10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
9 / 2
Average Mileage:
45,737 miles

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problem #63

Aug 202019

330

  • 75,000 miles
The car was being driven by my house and the transmision started slipping as well as it catching and breaking one of the axles leaving the car to be stuck not being able to move period surely the most important thing this resulted in the car getting hit and the fuel tank exploding my aunt want not able to make it out of the car to get out of the way and again this car didn't allow the air bags to deploy the location is unkown

- Jonesville, LA, USA

problem #62

Nov 282019

330

  • 120,000 miles
Went through a pot hole in the freeway and the driver side door air bags deployed..air bag only show half fill..my speed about 60 mph..is this how it works. No damaged except needed wheel alignment.

- Alameda, CA, USA

problem #61

Aug 132018

330

  • miles
The contact owns a 2003 BMW 3 series. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V318000 (air bags) and 13V172000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. An appointment was made to BMW of pleasant grove (2111 w grove pkwy, pleasant grove, ut 84062, (801) 443-2000) who stated that the parts were not available for the recall remedies. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was unknown. Consumer stated he made an appointment at BMW of pleasant grove.

- Price, UT, USA

problem #60

Nov 232016

330

  • miles
Takata recall: Air bags were replaced on 11/23/16. The air bag red light indicator remained on and was never reset by the dealer. Dealer was notified several times to resolve the issue but never resolved the issue. To this day the light is unresolved, still

- Questa, NM, USA

problem #59

Dec 012016

330

  • 146,000 miles
The contact owned a 2003 BMW 330ci. While driving 50 mph, the contact suffered a stroke and crashed into another vehicle. The air bags deployed and that metal fragments struck the contact in the mouth. The contact sustained injuries to the mouth and lost a tooth. Medical attention was required. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a junk yard. A police report was filed. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V318000 (air bags) in August of 2017. The failure mileage was approximately 146,000. The VIN was not available.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #58

Jul 032017

330

  • 183,000 miles
Hi I have two BMW's that qualify for this recall. I learned about it 6 weeks ago. My fianc and I havnt been able to use our vehicles in almost 2 months! I even called and went to the BMW of and they said they would order the air bag for the one and our second car they would write the order up when I left the dealership. Needless to say I even brought over a dealership memo from BMW because I work in the auto industry and have acesss to identifix.com, I showed them the notice where they have to give customers loaner vehicles or pay up to $68 a day for a rental car. They keep ignoring my calls.

- Villas, NJ, USA

problem #57

Jun 302016

330

  • 96,000 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 BMW 330ci. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 15V318000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The contact received the notification in June of 2016. The dealer (BMW of el paso, 6318 Montana ave, el paso, tx, 79925) stated that the parts were unavailable for the repair, and that they would call when they had parts available for the vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted or made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- El Paso, TX, USA

problem #56

Jul 192017

330

  • 150,000 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 BMW 330I. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 11V438000 (exterior lighting), 14V428000 (air bags), and 15V318000 (air bags); however, the parts for the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact stated that the air bag and seat belt warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the turn signal on the driver's side malfunctioned by blinking intermittently while in use. The contact called the hixson BMW and walker BMW dealers who both stated that the parts were not available for the repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Lecompte, LA, USA

problem #55

May 052017

330

  • 67,000 miles
Takata recall I was involved in a traffic accident on 05/05/2017. I was hit by another vehicle on the passenger side of my vehicle while I was making a left hand turn. I was hit so hard that I was driven into an automobile that was waiting at the traffic light to make a turn. Both sides of my automobile were damaged. The windshield on the passenger side was broken. The air bags did not deploy. I had taken the automobile to the dealer when I received the air bag recall approximately one year ago.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #54

Jun 012015

330

  • 208,000 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 BMW 330I. While driving various speeds, the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V318000 (air bags). The part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 208,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #53

May 112015

330

  • miles
The contact owns a 2003 BMW 330I. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 15V318000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Newport Coast, CA, USA

problem #52

Oct 102016

330

  • miles
Takata recall. After waiting 9 months for replacement of passenger side air bag I received another recall notice for the drivers side airbag. It has now been nearly 15 months and no remedy in sight. Received a " final remedy available " letter dated Sept. 2016 asking that I call dealer for repair. Called local dealer October 10/16 and was told no parts are available.I have not had full use of my vehicle for nearly 2 years and see no remedy coming anytime soon.

- Manlius, NY, USA

problem #51

Jul 012015

330

  • 76,000 miles
Takata inflators. Manufacturer has not pursued the existing recall in even a remotely timely manner. I was notified by letter dated July 2015 of the recall. That was over 14 months ago! I called my local BMW service center who informed me the required parts were still not available. The representative here at safecar.gov notified me that parts are available. When I contacted manufacturer "national recall call center" (800-831-1117), as recommended by rep here at safecar, they said they weren't for my VIN. When I informed them I had inquired here with this Agency and was told the parts were available, the national center said they'd call me back in 48 hours. They never did. Does anyone take these safety recalls seriously? the manufacturer certainly isn't.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #50

May 272015

330 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 BMW 330I. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V318000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was not available. 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. Updated 11/29/16

- Elmwood Park, NJ, USA

problem #49

May 292015

330

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 BMW 330I. 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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Greensburg, PA, USA

problem #48

Nov 282014

330

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 BMW 330I. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V428000 (air bags) and 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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Boca Raton, FL, USA

problem #47

Jun 202016

330

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 BMW 330I. 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. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Bonita Springs, FL, USA

problem #46

Aug 302016

330

  • miles
The contact owns a 2003 BMW 330ci. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V428000 (air bags) and 15V318000 (air bags); however, the parts for the recall repairs were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Long View, WA, USA

problem #45

Jul 182015

330

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 BMW 330ci. 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 not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Williamsville, NY, USA

problem #44

Nov 092015

330

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 BMW 330I. 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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.

- Dacula, GA, USA

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