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2005 BMW 3 Series airbags problems

16 complaints (64% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 70,000.

owner complaints
16
of this car's complaints
64%
typical mileage
70,000
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

Owners did not name a specific part.

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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BMW 3 Series airbags problems in other years

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Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2005 BMW 3 Series owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Dec 9, 2016 · Airbags · FL

Takata inflators, has been over a year and bmw dealership still has no answer

Filed Nov 27, 2016 · Airbags · CA

Takata recall parts not available. Original appointment attempted for 10/27/16. Peter pan bmw canceled appointment and notified me the parts were not in stock and there was no estimate for delivery. 30 days have passed with no updates from the dealership. Both driver and passenger airbags are affected by the recall.

Filed Nov 14, 2016 · Airbags · MO

Takata recall I received a notice about the recall back on july 2015 and still have not been notified that I can have this fixed! I had a toyota vehicle that was remedied very quickly! This recall should not take over a year to have it fixed. I am driving this car and want this documented!

Filed Sep 23, 2016 · Airbags · 70,000 miles · MD

I received a printed notification from bmw of north america, llc dated july 2015 under the subject matter: "recall campaign no. 15v‑318: driver-side front air bag module." since I received the notification, 13 months have passed and still I have not received any letter from catonsville bmw in maryland regarding replacement of the airbag. Since I am the original owner of the car and still owns it, I am driving it risking my life and limb for myself and other members of my family. It is therefore requested that necessary actions be taken for replacement of the driver-side airbag of my 2005 bmw 325i by catonsville bmw as soon as possible to avert potential destruction of life and limb of myself and my family. Thank you.

Filed Aug 29, 2016 · Airbags · DC

Takata recall - driver side airbag has been recalled for over 12 months - today I received the second notification from bmw. I have been unable to have bmw make the repair in over a year due to unavailability. What is "within a reasonable amount of time" that this complaint should be made?

Filed Jul 17, 2016 · Airbags · NH

Takata recall: in july 2015 received notice of recall due to driver's side air bag deficit. Have called 2 dealers several times in attempt to obtain replacement during the past year. Have consistently been told that I'm on a wait list and that replacement parts are not available. Although there has been no incident or failure, one year seems an excessively long time to wait given the safety risk. Complaint issued by phone but VIN not available at the time.

Filed Jul 11, 2016 · Airbags · NH

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 bmw 3 series. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency 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 repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed May 20, 2016 · Airbags · SC

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 bmw 350ci. The contact received a recall notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v318000 (air bags); however, the remedy was not yet available. 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 VIN was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. ....updated 07/05/16

Filed Apr 7, 2016 · Airbags · TX

Takata recall it has been almost a year since the recall on my drivers side air bag was issued and they have still not replaced it.

Filed Feb 19, 2016 · Airbags · 53,000 miles · NY

Takata recall. The dealer, life quality motor sales inc of brooklyn new york and bmw of north america llc refuse to complete this takata passenger airbag recall on my vehicle

Questions about the 2005 BMW 3 Series airbags

Does the 2005 BMW 3 Series have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 16 complaints about the airbags of the 2005 BMW 3 Series, 64% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2005 BMW 3 Series airbags problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 70,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2005 BMW 3 Series airbags?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the BMW 3 Series have bad airbags?

The BMW 3 Series model years with the most airbags complaints are 2006 (101 complaints), 2007 (35 complaints) and 2003 (21 complaints).

Other 2005 BMW 3 Series problems

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