Air Bag Related Problems of the 2004 BMW M3

Table 1 shows three common air bag related problems of the 2004 BMW M3. The number one most common problem is related to the air bag (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the side/window air bag (two problems).

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of BMW M3

Problem Category Number of Problems
Air Bag problems
7
Side/window Air Bag problems
2
Air Bag Light On problems
1

Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 2004 BMW M3

The Air Bag problem

Below is a partial email to a BMW dealer that replaced an airbag 2 1/2 years ago per a recall. The airbag light, convertible top light were both illuminated when I left the dealer. I have sent emails and contacted BMW USA.   Read details...

The Side/window Air Bag problem

Takada recall: notified by BMW July 2015 driver-side air bag module defective. In may 2016, BMW advised they did not know when air bag would befixed. Since then another person has died. Concerned about safety and length of time waiting for fix.   Read details...

The Air Bag Light On problem

Tl-takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 BMW M3. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA number: 15v318000 (air bags) however, the parts were unavailable to perform the repairs.   Read details...


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