Vehicle recall 08V595000 · November 14, 2008
2008-2009 BMW M3
The problem involves the double clutch gearbox.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- BMW is recalling 2,500 my 2008-2009 M3 passenger vehicles with an optional double clutch transmission. The problem involves the double clutch gearbox. In a situation of rapid vehicle deceleration, the transmission software may perform a multistage downshift.
- Consequence
- In that situation, at low vehicle speeds, it is possible for the engine to stall increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reprogram the engine and transmission electronic control unit with updated software free of charge. The recall began on December 3, 2008. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
- Notes
- Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V595000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 14, 2008
- Filed by
- BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Owner notification
- December 3, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,500
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Clutch assembly
Vehicles covered
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