Side/window Air Bag problems of the 2005 BMW 3 Series

Five problems related to side/window air bag have been reported for the 2005 BMW 3 Series. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/23/2016

I received a printed notification from BMW of north America, llc dated July 2015 under the subject matter: "recall campaign no. 15v-318: driver-side front air bag module. " since I received the notification, 13 months have passed and still I have not received any letter from catonsville BMW in maryland regarding replacement of the airbag. Since I am the original owner of the car and still owns it, I am driving it risking my life and limb for myself and other members of my family. It is therefore requested that necessary actions be taken for replacement of the driver-side airbag of my 2005 BMW 325i by catonsville BMW as soon as possible to avert potential destruction of life and limb of myself and my family. Thank you.

2 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/29/2016

Takata recall - driver side airbag has been recalled for over 12 months - today I received the second notification from BMW. I have been unable to have BMW make the repair in over a year due to unavailability. What is "within a reasonable amount of time" that this complaint should be made?.

3 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/11/2016

Takata recall: in July 2015 received notice of recall due to driver's side air bag deficit. Have called 2 dealers several times in attempt to obtain replacement during the past year. Have consistently been told that I'm on a wait list and that replacement parts are not available. Although there has been no incident or failure, one year seems an excessively long time to wait given the safety risk. Complaint issued by phone but VIN not available at the time.

4 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2015

Takata recall it has been almost a year since the recall on my drivers side air bag was issued and they have still not replaced it.

5 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/29/2013

I was driving northbound on sepulveda blvd in los angeles on July 29th,2013 around 10:00 pm with my brother, suddenly the passenger side airbag deployed for no reason and bruised my brother's right arm my car stopped operating and we called payless tow to tow my vehicle to rusnak BMW in westlake village were I purchased the vehicle from. I talked to the service dept in regards to my car airbag incident, they told me that the warranty was expired and I have to pay out of pocket. I contacted my insurance company state farm to see if they provide coverage, they told since this was vehicle malfunction this was not covered under my policy. I strongly believe that this should be handled by BMW corporation. They have to repair my vehicle and pay for my brother injury. Please feel free to contact me at any time should you have any further question I appreciate your assistance in this regard thank you, sincerely ms. Shahrzad babaeian.


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