Starting the ignition the "air bag" light is illuminated when a passenger sits in the front seat. There is a know recall for this issue " 08v384000 " however my VIN is not included.
2006 BMW 325I airbags complaints
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I purchased the 2006 bmw in 11/2009/ I had a notice online last month about the voluntary airbag re-call. The notice was in red on the top of my payment page. When I contacted the dealer about the condensation and mentioned this to them. Then I contacted the bmw and they said it is not one of the vehicles 30 days later. Recall# 08v384000.. This is very strange. Everytime I place my purse on the front passenger seat the light for the front-passenger airbag lights up. It only turns off when I remove my purse. Bmw states that my vehicle was not involved. I did not receive any notice except for the warning message on my account last month. I purchased the vehicle certified pre-owned in 11/2009.
I am an owner of a 2006 bmw 325i with approximately 70k miles. Just recently, I noted that warning lights indicating failure of the air bag/supplemental restraint system. I took my vehicle to a local mechanic who indicated that the failure code was tied to an inoperable passenger detection mat. He went on to indicate that there was a documented recall/warranty extension related to this issue. I contacted my local bmw dealer who told me that the recall/warranty did not apply to my vehicle as it was manufactured after november 30th, 2005. I am filing this complaint as it is evident that the scope of their recall was not sufficient to cover all cars with this issue, as I have noted many other complaints similar to mine. I feel it is incumbent upon the federal safety agency to push for expansion of this remedy as bmw is clearly derelict in its obligation to address significant safety issues with its products.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. While the contact was driving approximately 45 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated until the engine was turned off. The failure occurred whenever the was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the technician informed that there was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number i08v384000 (air bags: frontal). The VIN was not included in the recall campaign. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact expressed concern of the safety risk. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The passenger seat air bag and warning light came on and when the vehicle was taken to the dealer they were told that the sensor mat would need to be replaced. The contact found recall campaign 08v384000 for the frontal air bag which deals with the floor mat sensor. The contact was told that the vehicle was not included and they would had to pay for the repair. The failure and current mileages were 60000.
I own a 2006 bmw 325i. 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 43,000. The vehicle has not been repaired. My car falls under the criteria noted on 08v‑384 recall notification. 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.
I have a 2006 bmw 325i sedan with sports seats that failed the seatbelt warning sensor on the passenger seat due to a defective "occupancy sensor." this is exactly the issue as outlined in action number ea08001 but because the cars build date was later than stated in the recall is not covered. The problem exists in all 2006 cars and was not resolved by the manufacturer. Cost was $1,000 for replacement and 3 days at bmw.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. Upon starting the vehicle the contact noticed that the airbag light had appeared on the dashboard. The vehicle was taking to the dealership where the contact was informed that the airbag sensor in the passenger side front seat needed to be replaced. There were no prior warnings and the vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 71000 and the current mileage was 75000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact started the ignition and the "air bag" warning indicator illuminated. The warning light remained on until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the technician informed that the passenger frontal air bag seat sensor mat malfunctioned and would need to be replaced. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number 08v384000 (air bags: frontal). The VIN was excluded from the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. Updated 11/03/10.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. While traveling at 55 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated on the dashboard. The manufacturer advised there was not a recall for the failure. The contact inquired about the federal safety agency recall campaign id number 08v384000 (air bags: frontal) but was told her VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileages were 63,000.
I currently own a 2006 325i bmw. There seems to be a problem with a occupancy sensor mat. I took my car to the dealership and was told that this problem would cost $1000 to be fixed. I later looked online and found out earlier models of the same vehicle were recalled. The bmw dealership still will not fix my car because it's not on the recall list. I asked if my airbags will deploy if the car is wrecked and the dealership told me "maybe". Maybe isn't the answer I'm looking for because I do have passengers in my car and I'm concerned about their safety. This sensor should be fixed by the dealership free of charge because this is a serious safety issue and has been recalled before. The recall should be extended because the problems still exist.
Bmw 325i 2006 sedan airbag sensor mat not working properly.
It all started on a random day in february 2009 when the airbag and seatbelt light simultaneously came up on the dash of the car. In april 2009 I took the car into the dealership to attempt to get it fixed. The mechanic listed the problem as a passenger front airbag sensor, occupancy detection mat, programming to control units, diagnostic and labor and stated that there were no recalls according to the VIN number. Afterward receiving the car back, the lights remained off for about a week and then immediately came back on. Today, I checked the federal safety agency website regarding recalls and under the federal safety agency campaign id number 08v384000, the same issue occurred in many 2006 bmw 3 series cars including mine. I just recently called the toll-free bmw number to check to see if my VIN was included in the recall list but they advised that it was not. Reason being: on any given production day in the factory, they may make 100 cars. However, 30 of the cars may use a box of parts that the other 70 did not use. They advised me to get a second opinion at another bmw dealership and attempt to get it fixed. Then, if the mechanic feels like it may be the same issue, that I should contact bmw's main office for a case manager. Based on the results that the first mechanic stated as an issue and that they are indeed the same issue, it seems that there was VIN numbers that should have been included in the original recall list that bmw did not include. I would appreciate your help in investigating this issue.
I have a 2006 bmw 3 series that had a defective seat mat sensor. This defect LED to the following indications in the vehicle: overhead air bag warning light illuminated, the red airbag light on the instrument panel illuminated, and the system check window (digital display between tachometer and speedometer) indicated a fault with the airbag. There is an active recall on this failure for 2006 3 series with sport seats, campaign number 08v384000. However, my vehicle's VIN number is not included on the list that the federal safety agency and bmw negotiated. Bmw has denied my request to fix this problem at their cost. My vehicle is affected by the exact same problem that 200,000 other bmw?s had. There is a precedent for failure with the seat mat sensor. The cost to the consumer to correct this threat to safety is approximately $1400. The federal safety agency should expand this recall list to cover all vehicles affected by this problem. This is a safety issue and the cost burden should not be passed on to the consumer in this case.
I have a 2006 bmw 3 series that has a defective passenger airbag. There is an active recall on this already. However, my vehicle's VIN number is not included on the list that the federal safety agency and bmw negotiated. Therefore, bmw has denied my request to fix this under the recall even though they have acknowledged that my vehicle is affected by the exact same problem that 200,000 other exact same year and model vehicles that are covered under this recall. Bmw should have to expand this recall list to cover all vehicles affected by this same problem. This is a safety issue as well and is no different than the events we have seen recently with toyota.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325xi. The air bag on/off light on the passenger side is illuminated to include a warning stating that the passenger system has malfunctioned. The dealer was diagnosing the failure when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was 38,325.
My vehicle is a 2006 325 I bmw. Air bag light in passenger seat would go on and off. Even if there is an adult seating on the seat. Now both the airbag light and seat belt light are on at all times. There is currently a recall on some 2006 3 series bmw for the same reason, but my vehicle is not included in the recall.
Airbags and seat belt release were suddenly disabled. Took the car to the dealer and was notified that the rear lower belt release module (part # 72116975363) had been made non-operational due to a liquid spill on the left side of the rear seat. This caused the entire airbag system and seat belt system to fail. This also short circuited the cable (part #61129130173) bmw states that these parts are not covered under warranty due to " outside influences". Spills inside the car should not disable and cause a short circuit to the airbag and seat belt security system.
I was driving about 10 MPH in traffic on friday, oct. 31, 2008, at 5 p.m., in houston,when my 2006 bmw 325i began smoking in the passenger compartment and burst into flames by the time I got it parked. I first noticed the air conditioner was not functioning properly and then smoke immediately began filling the car. The car was totaled by the time the hfd arrived. The car was in good condition and had no recent service or problems. It had no previous electrical problems. The AC just began blowing warm air, and smoke started pouring into the compartment from above and below the dashboard - not from the AC. The car was running fine until it burst into flames. It had to be a mechanical defect or an electrical short of some kind.
Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle was in an accident, hitting a deer which caused injuries to contact's neck. After during the accident, the air bags did not deploy. The accident was reported to the insurance company. On the second day after the vehicle was purchased, the seatbelt light illuminated.
Dt*: the contact stated upon purchase, the seat belt light flashed intermittently, when the seat belt was latched. Then, while traveling 50 MPH, the vehicle struck a deer. The seat belt did not restrain the driver and no air bags deployed. There was damage to the grill area, the vehicle was driven away from the scene and has not been inspected by a mechanic. The driver sustained minor injuries. Updated 8/14/2006 -
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