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Problems with 1999 BMW M3 AIR BAGS

On average, the 1999 BMW M3 starts to “feel” problems with the AIR BAGS and its various aspects after 89 533 miles.

Recently reported AIR BAGS problems on 1999 BMW M3

Air bag warning light is on. diagnosis: passenger air bag electronics are faulty and need to be replaced. cost to repair is over $500 per dealer. bmw should have a recall for this but they do not show this with my vin. please help. thank you. *tr

The material used on the bmw steering wheel melts at the touch of sunlight- doesn't have to be a hot temperature. the melting of the steering wheel restricts me from using the horn and could very well have affected the airbag and/or deployment of the airbag. also, it's sticky, my fingerprints and sleeve from my shirt are imprinted on the steering wheel...my long hair has been stuck on it. i'm afraid to touch the wheel- it nearly drips. what is this material? what's going on? nothing was put on the steering wheel to cause this. this car is not under any warranty; however, this is a very, very dangerous defect that should not happen in any car, at any time. i don't know what material bmw used on the steering wheel, but i cannot drive the car until it's fixed... *tr

1999 bmw m3 convertible. airbag light come up with no reason; potentially, airbig won't deploy if any accident happen. vin [xxx]. updated 07/30/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Was traveling about 40mph when i hit a pothole and the side air bag went off and i almost lost controll of the vehicle

Impact was on the front driverside tire. the tire suffered minor damage and no other damage to body

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