2006 BMW 3 Series: airbag warning light

Filed May 2, 2018 · Airbags, Electrical · MI

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 bmw 3 series. When the contact purchased the vehicle from one source motors (10633 northland dr ne, rockford, mi 49341, (616) 951-7068), he was not informed that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags) and the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v676000 (electrical system). Sharpe bmw (1010 28th st se, grand rapids, mi 49508, (616) 452-5101) scheduled an appointment and indicated that the air bag repair had been completed, but did not address the repair for the electrical system. The manufacturer stated that the part was unavailable and had not provided a time frame to provide the part to the dealer. In addition, the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated, which was a safety concern. Sharpe bmw diagnosed that the floormat sensor needed to be replaced. The dealer and the manufacturer both stated that the vehicle was not included in any air bag recalls to cover the floormat sensor failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Vin tool confirms parts not available for the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v676000 and parts distribution disconnect for the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v071000.

Filed Feb 18, 2017 · Airbags · 100,335 miles · NY

"takata recall" - the airbag warning light came on as of 02/13/17. The car was in motion when this occurred on a city street.

Filed Nov 14, 2016 · Airbags · 83,000 miles · CO

Takata recall- my airbag light is on- I have been waiting for almost 1 year for my airbag to be replaced. I keep getting told that there is no remedy available. The dealer name: ralph schomp bmw 1190 plum valley ln highlands ranch, co 80129 1‑888‑205‑2938

Filed Jul 13, 2016 · Airbags · GA

Takata recall. My passenger front air bag light is on and no one is sitting in the seat. My car is in good condition.

Filed Apr 25, 2015 · Airbags · 20,204 miles · CA

The passenger airbag light comes on when someone is sitting in the seat. Sometimes it comes on when there is no one in the seat. This has been going on for the four years I have owned the car and bmw says there is no recall or can fix it. I have read on the internet other people with the exact same problem and have said there was a recall and have had the sensor looked at. This is a safety issue and needs attention.

Filed Mar 16, 2015 · Airbags · 75,550 miles · CA

The air bag light came on and I called bmw customer relations. They told me to take it to a bmw dealer to have the front seat occupant protection mat replaced under an extended warranty (the federal safety agency campaign number 13v564000). The bmw dealer in long beach said it isn't listed as a recall item and they want $180 just to perform a check to see if there is a problem, which is ridiculous.

Filed Nov 24, 2014 · Airbags · 140,000 miles · NC

Passenger airbag light went on and after my research found out there is a recall. Bmw refuses to fix the issue as they claim that the VIN is not part of the recall. It is exactly as the recall...what do I need to do to get this vehicle under this recall? It is a major safety issue and should not be taken lightly.

Filed Jul 13, 2014 · Airbags, Body · 75,700 miles · WI

Dec. 2008 I received a consumer advisory letter from bmw of north america. The letter states that depending on the manner and frequency of the front passenger's entry and exit, small cracks may develop in the passenger seat occupant detection mat. If this condition exists, the front passenger air bag and side air bag will deactivate, and both the air bag warning lamp and front passenger "on-off" lamp will illuminate. In this situation the front passenger air bag and side air bag will not deploy, even in a severe accident. They are extending the warranty coverage for 10 years. In january of this year both the air bag warning lamp and the passenger air bag "on-off" lamp are illuminated in my 2006 325i bmw. The letter states should this happen have the vehicle checked without delay at an authorized bmw center. I did that and was told the problem is different from what the advisory letter states and will cost me $1300.00. I contacted bmw customer relations of north america and spoke to a person by the name of "[xxx]" who told me she would check with the authorized bmw center. I told her I am the only driver of my car and very seldom do I have any passengers with me and I never had any accident with my car, so the air bags never deployed. Several weeks later her reply was because of the age of my bmw they would not honor the warranty "but" they would discount the cost of the repair and instead of charging $1300.00 they would charge $1002.00! So that's my story and my air bag warning lamp is still lighted! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jan 28, 2014 · Airbags · 90,000 miles · CA

The airbag indicator light has been activated to what I have read to be due to a crack in the detection mat. I have taken my car to repair shops and all have confirmed the same issue. In the case that there is an accident, none of the airbags will be deployed, or airbags may be deployed without reason. I have grave concerns. I have made two phone calls to bmw with my concern for my safety and the safety of my passengers. Bmw states that currently my particular VIN number is not listed on the recalls, but may be in the future. My car has the exact same issues as being reported as the previous two recalls, but since it was manufactured "just before the indicated recall dates" that I will not be reimbursed. If bmw cares about their customers' safety, I would not think waiting by the mailbox for a letter that may or may not arrive to inform me of another letter in march, is at all sufficient. Please let me know if I can do anything else to expedite a solution for my concern. Thank you for your time. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Aug 19, 2013 · Airbags · 60,000 miles · NM

Since sept 2011, while driving with or without a passenger, the airbag warning lamp and the passenger air bag on-off lamp are illuminated. It goes off on its own, but returns spontaneously. At first our dealership said they couldn't find anything wrong, then when it kept happening they said we could get it repaired. Per safer.gov website a recall was given in july 2009 with this same problem. According to my local dealership and the bmw of no america, our car was not among the cars recalled. Yet we have the exact same problem occurring as described in the recall. They want to charge us over $1100 to fix the problem, yet there was a recall out on "some series 3 models". How can I be sure some other 2006 series 3 models are not over looked? This makes me feel unsafe to drive with passengers and I don't feel if some are defective, that others with the same issue are considered the owners responsibility. I think they should also be under the same recall guidelines when the same exact issue has been sited and is happening in other cars.

Filed Jul 21, 2013 · Airbags · 60,100 miles · VA

My vehicle (bmw 330i ? 2006), has an airbag/seat belt light eliminated on the dash. Bmw has diagnosed it as a failed passenger seat sensor. 2006 330i sports seats were recalled for this item in 2008. My vehicle which has sports seats was never called for the recall. They stated my vehicle's VIN 'does not qualify' for the recall. The manufacturer has also extended warranty for 10 years on all 3 series models with out the sports seat option for this sensor. I have talked a dealer service representative and bmw directly. They said my only option would be to file a complaint and that the government would have to warrant a recall on this vehicle and combination of options. Bmw recall id # 57362 - air bags: frontal recall date aug 05, 2008 recall date: aug 05, 2008 model affected: 2006 bmw 3-series summary: bmw is recalling 200,000 my 2006 3 series sport seat, my 2004-2006 5 series standard and sport seat, and my 2004-2006 x3 passenger vehicles. Depending on the manner and frequency of the front passenger's entry and exit, small cracks have developed in the mat. If this occurs, the front passenger air bags, with the exception of the head protection system, will be deactivated and the air bag warning lamp as well as the passenger air bag "on-off" lamp will be illuminated. Consequences: in this situation the front passenger air bags will not deploy even if a sufficiently severe accident would occur and occupant protection provided by the system would not be possible. Remedy: dealers will rework the front passenger seat sensor mat so that external force application to the seat does not cause a crack to the mat. The recall began on november 6, 2008. Bmw will also extend the warranty on these vehicles to 10 years from first registration without any mileage limit. Owners may contact bmw at 1‑800‑525‑7417. Potential units affected: 200000 notes: bmw of north america, llc. Updated 07/30/13

Filed Jun 26, 2013 · Airbags, Seat belts · 115,500 miles · CA

The passenger seat belt/air bag light went on intermittently for months, finally the dealership was able to get the error code. It was confirmed that there is an issue with this and bmw has known about it since 2008. Per their website they were going to send out recall notices to owners, we never recieved anything. Bmw needs to make this right and fix the problem at no cost to owners.