10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 2 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 96,600 miles
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The contact owned a 2003 (na) BMW 525ia. While driving 20 mph, the contact's vehicle was struck on the front driver side by another vehicle. The air bags deployed. The driver sustained facial lacerations that required medical attention. The front seat passenger also sustained facial laceration and a fractured jaw. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a tow lot. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was approximately 183,000.
- Freson, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2002 BMW 525I. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V318000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- Madera, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2002 BMW 525ia. While driving 25 mph, the air bag deployed without warning or impact. There were no injuries. The vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.
- Victorville, CA, USA
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2002 BMW 525I. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V318000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the recall were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Sacramento, CA, USA
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2002 BMW 525ia. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V318000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 05/10/16 the dealer informed the consumer, the parts were available. Updated 05/11/16.
- Westminster, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2002 BMW 525I. While in park and attempting to start the vehicle, both the driver and passenger side air bags inadvertently deployed. The contact did not sustain any injuries. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 189,000.
- Columbia, SC, USA
- Burlington, NJ, USA