Transport CanadaHigh Risk
2004 BMW Z4Transport Canada Recall #2008307
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles, the front passenger seat occupant detection mat can fatigue during field usage depending on the seat configuration, vehicle geometry, manner and frequency of front passenger entry/exit. Over time micro cracks could develop in the side flanks of the mat, which could lead to a break of the conductive path and the system will recognize a failure and with exception of head protection system the front passenger air bag will be deactivated. The airbag On/Off lamp will be illuminated to make the occupants aware of the deactivation.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
The occupant detection mat will be granted a warranty extension of 10 years.
8,090 vehicles affectedUpdated June 10, 2026