Both of the air bags, drivers and passenger turned off and I feel very unsafe driving my car. I checked online and my car has a recall for them.however my specific VIN for my car does not have a recall although it has the same problems with the airbags
2006 BMW 325XI airbags complaints
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I am lodging a complaint against bmw USA. I have been calling and writing bmw for the past 2 years pleading for them to replace my recalled airbag. Bmw first sent me a notice regarding my recalled takata airbag 2 1/2 years ago. Bmw has still not replaced my airbag, stating lack or available parts as the reason they will not replace my airbag. This is a potentially life threatening defect. They ha be had 2 1/2 years to remedy this problem on my car, and still refuse to do so. Please help before someone dies or is seriously injured. [xxx] [xxx] [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325xi. The contact stated the air bag and oil warning lights illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was informed that there were two manufacturers recall related to the failures. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired the manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000. Updated 06/07/17*lj
I have received a sensor light stating that I have a passenger restraint malfunction. Then it goes away after a few days until someone else sits down which would lead me to believe that it has to do with the pressure sensor mat on the passenger side. I have read that this happens to be a recall for bmw but my VIN apparently is not covered in the recall. I am extending this complaint in the hopes that bmw will investigate and extend the recall to more models with this issue.
The passenger seat occupancy mat has failed. Although there is a recall for the same model, seat type (sport) and manufacturer date (2006/02), bmw does not consider our car part of the recall. Recall campaign 13v‑564: e90, e91 front passenger airbag seat occupancy sensor mat model e90 (3 series sedan) e91 (3 series sports wagon) only vehicles are equipped with sport seat produced from december 2005 to september 2006 bmw has decided to amend the 2008 voluntary recall (the federal safety agency id: 08v‑384) involving the front passenger air bag seat occupancy sensor mat.
My airbag warning light is on. The bmw dealership will not provide me any information as to the maker of the airbag other than telling me it's not one of the recalled tanaka airbags. Many other bmw models of the same year have been recalled for defective tanaka airbags, so I'm not reassured by their response . A friend with same year, make and model of bmw suffered permanent eye damage when his airbag deployed unexpectedly in slow moving collision. I am afraid of the same consequences. Bmw, as well as other manufacturers, should be able to provide customers proof that a tanaka, or similar defective airbag, was not used.
The passenger airbags and/or its components need to be replaced. There was a 10 year extended warranty but it should be recalled. I was 1 month late over the recall. After multiple calls to bmw north america, they refuse to pay for the repairs. Every time a passenger sits in the car, the air bag error code goes on in the dashboard. The passenger air bag off light stays on (stationary and moving) and possibly compromising all other airbag systems. Also, there are some situations where the air bag error code stays on even when the passenger exits the vehicle. This is a safety hazard that needs to be recalled immediately!
Passenger side seat occupancy mat has failed and needs replacement according to the dealer. Car hardly ever has a passenger yet mat deteriorated. There is a recall for this issue for same model year but my VIN is not included and more than likely should be.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325xi. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. In addition, the passenger side air bag would not activate when the passenger seat was occupied. The dealer advised that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The contact was concerned that, in the event of a crash, the air bags would possibly not deploy. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.
Passenger seat pad sensor failed and says air bag will not deploy. Even though there is a recall notice for this model, yr and mode of failure, the dealer reports that my vehicle was made 1 week before the recall affected vehicles. Is this true and could there have been an exception for 1 week? Repair shop indicates this is an identical failure mode to recalled vehicles and seat pad will need replacement. Seems to be too big of a coincidence to not also be related?
This complaint is regarding a passenger restraint system malfunction alert/issue that seems to be covered by a recent bmw recall I found on your website. This alert started to come up in my car intermittently almost 2 years ago, but it now stays on. I heard about a recall and was waiting for additional information from bmw but have not received any. I went to the bmw center in alexandria, va this week (8/15/14) to see if this was covered by the recall and was told that it was not. I also called their 1-800 customer service number and was told the same thing. However, I just found a recall notice for this issue (see link below) on this website where it specifically includes my model year car (bmw 2006 325xi). My car is now not passing va inspection due to this issue. I was told this repair would cost over $2,000, which I don't have at this moment. Please advise as to how I can best expedite the necessary repairs under this recall, to deal with this security issue and so that I can renew my inspection sticker as required by va law.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325xi. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The dealer stated that the weight sensors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.....updated 09-09-14 *bf updated 11/18/14
The air bag light / occupant detect sensor needed to be replaced because it was defective. I paid over $1000 to repair. My mechanic told me there is a safety recall of the air bag frontal sensor control module for my vehicle year, make and model. I never received the recall notice and bmw claims the recall is VIN specific. This seems unsafe and unfair as this is the very problem that I repaired. I have traveled thousands of miles transporting my family in the front passenger seat without knowing that they were not protected by the air bags.
Bmw recall 2006 13v564000 was issued in november of 2013 to recall the front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if and how the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash because it may fatigue and develop cracks which could lead to a system failure. My vehicle, a 2006 bmw 325xi with was not included in the recall. However, this exact problem occurred to me in april of 2012. The front passenger seat mat failed (cracked) and would not allow the air bag to deploy. The service team at towne bmw in williamsville, ny stated "we have seen a lot of these" at that time. I believe my vehicle should be included in the recall. It seems odd that this recall would be issued to a select number of vehicles that were affected when additional vehicles, including mine, were affected by the same manufacturer's defect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325xi. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed and repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 104,603... Updated 08-20-14 *bf updated 09/3/2014
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325xi. The contact stated that while traveling 45 MPH, the front passenger air bag indicator illuminated. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred only when the front passenger seat was occupied. The vehicle was diagnosed and the detection mat system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 74,000.
My airbag light and seatbelt light were on right after I purchased the car I called bmw and they said there is a recall on that problem but my VIN # was not included in it. If they know about the problem why don't they fix it.
The idrive control panel is showing an alert that the passenger airbag has failed. I contacted bmw customer service and they say my VIN is not included in the federal safety agency campaign number 13v564000 (air bags) even though the description of the problem matches my problem exactly. I have a 2006 bmw 325xi with standard seats and according to 13v564000 I should be eligible for coverage under the extended warranty. Bmw is telling me I am responsible for the repairs.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325xi. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 95,000. Updated 9/4/14
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325xi. The contact stated that the air bag sensor would remain illuminated. The contact was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 13v564000 (air bags) but had experienced the same failure as listed in the recall. The vehicle was to be inspected, diagnosed and repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 112000. Updated 08/12/14
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325xi. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was sporadically illuminated. In addition, the passenger's side air bag would not activate when the passenger's seat was occupied. The dealer advised that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The contact was concerned that in the even of a crash, the air bags would possibly not deploy. The manufacture confirmed that the vehicle was not included in the recall and declined to provide additional assistance to the contact. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 78,000.
Fault light for air bag & seatbelt on dash lghted, had scan done it shows a faulty passenger seat sensor I am concerned because the air bag for the passenger is not working.
Passenger restraint malfunction error indicator on. Known problem for several years, but only 200,000 cars recalled. More reported each year but if VIN is not on list then owner is expected to pay for repairs for a known acknowledge problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325xi. The contact was driving 60 MPH when the sensor on mat illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and the contact was advised that the mat sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that his vehicle was not included in recall the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
Front seat occupant protection mat.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325xi. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated as the engine was started. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but was unable to remedy the defect. The failure mileage was 114,000. The consumer stated the issued was resolved. Updated 04/09/14
I contacted bmw because there was a recall on 2006 bmw 325xi for a faulty met sensor for passenger airbags. My vehicle is experiencing the same problem but they are telling me it is not part of the recall. I just purchased the vehicle in february of 2013 and have no records of recalls from the previous owner. Please advise if this is part of the current recall...updated 04/07/14 *bf
Air bag warning light started to come on with no apparent cause. I took the car to the dealer, and was told that the mat in the passenger seat had failed and needed to be replaced, and that it was a safety issue. Cost was over $1,100 plus tax. I now see that there is a recall for 2006 325xi models with sport seats -- my car does not have sport seats, but had the exact same problem. I believe that all models should be included in the recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325xi. The contact stated that the air bag sensor warning lamp illuminated on the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325xi. The contact stated that the front passenger's side air bag sensor light was illuminated and would illuminate if the passenger's seat was occupied or not. The contact notified the manufacturer of the defect and was informed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 13v56400(air bags). The contact believed that the vehicle was experiencing the same defect as listed in the recall campaign. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was 82,000.
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