BMW 330ci Airbag Problems

Airbag complaints by model year

Which parts fail

• Side/window
  6
• Frontal
  5

Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  00%
• 25k–50k
  716%
• 50k–75k
  1228%
• 75k–100k
  1023%
• 100k–150k
  819%
• 150k+
  614%

What owners report

Takata recall airbags in houston, texas, on November 10, 2018, I was driving my 2006 BMW 330ci convertible, and when upon entering at 40 miles per hour an entrance ramp from tomball parkway onto beltway 8, I suddenly noticed a metal pole that was resting in the middle of the highway, in an attempt to avoid it, I braked and when the car became stationary, the driver and passenger Takata recall airbags did 'not' fully inflate which seemed to function with a 'safety-related defect.' moreover, I strongly believe recall 15V318000 and recall 14V348000 that were installed at momentum BMW on March 9, 2018 which replaced my Takata recall airbags with another set of Takata recall airbags contained a 'safety-related defect.' as a consequence, I suffered a concussion and eye-related bodily injuries from the crash. …

In houston, texas, on November 10, 2018, at night I was driving my 2006 BMW 330ci convertible, and when upon entering an entrance ramp from tomball parkway onto beltway 8, I suddenly noticed a metal pole that was resting in the middle of the highway, in an attempt to avoid it I braked and when the car became stationary, the driver and passenger airbags deployed without hitting anything with my front bumper. Moreover, I strongly believe recall 15V318000 and recall 14V348000 that were installed at momentum BMW on March 9, 2018 were defective modules of the airbag deployment system, including the propellant in the airbag inflator because the airbags deployed while my car was at a complete stop. In addition, I also suspect that the delayed deployment of the airbag system is due to the malfunction of the occupant-detection sensors in my sport seats. …

Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 BMW 330ci. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V318000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the glove compartment that contained the air bag failed to open. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 132,360. Parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 BMW 330ci. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V428000 (air bags); however, the parts needed to repair the vehicle were not available. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 134,000.

While backing out of a short driveway and placed t to drive, the vehicle revved and started speeding out of control with brakes applied. The vehicle sideswiped a neighbors vehicle before crashing head on into a tree causing it to stop. I had jerked up the emergency brake and ripped the key out of the ignition. The replaced airbags did not deploy.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 BMW 330ci. While making a left turn at a traffic light, the contact's vehicle was involved in a crash with an oncoming vehicle. The contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent facility. The contact sustained injuries to the upper body that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V318000 (air bags) and 14V428000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 147,000.

Tl* the contact owned a 2003 BMW 330ci. While driving 50 MPH, the contact suffered a stroke and crashed into another vehicle. The air bags deployed and that metal fragments struck the contact in the mouth. The contact sustained injuries to the mouth and lost a tooth. Medical attention was required. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a junk yard. A police report was filed. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V318000 (air bags) in August of 2017. The failure mileage was approximately 146,000. The VIN was not available.

Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 BMW 330ci. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 15V318000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The contact received the notification in June of 2016. The dealer (BMW of el paso, 6318 montana ave, el paso, tx, 79925) stated that the parts were unavailable for the repair, and that they would call when they had parts available for the vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted or made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Related recalls (5)

NHTSA investigations