Air Bag Related Problems of the 2002 BMW M3

Table 1 shows four common air bag related problems of the 2002 BMW M3. The number one most common problem is related to the air bag (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the air bag light on (two problems).

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of BMW M3


Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 2002 BMW M3

The Air Bag problem

See attached document from complainant   Read details...

The Air Bag Light On problem

In November, 2020, I received a notification from BMW that the previous fix to my airbag was only a temporary fix, and I needed to bring my car in for a permanent fix. In January, 2021, the airbag light went on.   Read details...

The Side/window Air Bag problem

BMW sent me a recall notice to replace the takata passenger side air bag. I contacted my dealer in late October. The dealer has not responded and BMW USA says it does not kinow when parts may be available.   Read details...


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