Vehicle needs an airbag replacement, and two electrical components fixed. One of those electrical components may lead to the car overheating which is extremely dangerous and a fire hazard. *dt I have called the bmw roseville, ca dealership multiple times and they do not answer. I am concerned because I commute for work and I also drive around my pregnant wife and my 5 year old daughter.
2009 BMW 328I airbags complaints
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Airbag system fault due to occupancy seat sensor p/n 65779153119. This sensor is used on bmw e90, e91, e92, e93 models from 2006-2012. Bmw recalled only 2006 and 2007 models in 2014( recall notice 17v428) then revised in 2017 to include more vehicles. In addition, they issued a sb -10056703-9690 in 2017 to extend warranty to 15 years for this sensor. Since the exact sensor is fitted on vehicles from 2006-2012, and numerous individuals have reported the fault, I believe my e93 should be covered in the recall or the 15 year extended warranty. Based on research, many people have resorted to a bypass device. This extinguishes the fault but presents an issue if the front seat passenger is an infant/ or under 40 pounds. Airbags will deploy in case of an accident and death/ serious injury is possible.
Car has a passenger restraint system error. This appears to be a very common problem. Warning comes on as soon as the car is started until the vehicle is shut down. The airbag may or may not deploy in the event of a crash.
Restraint system faulty warning came on
The seat air bag sensor mat has failed the airbag light stays on.the 2006 to 2008 models were recalled for this exact problem but not the 2009.thos is a serious safety issue because the air bag will not deploy on the passenger side with a faulty sensor.contacted bmw will not repair unless you pay full price.this is a joke because the repair is 1500 dollars or more, the car only has 77000 miles and has been well taken care of. A recall should be issued because this a serious and common problem which is very expensive to repair and is a horrible design.
Air bags failed to deploy in a accident causing injury *dsy *dt
We bought the car in 2009, at the time the milleage only around 30000 miles, on 12-1-2012 air bag and seat belt light on. We brought to bmw dealer, the service tech stated that we have to pay certain amount of money to diagnose it, to change both of it will cost us thousands of dollars. Until today we still have they same problems because we can not afford it. I got some information from other people that many owners of bmw have the same problems. I am concerned with my daughter's life. She use the car, we just hope nothing will happen to her. I would like you to please replace our car problems. Thank you.
We bought the car in 2009, at the time the milleage only around 30000 miles, seat belt and air bag light on, in 2012. We brought to bmw dealer, the service tech stated that we have to pay certain amount of money to diagnose it, and to change both of it will cost us thousands of follars. Please replace it. It will cost us thousands of dollars. Until today we still have they same problems because we can not afford it. I got some information from other people that many owners of bmw have the same problems. I am concerned with my daughter's life. She is driving it, we just hope nothing will happen to her. I would like you to please replace our car problems.
Seat occupancy detector faulty. Passenger airbag light came on so took to bmw dealer. (as an aside this occurred shortly after (wi 3-4 months) air bag replaced due to takata airbag recall). Told related to seat mat sensor, which was under/in passenger seat. Not told that could disable front air bag. Not told that multiple bmw models including 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 models have same defect, including the 3 series, and the 328i model, and the 5 series,and in particular, models with climate or sport seat (like mine). Told replacement cost well over $1,000. Declined service thinking it was just a defective seatbelt notice issue (and seatbelt worked), not realizing impacted safety. When air bag light continued to stay on and came on more frequently, took car to a non-bmw repair shop for a second opinion, which told me this is a very common issue with bmws and that defect prevents passenger air bag from deploying. Called bmw dealership back and restated what other repair shop had said and this time service person told me may be subject to recall, but when he looked up VIN number this particular model not included. This time bmw service person also told me that issue will deactivate air bag deployment. Bmw refused to repair without charging full amount. Called bmw customer relations and services at bmw USA to complain and while acknowledging all of these issues with other models/years claimed they could not assume the same issue occurring here. Really??? This is an issue that can significantly increase risk of injury in the event of a crash. Bmw is aware of the issue and refuses to do anything about it. Shame on bmw.
Tamara recall: recall on battery terminal; air bag; blower motor; heat valve: recall 10/27/17: notified dealer: no parts available for any recall; don't know when will be available. Wait you will receive information by mail when available.
I have an airbag warning and I was told that my car year make and model has an airbag recall. Many mechanics that specialize in bmw models keep telling me the same thing,.
Air bag light has came on, when I was backing up, I hit a garbage can. I was told it was the front driver side but no air bag deployed
Need replace
the federal safety agency #17V‑683 the federal safety agency #17V‑676 NO REMEDY AVAILABLE.
Takata recall my bmw dealer/service center in mountain view, ca states that they do not have the e92 airbags to replace my defective airbag. They tell me it will take months to get a new airbag. I would like the federal safety agency to contact bmw about this matter and encourage them to make this a top priority. I've been driving around with this defective part long enough, and bmw has a responsibility to act swiftly to reassure owners that they are on top of this. I would ultimately like my dealer to contact me with the part asap and have this repair completed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 bmw 328i. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Lauderdale bmw service center in fort lauderdale, florida was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 bmw 328i. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (bmw of fairfax, 8427 lee hwy, fairfax, va 22031) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 12/13/2017 *ln updated 7/20/18*jb
The vehicle brings up a warning light on the dash indicating that the passenger airbag is disabled due to seat occupancy, even though I have a passenger sitting in the passenger seat. This happens at all times. This is a safety concern because in the case of an accident, the car would not deploy the passenger airbag.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 bmw 328i. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags). However, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer, performance automall 1810 durham-chapel hill blvd, chapel hill, nc ,27514, was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
" takata recall " : I remember the moment my car accident happened ( 7-18-17 ) : when I arrived del mar pharmacy's parking lot ([xxx] ), absolutely I slowed down my car and approaching the parking space. When my car 's front tires touch one side of the pavement ( there are 2 pavements separated apart about 3 feet with soil where are planted with flowers, each pavement is approximately 1/2 foot thick and 1/2 foot high ). While I stepped on my car's brake pedal, I felt the car suddenly lose control and it jumped on my side's pavement, and almost at the same time, both air bags burst, made the car ran over to almost a half of the distance between 2 pavements ( about more than 2 feet ) and hitting the rear of another parking car ( on opposite side of my car's parking space ( lot ). I didn't know what reason had made the braking system didn't function well, then the car jumped on the pavement, and both air bags suddenly burst, made the car madly jump over to another side of parking space ( opposite side ) and made the accident serious ( 1 car's rear almost was crashed, another car's rear on the other side of parking space was hit by this car' s head . Finally, the police came to make the report, and my car was towed away to my friend's parking lot. After 1 week, I called the repair shop which fixed my car's brake system in june. Now it is still there, and waiting for bmw investigating more than 3 weeks already, but still without any result if you still have any questions, please just email me. I will do my best to explain every detail. Sincerely, yours : [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Takata recall
My passenger airbag off and seatbelt warning lights are constantly lit up on both the dash and the airbag light on the roof. This began a couple months ago one day when I started the car and has been constant since. I brought my car in to be diagnosed and was told that I have a faulty passenger occupancy sensor, and was quoted $1,100 to repair. It has come to my attention that there was a recall on this sensor in many 2004-2007 bmw vehicles including the 328i, just not my year. I have seen a large number of complaints online by other owners of the same problem that also feel that our vehicles should be included in the recall of a faulty part that is damaging to the safety and general functioning of the vehicle. We have all already just had to wait for over a year to have the takata recall done, mine is just now being completed. I am very disappointed in the safety functions of bmw as well as their handling of such issues, and wish to have additional vehicles outside of those three years included seeing as it is the same exact faulty sensor that affects those cars. I believe that not doing so would warrant a legal claim and following class action lawsuit if bmw continues to refuse and ignore claims on this issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 bmw 328i. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called a local dealer (bmw of peabody located at 221 andover st peabody, ma 01960) who stated that the recall remedy parts were on backorder. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 bmw 328i. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to auto hermana bmw (located on calle acuarela #106, carretera 20 klm 4.0, guaynabo, pr 00969). The parts were unavailable to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. ...updated 10/23/17 *bf the consumer stated the vehicle was replaced.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 bmw 328i. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called lauderdale bmw of pembroke pines (located at 14800 sheridan st, pembroke pines, fl 33028, (954) 620-5050) where it was confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was notified and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Takata recall. Called bmw and they said the parts still are not available yet to fix the recall. It's been over a year. This is not acceptable.
2009 bmw 328i. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to repair air bag recall notice. *smd updated 04/11/2017
"takata recall" I have a complaint filed regarding an electrical issue I had with my vehicle which resulted in a motor vehicle crash (the federal safety agency id number: 10781956. My car was equipped with takata airbags, 4 of 6 airbags deployed. The airbag from the driver side caused injuries to my face and arm. I received a recall letter from bmw 4 months after the accident that resulted in the need for physical therapy due to the injuries to my arm and shoulder from the impact of the airbag, which also cut my forearm. The steering wheel on my vehicle froze while driving and in my attempt to get the wheel to turn, my brakes also failed. I had both arms covering the wheel to try and get it to budge. The only way my vehicle stopped was because I crashed into a car waiting at the opposite light. Both arms were covering the airbag at the time it deployed.
I see there was a previous recall for earlier models involving the seat occupancy sensor mats cracking. My 2009 bmw 328i convertible car now has the warning airbag and seatbelt light on if anyone is in the passenger seat. This occurs whether or not I am driving or not. I had my car scanned and the error code is 93c3 passenger seat occupancy detector. I am now concerned if airbag and seatbelt will work in case of collision
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 bmw 328i. The contact stated that the recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags) was received in february. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. The contact had not experienced a failure.
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