Dash Airbag Indentation

[wolfe]

Anyone also noticed something similar on the horn pad of the steering wheel? I test drove a 2010 car this weekend, and as well as the dash indentation it had a rectangular area of discoloration right in the center of the steering wheel, about the same height as the roundel and around an inch wider on either side. I'm guessing this is also for the airbag cutout.

[ulrichd]

I have the indent on my 128 and I thought someone had put their shoes on my dash (honey, love the stilettos but keep them off the dash please

The idea of having the dash taken apart and the resulting rattles bothers me more than the indents right now.

[ramone128i]

i have a similar issue with my 128i, brought it to the dealer, the Manager of Motor Werks Service said "he smells something fishy" inclining i did something to my car!!
What a Jack####s! Good thing we have this site, to redeem us with our experiences with our Bimmers!

[Satalite]

Similar issue on my '09 never have thought to mention it though as it's hard to see unless your really looking for it.

[shodanusmc]

They would have replaced the dash several years ago, but this problem is monor and now they will say it is normal. Motorwerks has always done right by me.

[sonicbimmer19]

This is interesting. My airbags are coming out and not going in lol.

[jkoral]

See the SI Bulletin listed in the other thread:
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...0&postcount=94

"A slight depression or outline may be visible on the top, passenger side of the instrument panel. This outline is created by the perforated edge of the lid covering the passenger front airbag. This outline is a normal condition and is visible on most vehicles.

Due to normal variation, the outline may be more noticeable on some cars than others.

Do not replace any parts for this situation, as this is a normal condition and it will not provide an improvement."

[McClane]

Originally Posted by Papito135

Maybe an 135i dashboard emblem can be made to cover the indentation.

Yeah so if heaven forbid the airbag goes off it can hit someone in the face...