BMW Z3 air bags problems by year
56 NHTSA owner complaints name the air bags across 6 Z3 model years. The most reported year is 2000 with 17 reports.
| Year | Air Bags reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Z3 | 2 | 11% | — | |
| 2000 Z3 | 17 | 50% | — | |
| 1999 Z3 | 10 | 26% | — | |
| 1998 Z3 | 3 | 10% | — | |
| 1997 Z3 | 15 | 32% | — | |
| 1996 Z3 | 9 | 30% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the air bags. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.