Tl* the contact owns a 2000 bmw 323i. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v853000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. A dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that upon start up, the air bag warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 159,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
2000 BMW 323I: airbag warning light
10 of the 401 complaints about the 2000 BMW 323I describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 6
Is there a fix? There are 6 recalls and 5 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbag warning light by model year
- 200010
- 199911
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 bmw 323i. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v853000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. A dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The federal safety agency hotline was contacted and the VIN tool confirmed parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 bmw 323i. When the contact started the vehicle, the air bag light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the air bag was replaced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v428000 (air bags); however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 29,920.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 bmw 323i. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the air bag warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The following day, the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The mechanic stated that the front driver's side air bag would not deploy in the event of a crash. The contact was advised that the air bag be replaced at the cost of $1,500. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 89,000. Updated 07/15/08
Consistent problem with the "check air bag light." dealer had replaced one sensor under the driver's seat/one sensor on the dashboard, and re-attached the wiring system.
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. *ak 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
Intermittently SRS warning light stays illuminated while vehicle is in motion. Dealer has repaired vehicle three times, and problem has reoccurred.
Airbag light permanently illuminated - dealer replaced right front seat belt tensioner to fix?!
Airbag light stays illuminated while the vehicle is in motion. The dealer has inspected and repaired vehicle several times, and the problem still exists.
Airbag warning light stays on, indictating a defect. Dealer claims computer needs to updated.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2001 BMW 3 Series (323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci and 330Ci), 1999-2001 323i, 328i, 330i, 330xi, and 2000 323i, 328i stationwagon vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) manufactured by Takata. These vehicles are equipped with driver-side air bag inflators that were previously inspected, but not replaced under recall numbers 19V‑851, 19V852, or 19V‑853. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to explode or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
- Risk
- The inflator could explode during air bag deployment, resulting in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the driver-side air bag inflator with a newly designed inflator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 12, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 21V401000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2005 323iT, 325iT, 325xiT, 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 330i and 330xi and 2000-2006 323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci, 330Ci, M3 Coupe, 323Cic, 325Cic, 330Cic, and M3 Convertible vehicles equipped with non-desiccated frontal Takata PSAN inflators and PSPI passenger frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger's front air bag, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 20V018000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 1999-2000 323i and 328i and 2000 323Ci and 328Ci vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) manufactured by Takata. These inflators do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- BMW will mail interim notices informing owners of the safety risk on January 17, 2020. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Dealers will inspect the driver air bag inflators and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. BMW mailed interim notices informing owners of the safety risk on January 17, 2020. The recall began July 27, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 19V852000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 1999-2001 323i, 325i, 328i and 330i and 2000-2001 323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci, 330Ci, 323iT, and 325iT vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) manufactured by Takata. These vehicles may have received a replacement driver air bag as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- BMW notified owners, and Dealers will replace the driver air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 19V853000 · Recall details
Air bags
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2000 323i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sports Wagons; 2000 328i sedans and coupes; 2001-2005 325i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sport Wagons; 2001-2005 325xi sedans and Sports Wagons; 2006 325i coupes and convertibles; 2001-2006 330i sedans, coupes, and convertibles; 2001-2005 330xi sedans; and 2001-2006 M3 coupes and convertibles to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag which may produce excessive internal pressure that could cause the air bag inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure could cause rupturing of the inflator resulting in metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring the passenger seat occupant or other occupants.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side frontal air bag, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners in September 2014. A second notice was mailed when an adequate supply of parts became available, on December 1, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
Recall number 14V428000 · Recall details
Air bags: side/window
- What is wrong
- On certain 4-door passenger vehicles, the side air bag system could deploy in certain non-crash impacts, such as when contacting large potholes or curbs at substantial speeds.
- Risk
- This could cause the side air bag and head protection system to deploy without an actual side crash or impact severe enough to cause significant visible damage to the vehicle. Unexpected deployment of the side air bag could cause serious injury if the occupant's head is resting near the side air bag.
- Remedy
- Dealers will recalibrate the central air bag control module to reduce the possibility of such a non-crash deployment. Owner notification began october 25, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1‑800‑831‑1117.
Recall number 02V223000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2000 BMW 323I airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2000 BMW 323I?
10 of 401 owner complaints about the 2000 BMW 323I (2%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2000 BMW 323I?
There are 6 recalls and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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