For over a year now the airbag light on the dashboard has been going on and off. Originally, it was only turning on when I had a passenger in the front seat. Now it turns on with or without a person so I'm starting to think that the drivers side is malfunctioning too. In additional the seatbelt light is turning on too now. This is very frustrating. I talked to the dealership and they indicated that it is the airbag and seat sensors that have malfunctioned. Each to fix is over $500. They also indicated that this is a common problem for owners and to wait for a supposably recall letter. However, that was a year ago and I now have the airbag and seatbelt light going off. I've also come across many bmw forums (owners) talking about their frustration with these same issues. It's surprising that the dealerships acknowledge the issue but yet nothing is being resolved. There has to be a remedy for this annoyance and lack of acknowledgement by bmw. If anything there has to be some repercussions on bmw's part since the consumers are having to deal with these problem for what seems to be years now.
2007 BMW 3 Series seat belts problems
10 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 91,500.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- typical mileage
- 91,500
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
BMW 3 Series seat belts problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2007 BMW 3 Series owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The front passenger occupancy sensor in the seat mat has malfunctioned which produces a fault in the passive restraint system preventing the passenger side air bag from deploying in an event of an accident. This malfunction occurs when the vehicle is stationary, in motion, on a city street, on a highway, and when turning. There is no damage or excessive wear and tear to the passenger seat. The passenger seat was used normally and as intended by the manufacturer. I believe the seat mat was not designed to withstand normal usage of people sitting on it. Over time the sensor in the seat mat failed and poses a serious safety issue for the vehicle's front passenger since the air bag may not deploy during a collision.
When turn in on the car the air bag light and seat belt light when on at the same time
Passenger seat detection mat not working. Seat has been relatively empty fpr years faulty product.. Dangerous for a passenger when I have one. Air bag may not go off in an accident due to the faulty mat detection I feel bmw should be held accountable for this. They say my car is not covered due to they only cover certain VIN's for that year..
A light on my dashboard came up saying that my passenger airbag was not functioning correctly.
The air bag and seat belt lights have been on for about a year now. There is a safety recall listing my vehicle make, model and year. I have contacted bmwusa and a local bmw dealership with both claiming my vehicle is not included in the recall. However, my vehicle make, model, year and vehicle production date is specifically listed in the recall notice listed on the federal safety agency website. I don't understand why it is listed or why bmw is not assisting further.
Fault code "passenger restraint system malfunction" appears on the vehicle. No accident the code is faulty. Code could affect the passenger if vehicle was involved in collision.
Passenger restraint malfunction, airbags disabled. Front passenger seat mat failure.
I own a bmw 3 series 2007 that I purchased 3 years ago with a dealer. Six weeks ago a dash board light came on with a message "pass restraint system malfunction". A detailed message says "fault in passenger-restraint system affecting airbag, belt tensioner or belt-force limiter. Continue to wear the safety belt. Have the system checked by the nearest bmw center". I have searched this online and it seems bmw 3 and 5 series cards manufactured in 2003 - 2008 have this issue. It is a safety related issue that bmw should recall and fix immediately.
Passenger restraint system malfunction.
Questions about the 2007 BMW 3 Series seat belts
Does the 2007 BMW 3 Series have seat belts problems?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the seat belts of the 2007 BMW 3 Series, 9% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2007 BMW 3 Series seat belts problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 91,500 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2007 BMW 3 Series seat belts?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the BMW 3 Series have the most seat belts problems?
The BMW 3 Series model years with the most seat belts complaints are 2006 (12 complaints) and 2007 (10 complaints).
Other 2007 BMW 3 Series problems
Airbags 35Electrical 31Engine 23Steering 15Fuel system 12Locks 9Lights 7Body 6Seats 6Acceleration 5Brakes 5Transmission 5Wheels 3Visibility 2Driver assistance 1
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