Hello, the federal safety agency released a recall warning for BMWs made from 2000 to 2006, regarding Takata airbags. "The risk to vehicle occupants is dire," it said. My 1999 BMW Z3 was made one year before this, and is not included in the recall. I have been trying to determine whether my '99 BMW has Takata airbags as well, thus far with no success. As of today, BMW will only tell me that there are no outstanding recalls for my car - they have not been willing to tell me what type of airbags they originally installed in it. Do your records indicate what type of airbags I have?
1999 BMW Z3 airbags problems
10 complaints (26% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 87,950.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 26%
- typical mileage
- 87,950
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Frontal: sensor/control module3
- Side/window1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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BMW Z3 airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 BMW Z3 airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1999 BMW Z3 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Air bag light stays lit
The passenger air bag light is on and stays on. Whether car is stationary or in motion.
Driver side (door) airbag deployed while driving on highway. Impact caused me to swerve into oncoming traffic lanes.
Air bag light on. Shop mechanic stated "retrieved dtc code for drivers seat belt switch open or short circuit. Cleaned connectors, cleared dtc info operational check ok. If fault recurs, recommend replacement of drivers seat belt latch assembly." problem fixed june 18, 2008. Now problem with air bag light on is back. There seem to be a lot of problems with air bag sensors and seat belt latches on various bsm vehicles according to internet searches.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70 MPH during clear conditions, the front driver side air bag deployed without warning or impact to the vehicle. There was no debris or potholes present. The contact suffered cuts, bruising and scaring to the left arm. The contact drove to the hospital. The service dealer and manufacturer were notified and photos were taken of the vehicle and injuries. Updated 11/16/2006 -the gas gauge and odometer were inoperative. The dealer replaced the instrument cluster. The driver's door grab handle was replaced. The rear shocks and mounts were replaced. There was a power steering leak. The dealer replaced the power steering hose res to pump. The dealer replaced the flex coupler on the drive shaft.
1999 bmw z3 SRS warning light stays on continuously.
Reocurring problem with air bag light malfunctioning.*mr vehicle was in the shop twice before for the same problem. Dealer didn't know how to diagnose and correct the failure.
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.
Consumer states that the air bag light remains on while driving. Dealership contacted.
Questions about the 1999 BMW Z3 airbags
Does the 1999 BMW Z3 have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the airbags of the 1999 BMW Z3, 26% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1999 BMW Z3 airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 87,950 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1999 BMW Z3 airbags?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the BMW Z3 have bad airbags?
The BMW Z3 model years with the most airbags complaints are 2000 (17 complaints), 1997 (16 complaints) and 1999 (10 complaints).
Other 1999 BMW Z3 problems
Body 11Transmission 9Seat belts 7Suspension 6Electrical 2Seats 2Brakes 1Engine 1Locks 1Steering 1
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