Air Bag Related Problems of the 1997 BMW 740

Table 1 shows three common air bag related problems of the 1997 BMW 740. The number one most common problem is related to the air bag not deploy (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the front air bag sensor control (two problems).

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of BMW 740


Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 1997 BMW 740

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

While driving 3:00 position , driver's side air bag did not deploy upon impact at 40-45 mph, the other airbags did deployed.   Read details...

The Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

I contacted BMW customer relations after receiving notice of "recall campaign no. 13v-564: front passenger air bag seat occupancy sensor mat" which applies to another BMW vehicle I own(2006 x5).   Read details...

The Air Bag problem

Tl- the contact owns a 1997 BMW 740i. The contact stated that after turning the ignition key to start the engine the passager side door panel air bag erroneously deployed. The manufacturer was immediately notified of the failure and the contact was instructed to take the vehicle to the local dealer.   Read details...


Air Bag related problems in other BMW 740 model year vehicles:



740 Service Bulletins
740 Safety Recalls