[XXX] . I have a 2006 BMW e91, but mine is not listed for recall above in the link. Currently have a fault for occupant detection malfunction. I also have sports seats listed in the above document. The sensor will say active when no one is sitting in the seat which is a safety concern. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2006 BMW 325XI airbags problems
64 complaints (58% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 75,500.
- owner complaints
- 64
- of this car's complaints
- 58%
- typical mileage
- 75,500
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 4
Which part fails
- Frontal6
- Frontal: sensor/control module1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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25k-50k
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200k+
BMW 325XI airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 BMW 325XI airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi), 2006-2012 3 Series Sportswagon (325xi, 328i, 328xi), and 2009-2011 3 Series Sedan (335d) vehicles. The original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel equipped with an inflator that can explode during deployment.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's air bag module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 30, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 24V513000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335is, 335i xDrive and M3 Coupes, 2006-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive and M3, 2009-2011 335D, 2006-2012 325xi, 328i, 328xi and 328i xDrive, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 2007-2013 328i, 335i, 335is, M3 Coupes, X5 30si, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 48i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M, 2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d and 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles equipped with non-desiccated driver frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver air bag. On X5 and X6 vehicles, only the inflator will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 20V017000 · Recall details
Air bags: sensor: occupant classification
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, Inc. (BMW) is recalling certain 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, and 550i vehicles equipped with the Sport Seat option and certain 2006 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i vehicles with standard seats. The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if, and how, the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash may fatigue and develop cracks which could lead to a system failure.
- Risk
- Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will repair the occupant detection mat to eliminate the possibility that it may crack, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 1, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 17V428000 · Recall details
Air bags: sensor: occupant classification
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans and 325xi sports wagons, model year 2007 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi sedans and 328i and 328xi sports wagons, model year 2006-2007 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i sedans and 530xi sports wagons, model year 2006 760i sedans, model year 2006-2007 750i, 750Li, and 760Li sedans, and model year 2006 X5 sports activity vehicles, equipped with certain seat types. The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if and how the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash may fatigue and develop cracks which could lead to a system failure.
- Risk
- Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners with an interim notification letter in January 2014 since parts are not currently available. When parts are available, BMW sent a second letter in August and dealers will repair the occupant detection mat to eliminate the possibility that it may crack, free of charge. Additionally, owners of model year 2006-2007 3 Series with standard seats, 5 Series with comfort seats, and Z4 models, will receive an extended warranty on their front passenger seat occupant detection mat. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1‑800‑525‑7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
Recall number 13V564000 · Recall details
What 2006 BMW 325XI owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owned a 2006 BMW 325XI. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V513000 (Air Bags) and 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted.
I purchased a used car that now has a passenger restraint sensor warning. Please fulfill a recall as this is a recurring issue with bmw
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325xi. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v017000 (air bags) however, the parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.
There has already been a major recall for most 2006 326xi models that needs to be also extendes to my vehicle. It is obviously an issue on other models, and the manufscturer needs to correct this before people are harmed since by default the module assumes noone is sitting there and will not deploy.
Takata air bags my air bag light keeps coming on, my car is effected by the recall but when I run the VIN # it's not showing up. It's a safety problem and I'm afraid the air bags will deploy while driving.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325xi. While operating the vehicle, the air bag sensor indicator remained illuminated, which indicated a possible failure with the air bags. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the occupancy sensor mat was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact later received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags) for the same failure. The contact was informed that parts were not available to repair the vehicle. The local dealer (hoffman bmw in watertown, ct) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 55,000.
Passenger restraint system - malfunction indicator light just came on. Found numerous articles on internet and the federal safety agency recalls for "front passenger seat occupant detection mat defect". I contacted bmw and was advised that there was no recall for my VIN, however, the problem appears to be identical to the numerous other complaints.
The front passenger seat sensor in my 2006 bmw is defective whether the car is in motion or stationary but only when the car is on. Making the passenger airbags turned off during the event of a crash, many other 2006 bmws like mine are affected with this issue. A recall has been done for bmws for models 2007 and newer but not for the 2006 model year. A recall needs to be done for this year make to insure the safety of people and passengers riding in this car.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325xi. The contact stated that the passenger air bag warning indicator illuminated and remained lit. The contact called bmw of lynchburg (located at 2643 lakeside dr lynchburg, va 24501) who stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not covered per the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The failure mileage and VIN were unknown.
Questions about the 2006 BMW 325XI airbags
Does the 2006 BMW 325XI have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 64 complaints about the airbags of the 2006 BMW 325XI, 58% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2006 BMW 325XI airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 75,500 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2006 BMW 325XI airbags?
Yes, 4 recalls: 24V513000, 20V017000, 17V428000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the BMW 325XI have bad airbags?
The BMW 325XI model years with the most airbags complaints are 2006 (64 complaints), 2004 (30 complaints) and 2005 (18 complaints).
Other 2006 BMW 325XI problems
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