Air Bag Problems of BMW 323

BMW 323 owners have reported 128 air bag related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common air bag problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag (51 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's side/window air bag (40 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Air Bag problems of BMW 323

The Air Bag problem

I was driving normally, and made a right hand turn onto a street when the driver door airbag and driver curtain airbag deployed suddenly. The engine shut off and the hazards turned on automatically, and I pulled off the road to a safe location.   Read details...

The Side/window Air Bag problem

Tl-the contact owns a 1999 BMW 323i. The contact did not experience a failure with the driver side air bag. The vehicle was not taken to the dealership. The manufacturer was contact about the recall. The manufacturer informed the contact to continue to drive the vehicle (knowing the driver side air   Read details...

The Warning Light On problem

Tl- the contact owns a 2000 BMW 323i. The contact stated that her air bag warning light had illuminated. The contact received a notification in the mail for a recall under NHTSA recall number :19v853000(air bags) where she was informed that parts are not available.   Read details...

The Air Bag Light On problem

Tl the contact owns a 2000 BMW 323ci. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 17v047000 (air bags). BMW of louisville (2200 blankenbaker pkwy, louisville, ky 40299, (502) 287-1501) was contacted and diagnosed that both air bags needed to be replaced; however, the dealer only   Read details...

The Front Air Bag problem

The contact owns a 2000 BMW 323i. The contact stated that on may 12, 2008 while driving at 55 mph, the air bags suddenly deployed causing her to drive off the road. The air bags were placed and. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that the vehicle was not included in any recalls.   Read details...




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