7.2

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,750 miles

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problem #3

Oct 212003

(reported on)

Z3 6-cyl

  • miles
Reocurring problem with air bag light malfunctioning. Vehicle was in the shop twice before for the same problem. Dealer didn't know how to diagnose and correct the failure.

- San Pedro, CA, USA

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problem #2

May 242001

Z3 6-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 23,250 miles
Air bag indicator light remains on continuously. Took in to the dealer, however the light came back on and has never gone off, since I have owned the car. Passenger seat belt gets stuck while passenger is belted and will not release.

- Birmingham, AL, USA

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problem #1

Sep 012002

Z3

  • miles
Consumer states that the air bag light remains on while driving. Dealership contacted.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

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