Three problems related to warning light on have been reported for the 2004 BMW X3. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 BMW X3. The contact stated that the front passenger air bag warning light flashed and remained illuminated. The dealer and manufacturer stated that the vehicle was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 08v384000 (air bags). The failure mileage was not available.
Every once in a while the passenger air bag would not activate when someone of the appropriate weight was sitting in the passenger seat. So, when a passenger was sitting in the seat, the light showing passenger airbag not activated light would still be illuminated. This would happen on and off, not constant. Then one day it remained on constant and on the dash a red airbag warning light illuminated. Both of these lights have stayed illuminated since the problem began happening. I contacted BMW based on the recall that is listed, they state that even though the error that occurred and problem matches the recall, my VIN is not effected. Therefore, I would like a review to see if my VIN number should be included in this recall or if the recall should be extended to more vehicles that are effected. (NHTSA ea08001) I have contacted BMW and they refuse to repair the defect at no cost to me. I have contacted the main office and dealers. They continue to state that my VIN was not effected and I will need to pay to repair the defect.
The airbag warning light on the dashboard stays illuminated while driving. The front passenger airbag light goes on and off intermittently while driving and my husband is sitting in the passenger seat. Called local BMW dealership and 800 number- as after researching this issue it is a recall. They said it didn't pertain to my vehicle. The recall states for model years 2004 - 2006 BMW X3. I have a 2004 BMW X3 and am wondering how it doesn't pertain to my vehicle.