Front Air Bag problems of the 2001 BMW 325

Six problems related to front air bag have been reported for the 2001 BMW 325. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/02/2005

After hitting a pot hole front air bags inadvertently deployed. Consumer pulled over, and had the vehicle towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

2 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/05/2002

Front right collision at 25-30 mph, neither airbag deployed. Consumer suffered injuries to face. Damage to vehicle was over $ 20000. 00.

3 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/14/2002

Consumer states vehicle was stopped at a red light and the passenger air bag deployed without warning causing injury to passenger.

4 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/26/2001

While driving approximately 20-25mph in residential area air bags deployed without any warning. Vehicle did not hit any potholes/curbs or bumps in road. Driver suffered injuries to right forearm/ side of head and back problems. No emergency room treatment. Private doctor next day.

5 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/31/2001

Consumer states while driving the passenger air bag deployed without impact, after deployment, consumer was startled and hit a curb and busted tire and wheel (claim# 43-r674-447).

6 Front Air Bag problem

Consumer states while driving the passenger air bag deployed without any impact (claim# 47-4294-482).




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