NHTSA investigationPE02011
Investigation PE02011: 2000–2001 BMW 3 Series
- Status
- CLOSED
- Opened
- Jan 31, 2002
- Closed
- Jul 15, 2002
- Model years
- 2000–2001
Subject
Inadvertent side-impact air bag
Component: Air bags › Side/window
An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.
Model years covered
- 2001 BMW 3 Series36 complaints
- 2000 BMW 3 Series88 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.