Warning Light On Problems of BMW Z4

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. BMW has a service bulletin for many other models and years (including my Z4 model - but not yet for my 2008 model year).

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Airbag light illuminated after starting vehicle with only driver inside, stationary. Light due to fault with passenger occupancy mat. Airbag warning light and passenger airbag off light both illuminated with occupant in passenger seat. No apparent damage to seat or connectors.

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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?.

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Spring in steering wheel that is part of air bag causes warning light. Less than 50 k miles electrical issues. Have had 2 replace the batteries twice in 5 years. Having to replace the blower motor twice, and the console controls for air conditioner and heater. Lastly, when the engine is warm and you come to a stop light, the engine surges drastically. BMW service claims that it is normal. And.

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Takata recall. My car is experiencing the passenger occupancy sensor mat failure. BMW is not honoring extended warranties and denied my claim because my car is a 2007. It was built in December of 2006. Both the airbag warning light and the passenger airbag not working light are illuminated.

About 9 years (2015) after purchasing vehicle the airbag warning light began illuminating constantly. The vehicle was purchased new and had approximately 55k miles when issue began. Vehicle has never been in a minor or major accident. Vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but diagnosis could not be determined. Contacted BMW about issue, but was told my vehicle was not covered under any of the airbag recalls they've initiated. No action was taken by me to determine root cause and continued to utilize vehicle with air bag light always illuminated. In February 2018, received a letter from BMW regarding warranty extension to 15 years for front passenger seat occupancy mat (oc3) for air bag system. Believing airbag issue was due to oc3 mat, brought my vehicle to local BMW dealer to get repair. BMW diagnosed the issue as a "restraint pass lower belt unit faulting" and not oc3 mat. Had repair performed successfully.

Front passenger air bag sensor warning light on - passenger air bag will not function in event of collision. Passenger air bag sensor warning code can not be reset. The car air bag system has never been activated by collision. The front passenger air bag warning light first appeared when starting the car in garage and is not associated with any collision events. It appears to be linked to similarly reported BMW models recalls involving the front passenger seat air bag sensor mat failures, which requires seat air bag sensor mat replacement. The problem is it is not clear if current air bag sensor mat recalls include and cover the BMW 2006 Z4 passenger air bag seat sensor mat replacement. The car was purchased from BMW dealer as a pre-owned certified car under full warranty. The dealer would not address repairs under the current recalls. Need your help, there are not that many Z4 on the road and the number of owner reported failures is likely to be a small number but this does not diminish the fact that the seat sensor mat in a Z4 are the same equipment being recalled for other BMW models. Please extend the front passenger seat air bag sensor mat recall to include the 2006 Z4 models. Thank you, bruce cromer.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW Z4. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the occupant detection mat had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

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.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 BMW Z4. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer for a diagnostic test. The dealer stated that the occupant detection mat in the passenger side seat was defective and needed to be replaced. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign I. D. Number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) and called the manufacturer. The manufacturer advised the contact that the VIN number was not covered under the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 64,000. Kmj.

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 2004 BMW Z4. The contact was driving approximately 75 mph on normal road conditions. The "air bag" warning warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated the passenger seat and air bag sensor required replacement. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). However, the VIN was excluded from the recall defect. The vehicle has not been repaired for malfunction. The failure mileage was 41,400. The VIN was unavailable.

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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.