Air Bag Related Problems of the 2006 BMW M3

Table 1 shows three common air bag related problems of the 2006 BMW M3. The number one most common problem is related to the air bag (six 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
6
Side/window Air Bag problems
2
Air Bag Light On problems
1

Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 2006 BMW M3

The Air Bag problem

Takata recall: your site improperly shows no recalls when VIN used, and confuses 2006 M3 (e46) with the 2006 3 series successor (e90?), even though the recall notice rcrit-14v428-8638 shows "model year 2000-2006 BMW 3 series (e46) - incl-m"   Read details...

The Side/window Air Bag problem

Yesterday (01/06/17) - while driving in motion, 2 side airbags spontaneously exploded, throwing loose plastic material into the cabin and into my face. Cabin filled with smoke and burning smell. I pulled the car to the side of the road and turned off engine for smoke to disappear.   Read details...

The Air Bag Light On problem

Driving approximately 20-30mph on local street in a straight direction. Driver-side, side airbag deployed without warning. No prior instrument lights were on. Never had any airbag lights on in the history of owning the vehicle. Replaced passenger side airbag as part of recall in 2014.   Read details...


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