Brand New 2015 BMW 320i with overheated transmission

kbroome01 · 06-22-2015, 02:56 PM

I purchased a 2015 BMW 320i it had 8 miles on it when I drove it off the lot. Five minutes later a transmission overheat warning came up on the screen. The car dealer picked up the car and did some diagnostics that were sent onto BMW. The dealer is waiting to hear back from BMW but they think it is the mechantronic system, which I understand is the computer system for the car.

I am very disappointed in my first purchase of a BMW. Does anyone think this car is a lemon and should I request a new car? How should I handle this problem with the BMW dealership? They have giving me a nice BMW 528i as a loaner while they sort out this issue.

E90Fleet · 06-22-2015, 03:11 PM

Sorry to hear.
Could just be a faulty sensor.

Mechatronics is the auto transmission valve system.

Wait and see what they find. Faulty sensors are found in all makes all the time.
Sucks, but thats life.

Agamemnon · 06-22-2015, 03:22 PM

A first world problem. BMWs are complicated cars. I would't worry two much about one or two faults that get corrected quickly by the dealer under warranty. Things get complicated when you have the same fault recurring over and over and BMW can't figure it out.

Then you might be thinking about lemon laws. Probably not going to be the case with your car.

kbroome01 · 06-23-2015, 09:28 AM

I heard back from the dealer today that the Mechatronic System will need to be replaced. Do you see any concerns with this moving forward?

E90Fleet · 06-23-2015, 10:00 AM

Since its fitted as a complete unit you should be fine.
Not a difficult task to do for the techs.

Much better than trying to repair one piece of it.

Just unfortunate it wasnt picked up before you got the car. Others are and the owners never know the part was changed.

Hope you get it back soon.

Billfitz · 06-23-2015, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by kbroome01

Does anyone think this car is a lemon and should I request a new car?

A lemon is defined as a car with issues that cannot be resolved within a reasonable time period. You're a long way from that point.

kbroome01 · 06-23-2015, 10:10 AM

Thanks. I should get the car back in two days.

kbroome01 · 06-23-2015, 11:04 AM

Have a problem with the car the day a bought it and taking a week to get it fixed. Do you think the dealer will provide any free stuff?

mike@x-ph.com · 06-23-2015, 12:40 PM

Considering the car has less than 10 miles, i would ask to replace it.

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kbroome01 Registered 1 Rep 4 Posts Drives: Bmw 320i Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Safety harbor iTrader: (0)	Brand New 2015 BMW 320i with overheated transmission I purchased a 2015 BMW 320i it had 8 miles on it when I drove it off the lot. Five minutes later a transmission overheat warning came up on the screen. The car dealer picked up the car and did some diagnostics that were sent onto BMW. The dealer is waiting to hear back from BMW but they think it is the mechantronic system, which I understand is the computer system for the car. I am very disappointed in my first purchase of a BMW. Does anyone think this car is a lemon and should I request a new car? How should I handle this problem with the BMW dealership? They have giving me a nice BMW 528i as a loaner while they sort out this issue.
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E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1312 Rep 10,185 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	Sorry to hear. Could just be a faulty sensor. Mechatronics is the auto transmission valve system. Wait and see what they find. Faulty sensors are found in all makes all the time. Sucks, but thats life. __________________ BMW if you are reading, I need a job, Please.
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Agamemnon Captain 175 Rep 646 Posts Drives: 2016 m3 ss2 zcp full leather Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Richmond BC iTrader: (0)	A first world problem. BMWs are complicated cars. I would't worry two much about one or two faults that get corrected quickly by the dealer under warranty. Things get complicated when you have the same fault recurring over and over and BMW can't figure it out. Then you might be thinking about lemon laws. Probably not going to be the case with your car.
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kbroome01 Registered 1 Rep 4 Posts Drives: Bmw 320i Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Safety harbor iTrader: (0)	I heard back from the dealer today that the Mechatronic System will need to be replaced. Do you see any concerns with this moving forward?
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E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1312 Rep 10,185 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	Since its fitted as a complete unit you should be fine. Not a difficult task to do for the techs. Much better than trying to repair one piece of it. Just unfortunate it wasnt picked up before you got the car. Others are and the owners never know the part was changed. Hope you get it back soon. __________________ BMW if you are reading, I need a job, Please.
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