failure and what has been done to fix it on the replacement motor. I have not received any response from bmw as of today. I have received e-mails from other concerned m3 owners stating that replacement motors have been know to fail also. I cannot afford to have another engine blow. I might not be so lucky the next time. What worries me most is that bmw seems to be ignoring the problem. Eventually someone is going to get hurt or killed. *ts *nlm **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*768014

Filed Sep 14, 2002 · Engine · CA

As an owner of this vehicle I am concerned by the safety, reliability and resale value issues raised by over 80 engine failures. These have been catalogued at url http://members.roadfly.com/jason/m3engines.htm. Please investigate. Nlm

Filed Apr 9, 2002 · Engine · DE

Engine blew up while consumer was driving on highway. After pulling over consumer found a lot of pieces to engine on floor, and oil was every where. Contacted dealer, and they were not willing to do anything.