Side/window Air Bag problems of the 2000 BMW 323

Driver side air bag has been recalled. Has caused several deaths. Manufacturer has not been able to test/replace faulty parts and has not given a loaner.

Ran over a curb going about 15 mph, passenger side airbag deployed.

I received a vehicle recall from BMW in September 2014 for my driver side airbag. My vehicle was purchased from momentum BMW of houston ( 713-5963400). I heard nothing further and in Nov 2014 called momentum BMW. I was told they knew nothing of the recall but they took my name, VIN and data. On December 12th I stopped by their dealership and went to the service department. I was now told that no parts were available for my repair because I had not come in to have them ordered. So I went through this process - providing once again, address, VIN contact information etc. I was told I would be notified when I could come in and have the airbag replaced. Now on March 6th I have still not been contacted and after 4 telephone call attempts have been unable to talk to anyone in their service department. I left a voice message for their service manager to contact me. So in short, 6 months after being notified by BMW (in writing) that my car needs a passenger side air bag replacement the responsible BMW service department has never contacted me. I am sending in this notification as instructed on my written letter - "if your BMW center is unable to remedy the defect without charge or within a reasonable period of time, notify the administrator, national highway traffic safety administration.

Tl- the contact owns a 2000 BMW 323i. The contact stated that while traveling 65 mph, the vehicle traveled over a pot hole and the side air bags deployed haphazardly. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 02v223000 (air bags: side window) but was told by the manufacturer that the recall was closed and that the vehicle was never included in the recall campaign. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and the current mileages were 198,000. Kmj.

Slid into a curb after hitting loose gravel on a corner - both driver's side airbags blew. Car still completely drivable other than a messed up messed up tire and a curbed rim.

The contact owns a 2000 BMW 3231. While driving approximately 50-55 mph, the side air bags deployed for no apparent reason. The contact's left arm was bruised. The vehicle will be taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The current and failure mileages were 140,000.

(1) I was driving my 2000 BMW 323i on a feeder road, at about 40 mph. The car has approximately 69,000 miles. (2) the side airbags (driver's side) unexpectedly deployed with no apparent reason (no collision, no road bumps). The engine automatically cut off and emergency lights automatically went on. I was able to restart the car, drive it home, and avoid being hit by other cars. (3) I checked the NHTSA website and apparently there had been a recall in 2002 on 2000 BMW 323i for this very reason. However, I never received a recall notice from the maker despite the fact that I have always religiously taken the car to BMW dealers for oil change and repairs, and despite BMW has my address since it regularly mails advertisements to my residence. The next day I took the car at the local BMW dealer for repairs and asked about the recall. They told me that based on the VIN, my car was not among those involved in the 2002 recall. They also told me that they were unsure as to weather BMW would own the defect and pay for repairs since the car is out of warranty. Thus, I got my insurance involved to get a second opinion on the problem. I am still waiting on a solution of this issue.

: the contact stated while driving 35 mph on dry even roads, the left side curtain air bag and the small elbow air bag deployed without warning. The contact was taken to a hospital, where it was determined that the injuries incurred were bruising on the left arm, head contusions, and hearing damage. There was a police report taken, and the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the dealer stated that the deployment of the air bag was due to the vehicle possibly hitting a pothole in the road. The manufacturer was also notified, who denied that there were any problems with the year, make, and model of the vehicle. There was a NHTSA recall # 02v223000, which pertains to the side air bags. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.

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.

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.

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.

While driving approximately 40 mph vehicle hit a pothole, and the passenger's curtain and side air bag deployed.

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.

The right side door air bag deployed, there was damage to the front wheel and tire. (claim # 14-1370-483).

Consumer states while driving, the right side door air bag deployed and caused injury to the passenger (claim# 13-7197-642).

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).

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. 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 odi-10024877 scc.

Side air bags deployed without vehicle being in a crash.

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.

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.