Seven problems related to warning light on have been reported for the 2003 BMW Z4. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
My car is every low millage (13,000) and has always been stored in a garage and well cared for. When I turned the passenger side airbag off the airbag warning light came on. It would not go off when I turn the airbag back on. The BMW dealership said there is a processor in that needs to be replaced and it is a $1400 repair. I found a NHTSA recall # 04v247000 for the 2003 Z4 that seems to be the same issue. BMW does not show my VIN number under that recall. What should I do?.
Air bag warning light has been on for three years. Have had 3 tests incl lieth BMW test that verifies it is the passenger side occupancy sensor mat. This defect is a known problem in many BMW models. BMW refuses to fix it yet requires me to do these diagnosis (for a fee) over and over. Not only that - they have drastically raised the price to repair to >$1400. I seriously question the safety of the car and feel BMW uses the issue as an opportunity to make high profits off the safety concerns of its customers.
The contact owns a 2003 BMW Z4. The contact stated that the air bag warning lights illuminated as the vehicle was started. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised the contact that the VIN did not qualify for repairs under NHTSA campaign id number: 04v247000 (air bags). The failure and the current mileages were 50,000 .
The contact owns a 2003 BMW Z4. While traveling 45 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The current mileage was 19,000 and the failure mileage was 18,000. Updated 12/22/10 the consumer stated a recall was issued for his make, model and year. However, his vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. Updated 12/30/jb.
The contact owns a 2003 BMW Z4. While the vehicle was being serviced by an authorized dealer for routine maintenance, the contact was advised that the air bag warning light would illuminate sporadically. The vehicle was not repaired for the failure nor was a diagnostic performed. The failure recurred sporadically for approximately one year. Later, while driving approximately 45 mph, the steering wheel became stuck and difficult to turn. The failure was intermittent and the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted regarding the failure. The failure mileage was 19,881 and the approximate current mileage was 22,000.
The contact owns a 2003 BMW Z4. After he replaced the battery, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel. He took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The technician stated that since his vehicle identification number was excluded from recall #08v384000 ( air bags: frontal), he would have to pay $1,500. 00 for the repair. No repairs were made. The manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was provided. The current and failure mileages were 100,000.
Tl- the contact owns a 2003 BMW Z4. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning light had illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to taylor BMW 4180 washington rd, evans, GA 30809 where a diagnostic determined that the passenger air bag no longer functioned. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered no assistance. Upon investigation, the contact linked his failure with NHTSA campaign number: 04v247000 (air bag). His vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 12,000. Jo.