Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V223000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 04/08/1999 to 08/31/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 20500 | 10/25/2002 | ODI | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 08/09/2002 | 08/14/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain 4-door passenger vehicles, the side air bag system could deploy in certain non-crash impacts, such as when contacting large potholes or curbs at substantial speeds. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could cause the side air bag and head protection system to deploy without an actual side crash or impact severe enough to cause significant visible damage to the vehicle. unexpected deployment of the side air bag could cause serious injury if the occupant's head is resting near the side air bag. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will recalibrate the central air bag control module to reduce the possibility of such a non-crash deployment. owner notification began october 25, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 10/16/2012 | 198000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 bmw 323i. the contact stated that while traveling 65 mph, the vehicle traveled over a pot hole and the side air bags deployed haphazardly. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 02v223000 (air bags: side window) but was told by the manufacturer that the recall was closed and that the vehicle was never included in the recall campaign. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure and the current mileages were 198,000. kmj | |||
| 10/16/2012 | 198000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 bmw 323i. the contact stated that while traveling 65 mph the vehicle hit a pot hole and the side air bags deployed. the contact found nhtsa recall campaign id number: 02v223000 (air bags: side window) which was for the air bag control module, but was told by the manufacturer that the recall was closed and that their vehicle was never included. the vin was not available. the failure mileage and current mileages were 198,000.rl | |||
| 07/14/2009 | 1 | ||
| On july 1, 2009 recall repairs were made at united bmw roswell, ga for a recalled airbag module. a week later my 2000 bmw 323i was parked and all of a sudden the front airbags deploy. the dealership was notified and a tow truck was sent to pickup and return the vehicle to the dealership. after a day of diagnostic work on the car the dealership states the car was involved in front end collision. bmw north america was notified after diagnostic test and is currently being investigated.... *tr | |||
| 02/23/2008 | 140000 | 1 | 12/29/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 bmw 3231. while driving approximately 50-55 mph, the side air bags deployed for no apparent reason. the contact's left arm was bruised. the vehicle will be taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the current and failure mileages were 140,000. | |||
| 03/01/2007 | 16000 | 1 | 02/15/2002 |
| Tl* - the contact owns a 2000 bmw 3i. the air bag module failed. the manufacturer stated that recall# 02v223000 was repaired in july 2003. the dealer stated that this failure usually didn't occur after the vehicle has been repaired. the contact spoke to an air bag engineer ,who also stated that this type of failure should not occur if the vehicle was less than 10 years old. the contact was the owner at the time the vehicle was repaired and wasn't notified that the recall repair was done. the contact stated that the repairs were at her own expense. the current and failure mileage were 16,000. *ak | |||
| 12/29/2006 | 69000 | 1 | 07/10/2000 |
| (1) i was driving my 2000 bmw 323i on a feeder road, at about 40 mph. the car has approximately 69,000 miles. (2) the side airbags (driver's side) unexpectedly deployed with no apparent reason (no collision, no road bumps). the engine automatically cut off and emergency lights automatically went on. i was able to restart the car, drive it home, and avoid being hit by other cars. (3) i checked the nhtsa website and apparently there had been a recall in 2002 on 2000 bmw 323i for this very reason. however, i never received a recall notice from the maker despite the fact that i have always religiously taken the car to bmw dealers for oil change and repairs, and despite bmw has my address since it regularly mails advertisements to my residence. the next day i took the car at the local bmw dealer for repairs and asked about the recall. they told me that based on the vin, my car was not among those involved in the 2002 recall. they also told me that they were unsure as to weather bmw would own the defect and pay for repairs since the car is out of warranty. thus, i got my insurance involved to get a second opinion on the problem. i am still waiting on a solution of this issue. *nm | |||
| 08/11/2000 | 1 | 04/01/2000 | |
| 2000 bmw 323i brakes made a weird noise and when in a collision the airbags failed to deploy. *kb *jb the air condition made a noise. updated 12/27/06. *jb | |||
| 09/19/2004 | 61000 | 1 | |
| The vehicle was involved in a collision and none of the six air bags deployed. *jb | |||
| 08/23/2003 | 1 | ||
| Consumer's vehicle was having the same problems as mentioned in recall 02v223000 concernint air bags. dealer would not repair because vin was not included. *ak | |||
| 10/18/2001 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states while driving the vehicle hit a pothole, side and roof air bag deployed. *yd | |||
| 06/11/2001 | 1 | ||
| While driving, consumer hit a pothole and the air bags deployed (claim # 23-1374-012). *yd | |||
| 08/18/2001 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states while driving, vehicle hit pothole and the side and roof air bag deployed (claim# 30-v379-645). *yd | |||
| 06/11/2001 | 1 | ||
| While driving, consumer hit a pothole and the air bags deployed (claim # 23-1374-012). *yd | |||
| 08/18/2001 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states while driving, vehicle hit pothole and the side and roof air bag deployed (claim# 30-v379-645). *yd | |||
| 3 | |||
| Intermittently srs warning light stays illuminated while vehicle is in motion. dealer has repaired vehicle three times, and problem has reoccurred. *ak | |||
| 12/28/1999 | 1 | 10/01/1999 | |
| Airbag light permanently illuminated - dealer replaced right front seat belt tensioner to fix?! | |||
| 4 | 07/01/1999 | ||
| Airbag light stays illuminated while the vehicle is in motion. the dealer has inspected and repaired vehicle several times, and the problem still exists. *ak | |||
| 02/20/2000 | 2 | 11/28/1999 | |
| Airbag warning light stays on, indictating a defect. dealer claims computer needs to updated. *ak | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 05/12/2008 | 150000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 bmw 323-i. she stated that on may 12, 2008, while driving 55 mph the air bags deployed which caused contact to drive off the road causing damages to the rims and tires. the air bags were replaced and rims repaired by a repair facility. the manufacturer was contacted and informed her that the vin was not apart of the recall. the failure mileage was 150,000 and current mileage was 157,000....mr | |||
| 06/09/2008 | 89000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 bmw 323i. while driving approximately 35 mph, the air bag warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. the following day, the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. the mechanic stated that the front driver's side air bag would not deploy in the event of a crash. the contact was advised that the air bag be replaced at the cost of $1,500. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 89,000. updated 07/15/08 *bf | |||
| 08/11/2000 | 20000 | 1 | 04/11/2000 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while stopping at a traffic light the contact's vehicle was rear ended. subsequently, turning the vehicle into a 360 degree spin the vehicle crashed into a concrete retaining wall. this was a full frontal impact, and the airbags did not deploy. seat belts were in use. however, injuries were sustained. a police report was taken at the scene. the vehicle was towed to dealer and was awaiting inspection. the manufacturer has been contacted. the insurance company deemed the vehicle a total loss. updated 06/12/2006. *ak updated 6/16/2006 - *nm | |||
| 10/18/2005 | 48000 | 2 | 11/13/2003 |
| Dt: the contact's vehicle struck a pot hole that resulted in deployment of both sides airbags, and the driver's head restraint. he took the vehicle to a dealership, who replaced the airbags. afterwards, vehicle experienced a blowout of the driver's side front tire which resulted in deployment of the same airbags. no repairs have been made at this time. *ak | |||
| 06/26/2004 | 65000 | 1 | |
| While driving at 35mph consumer's vehicle was hit from the side and front. upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. *ak | |||
| 09/24/2003 | 1 | ||
| Consistent problem with the check air bag light. dealer had replaced one sensor under the driver's seat/one sensor on the dashboard, and re-attached the wiring system. *ak | |||
| Consumer state after making a stop without any indication vehicle air bag deployed without any indication. dealer and manufacture has been contracted. please provide further information. mr | |||
| 12/18/2000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states while driving, the vehicle hit a pot hole causing slight damage to the rim and causing the passenger side air bag to deploy (claim # 22-v458-012). *yd | |||
| 01/30/2001 | 0 | ||
| Consumer was traveling about 40mph on highway and all of a sudden dual airbags went off without prior notice. vehicle had to be towed to dealership. there were no injuries.*ak | |||
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||
| 05/09/2010 | 146000 | ||
| Slid into a curb after hitting loose gravel on a corner - both driver's side airbags blew. car still completely driveable other than a messed up messed up tire and a curbed rim. | |||
| 12/01/2006 | 64995 | 1 | 08/15/2000 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 mph on dry even roads, the left side curtain air bag and the small elbow air bag deployed without warning. the contact was taken to a hospital, where it was determined that the injuries incurred were bruising on the left arm, head contusions, and hearing damage. there was a police report taken, and the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the dealer stated that the deployment of the air bag was due to the vehicle possibly hitting a pothole in the road. the manufacturer was also notified, who denied that there were any problems with the year, make, and model of the vehicle. there was a nhtsa recall # 02v223000, which pertains to the side air bags. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. | |||
| 08/03/2006 | 90254 | 2 | 01/09/2000 |
| Drivers door was impacted at approx. 50 mph and neither side airbag or side curtain deployed resulting in a very serious left hip fracture, collapsed lung and numerous lacerations. *nm | |||
| 10/18/2005 | 48000 | 2 | 11/13/2003 |
| Dt: the contact's vehicle struck a pot hole that resulted in deployment of both sides airbags, and the driver's head restraint. he took the vehicle to a dealership, who replaced the airbags. afterwards, vehicle experienced a blowout of the driver's side front tire which resulted in deployment of the same airbags. no repairs have been made at this time. *ak | |||
| 04/30/2005 | 85044 | 1 | 09/30/2002 |
| Recall on airbags in 8/02. car purchased 9/02. recall repaired by dealer 11/02. 4/30/05 drivers side curtain and side door air bags deployed unexpectedly. bmw claiming undercarriage damage after their rep inspected car. this occured because dealership technicians could find no damage. | |||
| 11/13/2004 | 70000 | 2 | 09/06/2000 |
| While driving on a well paved road at approximately 40 to 45 mph two airbags suddenly deployed. *ak | |||
| 06/26/2004 | 65000 | 1 | |
| While driving at 35mph consumer's vehicle was hit from the side and front. upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. *ak | |||
| 04/29/2004 | 96313 | 2 | |
| Side and head airbags deployed from hitting a pothole at low speed. there was no damage to vehicle. the car is a 2000 323i bmw purchased in august, 1999. models manufactured from april to august 1999 were recalled for this exact problem, but this 2000 model was not although it was manufactured in the same time period. a complaint has been filed with bmw customer relations. the cost of the repair was $2,775.98.*ak | |||
| 62000 | 1 | ||
| Side air bags deployed without vehicle being in a crash.*ak | |||
| 10/30/2003 | 44000 | 1 | |
| While driving approximately 40 mph vehicle hit a pothole, and the passenger's curtain and side air bag deployed. *ak | |||
| 08/11/1999 | 47948 | 4 | 07/19/1999 |
| The side airbag recall 02v223000 was remedied on 11/4/02. on 11/11/02, while driving, the side air bag deployed without warning. the dealer repaired and replaced. in 06/03 the air bag warning light illuminated again. consumer was very concerned about the integrity of the vehicle's air bag system. *ak on three separate occasions the srs light had come. the dealer stated it was defective and replaced it. while the vehicle was in motion, the passenger side srs and head protection airbag deployed due to the crash sensor being triggered and caused debris to fill the cabin, the first time the srs light had come on the dealer suggested the seat belt had a faulty latch, and the second time they claimed there was a short. refer to: odi-10024877 scc *jb | |||
| 01/03/2001 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states while driving, the right side door air bag deployed and caused injury to the passenger (claim# 13-7197-642). *yd | |||
| 02/08/2001 | 1 | ||
| The right side door air bag deployed, there was damage to the front wheel and tire. (claim # 14-1370-483)*yd | |||
| 01/03/2001 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states while driving, the right side door air bag deployed and caused injury to the passenger (claim# 13-7197-642). *yd | |||
| 08/01/2001 | |||
| The drivers side air bag was activated while driving in som irregularities of the road hiting me in my left side and force me to drive in the side walk, thank god nobody was hurt. *ak | |||
| 06/11/2001 | |||
| Vehicle had a flat tire while moving at 10 mph or less, causing both driver's side overhead and side door air bags to inadvertently deploy. dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time. feel free to provide any further details on this matter.*ak | |||
| 1 | 05/01/2000 | ||
| No deployment of the side door airbag when the vehicle was struck on the driver's side door, the vehicle was struck with such force that the motor mounts broke, injury during accident. *mjs | |||
| 1 | 05/01/2000 | ||
| No deployment of the driver's side door air bag during accident, injury during accident. *slc | |||