The airbag light has been on in my vehicle since I bought it in november 2016. During my state inspection in october 2017, my mechanic told me that the operation of the airbag system is broken and it cannot tell when to deploy airbags in the event of an accident. I believe this problem has already been identified in a a recall applicable to the same make, model, and year as my vehicle (recall 17v‑428) but my VIN is not showing up as one of the vehicles detected.
2006 BMW 530XI airbags complaints
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The car suffered a failure of the "front passenger seat occupancy sensor mat". A recall(13v‑564:) was issued for this model beginning with car manufactured after dec 1, 2005. My car was manufactured before this date, on 9/3/200, and therefore was not included in the recall. The issue I am having is the exact issue in the recall. Have any other owners of pre-dec 1, 2005, manufacture cars reported similar issues? Other recalls of the same issue are 17v‑428 and 08v‑384
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 530xi. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer (bmw of brooklyn, 622 2nd ave, brooklyn, ny 11220) to be repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v4728000 (air bags). The contact was informed that the parts were on backorder. The vehicle was inspected and the software was updated; however, due to dealer error, the air bags were disabled. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and advised the contact to call another dealer. No further assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 50,000.
My front passenger seat airbag fault light went on. Thr dealer , bmw of charlottesville replaced the faulty passebger seat occupancy detection mat at a cost of $867.05. I have received a recall notice from you and yet my VIN number does not show up. Can you explain this to me? It looks like I should be coverd given the model year and given that my car clearly had the defect. It appears my vehicle should be covered and thst bmw should reimburde me.
My vehicle's passenger seat occupancy sensor mat has failed, likely from a crack, and has resulted in the passenger airbags being completely disabled. This intermittently started happening around 2014 but has since completely broken. There is an open recall for this (see: 13v564000) however bmw states that my particular VIN is not covered and is refusing to cover the repair. Bmw is obviously aware of the issue and the life threatening risks it poses to front passengers but cannot be bothered to address the issue.
While driving on a straightaway on the expressway with a passenger who was adjusting the seat, we heard a loud bang like a rock hitting the glass, but the noise was in the car and seemed to come from under the passenger seat. Almost immediately, my dashboard light suddenly indicated that my passenger air bag has malfunctioned.
When my front passenger seat is occupied, during startup the car chimes with an error "pass restraint system" "fault in passenger-restraint system affecting airbag, belt tensioner or belt force limiter" "continue to wear the safety belt" (vehicle was stationary) bmw has issued a recall for this problem but oddly my VIN is not part of the group included.
Tl* the contact owned a 2006 bmw 530xi. While driving approximately 25 to 30 MPH, the vehicle had an abnormal odor. The contact pulled the vehicle over at a fuel station, opened the trunk, and noticed flames. The fire was extinguished by a patron. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 12v126000 (electrical system) and 08v384000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000. Updated 11/02/16*lj
I went to bmw of north haven and they told me they cvant do nothing for me concerning the passenger restraint system they tricked me into getting a diagnostic test and said if it was that they would help me replace it after the found out it was the mat the declined on fixing it this is a safety issue and effects mostly all bmw 530xi and it was replaced after the car was 4 years old now it has to be rplacved again and bmw of north haven is trying to charge me $1200 to fix and its a recall on that vehicle does anybody have any suggestion on how to go about this
Front passenger seat occupant detection and airbag fault sensors have become activated. Bmw claim my VIN is not covered by the existing recall issued for this acknowledged defect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 530xi. The contact stated that after the vehicle was started, the front passenger side restraint system malfunction error message displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the seat occupation mat was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 140,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 530xi. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer to have the passenger air bag mat replaced. The contact stated that after the vehicle was repaired, the air bag warning light illuminated when someone sat in the passenger seat. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. Updated 02/12/16*lj; updated 04/30/18
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 530xi. The contact stated that the air bag warning light flashed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
Got an error code saying - "fault in passenger restraint system affecting airbag, belt tensioner or belt-force limiter." it seems there have been various recalls surrounding this problem, but when I called bmw of north haven ct they said there were no open recalls for this.
Car screen shows defective passenger restraint and airbags for several weeks. I contacted bmw USA and they said there is no recall on this car. The other bmw 2001 bmw 325i/[xxx] was sent a letter of recall this past summer but bmw has not told us what to do about having the defect corrected.can you help? Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Air bag and seat belt warning lights came and stayed on. Warning message on screen "malfunction restraint system -- air bag may not deploy seat belt tensioner not activated"
I received a safety recall stating the sensor mat for the front passenger airbag is defective in january 2014 and the airbags do not work. The expected date for repairs would be march 2014. Called in march and was told they did not have a solution and it would be may 2014. Called on may23rd and was insured they had a solution and recall for repairs were being sent out by may 31st, 2014. Called again on june 13, 2014 and am now told they still have no solution and are hoping for july or august of 2014. My airbag light has been on since january for a known defect with bmw and still no resolution. This is not a reasonable period of time and a safety issue that is not being corrected.
My vehicle meets the criteria for bmw recall 13v564 but because the vehicle production date is 2 months outside the VIN range bmw will not correct the defect. All other criteria apply - make, model, year, etc. The passenger side front seat occupancy detection mat may fail, resulting in resulting in a deactivation of the passenger side air bag system. A warning display and issue was verified by an authorized bmw repair center. The repair has not been made.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 530xi. The contact stated that the main air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the air bag sensor control unit was defective. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 93,661.
There is a short in the passenger side restraint system and the air bag light goes off and on now mostly stays on and bmw sent letter in january that it would be repaired. Its now april and nothing has happened and local dealers refuse to fix without more info though they say they have the parts.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 530xi. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning light illuminated with no passenger in the seat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number 13v564000(air bags). The vehicle was not included in the recall and was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 86,600. ..updated 05/15/14
A message stating a passenger restraint malfunction keeps coming on. Did some research and it said there is a recall for my vehicle. After calling the dealing and giving him my VIN# he told me it was not covered. This seems to be a serious oversight by bmw and needs to be addressed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 530xi. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the air bag sensor would not shut off. The air bag light sensor remained illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the mat sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure several times but did not provide a remedy for the failure. The contact was told by the dealer that the repair was covered under a recall and later stated that the production date of the vehicle was not included. The contact was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 13v564000 (air bags) but experienced the same failure. The failure was recurring. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 10000. Updated 04-23-14
My girlfriend got into the passenger side of my bmw and as I took off, a warning code came over my idrive screen stating that my passenger restraint was causing the passenger airbag to malfunction. I noticed at that same time that my airbag and restraint light were on in the dash board.
The airbag and seatbelt warning lights are illuminated for the passenger side front seat and non functional , was told there is no open issue/recall , dealer refuses to fix and I am not spending 1200.00 to fix a issue that is a major safety issue. I need you to contact me to get this resolved. [xxx]thank you information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Car was operating normally in the highway, when the onboard systems detected a passanger restraint system error. At the time there was an adult in the passenger seat. The code does not want to go away and it's indicating that the airbag system is disabled.
Passenger restraint system failure, fault light has started showing on my bmw, there has been a recall reported on the same component "statement on voluntary recall involving front passenger seat sensor mat on u.s.a. Model bmws - august 13, 2008". I have the same problem but my VIN is not showing up in the recall. Dealer says its exactly the same part but I am not covered under recall warranty. This is a hugh safety issue...
No one is in the passenger seat and first the passenger airbag light came on and then a day later the seat belt light came on for the same seat.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 530xi. The contact stated that the passenger seat air bag sensor was defective, indicating the seat was not occupied. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the front seat sensor mat 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 any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 70,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 530xi. The contact stated that the passenger safety restraint system warning lamp illuminated. 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 the federal safety agency campaign number: 08v384000 (air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 71,000.
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