Table 1 shows four common seat belt related problems of the 1997 BMW Z3. The number one most common problem is related to the seat belt (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the front seat belt retractor (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Seat Belt problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Retractor problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Anchorage problems |
My 1997 BMW Z3 had the airbag light come on 2 years ago. The technician said it was caused by the seatbelt tensioner. He replaced it and all was fine. It's back on again. If this is as common to these models as I've heard why hasn't BMW had a recall to fix the problem. This is getting expensive. Read details...
The passenger side seat belt locks up more often than normal and at un-needed times. This causes pain to the user with the end result being that the user tends to remove the seat belt, or is forced to sit there in pain with the seat belt on and locked up. Read details...
Both seat belts will not latch properly. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further information. Read details...