The passenger seat mat sensor stopped working and that disabled the airbag. I called BMW and they told me this part has already been replaced once in 2016 on my car during a recall, which happened before I purchased the car. I asked them to replace it again since this is a safety issue and they told me BMW would only replace this part for cars with less than 15 years, which in my case expired on January 2021. This is a very costly repair and in my view is caused by a poorly designed part, considering that there has already been 3 recalls on it and it keeps breaking after a some use. So for now, until this case is settled, I will be driving a car with the passenger airbag deactivated by the board computer, what is a very serious safety issue.
2006 BMW 325I airbags complaints
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Ac stop working and a burn wiring smell came out
Receiving an error code on the dash that displays a 'red' mannequin with seat belt and air bag. In reviewing the bmw handbook, it indicates the error is associated with the driver's and/or front passenger's air bag malfunction.
The airbag warning light is on. No code is being given by the diagnostic tool. I see that this is an ongoing problem, involving several models. This vehicle does not seem to be part of the recall. I don't get any cooperation from the dealership. They just say that it's not anything covered under a recall. I feel with the well known problem with a critical safety device such as an airbag system needs to have a recall notice issued soon. I'm not sure how this slipped through the cracks. But it seems like that's what happened. Sincerely [xxx] redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *cc
Passenger restraint system. (fault in passenger restraint system affecting airbag, belt tensioner, belt force limiter) whilst driving. Air bag recalled just two months ago! And now new issue. Worried for safety.
Tamara airbags. My car has both airbag lights on and there is no recall on it at all and it has not been in an accident at all. I received a warranty extension but with conditions. Conditions were if it's not the particular fault they will charge me $200 just for a scan. And then some more to actually fix the issue. I do not want to take it in due to that issue. I don't have $200 to give up like that.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the passenger side air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact placed a briefcase with a laptop on the seat and the system warned that the passenger side air bag was off. The warning indicator first illuminated in february of 2018 and flashed on and off. Currently, the air bag indicator remained permanently illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the contact must pay for diagnostic testing. The contact also mentioned receiving tsb number: sib-01-09-14 (passenger air bag seat occupancy sensor 063) limited warranty extension. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The contact did not disclose the details of the failures he experienced. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 92,000.
I am frightened to death that the aforementioned recall of almost the entire SRS controls was not properly fixed. Duplicated warnings for both have been a daily problem and an exact replica of the symptoms prior. No accident to report, yet a completely valid potential cause for bodily harm! My other car is 16 years old and just was in for a new and active recall as the bags were deploying shrapnel and plastic....and she's 16 years old! I appreciate your help and consideration! Looking forward to a prompt response! I'll be driving it to my nephew's wedding at fort campbell army base.
Defective passenger air bag sensor mat. Even when an adult is sitting in the passenger seat, the air bag light turns on, as if the airbag is disabled. This is a common issue, as you can see from google search results: https://www.google.com/search?q=e90+replace+air+bag+sensor+mat&oq=e90+replace+air+bag+sensor+mat&aqs=chrome..69i57.12429j1j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=utf-8
While driving the vehicle in the city and making a left turn, the air bag sensor indicator illuminated, which indicates a possible failure with the air bags.
The icon airbag was showing when I bought my car in florida in 2012...so when I came back home in quebec my garage change the passenger airbag...this year (around june 2017) the icon airbag off appear again each time I have a passenger seatting in my car...so I think that someting is defect with the sensor or the airbag
I believe the seat sensor in my 2006 bmw 325i front passenger seat is faulty. The majority of the time, the light comes on that shows that my front passenger airbag is not on and also that the passenger is not buckled, whether they are buckled, or there isn't a passenger in that seat at all. Whether I am stationary or driving/moving at any speed, those warning lights are on, and will intermittently go off for short periods of time, then they come back on again. I am in a carpool so I frequently am the driver and I have someone in that front passenger seat. I am concerned that if in an accident, the airbag will not deploy causing injuries in the case of an accident. Newer models of the same car have this seat sensor on recall, so the 2006 should also be recalled.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. While driving at 65 MPH, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and the other vehicle fled the scene. The contact sustained back injuries, which did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The contact was able to drive the vehicle. The dealer (south motors bmw, 16215 s dixie hwy, miami, fl 33157) diagnosed that the vehicle had a faulty air bag seat sensor. The dealer stated that the vehicle did not have a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was unable to provide assistance. The failure mileage was 155,000.
Air bag lights on without crash also seat belt light on.
Takata recall: I just received a notice today 28 dec 17 that my vehicle needs to be recalled for the following issues the driver side air bag and the blower motor wiring system.
About the airbag takata
Driver's airbag module recall replacement keeps getting postponed for a future date from bmw of henderson deal
Takata recall. I received a notice in the mail from tk holdings inc. Informing me of a recall for the vehicle. I went to airbagrecall.com and found out that there is also a recall for the blower motor wiring. I called a bmw dealership in irvine and they said that they can't help me because it doesn't show up on their system.
Takata recall recall incomplete. Remedy not yet available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Sharpe bmw of grand rapids, michigan was made aware of the recall, stated that the parts were unavailable, and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Takata recall, bmw dealership said they do not have the parts yet. They have told me this for two years and now tell me to call the federal safety agency. They are not doing anything about it. All the while I am unprotected in my vehicle. Please respond.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted (makena bmw in downey, ca) and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Received a notice of recall and another notifying me of the readiness to fix my airbags. Called santa monica bmw twice since then to make an appointment. I was told I was put on a "list" and that I would be called once the parts came it. The second time I called, they didn't know of any "list" and took my name down again. I haven't heard from them again.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact received the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called local pacific bmw dealer located on 800s brand blvd, glendale, ca, 91204 where he had an appointment scheduled. The contact took the vehicle in to be serviced for the recall however, the dealer informed the contact that they had the wrong part available and would notify him when the correct parts became available. The contact last reached out to the dealer at 818‑246‑5600 two months ago when they informed him that parts were not made available and that they would call him. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.
I took my bmw for an airbag recall to classic bmw on 6800 north dallas pkwy, plano, rx. They did not discuss any charges and supposedly they changed my airbag on the driver side for free. This was completed on june,5 ,2017. On june,13, 2017 my airbag sign started coming up. Has never had issues with my car in the past regarding air bag sign. Now classic bmw wants me to pay 180 dollars just to diagnose something they worked on. Now they are giving me on the text message a laundry list of items related to air bag. Whatever has happened is what they have damaged. I tried to work it with them and talk and explain. It seems they don't want to discuss it at all. My car was working very clean and properly.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated each time the vehicle was driven. The vehicle was previously serviced on june 6, 2017 per a recall notification for the driver side frontal air bag at classic bmw dealer (located in dallas, tx). The contact informed the dealer that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated after the repair. The dealer informed the contact that a diagnostic fee had to be paid before the vehicle could be serviced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the diagnostic fee. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. On several occasions, while driving at high speeds, the vehicle vibrated. The contact also stated that the driver and passenger side air bag indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the bushings on the front axle were damaged and the control arms were defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and stated that the contact could ask for a discount at the dealer. The failure mileage was 143,598. Updated 08/22/17*lj
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Getting error on dash that passenger restraint system malfunction.
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