10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 4 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 7 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 50,228 miles
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Slid into a curb after hitting loose gravel on a corner - both driver's side airbags blew. Car still completely drivable other than a messed up messed up tire and a curbed rim.
- Milton, WI, USA
: the contact stated while driving 35 mph on dry even roads, the left side curtain air bag and the small elbow air bag deployed without warning. The contact was taken to a hospital, where it was determined that the injuries incurred were bruising on the left arm, head contusions, and hearing damage. There was a police report taken, and the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the dealer stated that the deployment of the air bag was due to the vehicle possibly hitting a pothole in the road. The manufacturer was also notified, who denied that there were any problems with the year, make, and model of the vehicle. There was a NHTSA recall # 02V223000, which pertains to the side air bags. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.
- Johnson City, TN, USA
Drivers door was impacted at approx. 50 mph and neither side airbag or side curtain deployed resulting in a very serious left hip fracture, collapsed lung and numerous lacerations.
- Ontario, CA, USA
The contact's vehicle struck a pot hole that resulted in deployment of both sides airbags, and the driver's head restraint. He took the vehicle to a dealership, who replaced the airbags. Afterwards, vehicle experienced a blowout of the driver's side front tire which resulted in deployment of the same airbags. No repairs have been made at this time.
- Lakewood, WA, USA
Recall on airbags in 8/02. Car purchased 9/02. Recall repaired by dealer 11/02. 4/30/05 drivers side curtain and side door air bags deployed unexpectedly. BMW claiming undercarriage damage after their rep inspected car. This occured because dealership technicians could find no damage.
- Aurora, CO, USA
While driving on a well paved road at approximately 40 to 45 mph two airbags suddenly deployed.
- Annapolis, MD, USA
While driving at 35mph consumer's vehicle was hit from the side and front. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy.
- Shenorock, NY, USA
Side and head airbags deployed from hitting a pothole at low speed. There was no damage to vehicle. The car is a 2000 323I BMW purchased in August, 1999. Models manufactured from April to August 1999 were recalled for this exact problem, but this 2000 model was not although it was manufactured in the same time period. A complaint has been filed with BMW customer relations. The cost of the repair was $2,775.98.
- Mcmurray, PA, USA
Side air bags deployed without vehicle being in a crash.
- North Las Vegas, NV, USA
While driving approximately 40 mph vehicle hit a pothole, and the passenger's curtain and side air bag deployed.
- Flora, MS, USA
The side airbag recall 02V223000 was remedied on 11/4/02. On 11/11/02, while driving, the side air bag deployed without warning. The dealer repaired and replaced. In 06/03 the air bag warning light illuminated again. Consumer was very concerned about the integrity of the vehicle's air bag system. On three separate occasions the SRS light had come. The dealer stated it was defective and replaced it. While the vehicle was in motion, the passenger side SRS and head protection airbag deployed due to the crash sensor being triggered and caused debris to fill the cabin, the first time the SRS light had come on the dealer suggested the seat belt had a faulty latch, and the second time they claimed there was a short. Refer to: ODI-10024877 scc
- Glendale, CA, USA
Consumer states while driving, the right side door air bag deployed and caused injury to the passenger (claim# 13-7197-642).
- Elmhurst, IL, USA
The right side door air bag deployed, there was damage to the front wheel and tire. (claim # 14-1370-483)
- Indianapolis, IN, USA
Consumer states while driving, the right side door air bag deployed and caused injury to the passenger (claim# 13-7197-642).
- Elmhurst, IL, USA
The right side door air bag deployed, there was damage to the front wheel and tire. (claim # 14-1370-483)
- Indianapolis, IN, USA
The drivers side air bag was activated while driving in som irregularities of the road hiting me in my left side and force me to drive in the side walk, thank god nobody was hurt.
- San Juan - Puerto Rico, PR, USA
Vehicle had a flat tire while moving at 10 mph or less, causing both driver's side overhead and side door air bags to inadvertently deploy. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
- Wayzata, MN, USA
No deployment of the side door airbag when the vehicle was struck on the driver's side door, the vehicle was struck with such force that the motor mounts broke, injury during accident.
- Detroit, MI, USA
No deployment of the driver's side door air bag during accident, injury during accident.
- Detroit, MI, USA
- Cinnaminson, NJ, USA