Air Bag Light On problems of the 2004 BMW Z4

Five problems related to air bag light on have been reported for the 2004 BMW Z4. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 08/09/2017

The contact owns a 2004 BMW Z4. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the ultimate autowerks dealer (located at 2538 savannah hwy, charleston, south carolina 29414; 843-406-8955) where it was diagnosed that the air bag seat mat sensor/ passenger seat detection mat failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The approximate failure mileage was 52,000.

2 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 04/28/2014

Takata air bag light stays on and makes a ticking noise.

3 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 05/20/2013

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 BMW Z4. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked the engine was in operation and the front driver's side air bag inadvertently deployed with an illumination of the passenger's side warning indicator. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who stated that the malfunction was contributed to water leaking into the air bag sensor. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The vehicle currently remained at the dealer for further investigation. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000. The VIN was unavailable. Rvk.

4 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 09/08/2011

The contact owns a 2004 BMW Z4. When the contact started the vehicle, the front passenger air bag off indicator illuminated. The failure occurred whenever the engine was in operation and remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated the constant failure was contributed to a faulty passenger occupancy seat mat sensor. The vehicle was repaired and the contact planned to notify the manufacturer regarding the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.

5 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 07/05/2011

The contact owns a 2004 BMW Z4. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated on the passenger side. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.


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