Tl* the contact owns a 2004 bmw x3. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 08v384000 (air bags) in the mail and stated that the manufacturer informed her that her VIN was not included in the recall, although she received a recall notice. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000.
2004 BMW X3 airbags complaints
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"passenger airbag off" overhead console light is illuminated intermittently even when 140 lb passenger occupies the front passenger seat. Sometimes when passenger moves around in the seat the light will go away. Talked to service advisor at bmw of sterling, virginia on 4/5/12. They acknowledged four facts (1) it is a passenger seat occupancy detection mat failure, and (2) if the light is on in the event of an accident, the passenger airbag will not deploy no matter how severe the accident is, and (3) the mat in question was replaced on 02-16-2007 at 40,788 miles for an identical problem under manufacturer defect code 6577081500, and (4) there is a recall for the issue, but my VIN is not covered under the recall. They told me they will not cover the previous repair and will charge me $1,290 for it. Research on this web-site shows the federal safety agency active ea08001 pertains to an identical issue. This is a serious safety defect that the manufacturer has already acknowledged on certain cars and they should cover my car for the same defect as well.
On january 23, 2012 after a whole weekend of downpour rain, I get into my x3 to notice water on the center console (near my cup holder) I look up and notice the water is dripping from the top middle console (where the moon roof control, air bag button and sos call button are located). Not only was it dripping water but the whole area around but it was soaked and wet. After reading about this on-line that other people have and are experiencing this water leak problem, I realized I need to check the other areas people mention they had water leaks. That's when I checked the floor on both the driver and passenger side and to my surprise the driver side had more water than what I could ever imagine, it was drenched. So now that I have all this water in my car it looks like it has caused some problems with my sos button. Without me touching it, it tries to calls and doesn't get a connection. It reads bmw phone inactive and it keeps making a noise that comes through the speakers. I've also noticed that light from the middle top console is not working correctly. I am sure I'm going to end up with a lot more electrical, lighting problems than just these few. This is a problem that needs to be looked into and fix by bmw.
Without cause or incident, the passenger seat mat of our airbag system has failed and disabled the entire airbag system for our vehicle. A recall was issued for the same problem for the same model and year of manufacture, but our VIN was excluded from the recall. The repair costs are extraordinary and the manufacturer has refused to offer any assistance. Furthermore, the manufacturer is unable to explain why my particular vehicle was not part of the recall and how the airbag system works. The vehicle has very low mileage and has been well maintained.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 bmw x3. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the air bag light illuminated and would not turn off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the sensor mat needed to be repaired. The contact was also informed that the vehicle was not included in recall 08v384000 (air bags: frontal). The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000 and the current mileage was approximately 99,000. Updated 01/06/11*lj updated 01/24/11
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 bmw x3. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact assumed that the failure was caused by faulty air bag sensors. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired at the time of the complaint. The contact called both the dealership and the manufacturer and was informed that the vehicle was not included in recall 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). The current mileage was approximately 82,400. The failure mileage was approximately 82,200.
I am a military member stationed in ramstein germany from jan 2001 - june 2005. In may 2005, I purchase a us-spec 2004 bmw x-3 from an authorized bmw dealer on base. I shipped my vehicle back to the states in july 2006. Recently, I noticed that my air bag warning lamp and passenger on-off lamp are illuminated--problem is identical to the recall summary 08v384000 in this website. However, when I called bmw, they said that my VIN is not included in the recall lists. Can you help me get my vehicle fixed under this recall program? My VIN # is [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Http://www.aboutautomobile.com/investigation/2004/bmw/x3/airbag bmw has only recalled a partial list of vehicles for the ongoing issue with the passenger airbag not functioning. This needs to be expanded to the entire vehicle line. I have a 2004 bmw x3 and it is experiencing same issue documented in recall list and its not been issued a recall notice. It appears bmw has limited the amount of vehicles covered by the recall notice to save on dollars. This is serious, if an accident occurs the passenger air bag safety system will not function.
Every once in a while the passenger air bag would not activate when someone of the appropriate weight was sitting in the passenger seat. So, when a passenger was sitting in the seat, the light showing passenger airbag not activated light would still be illuminated. This would happen on and off, not constant. Then one day it remained on constant and on the dash a red airbag warning light illuminated. Both of these lights have stayed illuminated since the problem began happening. I contacted bmw based on the recall that is listed, they state that even though the error that occurred and problem matches the recall, my VIN is not effected. Therefore, I would like a review to see if my VIN number should be included in this recall or if the recall should be extended to more vehicles that are effected. (the federal safety agency ea08001) I have contacted bmw and they refuse to repair the defect at no cost to me. I have contacted the main office and dealers. They continue to state that my VIN was not effected and I will need to pay to repair the defect.
I have a 2004 bmw x3. There is a recall on my year and model vehicle for faulty airbag sensors that cause the airbags not to function in a crash. My car is displaying the symptoms of the problem as described in the recall notice. Bmw is not including my particular car in the recall. This defect is a safety hazard to my wife and I. It is my wish that bmw will expand the recall to include all vehicles that have this defective condition.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 bmw x3. She states that she noticed the passenger side frontal air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel indicating that the air bag system is inoperative. As a consequence 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. She contacted the dealer and the manufacturer and was advised that because her VIN number was excluded from the VIN range for recall #08v384000 (air bags:frontal) they would not assume responsibility for any repairs. The failure and current mileages were 57,000. Bl
Started the car and the airbag warning lamp came on and will not go off. The airbag has not been deployed and there has not been an accident. The passenger airbag status lamp is also on all the time. I am concerned the airbags are not working. The warning lights have been on for about 2 weeks.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 bmw x3. Whenever a passenger is seated in the front passenger seat, the passenger side air bag light indicates that the air bag is deactivated. As a result, the passenger side air bag would not deploy in the event of a crash. Through research, the contact found the federal safety agency campaign id number 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact believes that the vehicle is being excluded because it was imported into the united states. The failure mileage was 90,000 and current mileage was 105,000.
The airbag warning light on the dashboard stays illuminated while driving. The front passenger airbag light goes on and off intermittently while driving and my husband is sitting in the passenger seat. Called local bmw dealership and 800 number- as after researching this issue it is a recall. They said it didn't pertain to my vehicle. The recall states for model years 2004 - 2006 bmw x3. I have a 2004 bmw x3 and am wondering how it doesn't pertain to my vehicle.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 bmw x3. While driving at an unknown speed, the air bag deactivation light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the air bag sensor was malfunctioning in the front passenger seat. The contact had the same failure repaired two years ago. The current mileage was 93,500 and failure mileage was 20,347. Updated 11/17/08 *bf updated 11/18/08.
Tl- the contact owns a 2004 bmw x3. The contact stated that the vehicle was impacted and the rolled over several times but the driver side nor passenger side air bags deployed. The contact sustained injuries to the neck, head and upper back. The vehicle sustained major damage. The current and failure mileage is 68000. Jp updated 10/14/08. *lj the right rear power window would not roll up. Updated 10/16/08.
Passenger airbag light goes on and off with seatbelt both on or off.
I have been having problems with my 2004 bmw x3 2.5l sav in where the airbag light for the front passenger seat will illuminate indicating that the airbag has been deactivated while my wife is sitting in the passenger seat. I have brought my truck into the dealership (jmk bmw in springfield, nj) about 4 times and unfortunately each time the issue has not been resolved. I contacted bmw of north america to report the problem. They were in contact with my dealer and even requested to have my truck brought back to the dealership to have it looked at on more time (by this time it would be the 4th trip back to the dealership for the same problem). After a couple of days the dealership called me stating that the problem has been fixed. But it has not. I reported the issue again to bmw of north america and a couple of days later they told me that the have used every possible solution on my truck and that there is nothing more that can be done to resolve the problem. That??s right! Bmw of north america told me that there's nothing more they can do. They told me that they had engineers from germany look into the issue, they have had numerous technicians sit in the passenger seat to see if the airbag indicator illuminates (mind you they probably weigh at least 75lbs more then my wife), they moved the sensors on the seat, replaced the sensors, and more. Yet the problem remains. I have communicated with the manager at the parts and service department of the dealership and I am waiting word back to see what the next step is in regards to my problem because I will no accept the fact that bmw of north america is telling me that there is nothing more that can be done to fix a problem that their product is having. I hope this information helps you as I hope it will help me in getting my problem fixed and hopefully get this information out there to other drivers of the x3 to make sure they know of this issue and try and get it fixed right away.
Air bag warnings in 2004 bmw. Brought in for service twice and was ingorned. Then, had accident and complained again to bmw customer service. Result-they could care less. Sent at least three emails-no action, little response .
Passenger airbag off light comes on very occasionally (3-4 times in 13 months) when a passenger is properly seating in the front passenger seat. The light stays on for several minutes and typically goes out and then comes back on again for a few minutes. Then, it will not occur for several months. The problem has been reported to the dealer several times and they simply say they cannot fix a problem that they can't find. The have opened a "case" to collect information but have not rectified the problem. They say that bmw is collecting information. They cannot definitively tell me how the airbag system will perform if the light happens to be on when a vehicle crash occurs. They do insist that the front airbag will deploy even though the light says the airbag is off but they don't know whether the side airbag will deploy. My primary complaint is that they seem to treat this issue very lightly, both at the local dealer and at the national customer service offices.
2004 bmw - front air bag disable enabled by it's self. Has been repair twice already. Now happening for a third time
Dt: 2004 bmw 300 series. The consumer states the driver side air bags deployed spontaneously. She was driving 10-15 MPH when this occurred. The consumer was not injured. The sensor strip beneath the driver's seat shows an area of impact. The vehicle has never been in an impact; the consumer has always had this vehicle. The vehicle stalled when the airbags deployed. This occurred on a flat residential road. She was at a stop sign and when she started to accelerate, the air bags deployed.
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