12 problems related to air bag light on have been reported for the 2003 BMW Z4. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Takata recall. BMW sent recall notice for airbag before expiration date. I called BMW and they gave me a expiration date to take car to dealership to have repaired. I took the car to a new sewell BMW dealership in grapevine TX, USA before the expire date given by BMW. They asked if the airbag light was displayed. I replied it was reset years before and hasn't been displayed since. Sewell said they would not look at replacing airbag without paying for diagnostic and airbag up front. I know it hasn't been replaced, but had to decline for upfront costs with unknown reimbursement. Sewell pulled up the VIN details on my car. No airbag replacement. I'm sure the replacement date has expired by a year. . . But I tried. Just got a big �not interested� by the BMW dealership in grapevine, TX. (p. S. Was reminded by the morgan freeman takata airbag commercial on a&e tv channel airing 8/9/19).
Tl the contact owns a 2003 BMW Z4. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to taylor BMW (4180 washington rd, evans, GA 30809, (706) 868-6400) and the contact was informed that the warranty had expired; therefore, the contact would be responsible for the repair costs. The manufacturer was contacted and also stated that the vehicle was out of warranty. The contact later received a letter from the manufacturer stating that they were extending the warranty to 15 years with unlimited mileage. The contact called the manufacturer back and was advised to take the vehicle back to the dealer. The dealer wanted to charge a diagnostic fee and the contact refused. The dealer called the manufacturer, but the contact never heard back from the dealer. On April 26, 2019, the contact called the manufacturer to get an update and was informed that he would be called back. The contact had not received a return call. The failure mileage was 20,000.
Tl the contact owns a 2003 BMW Z4. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning indicator illuminated and remained lit, which was a safety concern. The vehicle was taken to bergstrom BMW (3002 n victory ln, appleton, WI) where it was diagnosed that the air bag control unit was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 85,698.
There was not an incident, the airbag light came on and stays on. I took it to the body shop to have the error reset and it said take it to the dealership. I did not and it is still on. Was there a recall on this.
Steering locks up. . If shut off and restarted several times it releases. . Went to get gas. . Shut off. . Started. . Same thing with addition of air bag light going on. . Shut off several more times to get going but air bag light stayed on.
Air bag light is on.
The contact owns a 2003 BMW Z4. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the air bag light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the front passenger mat needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was then notified and stated that the VIN was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 04v247000 (air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000.
The air bag light illuminated and has remained illuminated for over 1 year now. When I called BMW na to inquire whether this issue was covered under the 04v247000 recall, I was told my VIN was not one of the VIN numbers covered under this recall. However, in light of the numerous similar complaints filed by owners of this vehicle, it is evident that a problem exists with the air bag module of this vehicle. BMW na nevertheless has responded with the same answer "your VIN number is not included in the list of affected VIN numbers. " in case an injury, which could have been prevented by a properly functioning airbag system, is sustained by myself or any other complaining owner, BMW na should be deemed to have been placed on actual notice of the defect and should be held liable for its intentional disregard of a known hazard.
The contact owns a 2003 BMW Z4 series. The air bag light came on February 22, 2010 when she started the vehicle and remained illuminated. She contacted BMW directly and they have not diagnosed the malfunction. The failure mileage was 22,000. Updated 03/26/10. Updated 05/11/10.
This complaint involves the steering of the 2003 BMW Z4(built 03/03). It seems in hot weather (high 80's and above) the steering becomes very stiff and difficult to make minor adjustments. It feels like it locks in place and when adjustments are attempted to correct the steering, you actually over adjust because it sticks and you have a difficult time remaining in your lane. This occurs when the temperature is 80's or above, and becomes stiffer the hotter the temperature becomes. We contacted BMW and they informed us that there was nothing they could do for us. We feel that this is definitely a safety problem that should be addressed by BMW, as well as repaired for free by them. Another problem that we have encountered is the airbag lights (both in the dash and on the console) were on. We found recalls for 2004-2005 BMW's for this problem, but they would not address our vehicle since it is a 2003, and not covered in the recall. It is the exact same problem that the recall was for which was the passenger sensor mat part #66-77-6-927-893 and the control unit airbag part #65-77-6-965-146. We had to pay out of pocket for the diagnostic, repairs and parts, totaling $1226. 20. Again we felt that this was a safety issue since we purchased this car because it had side,front and knee airbags for safety. With the airbag lights on, we didn't know if they would or would not work in an accident. We requested the old parts be returned to us, but they were not. After doing much research on the internet, both of these items seem to be very common problems with these vehicles and we feel that BMW should address them both and make the vehicles safe to drive.
Passenger seat air bag light is on. Dealership says it's failed seat sensor and requires replacement of entire seat.
The srs airbag light stayed on, brought it to a repair shop and they determined it is because of the passenger seat airbag sensor that failed.