Component Record

BMW Z4 2003 Air Bags Problems

32 distinct owners reported a air bags problem on the 2003 BMW Z4 - 8% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage32 complaints

32 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

04V247000Reported May 24, 2004 - 51 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 24, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 51 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Steering344 Electrical System14 Engine12 Vehicle Structure8 Fuel and Propulsion System7 Power Train7

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.