Side/window Air Bag problems of the 2000 BMW 3 Series

Three problems related to side/window air bag have been reported for the 2000 BMW 3 Series. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/14/2010

I ran over a curb going about 25miles a hour going while around a bend. The passenger side head airbag deployed for no reason. There was no damage to the vehicle at all. This happened once. Nothing has been done to correct failure. The car is a BMW 323ci coupe.

2 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/07/2005

The contact stated the driver's side air bag deployed while driving on the highway. There was no prior warning. The contact and mechanic contacted the manufacturer, and they offered no assistance. Updated 12/14/2005.

3 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/27/2004

While driving driver's side air bag deployed inadvertently. Driver sustained head injuries and was transported to the hospital.


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