The federal safety agency has issued multiple recalls for the airbag sensor mat problem in bmw cars however my car continues to be excluded from the recall population despite meeting the descriptions included in the federal safety agency recall notices.
2006 BMW 330I airbags complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. The contact stated that the seat belt and air bag warning lamps illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where the contact was informed that the vehicle had a faulty sensor. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 12/23/13*lj updated 12/20/13*cn bmw informed the consumer they would cover the cost of the part only, and he would be responsible for the labor. Updated 12/24/13
I purchased this bmw new from the dealer around june 2006 (please note the mileage is an estimate) I'm writing to request an investigation into my car relating to the a potential faulty passenger airbag sensor. The passenger indicator light for "passenger airbag off" is activated despite a passenger being in the car. Over the years, the light randomly activated when a passenger sat in the seat. However, it would turn off at times so I presumed I had hit a button on the car steering column for a children's seat which caused the light to activate or something else perhaps. Because I rarely had passengers, I didn't pay attention. The light would did not stay lit for months on end. However, now the "passenger airbag off" light remains activated all the time which caused me to investigate. This is not normal wear and tear. I see there is a recall for 2006 3 series bmw models and more for this problem. Specifically, my car is a 2006 330i bmw with sport seats. I have called the bmw dealer, and bmw north america, but they only check the VIN database and to date have not investigated further. However, I have alerted them that it appears bmw may have failed to recall a number of affected vehicles given the many complaints I reviewed posted on the web by 2006 bmw 330i owners who have the same problem with their vehicles airbag deactivating, but received no assistance from bmw. One owner stated he had (at his own expense) replaced the (defective) installation/part, (the part he removed was the same one as the one under recall by bmw), but bmw like with the other 2006 330i owners will not bear the replacement cost because his VIN was not included on the list. Please assist with identifying the additional 2006 330i bmws that were affected by what seemingly is a defective design/component. Thank you, see the federal safety agency action number: ea08001.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. The contact stated that the driver's side seat belt sensor was illuminated indicating a defect with the seat belt. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the seat belt sensor had malfunctioned. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 08v384000(air bags). The failure mileage was 74,000.
Has an airbag/seat belt light eliminated on the dash. Bmw has diagnosed it as a failed passenger seat sensor. 2006 330i sports seats were recalled for this item in 2008. Bmw recall id # 57362 - air bags: frontal recall date aug 05, 2008 recall date: aug 05, 2008 model affected: 2006 bmw 3-series summary: bmw is recalling 200,000 my 2006 3 series sport seat, my 2004-2006 5 series standard and sport seat, and my 2004-2006 x3 passenger vehicles. Depending on the manner and frequency of the front passenger's entry and exit, small cracks have developed in the mat. If this occurs, the front passenger air bags, with the exception of the head protection system, will be deactivated and the air bag warning lamp as well as the passenger air bag "on-off" lamp will be illuminated. Consequences: in this situation the front passenger air bags will not deploy even if a sufficiently severe accident would occur and occupant protection provided by the system would not be possible. Remedy: dealers will rework the front passenger seat sensor mat so that external force application to the seat does not cause a crack to the mat. The recall began on november 6, 2008. Bmw will also extend the warranty on these vehicles to 10 years from first registration without any mileage limit. Owners may contact bmw at 1‑800‑525‑7417. Potential units affected: 200000 notes: bmw of north america, llc. Updated 07/30/13*lj
Passenger air bag warning will illuminate intermittently while driving, with or without the passenger seat being occupied. Both the seat belt and air bag warning indicator will illuminate. The air bag indicator will go away and may or may not illuminate again. When this started happening in october of 2012, the indicator would appear and go away and would not come back for maybe two or three month of driving. Now, approximate a year later the system will illuminate, when no one is occupying the passenger seat, or on start of the vehicle, or after the vehicle has been driven approximate a 1/4 mile. This appears to be a latent safety defect for the air bag safety system in this car.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. The contact stated that the seat belt and air bag warning lamp illuminated whenever someone was occupying the passenger seat. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in recall the federal safety agency campaign number: 08v384000 ( air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 85,000. The current mileage was 95,000.
When my car reached ~75,000 miles, the passenger restraint system malfunction notification started to appear on the center console. The message seems to convey that the airbags will not deploy in an accident. After speaking with bmw and finding out that my car falls under the recall for this exact situation. Bmw refused to fix it and states that my VIN is not listed under the recall, even though the recall states that it affects 2006 3-series with sport seats (which is exactly what I have).
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the passenger's side air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000.
After ~50,00 miles the passenger restraint system malfunction notification started to appear on the center console. The message continued to appear randomly, and now at ~70,000 miles, the message is permanently on. The message seems to convey that the airbags will not deploy in an accident. Bmw has refused to fix the issue.
The following message (fault in passenger-restraint system affecting airbag, belt tensioner or belt force limiter) appeared on the display immediately after starting the car. Every time the car is started the warning appears. The warning remains as long as the car is running. This car has sport seats. Dealer service department claims this is not covered by the previous recall.
My vehicle has an airbag/seatbelt light eliminated on the dash. Bmw has diagnosed it as a failed passenger seat mat sensor. 2006 330i sports seats were recalled for this item in 2008. My vehicle which has sports seats was never called for the recall. The manufacturer has also extended warranty for 10 years on all 3 series models with out the sports seat option for this sensor, but for some reason they will not service my vehicle as warranty or recall work. I have talked to two separate dealerships and bmw directly. They said my only option would be to file a complaint and that the government would have to warrant a recall on this vehicle and combination of options. This does not make any sense! This is a safety concern, as of right now the vehicles airbag system on the passenger side will not function if in an accident.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. The contact stated that the passenger restraint warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the passenger seat mat sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 08v384000 (air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 117,350 and the current mileage was 117,409.
My car began displaying a "passenger restraint failure" identical to the recall in 2008 (bmw id#57362 the federal safety agency id# 08v384000). I have the exact model and trim (2006 330i with sport package) as the recall, but upon contacting bmw of north america, they stated my vehicle's VIN 'does not qualify' for the recall. I find this ridiculous, as it is a known defect (thus the recall) for the model and trim (sport seats) that are in my car. This is a clear safety defect but bmw refuses to repair it. Instead, I am facing an $800 repair which is unconscionable. I should not have to pay to repair a known safety defect with the car! Bmw recall id # 57362 - air bags:frontal recall date aug 05, 2008 recall date: aug 05, 2008 model affected: 2006 bmw 3-series summary: bmw is recalling 200,000 my 2006 3 series sport seat, my 2004-2006 5 series standard and sport seat, and my 2004-2006 x3 passenger vehicles. Depending on the manner and frequency of the front passenger's entry and exit, small cracks have developed in the mat. If this occurs, the front passenger air bags, with the exception of the head protection system, will be deactivated and the air bag warning lamp as well as the passenger air bag "on-off" lamp will be illuminated. Consequences: in this situation the front passenger air bags will not deploy even if a sufficiently severe accident would occur and occupant protection provided by the system would not be possible. Remedy: dealers will rework the front passenger seat sensor mat so that external force application to the seat does not cause a crack to the mat. The recall began on november 6, 2008. Bmw will also extend the warranty on these vehicles to 10 years from first registration without any mileage limit. Owners may contact bmw at 1‑800‑525‑7417. Potential units affected: 200000 notes: bmw of north america, llc.
My car began displaying a "passenger restraint failure" which appears identical to the a recall in 2008 (see below description). I have the exact model and trim (2006 330i with sport package) as the recall, but upon contacting bmw of north america, they stated my vehicle's VIN 'does not qualify' for the recall. I find this ridiculous, as it is a known defect (thus the recall) for the model and trim (sport seats) that are in my car. This is a clear safety defect but bmw refuses to repair it. Instead, I am facing an $800-$1200 repair which is unconscionable. I should not have to pay to repair a known safety defect with the car!!! Recall id # 57362 - air bags:frontal recall date aug 05, 2008 recall date: aug 05, 2008 model affected: 2006 bmw 3-series summary: bmw is recalling 200,000 my 2006 3 series sport seat, my 2004-2006 5 series standard and sport seat, and my 2004-2006 x3 passenger vehicles. Depending on the manner and frequency of the front passenger's entry and exit, small cracks have developed in the mat. If this occurs, the front passenger air bags, with the exception of the head protection system, will be deactivated and the air bag warning lamp as well as the passenger air bag "on-off" lamp will be illuminated. Consequences: in this situation the front passenger air bags will not deploy even if a sufficiently severe accident would occur and occupant protection provided by the system would not be possible. Remedy: dealers will rework the front passenger seat sensor mat so that external force application to the seat does not cause a crack to the mat. The recall began on november 6, 2008. Bmw will also extend the warranty on these vehicles to 10 years from first registration without any mileage limit. Owners may contact bmw at 1‑800‑525‑7417. Potential units affected: 200000 notes: bmw of north america, llc.
The airbag system light and seatbelt light illuminated unexpectedly after driving for a short distance. No modifications have ever been made to the vehicle, as I am the original owner. I received a recall notice from the factory regarding the "passenger seats air bag component failure" but no further claims of responsibility. I received an additional warranty for failure in the passenger seat air bag system, but none covering the entire safety system, which I believe to be the case for my vehicle. I project that I will be charged for a safety system failure that is not an any way, shape or form to be my responsibility. Please address this issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. The contact stated that the SRS warning lamp was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 113,000.
The sensor in the passenger seat is malfunctioning causing the computer to disable the passenger airbag. This was a recall on other vehicles of the same model and year, but bmw north america is stating that my VIN is not part of the recall. This is a major safety issue that can cause serious injury or death!
I have a passenger restraint system malfunction problem. I went to bmw dealership last week. But they told me my car is not on campaign so I have to fix out of my pocket. However, as I found on the recall list like below vehicle make / model: model year(s): bmw / 3 series 2006 bmw / 5 series 2004-2006 bmw / x3 2004-2006 summary: bmw is recalling 200,000 my 2006 3 series sport seat, my 2004-2006 5 series standard and sport seat, and my 2004-2006 x3 passenger vehicles. Depending on the manner and frequency of the front passenger's entry and exit, small cracks have developed in the mat. If this occurs, the front passenger air bags, with the exception of the head protection system, will be deactivated and the air bag warning lamp as well as the passenger air bag "on-off" lamp will be illuminated. My point is what is different my car series and above 3 series why my car is not belong to under warranty. It is exactly the same issue. I do not understand why my car can't fix at dealership under warranty. If there is exception cars, I think it should clearly statement that is why or exception reason even same model. It is so inconvenience. This information is so confusing for vehicle owner. I really want to listen why my car is not on the campaign and I want to figure it out.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i sport. The contact stated that the front passenger seat mat sensor malfunctioned, causing the air bags and passenger seat belt to become inoperable. In addition, the air bag warning light was continuously illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the issue, who stated that there was not a recall for the vehicle and offered no assistance for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 94,212.
I have a 2006 bmw 330i. My airbag light is on due to a crack in the mat in the passenger seat. I took it to the dealer to be diagnosed. It will cost me over $1000.00 to have it repaired! My VIN is not included in the recall even though it has the same problems as the recall! This means my airbag won't deploy if an accident were to happen! I have four teenagers and two of them drive this vehicle! I think my children's safety is of the utmost importance! Teen drivers are at a higher risk of accidents. All of the 2006 330i need to be included in the recall! I found many other complaints about the same problems!
Driver air bag light came on 2006 bmw 330i while driving at 30 MPH in city and its still on. The car have just 19k approx miles. I called the dealer and they said my VIN doesn't have any recall and will charge me $171 to just diagnose . I looked online and found recall # 08v384000 on same issue . Posting on feb 7th 2013. This is a safety concern and I need to get it fixed as airbag won't be deployed in case of accident. Hope bmw fixes it .
Airbag light has came on and off and now stays on due to a crack in the map on the passenger seat. My VIN does not fit the recall on the exact thing for other vehicles.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the sensors on the front passenger seat had failed due to small cracks having developed in the mat. The contact was informed of the recall. Both the dealer and the manufacturer informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 112,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they advised the contact that the air bag sensor for the passenger's seat needed to be replaced. In addition, the contact was advised that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 08v384000( air bags:frontal). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance to the contact. The failure mileage was 40,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. The contact stated that the passenger front air bag warning light illuminated intermittently; however, over time the warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags: frontal) the failure mileage was 64,000 and current mileage was 66,000. Updated 12/31/12 *bf updated 1/4/2013
My passenger airbag sensor light went off, and after running $125.00 worth of diagnostics, bmw determined that my front passenger seat occupant detection mat, has failed and it would cost $987.00 to repair. After looking online I found that there was a recall on this part for 2006 3 series, however for some reason my VIN number was not included in the recall. I have the exact same part number installed in my car as the recalled part number, however by some glitch, my car is not covered since it is VIN specific, and not year/model specific. This is incredibly disheartening, and my passenger's safety are in jeopardy due to a VIN# loophole. I looked online and there is a flood of people with the same issue on the same vehicle, not covered due to a crafty loophole.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. The contact stated that while entering the vehicle, the air bag warning light erroneously illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the issue and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). The failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 125,000.
The passenger occupancy mat sensor is faulty.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. The contact stated that while parked the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The light remained on constantly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnose that the air bag sensor in the front passenger side seat needed to be replaced. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags: frontal) that may be related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000. .updated 11/05/12 *bf updated 11/07/2012
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