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.
2006 BMW 330I seats complaints
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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.
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.
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.
The passenger occupancy mat sensor is faulty.
For the listed 2006 bmw e90 330i, the following error message was displayed in the idrive interface. "pass. Restraint system: fault in passenger-restraint system affecting airbag, belt tensioner or belt-force limiter. Restraint system malfunction!" the failure occurred with nothing occupying the passenger seat while travelling approximately 35 MPH. The seatbelt, airbag, and passenger airbag warning lights remain illuminated with and without a person occupying the passenger seat and cannot be cleared. Bmw was contacted and stated the VIN did not qualify for a recall of the federal safety agency campaign id number 08v384000 (air bags: frontal). The vehicle has not been repaired. This defect causes a severe safety risk due to possible seatbelt and airbag system failures resulting in potential fatality. Since the make, model, year, and equipment match the recall specifications; this vehicle should be included in the recall and repaired at no cost to the owner. The mileage at which the failure occurred and current mileage are approximately 86,000.
The federal safety agency campaign number 08v384000 does not cover this particular VIN vehicle, but I think it should. I have same symptoms and the dealer is replacing the passenger seat mat.
This is in regards to the federal safety agency campaign number 08v‑384. I called bmw about his recall and they stated my vehicle was not affected even though the problem I am having and multiple others are having is for the exact same issue, condition, and description as called out in campaign number 08v‑384. I did more research and found that bmw may not have the affected vehicles loaded correctly in their system. For example they tell you that the sport seat is not covered (which I have), but if you read the letters from bmw to the federal safety agency, many sport seats are covered. I suspect the database bmw is using to tell if a car is covered or not may not be accurate compared to the vehicle categories listed in the federal safety agency filings.
I have experienced a front passenger air bag warning light on my 2006 e90 330i bmw with sports seats. The warning comes on and goes off, as it pleases. I have contacted the local dealer and was referred to bmw of north america for further instructions. I contacted bmw or north america, presented my VIN number and have told them of the problem I have experienced. I was advised that my VIN number was not included in any recalls and I should also check www.the federal safety agency.dot.gov. I have searched for this warning information and have come across this recall with the federal safety agency campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal ). My vehicle, model, year, and equipment appears to be in the recall and experiences the exact symptoms as indicated in the summary. I have also come across numerous complaints filed from other vehicle owners, with the same model and year, and I am concerned about the fact which vehicles were recalled and repaired. I am asking for the federal safety agency assistance and direction in resolving this manufacturers safety issue.
I have a defective passenger seat occupancy mat. Bmw has a recall limited to 200,000 vehicles but it obviously affects more than that. They need to extend the recall to other affected vehicles. Same symptoms same defective part but not covered in the recall.
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