Seat Belt Problems of BMW 323

BMW 323 owners have reported 5 seat belt related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common seat belt problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's seat belt (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat belt anchorage (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Seat Belt related problems of BMW 323


Recently reported Seat Belt problems of BMW 323

The Seat Belt problem

Mrs belt tensioner driver fault. Online forums suggest a universal wire defect where the wiring is pinched and breaks from moving the seat.   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt Anchorage problem

Seat belt light permanently illuminated - seat belt tensioner right front and left front both repaired/replaced twice   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt Retractor problem

The seatbelt does not retract properly and gets squeezed between the seat and door upon closing the door. We are concerned that this affects the integrity of the seatbelt safety clasp. BMW saw the car on Jan 11, 2000 and said they would discuss it with their technical engineers and reply to us.   Read details...




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