10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
29,000 miles

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2011 BMW M3 electrical problems

electrical problem

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2011 BMW M3 Owner Comments

problem #7

Oct 132022

M3

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When I put the battery terminals after swapping a new battery, my FRM got damaged. No brake or head lights are working, no turn signals, no windows moving etc. It's a safety issue on the road

- East Brunswick, NJ, USA

problem #6

Jan 142021

M3

  • 52,000 miles
I was driving on the freeway accelerating when I hit approximately 75 mph my car was making a loud revving sound and metal clanking sound in middle and smoke was coming from the front and back of the vehicle very thick white smoke all of a sudden my car slowed down and all the lights were blinking on the dash almost got into accidents while cars avoid hitting! my car wasn't going over 5 10 mph there was so much smoke was getting worried, some how I managed to exit the freeway and parked I was told my english was blown! maintenance was up-to-date only drove it on the weekends only had 52,000 miles nightmare 2011 BMW

- Glendale, CA, USA

problem #5

Oct 202019

M3

  • miles
I did some research it looks my car has the positive battery cable recall not done it's major safety issue!! up on further information cars build from date 2008-2012 my vehicle production date is from September 2010. I still haven't received my recall later please solve issue as soon as possible thanks.

- Oxnard, CA, USA

problem #4

Nov 012017

M3

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2011 BMW M3. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 17V676000 (electrical system) was received in November of 2017. After contacting the dealer (BMW of hudson valley, 2068 South rd, poughkeepsie, NY) and the manufacturer, the contact was informed that the parts needed to remedy the defect would not be available until April of 2019. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Hopewell Junction, NY, USA

problem #3

Feb 162018

M3 8-cyl

  • 38,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 BMW M3. While driving at 55 mph, the air conditioner stopped functioning and the odor of burning plastic entered the cabin. The contact disconnected the fuses to the air conditioner to correct the failure. Reeves import motorcars dealer located in tampa, Florida was made aware of the failure, but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was previously repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 17V676000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was approximately 38,000.

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #2

Feb 082017

M3

  • 69,000 miles
The car was parked at a flat space parking lot. When I tried to open the vehicle using a fob key, the alarm started to go off. I was not able to access the vehicle other than using a key blade to open the door manually, however all system was dead. I have replaced the fob key battery, checked the battery status, and ran the error code system, but everything was fine. After some research, I've found out that there is a recall on the similar models (BMW 3 series) for a fuse box - battery connection issue. And giving a good press towards the fuse box located in the glove-box did fix the problem temporarily, however the issue has kept happening since then. 3 series manufactured March 2007 through July 2011 have been recalled during the NHTSA campaign id number: 13V044000. My model, M3, uses the same design and same parts as 328I and 335I for the fuse box and battery connection, and the same issue has been occurred several times not just to me but to other M3 models, but this model for some reason has not been included the previous recall campaign.

- Anaheim, CA, USA

problem #1

Oct 302014

M3 8-cyl

  • 44,000 miles
2011 BMW dct M3 engine turns off by it self while driving through intersection. Transmission goes into neutral. "N" pops up on the center cockpit. Steering wheel lock. Brakes work. Had to maintain foot on brakes. Have to push "engine start" button. Car starts up again. Engine stalling and shutting off is a safety hazard, especially if the car is in motion. Could cause death to end users or other people. Can cause property damages as well. This has happen twice within a 8 week period. Most recently on Nov 26,2014 approximately 430pm BMW "auto start stop function" ruled out because the led light above the button is lit, function is disable.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

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