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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
| 10/20/2011 | 54000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2000 bmw 328i. the contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the air bags inadvertently deployed. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. the mechanic stated that the air bag control module would have to be recalibrated and referred the contact to an authorized dealer. the air bags were replaced. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 02v223000 (air bags:side/window), that may be related to the failure. the dealer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in the recall. the failure occurred a second time. in addition, the contact was made aware by a police officer that the brake lights were not illuminating. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the technicians stated that the bulbs would have to be replaced. the failure continued after replacing the light bulbs so the brake light assembly was then replaced. the failure continued. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 00v048000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch), that may be related to the failure. the dealer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in this recall either. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 54,000. | |||
| 10/20/2011 | 54000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2000 bmw 328i. the contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the air bags inadvertently deployed. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. the mechanic stated that the air bag control module would have to be recalibrated and referred the contact to an authorized dealer. the air bags were replaced. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 02v223000 (air bags:side/window), that may be related to the failure. the dealer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in the recall. the failure occurred a second time. in addition, the contact was made aware by a police officer that the brake lights were not illuminating. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the technicians stated that the bulbs would have to be replaced. the failure continued after replacing the light bulbs so the brake light assembly was then replaced. the failure continued. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 00v048000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch), that may be related to the failure. the dealer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in this recall either. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 54,000. sm. | |||
| 10/20/2011 | 54000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 bmw 328i. while driving at approximately 50 mph the air bags inadvertently deployed. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. the mechanic stated the air bag control module would have to be recalibrated and referred the contact to the dealer. the air bags were replaced. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 02v223000 (air bags:side/window) that may be related to the failure. the dealer was made aware of the failure and stated the vin was not included in the recall. the failure occurred a second time. also the contact was made aware by a police officer that the brake lights were not illuminating. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the technicians stated the bulbs would have to be replaced. after replacing the light bulbs the failure continued. the contact had the brake light assembly replaced. the failure continued. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 00v048000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch) that may be related to the failure. the dealer was made aware of the failure and stated the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 54,000. ds | |||
| 10/18/2004 | 46000 | 3 | 11/28/1999 |
| The air bag system on my 2000 bmw 328i has failed (red warning light on) 3 times. although the red light has been on, my wife and i always drive with our belts fastened and due to the nature of the problem (two times it has required returning the vehicle a second time due to availability of replacement parts), we have opted to drive with the light on until the next scheduled vehicle service. the last time the air bag failed we were charged approximately $500 for the repair. this repair was october 2004. the dealership representative told us that although it was december 2003 when we had the next most recent failure, the repairs were not related and therefore not warrantable. when we said we did not agree with having to pay for a safety related defect, they told us to contact bmw. we then contacted bmw, we were told they could not help us, see the dealership service department. we are concerned that there is a defect in bmw's srs system. the only other vehichle we have had on which the air bag light lit indicating an srs failure was a 1994 bmw 325td we owned when we lived in europe. will the srs system work in the event of a crash? in addition, we have read that us law requires the manufacturer to pay for a safety related defect, and we feel that 3 failures in 4 years indicates a design or manufacturing defect. *ak | |||
| 10/25/2002 | 1 | 09/01/2099 | |
| While driving at 70 mph on the highway the drivers side air bags deployed without any crash or any obvious reason. we drove through some rocks & debris on the shoulder getting the vehicle under control and stopped. the passenger side tires were punctured and leaking air (apparently from the debris) and subsequently went flat a week later. we received a safety recall notice from bmw regarding the possibility of inadvertant side airbag deployment. even in light of the recall, bmw is insisting that we were involved in an under-body crash and that this should not be a warranty repair. the only damage to the vehicle appears to have occurred only *after* the air bags deployed. dt | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 12/01/2010 | 72000 | ||
| Air bag light stays on. as per the bmw dealership, sensor under the passenger seat is faulty and it will cost $800/- to fix it. in the event of an accident, air bag will not deploy unless the issue is resolved. this poses a significant safety issue. | |||
| 11/13/2000 | 1 | 12/01/1999 | |
| Passenger airbag deployed after touching a curb at approx 40 mph.*ak | |||
| 06/16/2000 | 2 | 09/01/1999 | |
| Car currently at shop after noticed bubbles in each tire (all four)one consquently caused tire to flatten. this is the second time all tires have been replaced. first time airbags deployed during normal operation. car was towed back to dealership. all airbag components repaired and/or replaced vehicle also had tires replaced car was out of commision 14 days that time. presently out for three days . *ak | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||
| 05/12/2006 | 52000 | 1 | 09/01/1999 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the airbag light illuminated without incident right after starting the engine. the vehicle was taken to a service dealer who determined the control sensor underneath the passenger seat needed to be replaced in order to avoid future airbag failures. the manufacturer was also alerted of the potential problem. | |||
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||
| 01/28/2004 | 50000 | 1 | 04/02/2000 |
| 2000, 328i bmw. my driverside airbags deployed with no impact or accident. bmw has offered to settle if i sign a broad release saying i can't talk to anyone in the media, etc. they insist i hit something in the road which i did not. my son was in the passenger seat next to me when this occurred. i thought that we had been shot, my arm hurt so bad. but my son screamed, mom it is your airbag. we called bmw roadside assistance and towed it to the bmw dealership. i thought that we did everything right. but, bmw is calling me a liar. they said there is left strut tower damage. when i talked with my insurance company they said they could not see any damage and was there while bmw was investigating. i don't want this to happen to anyone else, yet they don't seem to care. i have done research on the internet, it looks like 2000 was a big year for recalls on airbags. the bmw is not listed and i wonder if they have covered up other problems. i assure you i did not hit anything, the deployement happened while driving down a well maintained road. please let me know your findings, thank you.*ak | |||
| 01/18/2004 | 47000 | 1 | |
| While driving at 75 mph side airbag inadvertently deployed. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| When the vehicle turned a corner the side air bags deployed. *nlm | |||
| 05/07/2002 | |||
| While driving 40mph hit a curb tire blewout, and driver's side air bag deployed, causing injuries.*ak | |||
| 11/10/2000 | |||
| Side airbag on passenger's door deployed for no reason.vehicle went over some repair patchs in the road at 40mph & it deployed. dealer was inspecting vehicle, but blamed consumer that he must have hit something.*ak | |||