Table 1 shows five common air bag related problems of the 2008 BMW Z4. The number one most common problem is related to the air bag light on (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the air bag (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Air Bag Light On problems | |
| Air Bag problems | |
| Warning Light On problems | |
| Air Bag On-off Switch problems | |
| Front Air Bag Sensor Control problems |
Recently purchased a 2008 BMW Z4. After a week of ownership the airbag light came on. Fault code points to the passenger seat occupancy sensor oc3. BMW issued a 15 year extended warranty to many BMW models including the 2006 and 2007 Z4 with comfort seats, but not to the 2008 model. Read details...
Light indicating passenger airbag was disabled began coming on while passenger in the seat. Within a few weeks of noticing this, passenger airbag always indicates off. Many 08 models were recalled for passenger airbag mat failures, but not the Z4 (too few cars made?) I called BMW-USA and a case Read details...
Dashboard airbag warning light came on - obd scan indicates the passenger seat oc3 airbag sensor mat has failed. I believe this means the vehicle can no longer detect if there is a child in the passenger seat, and will deploy airbags regardless of passenger weight. Read details...