E92 M3 catches fire and explodes

BMW_M3_E92 · Thu, Jul-05-2012, 03:01:19 AM

My 2008 BMW M3 caught on fire while driving. I heard a loud explosion, then the car went dead and the control messages stated "Engine Failure," I looked up and there was fire coming from the front tires. I immediately exited the car while bystanders ran to my aide. They told me that there was fire coming from the rear of my car as I made it down the I-395 Exit 8C Off Ramp. The fire grew quickly as gasoline made its way down the Off Ramp. Within 5 minutes the car exploded! What's crazy is that the car is on full warranty (<38k mile) and was purchased less than a year ago at Paul Miller BMW in Wayne, New Jersey. No one was hurt, but the experience was dreadful. I am an M3 enthusiast, this was my third M3, but I will definitely think twice about getting another.

Check out the fire report on the "E90 M3 (Sedan) | E92 M3 (Coupe) | E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2011)" Forum

Read story of another 2008 M3 to catch on fire..interesting: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=286866

lucad2 · Thu, Jul-05-2012, 03:08:14 AM

That is insane, I'm glad your ok.

Any word on what happened? Who is going to cover this?

BMW_M3_E92 · Thu, Jul-05-2012, 03:15:33 AM

I have no idea what caused it; firefighters told me there was a lot of gasoline under the vehicle, which leaked down the off-ramp. It looked like something in a Terminator movie, massive balls of fire everywhere. I thought I was going to get hit from flying debris. Car is insured, but BMW owes me some answers....car can be replaced, my life can't!

green svt · Thu, Jul-05-2012, 03:23:08 AM

Ho. Lee. Crap. Glad you're ok.

lucad2 · Thu, Jul-05-2012, 03:36:23 AM

Defiantly try and get BMW involved, this should not be happening

lucky_doggg7 · Thu, Jul-05-2012, 10:55:17 AM

Holy moly Batman... I'm glad you're okay.

Uber · Thu, Jul-05-2012, 12:05:58 PM

Jeeez, glad your ok

BMW definitely has to answer for this

0-60Motorsports · Thu, Jul-05-2012, 12:15:43 PM

Glad your ok mate.

boostkid · Thu, Jul-05-2012, 12:49:07 PM

Glad to hear no one was hurt, that's just crazy. I hope everything gets resolved in your favor and you receive a replacement with no cost to you. Good luck.

jaehshim · Thu, Jul-05-2012, 03:06:58 PM

Glad you are okay.
BMW will definitely have to work on this incident, especially when you are still under warranty.
Like many say, this is a rare incident that can occur in any type of vehicle.

Thu, Jul-05-2012, 03:15:33 AM	#3
BMW_M3_E92 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 6 Reputation: 0	Re: E92 M3 catches fire and explodes I have no idea what caused it; firefighters told me there was a lot of gasoline under the vehicle, which leaked down the off-ramp. It looked like something in a Terminator movie, massive balls of fire everywhere. I thought I was going to get hit from flying debris. Car is insured, but BMW owes me some answers....car can be replaced, my life can't!

Thu, Jul-05-2012, 03:23:08 AM	#4
green svt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 71 In the garage: '98 BMW M3/4/5 '98 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Tulsa OK	Re: E92 M3 catches fire and explodes Ho. Lee. Crap. Glad you're ok.

Thu, Jul-05-2012, 10:55:17 AM	#6
lucky_doggg7 lucky_doggg7 Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,122 Reputation: 11 Location: Lake Forest	Re: E92 M3 catches fire and explodes Holy moly Batman... I'm glad you're okay.

Thu, Jul-05-2012, 12:05:58 PM	#7
Uber Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 139 In the garage: '01 BMW 528 '05 BMW ///M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Annapolis	Re: E92 M3 catches fire and explodes Jeeez, glad your ok BMW definitely has to answer for this __________________

Thu, Jul-05-2012, 12:15:43 PM	#8
0-60Motorsports Established 1998.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 10,011 In the garage: '08 LEXUS IS F '08 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF '04 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Al Manama, Bahrain	Re: E92 M3 catches fire and explodes Glad your ok mate. __________________ EURO 04 M3 Current Mods: GC DA's, Eibach Sways, PF RTABs, RE RCAs, INTRAVEE II + Alpine KCA-420i, Black Roundels, ///MFEST Badges, Depo Corners, M5 SMG Knob, Screen protector for OEM 16:9 display, VCSL: Bumper + Race Lip, CF Trunk, CF Diffusor, DIETZ TV in Motion, AP Headers, RT Cats, SS Res X-pipe, SS Race, Z8 Starter Button, Lamin-X, GM SMG Paddles, OEM CSL Steering, OEM CSL interior, OEM CSL Intake, EVOLVE Alpha-N Tune, BBS CH's, FX-R Projectors + 3k D2S, ST40's, DINAN Rear Strut Brace, BW Oil Cooler, 3.91 gears Soon To come.....OEM CSL Roof, Inner Projectors ........

Thu, Jul-05-2012, 12:49:07 PM	#9
boostkid Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 879 Reputation: 0 Location: Beantown	Re: E92 M3 catches fire and explodes Glad to hear no one was hurt, that's just crazy. I hope everything gets resolved in your favor and you receive a replacement with no cost to you. Good luck. __________________ 05 BMW M3 6 Speed (Carbon Black w/ Imola Red Interior) 06' Yamaha Raven YZF-R6 SOLD 98' Supra TT 6 Speed (Quicksilver) SOLD 94' Supra TT 6 Speed (Baltic Blue) SOLD 99' Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX SOLD

Thu, Jul-05-2012, 03:06:58 PM	#10
jaehshim Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 9 Reputation: 0	Re: E92 M3 catches fire and explodes Glad you are okay. BMW will definitely have to work on this incident, especially when you are still under warranty. Like many say, this is a rare incident that can occur in any type of vehicle. __________________ E90 M3 6MT Premium/Tech/Cold Weather/19" 220M/Enhanced Sound/

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