Passenger restraint system. Fault in passenger-restraint system affecting airbag, belt tensioner or belt-force limiter. The airbag stays off even after having a passenger on the front passenger seat. I also get a seatbelt sign even if the seatbelt is worn by the passenger. Went to dealer asking for $200 to check problem and $500 to repair.
2006 BMW 330XI airbags complaints
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Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. 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 the dealer for a routine service and was informed that the recall remedy part was on back order for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experience a failure. Part distribution disconnect.
Vehicle has 2 recalls, the first one being for a passenger seat occupancy sensor which causes the passenger airbag to not deploy. I have called bmw denver downtown (303‑954‑4856) and thus far they have refused to perform the recall. They keep telling me they don't have the part for it. When asked for an eta, the only thing they are telling me is that they don't have an eta, and that the part may never be available. This is the only bmw dealer anywhere near my area that is able to perform the recall. My vehicle has the occupancy sensor error displayed on the dash, so I know for a fact the part covered under the recall has already failed. Bmw of denver's failure to perform this recall is placing my family in danger in case of an accident.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 13v564000 and 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 repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Recently the airbag and seat belt sensor indicated a failure. I can attribute such failure to a defective sensor (placed in the seat mat). When I contacted bmw USA, they refused to include my vehicle in the recall (campaign [xxx]). I would appreciate the federal safety agency / dot to investigate expanding the recall to all e90 / 2006 bmw 330xi not just models produced after 12/ 2005. I took delivery of my vehicle in 11/2005. Thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I own a 2006 bmw 330xi. While driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminates. The failure recurs constantly. Also, when seated in the passenger seat, the vehicle does not register anyone in the seat. I have taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was confirmed that the seat occupancy sensor mat failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and I was informed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The vehicle experiences the exact same failure listed in the recall but my VIN is not included. The approximate failure mileage when the failure started was 53,200. The vehicle now has approximately 110,000 miles and the failure continues to happen.
While in motion at all speeds, with passenger using safety restraint system, passenger airbag turns off. Passenger is then unprotected in the event of an accident. Vin excluded from original recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. While driving at unknown speeds, the air bag warning indicator illuminated and the seat alarm independently sounded when there was no passenger present. Also, when seated in the passenger seat, the vehicle did not register anyone in the seat. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 82,300.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated. The failure recurred constantly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. The contact stated that the air bags and the passenger side seat beat warning lights illuminated constantly. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the front passenger sensor mat failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000. Update 01/15/16 ma
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. While driving 30 MPH, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the seat occupancy sensor mat failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 142,000.
Air bag sensor in front passenger seat appears to be failing. It is disabling the front passenger airbag while there is a passenger in the seat, with the seatbelt buckled. There is an open recall for this item on other bmw 3-series for my model year, but not my particular vehicle.
Pass. Restraint system fault in passenger-restraint system affecting airbag, belt tensioner or belt-force limiter. Continue to wear the safety belt. Restraint system malfunctioning!
Airbag warning came on and after research found a recall. I contacted bmw and they claim my VIN is not one of the affected by the recall, which appears to be a trend. Please assist in finding a solution to this extremely critical safety system.
The passenger restraint system alert message appeared on the vehicle display. The message reads "fault in passenger restraint system affecting the airbag, belt tensioner or belt force limiter. Continue to wear the safety belt". I took the vehicle to the local bmw dealer and they stated this vehicle problem was not covered by the bmw airbag recall. The dealer generically quoted that a repair to the mrs control system needed repaired/ replaced and would cost $975.00. This alert message does not stay on all of the time, it is intermittent.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the passenger side air bag sensor light illuminated, indicating that the passenger side air bag system was faulty. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 101,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. While driving 10 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated. In addition, the passenger restraint system, fault in passenger restraint system, affecting air bag belt tensioner or belt force limiter was displayed across the message board. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and unknown repairs were performed. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic for additional unknown repairs. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning light continuously illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the air bag indicator illuminated continuously. The failure occurred on a daily basis. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering wheel air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.
Air bag and seat belt warning lights on dash remain lit at all times. Additionally, the "passenger airbag disabled" indicator remains lit at all times. There is a recall campaign (see below) for the passenger seat sensor mat issue which caused these problems, yet apparently not for my VIN. The disabled passenger seat airbag is a major safety issue, and clearly my VIN should be part of the recall. Statement on voluntary recall involving front passenger seat sensor mat on u.s.a. Model bmws - august 13, 2008 today, bmw announced a voluntary recall regarding the front passenger air bag seat sensor mat involving approximately 200,000 model year 2004-06 vehicles. Affected are certain model year 2006 3-series, model year 2004-06 5-series, and model year 2004-06 x3 vehicles, depending upon seat type. Bmw has found that the sensor mat may become damaged during vehicle usage depending upon the manner and frequency of the front passenger's entry and exit.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. The contact stated that the passenger restraint system malfunctioned and a warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 110,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. The contact stated that the front passenger side seat belt sensor and air bag warning indicator illuminated, which indicated that the front passenger side air bag system was faulty. The failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect, but no remedy was offered. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags), although the vehicle experienced the same defect listed in the recall. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 150,000.
I am an owner of a 2006 bmw 330xi and the airbag and seatbelt lamps have been on/off on my car since last november. Since this car model has a recall relating to airbag and seatbelt, I am wondering why I have not received any "recall letter" so I can present it to the bmw dealership in order to get the problem fixed. Thank you.
Driving with bag on passenger seat, "red airbag & red seatbelt" indicators light up. Upon taking to dealership, their code reader suggested "low battery voltage" caused lights. Cleared code. Months later, with work bag on passenger seat happens again. Cleared code. Suggested to buy a new battery. Bought a new bmw battery, and same thing, happens again. I take to another shop (bmw charges 100-150 to clear code each time...) and they clear code, still "low battery voltage" but suggested I look into this occupancy seat sensor recall. Go back to dealership and they say unless code reader says airbag fault, they will not warranty. Through the course of 2 years now, the light has come back on 4 times prior, and now today a 5th time. I have yet to take back to dealership again, but making my complaints. I am not a genius but somehow I think the occupancy sensor mat must be defective yet throws error codes of "low battery voltage". When I check the code manually through the drivers stalk, ccid-97 (from memory) which online referenced to air bag fault. Although I have owned vehicle for almost 4 years, it was a "certified" preowned from dealer, and I"m being told that the recall covers only 10 years after the original sale date. Which means october/november this year of 2014, I am out of luck. Hundreds wasted each time, incorrect diagnosing. And bmw refusing to take responsibility for this recall until a machine tells them otherwise. And until that day comes, they'll keep selling me new batteries and other false hopes to fix.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. The contact stated that air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 13v564000 (air bags). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unavailable. Dr
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. The contact stated that the air bag sensor illuminated intermittently on multiple occasions. The sensor indicated that the passenger restraint system malfunctioned and to please contact your dealer. The contact was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 13v564000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 153,000.
Vehicle airbag warning and passenger seatbelt warning lamp are displayed simultaneously with passenger "airbag off" lamp illuminated. As a result, front passenger side airbag is disabled in case of a crash. Bmw has issued a partial recall on other models (the federal safety agency campaign 13v‑564) citing a defect with regards to the seat occupancy sensor mat but will not honor a recall on this particular vehicle, which is clearly affected by the issue. Without repair a crash may very well result in undue physical harm to a passenger.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 3 series. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the passenger's side air bag warning indicator illuminated. The failure was recurring for three weeks. There was a recall notification related to the failure under the federal safety agency campaign id number 08v384000(air bags). The vehicle was not taken to dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. It was not confirmed if the vehicle was included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 114, 000. ,,updated 04-23-14
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag light erroneously illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that mat sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number 13v564000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 190,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi 3 series. The contact stated that the front passenger's side air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for a diagnosis. The dealer diagnosed that the seat occupancy sensor pad needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number:13v564000 (airbags). The failure mileage was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. Updated 3/31/14
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