2006 BMW X5 SAV: airbag warning light

Filed Nov 10, 2015 · Airbags, Seat belts · WA

When a passenger is seated in the right front seat, the airbag warning light stays on and the passenger airbag off light stays on. Also, seatbelt warning does not work for passenger or driver seat

Filed May 5, 2015 · Airbags · 105,000 miles · TN

Recall listed for seat sensor mat for several model year bmw. I have a 2006 bmw x5 and the air bag light comes on intermittently(more on than off actually. I have read the recall notice for seat mat failure, however my VIN is not listed. I have read several similar complaints on your site from other bmw owners saying there VIN was not included either. How many complaints have to be filed before the recall is expanded? Is the recall by seat sensor model? Since my 2006 bmw x5 is not listed( others are), was a different seat sensor used in mine? Where can I find information on the seat sensor used in my model?

Filed Oct 27, 2014 · Airbags · 15,000 miles · MA

I am the original owner of a 2006 bmw x5, VIN: [xxx]. In the early years of ownership the passenger seat occupancy detection mat was faulty and was replaced. This august the airbag light on the instrument display went on again and as a result my vehicle failed the massachusetts state inspection safety inspection. In september of this year I brought my x5 to bmw to have bmw review the airbag issue . The technicians at bmw diagnosed the problem as a failing passenger seat occupancy mat. The total cost to me for replacement of the failed passenger seat occupancy mat was $1,460.89 + ma sales tax of $39.15. I recently found that on 11/18/2013 bmw issued a recall relating the front passenger seat occupant detection mat. The recall campaign for the x5 passenger seat occupancy detection mat is identified as #13v564000 I never received notification of this safety recall in january of 2014. I called bmw this morning to explain my issue and they advised that the federal safety agency did not include the VIN of my vehicle in the recall and therefore they would not reimburse me. My response was that perhaps the replacement passenger seat occupancy mat that failed many years ago that bmw installed as a replacement when my vehicle was under warranty was in fact a part that would have been included in the recent recall. They told me that I had a very good point, and that may be the case, but I would have to write to the federal safety agency to request that my vehicle be included in the recall, otherwise they would not reimburse me. Since the passenger side occupancy mat has failed twice in this vehicle it is quite obvious to me that there is an issue with this part in my vehicle. It is an integral part of the safety system of my vehicle and with this e-mail request the consideration and assistance of the federal safety agency in connection with this matter. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jun 8, 2014 · Airbags, Seats · 85,000 miles · CA

The airbag indicator on dash came on initially and then after about a month the overhead console "passenger air bag off" light came on. Both lights came on ever since and 2 attempts were made to clear code by professional and seems to be the problem with the passenger sensor mat being faulty. My vehicle was equipped with a sport seats from manufacturer and estimated cost was from $800-$1200 for that sensor. I have received a letter for this recall showing my VIN as an affected vehicle in 12/2013, however, it's now 6/2014 and still no feedback from the federal safety agency or bmw na.

Filed Apr 16, 2014 · Airbags · 100,000 miles · CA

I received a recall notification from bwm a couple of months ago; 'recall campaign no. 13v‑564: front passenger air bag seat occupancy sensor mat'. The recall notice said that the parts were not yet available to fix the issue but that they would be shortly and bmw would send out a notice once they were available. My vehicle was experiencing the exact issue described in the recall letter which was 'the air bag warning lamp on the instrument cluster and the front "passenger air bag off" lamp in the overhead console are illuminated at the same time'. I took my car into a service center (center bmw in sherman oaks, ca); they acknowledged the recall and told me to come back in march when the parts would be available. Not only are the parts still unavailable, but the recall notice has been cancelled for some reason. My front passenger seat air bag is still not functioning though. I am forced to have passengers travel in the front seat at times and am very concerned that if an accident happens they will be seriously hurt. Who can I contact to help with this???

Filed Sep 9, 2013 · Airbags, Seats · 94,000 miles · CA

Production date 03/2006 front passenger seat occupant detection mat malfunction. Vehicle was brought to independent shop for code reading to verify that 'airbag light off' illuminated was triggered from seat sensor. Light stays illuminated (indicating airbag is off) with adult occupant on passenger seat,approximately less than 1,000-miles after, driver dash airbag light illuminated permanently also. Vehicle was purchased as a cpo. Airbag/seat sensor code began after cpo warranty expired. During the period of my ownership, vehicle was never involved in any collisions. Vehicle was last brought in for brake and oil service at bmw dealership. Some research seem to indicate a recall regarding very similar situation (the federal safety agency campaign # 08v384000) was available for certain model bmw. Summary of the campaign letter does not include 2006 x5, however, extra notes does state that it includes "my 2006 x5." both bmw dealership and bmw of na were not able to find any recall associated with my VIN. There were made aware of the letter and were firm that vehicle was not part of the recall and repair/replacement cost at owner's expense.

Filed Dec 14, 2012 · Airbags · 60,000 miles · CA

Passenger side seat sensor has failed, leaving airbag in permanently deactivated state. This defect was previously subject of recall in other vehicles in same model year, but not particular month of manufacture of mine according to VIN. Have reported to bmw dealer and bmw na; customer service agent at bmw na initially indicated they might cover it but then request was denied by management. I have requested they simply deactivate the sensor and leave the airbag on, which would seem to be a low-cost repair. They have stated there is no safety issue in doing so. The stated purpose of the sensor is to prevent unnecessary cost for airbag replacement after an accident. This seems to be a clear design defect: if the sensor fails, the airbag should be left in the active condition, not a disabled condition. The dealer is requesting $1276 to replace the defective seat sensor. Bmw knows they are making money off this repair and has no incentive to find a low cost repair that would save lives. Software deactivation of the sensor would increase safety since some will be unable to afford a repair of this expense and driving without a passenger side SRS puts occupants at significant risk. I am a university professor and I have notified bmw na of this and if bmw continues to refuse to provide a low-cost repair for this condition I will be willing to testify at trial attesting to the fact that bmw was informed of this issue and advised of their possible liability if anyone has an accident in a 2006 x5 and the passenger airbag does not deploy resulting in increased passenger injury; contact me at [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Mar 10, 2012 · Airbags · 68,166 miles · VA

I noticed that the airbag light was on, I called bmw and they scheduled me for a appointment the following week. On the day of the appointment the vehicle was diagnosed and showed that the front seat mat was faulty. I paid $1400 to have it fixed. Five months since the vehicle was serviced by the dealer, the airbag light was on again which means the airbag won't deploy when it's needed.