Air Bag Related Problems of the 2001 BMW 3 Series

Table 1 shows three common air bag related problems of the 2001 BMW 3 Series. The number one most common problem is related to the air bag (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the side/window air bag (one problem).

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of BMW 3 Series


Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 2001 BMW 3 Series

The Air Bag problem

Was driving on hwy 99 getting ready to exit on jensen Ave when I felt a bump then my driver curtain/ door airbag deployed. After further inspection I found damaged to the diver's rim and tire, brakes have been clicking ever since and suspension seems to be affected as well since car is been shaking   Read details...

The Side/window Air Bag problem

Consumer was traveling about 55mph on highway and another vehicle veered into his lane, and driver's side airbag didn't deploy. Dealership was aware of problem.   Read details...

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

While driving my vehicle, I hit a pothole on the passenger side of the vehicle. My driver side airbags deployed: the side, and curtain. The passenger side airbags did not deploy. After inspecting the vehicle on the outside. The rear passenger side tire was flat.   Read details...


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