1. The front passenger airbag light is continuously on. 2. Fasten seat belt audible alarm, and fasten seat belt dash light are continuously on when front passenger seat is NOT occupied.
2006 BMW X3: airbag warning light
44 of the 143 complaints about the 2006 BMW X3 describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 44
- of this car's complaints
- 31%
- typical mileage
- 80,000
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 8 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbag warning light by model year
What owners say
The contact owns a 2006 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the front passenger's side air bag warning light illuminated. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V605000 (Air Bags) however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000.
Faulty clock spring bmw airbag light on horn doesn't work bmw steering wheel buttons don't work, paddle shifter not working, fault code: driver squib circuit open or high resistance, code b1049 and b1054.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw x3. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v605000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Bmw concord (1967 market st, concord, ca 94520, (925) 682-3577) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that the parts were available. While driving various speeds, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer a second time and the air bag mats were replaced; however, the air bag warning indicator illuminated again. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the recall repair was completed; therefore, any further repairs would not be covered. The failure mileage was approximately 127,609. Parts distribution disconnect.
When a person is sitting in the front passenger seat the "passenger airbag off" light comes on and the airbag light shows on the dash like the sensor isn't registering that someone is sitting there, then after a few minutes it goes off again and does this frequently.
The airbag light is on, there is a recall on airbag sensors. Dealer wanted me to pay $170 first before they can look at the problem. I told them the airbag system has a recall on airbag sensors, but they refused to fix the problem or even diagnose the problem before I paid them $170.
The vehicle was sold to us with an airbag warning light activated. Per our sales agreement dealer was to remedy the problem. When we took it back to their mechanic he stated there was an open recall for airbag and take it to a bmw dealer so they can replace the mat. That was last october and now over a year later my passenger side airbag is still not working properly. Dealer is not concerned as I have called them several times and their response is " it is not our fault that it has taken so long for bmw to remedy the situation." so I am upset that it has been over a year and still no parts for the recall from bmw, as well as a dealer who got a car off their lot with a safety recall and took advantage of my not understanding the implications.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw x3. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning indicator was illuminated, which was a safety concern. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v605000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called a local dealer (bmw of murray, 4735 s state st, salt lake city, ut 84107, (801) 262-2479) and was informed that they were unable to receive delivery of the parts. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and was not able to confirm when the parts would become available. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 92,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw x3. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated for an extended period before receiving notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v605000 (air bags). A local dealer was not contacted for diagnosis or repairs for the air bag warning light or recall parts availability. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but was unable to confirm when recall remedy parts would become available. The approximate failure mileage was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw x-3. The contact stated that the passenger air bag warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v605000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact contacted an independent mechanic whom informed the contact that the parts were not available. The contact called a local dealer (bmw portland 2001 sw jefferson st, portland, or 97201) where the contact was informed that the remedy was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had experienced a failure. The failure mileage and VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw x3. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated. Bmw of honolulu (777 kapiolani blvd, honolulu, hi) was contacted and confirmed that the occupant detection mat was defective and needed to be replaced. The contact paid to have the vehicle repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v605000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Bmw of honolulu confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The contact was informed that the dealer could not file a claim for reimbursement until bmw published the remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact was also informed that bmw had a remedy; however, they would not publish the remedy until all parts were in stock. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 bmw x3. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v605000 (air bags), but did not receive a notification. The dealer (bmw of the woodlands, 17830 n fwy service rd, the woodlands, tx 77384, (936) 776-4610) was unable to determine when the remedy and parts would be supplied from the manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Service bulletins that may apply
- A check control message for the restraint system appears
- Takata air bag recall-related short-term alternate transportation and consequential repairs
- Takata class action settlement
- In an effort to improve the completion rate on Takata air bag recall affected vehicles; BMW NA has...
- This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B65 69 06 dated June 2008
- Bmw service campaign: the airbag warning lamp (AWL) is illuminated, together with the passenger airbag...
- Bmw: airbag warning lamp, FC93EB or fc 55
Related recalls
Air bags: sensor: occupant classification
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2010 BMW X3 2.5i, X3 3.0i and X3 xDrive30i Sports Activity Vehicles. The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if, and how, the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash may fatigue and develop cracks which could lead to a system failure.
- Risk
- Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat occupant detection mat, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. A second notification letter will be sent when parts are available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 17V605000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 08V384000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2006 BMW X3 airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2006 BMW X3?
44 of 143 owner complaints about the 2006 BMW X3 (31%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2006.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2006 BMW X3?
There are 2 recalls and 8 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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