NHTSA recall 08V595000
Power Train · BMW of North America, LLC
November 14, 2008report date
2,500units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: The problem involves the double clutch gearbox. In a situation of rapid vehicle deceleration, the transmission software may perform a multistage downshift.
Why it matters: In that situation, at low vehicle speeds, it is possible for the engine to stall increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will reprogram the engine and transmission electronic control unit with updated software free of charge. The recall began on December 3, 2008.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2008 Bmw M3, 2009 Bmw M3.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 08V595000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.