Table 1 shows two common air bag related problems of the 1998 BMW M3.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Front Air Bag Sensor Control problems | |
| Air Bag Not Deploy problems |
The dealer fix for this problem across the country has been to reset the code and say, "OH, don't worry about it. " apparently its a sensor in the seat, and lots of BMW's are having these problems. Safety system faults should not be tolerated.
Consumer ran into a pole and split pole in half, air bags did not deploy. Automobile was totalled. Dealer was contacted.