1999 BMW 323I: airbag warning light

Filed May 26, 2020 · Airbags · 48,973 miles · MA

I received a safety recall notice - remedy unavailable from bmw. The airbag warning light has been activated on the dashboard since december 19, 2019. The notice read that "it is also possible that the airbag housing may explode and could cause metal fragments to pass through the air bag cushion material, striking the driver or other occupants which may result in injury or death." I spoke with bmw customer relations and was told that I could continue to drive the vehicle. I will not drive the vehicle until this problem is remedied nor should I be expected to. It has been more than five months since I received the original notice and there is still no date given for the expected remedy. I believe that bmw should provide me with a replacement vehicle until such time as a remedy is available. Why hasn't a stop driving order been issued by bmw if this problem could result in the death of the driver? What recourse do I have?

Filed Mar 9, 2020 · Airbags · 178,000 miles · DE

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 bmw 323i. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v852000 (air bags) however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to union park bmw dealer, 1900 pennsylvania ave, wilmington, de 19806, where it was rejected to be serviced due to the part not available for the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact part was not available. The failure mileage was 178,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.*dt

Filed Feb 1, 2017 · Airbags · 123,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 bmw 323i. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated and remained on. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 123,000.

Filed Sep 18, 2015 · Airbags · 70,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 bmw 323i. While driving at various speeds, the air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000. Updated 11/09/15*lj

Filed Mar 23, 2010 · Airbags · 175,123 miles · GA

Greeting, I have been in possession of my 1999 bmw 323i for 11 years. I made the purchase oversees through the military bmw sales program. I had the vehicle maintenance by bmw highly trained technicians since year 2000. The car was service at bmw in 2007 for the heating & air condition compressor (HVAC) and bmw was informed about the airbag indicator light. We informed bmw on many service visits prior to the 2007 service visit and after 2007 that the airbag indicator light constantly comes on when either conducting normal driving on approved roads or on one occasion when the drivers door was shut after arriving home from a service visit. On one visit they reset the light without charge and on other service visit they wanted to charge a fee for resetting the airbag indicator light. However, on one service visit bmw said there was nothing they could do to fix the problem. I never receive any notices from bmw informing me that there was a problem with the airbag system. I assumed that taking the vehicle for service that all problems was identified by bmw allowing the customers to determine the repair decision. On or about 03 aug 08, the head airbag deployed while conducting normal driving on an approved hard ball road. After taking the car in for service and informing bmw about the airbag indicator light, they replied that there was nothing they could do to resolve the problem. As a result the airbag indicator light was on prior to the deployment. The car has been disabled for 4 months pending a decision on repair cost of $9000.

Filed Mar 15, 2006 · Airbags · 93,000 miles · AR

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30mph the airbag warning light illuminated. Upon inspection, the dealership determined the airbag sensor needed to be replaced again. The sensor was replaced three times before by the dealer.

Filed Sep 29, 2004 · Airbags, Electrical · 57,561 miles · NC

I believe that carmax sold me a lemon. It is a 1999 bmw 323ci, was purchased used at the independence boulevard store on nov 28, 2003, with 57,097 miles. The purchase price was $21,420 including a $1,699 extended warranty for 3yrs/36000. Automobile warranty agreement number: 7106508410. *ak since shortly after purchase, there have been excessive and expensive defects, including safety items. The car has broken down, failed to start, required towing, and the control panel flashes spurious warnings. Despite the warranty, and despite my requests to carmax, critical repairs have not been performed. Safety defects still occur and are not being repaired by carmax (I.e. Current control panel warning for lights). Major mechanical items are not being performed under warranty (e.g. Transmission). This has all occurred in less than a year, and with less than 5,000 miles of my driving. Summary of repairs since purchase: 12/17/0357,561mi.air bag light fault, seat belt, electrical & control panel 12/23/0457,694rear defroster, electrical, window replaced, worn brakes 06/04/0459,565horn replaced, fuses & electrical 9/10/0461,230clutch replaced, warning lights, control panel failure light intermittently comes on (has not been fixed) the car is currently unsafe to drive...reference the control panel warning indicator that carmax cannot analyze nor repair. The history of safety problems include fuses, air bag, electrical system, and horn. Summary: I was sold a "lemon" and have an unsafe automobile. I require a safe car to drive, and I want to stop paying for repeated defects and breakdowns. Recommemded solution: I suggest that either: (a) the car be returned for a full refund, including reimbursement for the cost of all defects, or; (b) I be reimbursed for all defects and that the terms of the 30 day warranty be extended to november 29, 2006.

Filed Sep 8, 2004 · Airbags, Body · 104,000 miles · TX

Cracked sub-frame at 104,000 miles. Dealership stated that it was caused by pot holes, I do not drive over potholes and take care of my vehicle very much so. I am not wreckless, and I have every maintenance record available as well as other warranties. I have had numerous issues with this vehicle including transmission and clutch at 75,000 miles, electrical issues and light indicators turning on for no reason, airbag lights light up at least twice a year, engine light coming on at least once a year, and finally a cracked sub frame. This vehicle has been nothing but cost and is dangerous to drive at this point.

Filed Apr 15, 2004 · Airbags · 75,000 miles · OR

1999 bmw 323i problems with the air bag light coming on around 75k miles. Computer for airbag was declared malfuction. Air bags won't deploy in an accident if this problem persists. Other problems include engine hesitation due to faulty oxygen sensors. Bmwna will not assist in air bag problem.

Filed Apr 10, 2003 · Airbags · CA

Airbag sensor mat was replaced 3 times on passenger side (2/9/01, 12/20/01 and 10/31/02) as a result of the airbag warning light being on. Currently 4/10/03 the same problem is occurring resulting in fourth time there has been a problem with this item.

Filed Sep 27, 1999 · Airbags · FL

The air bag warning light continues to stay illuminated even though the system has been recoded 3 times. The vehicle will be taken to the dealership today for the same problem.