2003 BMW Z4 air bags problems
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2003 BMW Z4 — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 bmw z4. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning light illuminated and the vehicle was taken the to taylor bmw 4180 washington rd, evans, ga 30809 where a diagnostic determined that the passenger air bag was inoperable and needed to be services. The…”
filed Feb 21, 2020
“From day one I had airbag problem for the passenger side. Air bag never worked. Bmw had recall and extended warranty for 10 years, but they don't accept responsibility steering column has problems too”
filed Dec 21, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, INCOMPATIBLE ELECTRONIC AIR BAG SYSTEM PROCESSORS MAY HAVE…Campaign 04V247000 · May 24, 2004
Air Bags problems in other Z4 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Z4 | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 Z4 | 8 | 42% |
| 2007 Z4 | 6 | 18% |
| 2006 Z4 | 14 | 15% |
| 2005 Z4 | 9 | 5% |
| 2004 Z4 | 18 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 BMW Z4
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.