1999 BMW Z3 air bags problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 1999 BMW Z3 — 26% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Hello, NHTSA released a recall warning for BMWs made from 2000 to 2006, regarding Takata airbags. "The risk to vehicle occupants is dire," it said. My 1999 BMW Z3 was made one year before this, and is not included in the recall. I have been trying to determine whether my '99 BMW has Takata airbags…”
filed Mar 8, 2024
“Air bag light on. Shop mechanic stated "retrieved dtc code for drivers seat belt switch open or short circuit. Cleaned connectors, cleared dtc info operational check ok. If fault recurs, recommend replacement of drivers seat belt latch assembly." problem fixed june 18, 2008. Now problem with air…”
filed Feb 12, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Z3 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Z3 | 2 | 11% |
| 2000 Z3 | 17 | 50% |
| 1998 Z3 | 3 | 10% |
| 1997 Z3 | 15 | 32% |
| 1996 Z3 | 9 | 30% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 BMW Z3
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.