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BMW 3 Series loss of power reports by year

10 NHTSA complaints describe sudden power loss, reduced power or limp mode on BMW 3 Series vehicles. The most reported year is 2009 with 5 reports.

YearReportsShare of narratives
2009 3 Series59%
2007 3 Series54%

Counts come from keyword analysis of complaint narratives — one complaint can describe several symptoms, and classification is approximate. Raw counts favor years that sold in larger numbers.