10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
62,759 miles

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problem #9

Jul 302014

328 6-cyl

  • 95,800 miles
The same vintage BMW 3 series are being recalled for air bags from 2001 and forward. My vehicle is not being recalled now, but I have asked BMW North America who made my airbags to determine if my family is also at risk from the same manufacturer (takata ). after asking multiple times I have not been given an answer. I have also asked my dealer if they knew, and they said that the airbags have BMW logo and branding on them, but they do not know who actually made it. I would like BMW North America to tell me who made the airbags in my vehicle so I know the manufacturer.

- Irvine, CA, USA

problem #8

Apr 142014

328 6-cyl

  • 226,722 miles
I was driving home at 10:15 pm and the passenger side door mounted and passenger side head protection air bags deployed. I called BMW the following morning to report it and see what I should do. I was told I would get a return call within 1-3 business days. I have left 2 messages and BMW still has not called me back.

- West Springfield, MA, USA

problem #7

Jul 012002

328 6-cyl

  • 28,000 miles
I brought the vehicle into brecht dealership in escondido to address seatbelt safety/airbag sensor light warning. The vehicle has been in for repair a total of eight (8) times for the same issue. Today the seatbelt airbag warning devise came on with the loaner provided bydealer with a screen statement: Warning danger keep your seatbelt on and return to shop for repair. This is a 20014 vehicle. I believe this entire issue of seatbelt airbag safety is a manufacturer defect and warrants full investigation before a grandchild seated in the passenger seat is killed from an airbag improperly ejecting or even worse nothing no airbag or seat belt protection in an accident.

- Escondiido, CA, USA

problem #6

Jun 052013

328 6-cyl

  • 197,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 BMW 328I. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, the driver side curtain and door panel air bags deployed. The contact stated that a crash did not occur nor did she drive over a bump in the road. She sustained a burn on her hand and bruises on her hip. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that there was a faulty sensor. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 197,000...updated 07-15-13

- Smithfield, RI, USA

problem #5

Sep 202011

328

  • 110,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 BMW 328I. While driving, the contact stated that the driver side airbag deployed independently. The dealer made the contact aware of NHTSA campaign id number: 02V223000 (air bags:side/window), but the contact's VIN was not associated with the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileage was 110,000.

- El Paso, TX, USA

problem #4

Feb 102004

328 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 54,340 miles
I am the original owner on a BMW 99 E46 328I and I M very diligent when it comes to the care of my car. I have made sure that every recall has been taken care of and any service requirement met. But my car was serviced three times for the air bag light coming on the first two times the dealer took care of it because the car was under warranty the third time I had to pay and now eight months later the airbag lights is on again after doing some research I have found that I am not the only one experiencing this problem all the BMW model line are experiencing this issue BMW issued a technical bulletin about electrical connectors that get oxidized and fail over time. They provide a solution in the bulletin but it is temporary fix since it requires me go back every six to eight months right. I submitted this complaint because. It feels like extortions that that every time the airbag light turns on I have to run to the dealer just to turn it off or run the risk that the airbags will not work when my life depends on it. www.unofficialbmw.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&F=2&T=008967.

- Bronx, NY, USA

problem #3

Jan 172002

(reported on)

328

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer states while driving the vehicle hit a curb damaging the right front and right rear of the vehicle, the side door air bag and roof bag deployed (claim # 53-C718-260).

- Lake Jackson, TX, USA

problem #2

Jan 172002

(reported on)

328

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer states while driving the vehicle hit a curb damaging the right front and right rear of the vehicle, the side door air bag and roof bag deployed (claim # 53-C718-260).

- Lake Jackson, TX, USA

problem #1

Sep 141999

328

  • miles
Auto was service at dealer 08/10/99 for this recall and on 9/14/99 airbags deployed

- Austin, TX, USA