general problems of the 2001 BMW 3 Series

Six problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2001 BMW 3 Series. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/06/2016

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 and tilting to that side.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2015

Recalled passenger air bag was replaced by dealer last week, but the dashboard light indicates the passenger air bag is turned off. The dealer says this was an existing problem and refuses to fix without charging several hundred dollars to "diagnose. " I maintain this is directly elated to the recalled air bag and should be fixed without charge.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/17/2015

I was driving down the road and out of no where the air bags go off. Engine immediately shut off and won't start again.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2015

I took it to BMW dealer to fix the recall part--air bag module on may 01,2015, next day I went to pickup the car, they told me it is done. I had not look at the paper work. After the day before, I received final recall again, and then I look up the document, then I found out dealer had not change the air bag module for me. The paper type in " dealer is not authorized to perform recall repairs for non dealer brand vehicle"? I don't understand why??.

5 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/10/2014

Dealer refuses to fix defect in regards to airbag recall notice. The dealer is weatherford BMW in berkeley California, 735 ashby Ave, berkeley, CA 94710.

6 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/24/2014

I received a safety recall letter Aug-Sep 2014. The letter stated that I would be notified when the air-bag replacement would be available. It is October 24th. I called the BMW information number 1-800-525-7417 today. A recording repeated the information in the letter: that I would be notified when the replacement airbag would be available. I have only one car, the BMW. My daughter and I live together - I am the usual driver. Yesterday a car pulled out in front of us and I had to slam on the brakes to avoid a collision. Luckily, the air bags were not triggered. But I am concerned about our safety, shouldn't BMW provide us with a replacement vehicle until the air bag can be replaced? thank you for your assistance?.


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