2003 BMW Z4 Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/12/2026

27Air Bags complaints

6.5%Of all 414 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How air bags ranks on this vehicle

STEERING326 · 78.7%

AIR BAGS27 · 6.5%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM13 · 3.1%

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM10 · 2.4%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL6 · 1.4%

Share of the 414 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2003 BMW Z4 overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW Z4. WHILE TRAVELING 45 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE…”NHTSA complaint 10353056 — filed 08/31/2010

“I HAVE A 2003 BMW Z4 AND I AM HAVING PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG ISSUES, THERE WAS A RECALL ON CERTAIN VIN NUMBERS FOR SUCH PROBLEMS…”NHTSA complaint 10350083 — filed 08/17/2010

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW Z4 SERIES. THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON FEBRUARY 22, 2010 WHEN SHE STARTED THE VEHICLE AND REMAINED ILLUMINATED…”NHTSA complaint 10313544 — filed 02/24/2010

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Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 BMW Z4 have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2003 BMW Z4: 27 of 414 complaints on file (6.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2003 BMW Z4 have in total?

414 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 1 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's air bags category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the AIR BAGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.