2000 bmw 323i brakes made a weird noise and when in a collision the airbags failed to deploy. *kb *jb the air condition made a noise. Updated 12/27/06.
2000 BMW 323I airbags complaints
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Drivers door was impacted at approx. 50 MPH and neither side airbag or side curtain deployed resulting in a very serious left hip fracture, collapsed lung and numerous lacerations.
Dt*: the contact stated while stopping at a traffic light the contact's vehicle was rear ended. Subsequently, turning the vehicle into a 360 degree spin the vehicle crashed into a concrete retaining wall. This was a full frontal impact, and the airbags did not deploy. Seat belts were in use. However, injuries were sustained. A police report was taken at the scene. The vehicle was towed to dealer and was awaiting inspection. The manufacturer has been contacted. The insurance company deemed the vehicle a total loss. Updated 06/12/2006. *ak updated 6/16/2006 -
Dt: the contact's vehicle struck a pot hole that resulted in deployment of both sides airbags, and the driver's head restraint. He took the vehicle to a dealership, who replaced the airbags. Afterwards, vehicle experienced a blowout of the driver's side front tire which resulted in deployment of the same airbags. No repairs have been made at this time.
Recall on airbags in 8/02. Car purchased 9/02. Recall repaired by dealer 11/02. 4/30/05 drivers side curtain and side door air bags deployed unexpectedly. Bmw claiming undercarriage damage after their rep inspected car. This occured because dealership technicians could find no damage.
While driving on a well paved road at approximately 40 to 45 MPH two airbags suddenly deployed.
The vehicle was involved in a collision and none of the six air bags deployed.
While driving at 35mph consumer's vehicle was hit from the side and front. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy.
Side and head airbags deployed from hitting a pothole at low speed. There was no damage to vehicle. The car is a 2000 323i bmw purchased in august, 1999. Models manufactured from april to august 1999 were recalled for this exact problem, but this 2000 model was not although it was manufactured in the same time period. A complaint has been filed with bmw customer relations. The cost of the repair was $2,775.98.
Side air bags deployed without vehicle being in a crash.
While driving approximately 40 MPH vehicle hit a pothole, and the passenger's curtain and side air bag deployed.
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.
Consumer's vehicle was having the same problems as mentioned in recall 02v223000 concernint air bags. Dealer would not repair because VIN was not included.
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
Consumer state after making a stop without any indication vehicle air bag deployed without any indication. Dealer and manufacture has been contracted. Please provide further information. Mr
Consumer states while driving, the right side door air bag deployed and caused injury to the passenger (claim# 13-7197-642).
The right side door air bag deployed, there was damage to the front wheel and tire. (claim # 14-1370-483)
While driving, consumer hit a pothole and the air bags deployed (claim # 23-1374-012).
Consumer states while driving, vehicle hit pothole and the side and roof air bag deployed (claim# 30-v379-645).
Consumer states while driving, the vehicle hit a pot hole causing slight damage to the rim and causing the passenger side air bag to deploy (claim # 22-v458-012).
Consumer states while driving the vehicle hit a pothole, side and roof air bag deployed.
The drivers side air bag was activated while driving in som irregularities of the road hiting me in my left side and force me to drive in the side walk, thank god nobody was hurt.
Vehicle had a flat tire while moving at 10 MPH or less, causing both driver's side overhead and side door air bags to inadvertently deploy. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Intermittently SRS warning light stays illuminated while vehicle is in motion. Dealer has repaired vehicle three times, and problem has reoccurred.
Consumer was traveling about 40mph on highway and all of a sudden dual airbags went off without prior notice. Vehicle had to be towed to dealership. There were no injuries.
No deployment of the side door airbag when the vehicle was struck on the driver's side door, the vehicle was struck with such force that the motor mounts broke, injury during accident.
No deployment of the driver's side door air bag during accident, injury during accident.
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.
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