2006 bmw 325i. Consumer sent correspondence in regards to bmw recall rework for frontal airbags not in compliance with guidelines *tgw the consumer stated he was rear ended and ever since the accident, the passenger air bag light has remained on, even though there was no front end collision and the passenger seat was empty. The consumer stated the recall was not being performed ethically and therefore, consumers and insurance companies are being mislead. The consumer stated the air bag light is being turned off, instead of actually being worked on to try and resolve the issue.
2006 BMW 325I airbags complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the front passenger air bag and seat belt lights remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who performed a diagnostic test and located a failure at the air bag sensor. The manufacturer denied assistance with repairs because the VIN was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 96,000 and the current mileage was 102,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325. The contact stated that the air bag warning light and passenger side seat belt light on was illuminated. The contact stated that the seat belt warning light would illuminate even with the seat occupied and the seat belt in use. The contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test or repairs. The failure mileage was 67,000.
The airbag warning light is consistently activated on the dash and in the warning computer display along with the passenger airbag "off light" on the ceiling which is illuminated even if a passenger is sitting in the seat. According to the bmw dealership, this problem was diagnosed as a faulty censor detection mat. This issue seems to match the bmw recall listed as: updated 12/16/11 *bf the federal safety agency campaign id number: 08v384000 the federal safety agency action number: ea08001 according to bmw, this vehicle does not fall under the VIN numbers that were under the recall but the problem does seem to match the same issues that warranted the initial recall on july 18, 2008.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated the passenger seat air bag sensor failed, causing the warning light to illuminate on the instrument panel. The dealer diagnosed that the federal safety agency campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) recall was not associated with the VIN. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 58,000 and the current mileage was 60,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The dealer diagnosed that the front passenger foot mat sensor would need to be replaced. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) but the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 88,689. The dealer recommended replacing the front seat mat sensor. Updated 01/26/12
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the floor mat sensor failed for the passenger side air bag. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags: frontal), but was told by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated on the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the front passenger air bag sensor failed. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags: frontal) and the vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was 67,000 and the failure mileage was unknown.
I've lately been experiencing an issue with my vehicle where when a passenger sits in the front passenger seat, two icons on my dash come on indicating that safety features are disabled; I get an airbag disable icon in the dash along with the roof lining of my vehicle near the sos button, a text that reads, "passenger air bag disabled" and is illuminated, indicating that the passenger airbag is disabled. Also a 'seat belt' icon shows in the dashboard despite it being clicked in. The federal safety agency action number: ea08001 thankfully due to the federal safety agency, the manufacturer, bmwna, was forced to recall a total of 200,000 vehicles with this exact same issue. According to the federal safety agency listing, my vehicle is covered under a mass recall of the 'sensor mat' located in the passenger seat of various bmw models to detect when a passenger is sitting on the seat which then triggers the sensor to ready the airbag in the event of an accident. My model 2006 bmw 325i (with sports and premium package) is mentioned in the vehicle list, both by manufacturer make (bmw), model (3-series/ 325i), and specifically the type of seat, being sports package. I have taken my vehicle to the bmw dealership where I purchased it from to get the issue looked at as the safety of myself and my passengers was a prime consideration when purchasing the vehicle in the first place. I was informed by the service advisor that my vehicle was not covered and that I should pay out of pocket or contact bmwna. I've contacted them and they denied me coverage explaining my vehicle does not fall under the recall. I firmly believe that I am being asked to pay exorbitant repair fees to fix basic safety systems despite that my car should fall under the recall as it is experiencing the exact same issues. My car is 'babied' and to be experiencing a failure of safety systems is extremely nerve-wracking. Thank you for your time.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal), and denied any assistance with the repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 56,254.
A few weeks ago when I was driving with a passenger my airbag light came and all sorts of cautions popped up on my I drive about the passenger air bag and seat belt restraints. Later on that day when I did not have a passenger with me everything was fine. Now almost every time I have a passenger with me the light comes on. From all the research I have been doing on this was a recall for this same exact problem but only on the early model 2006 325i. So I called bmw USA earlier today gave them my VIN and my 2006 325i was not apart of the recall! Which I do not understand because the recall should have covered all the 2006 because there were a lot more cases of this happening to even the late model 325i. So is there any way my VIN can be added to the recall so I can get this safety issue resolved?
2006 bmw 325i passenger seat mat sensor for airbag system has failed but my model/year is outside the recall range honored by bmwusa.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the seat belt warning light would illuminate whenever the front passenger seat belt was buckled and the air bag light would also illuminate on the instrument panel. Both the dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the failure, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 44,000 and the current mileage was 47,000.
My 2006 bmw 525i passenger side airbag malfunction light came on and is a bad sensor in the seat. There has been a recall on this for other 2006 bmw's but mine is not included in this. It is the same problem as all of the other recalled ones. The federal safety agency campaign id# is 08v384000. I believe the problem is more widespread than the ones recalled.
2006 bmw 325i, VIN #[xxx]. Beginning in 2007 the sensor for the passenger air bag has been off, regardless of the weight of the passenger. Current recall states that my model vehicle is not covered for the recall of the front passenger airbag seat sensor mat, but if it went out after only one year it would appear that it, too, is defective. I was never contacted by bmw about a recall since my vehicle is not listed as being defective, but it clearly is. I'm certain that I am not the only 2006 bmw 325i owner that has had this issue, and the recall should be extended to all models, not just the sport seat model. The indicator light indicating that the seat belt is off remains on constantly, regardless of the weight of the passenger. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
1. Speedometer accuracy! The speedo on my 2006 325i was off by 10%. At 80mph on the speedo, actual speed was 72. At 30 actual was 27. I have been pulled by a cop twice because of this problem. 2. Passenger restrain error message the air bag warning light illuminated and a message displayed on the message board stating that the passenger restraint had malfunctioned.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. While parked the contact noticed the air bag light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The light remained on constantly. The vehicle was taken an independent mechanic. The mechanic stated the passenger seat cover and occupancy sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) but the manufacturer stated the VIN was not included. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000.
When an adult is seated in the front passenger seat of the vehicle, the air bag service indicator, no seatbelt indicator, and "passenger airbag is disabled" indicator are all illuminated. When taking my vehicle in to the local bmw service center to diagnose the issue, I was told the cause was a faulty passenger seat sensor mat (have documentation), which is meant to detect when a passenger is present. In addition, I was told in my vehicles current state, if I were to get in an accident with a passenger present, the passenger airbag would not deploy. While performing independent research, I found that bmw has released an official recall (#08v384000) which describes these same symptoms, caused by a defective passenger seat sensor mat. In the recall details, the make, model, year and seat type all match the specifications of my vehicle. After discovering the recall information, I contacted bmw of north america representative by telephone. I was told that because my vehicle VIN is not on the recall list, the repair must be done at an out of pocket expense. I am filing this complaint because the defective seat sensor reduces the safety of the vehicle passengers, as well as violates air bag regulations established by the federal safety agency. Since this is a defect, the cost should be covered 100% by the manufacturer, bmw.
Srs lights activate while driving. It deactivate the passenger airbag system. Passenger SRS light activated due to faulty occupancy seat sensor. The occupancy sensor must be replaced to correct the error.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. Upon starting the vehicle with a passenger seated in the front passenger seat, the air bag light began illuminating on the dashboard. The failure recurred whenever a passenger was seated in the front passenger seat. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was told that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 65,000. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 05/12/11 *bf updated 07/11/11
When a passenger sits in the passenger seat, the airbag light will illuminate on the dash. Bmw says there was a recall and extended warranty issued, but not for my VIN number. I fear that they did not recall all of the cars that would be affected by the faulty airbag sensor mat. I have no other option than to pay $2,000 to have the mat replaced. The service assistant even told me that it was the same issue that the recalled/extended warranty cars were having with the seat mat. I do not understand why they would not recall all of the affected vehicles. It is a major safety issue.
My vehicle has the exact same problem that bmw recalled in the federal safety agency campaign# 08v384000. The problem is with my front passenger airbag seat mat has cracked. *tr this defect has already been verified by an authorized bmw dealer at my own cost. But for some reason, my vehicle in not one of the 200,000 vehicles in the official recall. So bmw refuses to take care of the problem. I filed a complaint with bmw na but they will not cover this problem. This is a safety issue because my passenger side airbag is now disabled permanently because of this defect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated the air bag light intermittently illuminated on the dashboard while the front passenger seat was occupied. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 82,000. Updated 05/03/11*lj updated 05/11/11
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated the passenger side air bag warning lamp illuminated indicating that the passenger air bag was not activated. The failure would occur whether the passenger seat was occupied or not. The contact located a recall for the failure under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags: frontal) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs however, the vehicle was not included in the recall. The dealer then advised that there was a fracture in the passenger seat sensor mat that would need replacing. The manufacturer was contacted but would offer no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 67,000.
2006 bmw 325i airbag light and seat belt light will not turn off. It just came on 2 days ago. Nothing caused the lights to go on. They will not turn off. Evidently there is a recall for the issue, however, my car in not listed as one of the problem cars based on the VIN #.
Air bag sensor on passenger side of 2006 bmw 325i has failed, causing the air bag sensor warning lamp and dash light to stay continuously illuminated. It appears (by a third light above the passenger seat, near the mirror and sun roof controls) that the passenger air bag is disabled. Bmw service center (global imports bmw, atlanta ga) claims no recall has been issued for individual car by checking VIN #, but problem matches the federal safety agency campaign id number: 08v384000. Research online indicates many other bmw owners with 2006 bmw's have experienced similar issues with the air bag sensor and seems were not contacted for the recall. Bmw should extend the warranty to cover all 2006 bmws with this issue.
I own a 2006 bmw 325 (sprt pckg). The air bag warning light illuminated on the dashboard. My problem is described on the federal safety agency recall id 08v384000 (air bags: frontal). The mileage is approx 70,000. Bmw says my VIN doesn't qualify, however my car still obviously has a problem, and bmw is in denial. I've also noted other complaints on safetycar.gov with similar bmw interactions. Bmw is avoiding responsibility, and the federal safety agency needs to do more to protect our safety.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrumental panel. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer who informed the contact that there was a faulty bst cable that needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 40,729.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the seat format sensors have failed making it impossible for the front passenger side air bag to deploy. The failure was repaired several times and was no longer covered by the warranty. The dealer repaired the failure. Updated 01/14/11 *bf updated 04/19/11
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the air bag light would turn on and off intermittently. Also, the contact stated that there was condensation in the two headlights. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but the dealer refused to inspect the vehicle for the air bag light problem. A bolt was replaced for the headlight condensation problem but it continued and the dealer stated that the entire headlight assembly needed to be replaced. The contact called the manufacturer in reference to recall 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) but was told her vehicle was not included; she was offered no further assistance. The current mileage was 39,065. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.
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