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.
2006 BMW X3 airbags complaints
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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 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. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted but no further assistance was provided and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. .the contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available .
I received a recall notice on front passenger seat occupant detection mat from bmw approximately a year ago. The notice from bmw stated that they would replace the mat. To this date, they have not replaced it.
I am reaching out to you to see if you could help me. My husband and I have a bmw x3 2006 and got the letter for the recall on the airbag. I just not sure what I do now. It has been over a year and still have not got anymore information about the next step. I have called them and was told nothing much. Do I need to call the bmw dealer and mover from there or just wait ? I just not sure what to do. Thanks you for all your help and time.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw x3. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v605000 (air bags) and stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. The dealer (bmw of denver downtown, 1040 s colorado blvd, denver, co 80246) confirmed that parts were not available to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Bmw x3. Consumer writes in regards to front passenger seat occupancy occupant detection mat safety recall. *ld
I received a recall notice in november 2017. I took my car to bmw myrtle beach for the repair in december 2017. They gave me a loaner while the work was being done. They later told me the repair could not be done because they had ordered the wrong parts and that the repair parts are not currently available. In april 2018 my wife was in a near fatal accident where she had to be airlifted to a hospital and was in icu for almost 1 week. The airbag in our toyota sienna saved her life. In the spring, I connected with the local bmw dealership, who referred me to bmw north america where I logged a complaint. I also requested a loaner until my airbag system could be repaired. They denied my request and for a loaner. They referred me to their website to read their policy and said recommended that I call the local bmw dealership for help. I asked them for a written position statement but they would not provide it for me. Their recommendation was not to allow anyone to ride in the front seat. I purchased a 5-passenger vehicle and not allowing anyone to ride in the front seat is not an option for my family. I have no choice but to have a front-seat passenger. Nine months is too long for bmw not to have a remedy for such a serious safety issue. I cannot believe that they will not provide a loaner at no charge until thy have a remedy.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw x3. 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 dealer (lauderdale bmw, 2601 s andrews ave, fort lauderdale, fl 33316) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
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 received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v605000 (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 recall repair. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw x3. 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 repair. Bmw of freehold (4225 u.s. 9, freehold, nj 07728 (732) 751-4335) confirmed that the parts were 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 not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
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 recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v605000 (air bags) was received in october of 2017. After contacting the manufacturer and the local dealer south motors bmw located in palm bay, fl, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the defect were not available. The contact had not experienced the failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
2006 bmw x3. Consumer writes in regards to front passenger seat occupant mat safety recall. *ld the consumer requested to be reimbursed for the repairs.
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 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 dealer (ferman bmw, 31400 us hwy 19 n, palm harbor, fl 34684) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. 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.
Head protection system was deactivated the air bag warning lamp illuminated and the air bag "on-off" lamp illuminated as well. After purchase there was no illumination of these lights and then about 2 years later while driving in the city at about 45 MPH, both lamps illuminated when my son and I were heading to the store. I called bmw and they told me then that it was probably due to a cracked seat mat sensor and a recall on those sensors was being extended for 2006 x3 models. I called our local bmw today to schedule a repair of the seat and have the car parked in the garage since august 2017 due to a possible vehicle safety issue with a system failure of airbag deployment. My son has been unable to use the car for college which is 4 hours away. Now I would like to understand why this vehicle is not considered under the extended warranty notices of 08v384000 or 17v605000.
Pertaining to bmw recall campaign 17v‑605. This recall has been going on for more than two years and the manufacturer does not have any idea when parts will be available. The part in question is available for purchase from dealers. I don't feel that bmw is handling this recall properly, especially as it concerns passenger safety. The affected part is the passenger seat airbag sensor mat.
Tl* the contact owned a 2006 bmw x3. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact's shoe became entangled with the accelerator pedal. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a tree. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.
Takata recall.
"takata recall" air bag light only comes off when engine is off. Otherwise it stays on when car is in motion on street or highway. I took it to a mechanic who informed me of a recall for this model.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw x3. While the vehicle was stationary, the passenger side air bag indicator remained illuminated. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 08v384000 (air bags) the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 86,000. Updated 11/01/16
In 2008 bmw recalled 200,000 vehicles because of faulty passenger occupancy sensors (the federal safety agency campaign number: 08v384000) including my vehicle, 2006 bmw x3. Bmw claimed that the faulty part would be rectified by this recall. However, the exact same faulty sensor has again failed in my 2006 bmw x3 and I have a ?air bag warning? Light on my dash and the ?passenger air-bag-off? Illuminated even when a passenger is seated. I took my vehicle to the dealership today and they confirmed the faulty passenger occupancy sensor requires replacement at $1800 but they will no longer replace under the recall. Why should I pay $1800 for an item that has failed again from an earlier recall issue? Should not bmw take responsibility and replace it again?
My son was driving in bumper to bumper traffic (city street) barely going 5 miles per hour. He steps on the brakes and his airbags deploy. No collision was made between his car and the car in front him. All the airbags deployed except passenger side. I understand that this should happen at 10mph or greater and a collision. No collision going around 5mph. Hard to justify. My son was very shaken by this incident where is almost afraid to drive. Car was towed to dealership, I placed a call to bmw north america. They are sending a investigator out to inspect the vehicle. Since ther was no collision insurance isn't going to cover any repairs and bmw na isn't acting as if they will do anything. I have read several blogs and complaints about recalls on the bmw airbags from all makes and models. The car 135,000 miles and has been a great first car for my son. The car is in excellent condition and I'm hoping, praying they can or will fix it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw x3. While the passenger seat was being used, the air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the occupation detection mat failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 08v384000. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 91,500.
My son has a SUV 2006 bmw x3. The front passenger air bag warning lamp continues on when driving for almost 4 years . I called both the bmw north america and its dealer but they replied that I have to pay over $139 for investigation.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 (na) bmw x3. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags) and stated that 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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
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