2006 BMW 325I seat belts problems

Filed Jul 4, 2023 · Airbags, Seat belts · FL

Put a box of moderate weight into the passenger seat (hard drives) - probably 40 lbs. After driving for a few minutes and over a few bumps, the seat belt warning light came on because the seat sensor was tripped by the weight. Put the seat belt on to silence the warning. Shortly thereafter, both the seatbelt and passenger airbag warning lights showed on the dash, regardless of occupancy. Hooked up to scanning tool and cleared the codes but they always return. This is not a rare event from reading the online forums - it is likely due to the sensor mat in the seat for occupancy being defective, or a combination of that and the seat belt pre-tensioner being defective, for the passenger side only. The vehicle operates normally other than the warning lights. Obviously have not tested the airbag, but that is highly unlikely to be the actual problem from my investigation of the symptoms.

Filed Feb 8, 2021 · Fuel system, Seat belts · 161,000 miles · CA

My car is leaking gas and I am afraid to drive it. I had to take it out of the garage because of the gasoline smell. My seatbelt light is on and my mechanic said that I need new seatbelts.

Filed Sep 6, 2019 · Airbags, Seat belts · 133,000 miles · PA

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.

Filed Jun 3, 2018 · Airbags, Seat belts · AZ

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.

Filed Jan 16, 2018 · Airbags, Seat belts · 90,000 miles · FL

Air bag lights on without crash also seat belt light on.

Filed Mar 26, 2017 · Airbags, Seat belts · 154,000 miles · CA

Getting error on dash that passenger restraint system malfunction.

Filed Jul 8, 2016 · Airbags, Seat belts · 120,000 miles · MI

Passenger restraint system malfunction. There's a recall for the same make and model of my car but for some reason "my VIN" doesn't fall into the recall.

Filed May 18, 2016 · Seat belts · 102,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. After the vehicle was started, the restraint system malfunction warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,000.

Filed Apr 30, 2016 · Airbags, Seat belts · 66,000 miles · CA

Passenger restraint system malfunction. My VIN was not included in the recall but error is showing. According to tbe the federal safety agency data base under vehicle description (make model and year) theres an open recall for my model.

Filed Apr 19, 2016 · Airbags, Electrical · 86,000 miles · LA

Pass. Restraint system fault message. Few days went by with this fault message coming on and off. Now its currently staying on. After searching on the web, I've found many other bmw owners with the same issue, but only a few models are covered under recall (08v384000). After search my (VIN) show no current recalls. Recall (08v384000) states 2006 year 3-series. How can this only be limited to some 2006 ,but not others with the same problems? Vehicle has around 86k miles. Thanks