We have classified the 4 complaints from 1999 BMW Z3 about AIR BAGS into the following categories.
Air bag light stays lit
Driver side (door) airbag deployed while driving on highway. impact caused me to swerve into oncoming traffic lanes. *tr
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 bag light on is back. there seem to be a lot of problems with air bag sensors and seat belt latches on various bsm vehicles according to internet searches. *tr
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70 mph during clear conditions, the front driver side air bag deployed without warning or impact to the vehicle. there was no debris or potholes present. the contact suffered cuts, bruising and scaring to the left arm. the contact drove to the hospital. the service dealer and manufacturer were notified and photos were taken of the vehicle and injuries. updated 11/16/2006 -the gas gauge and odometer were inoperative. the dealer replaced the instrument cluster. the driver's door grab handle was replaced. the rear shocks and mounts were replaced. there was a power steering leak. the dealer replaced the power steering hose res to pump. the dealer replaced the flex coupler on the drive shaft. *nm
1999 bmw z3 srs warning light stays on continuously.*ak
Consumer states that the air bag light remains on while driving. dealership contacted. *mr
Air bag indicator light remains on continuously. took in to the dealer, however the light came back on and has never gone off, since i have owned the car. passenger seat belt gets stuck while passenger is belted and will not release. *nlm