Two problems related to air bag have been reported for the 1997 BMW Z3. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 1997 BMW Z3 based on all problems reported for the 1997 Z3.
The contact owned a 1997 BMW Z3 roadster. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, there was a multi-car rear-end accident involving two other vehicles after she fell asleep at the wheel and rear-ended the vehicle in front of her. The contact stated that no other passengers were in her vehicle; however, only the driver's side air bag had failed to deploy. The contact required hospitalization and was in a coma. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and later auctioned. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed the VIN was not included in an air bag recall. The approximate failure mileage was 199,000. The VIN was not available.
My 1997 BMW Z3 has the srs light constantly on, I get it fixed and it goes on again. I've done this like 3 times, now my mechanic is saying it's like 800 to fix. Rediculous! it'a definitely a safety issue, I'm not sue the system will work now.