Breaking aluminum bolts is another one that is surprisingly common in some brands. They also tend to live just long enough for the warranty to expire.

https://rennlist.com/forums/porsche-macan/1085919-cautionary...

IMS bearings are an issue until 2009, engines produced after that point starting with the 9A1 no longer have an IMS.

I work in automotive repairs and i can assure you that all makes are in a fast race to the bottom. Is the conditions they created by brainwashing the consumers over a long time now they have to figure out what is the next “bankruptcy-saving” innovation all while keeping the price point, they choose to go the consumer electronics way but with >$30K “gadgets” so no wonder why you can call yourself lucky if your shiny machine lasts more than 5 years.

E46 subframe issue affected more than just the M3... ;(