Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw x5. The contact stated that she attempted to have the vehicle repaired under recall the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The contact mentioned that recall repairs were unable to be performed since the parts were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The vehicle had not exhibited the failure.
2006 BMW X5 airbags complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw x5. The contact stated that the passenger's side air bag warning light continuously illuminated. The failure recurred on several occasions. . The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 13v564000 (airbags). The approximate failure mileage was 121,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw x5. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning light continued to flash off and on when a passenger was either occupying the seat or when there was no passenger. The contact also stated that the seat belt warning chime was activated when the passenger was secured using the seat belt. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number 13v564000 (air bags). The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same defect listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 93,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw x5. The contact stated that the air bag warning light continuously illuminated that the passenger's side air bag was not activated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 68,000 and the current mileage was 72,000. Updated 07/22/14 ma the air bag light first appeared as an intermittent problem, back in october 2011.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw x5. The contact stated that the air bag light would continuously illuminate with or without a passenger in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the air bag sensor was faulty and needed to be replaced. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The manufacture was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 58,000 and the current mileage was 86,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw x5. The contact received recall notification related to the federal safety agency campaign id number 13v564000 (air bags) and was informed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw x5. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the mat sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number 13v564000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 67,203.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw x5. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the air bag light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the front passenger seat occupancy detector mat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000.
Both of the air bag problem indicator lights are activated. This is a result of a faulty air bag occupant detection mat. This faulty mat deactivates the passenger side airbag. There have been recalls issued by bmw for this issue for my model and other models. When I called the dealership they informed me that my vehicle will not be covered based on my VIN number.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw x5. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously. There was a recall related to the failure under the federal safety agency campaign id number 13v564000 (air bags) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
Since 2010, my bmw x5, 3.0, 2006 seat belt continually sounds the alarm chime even though there is no passenger in the seat. This issue only happens in the passenger front seat. The seat belt must remain fastened at all times to avoid the warning indicator from alarm.
Passenger airbag is de-activated. Passenger seat occupancy sensor is not working. Bmw states that my production date is not inclusive of the recall# 13v564000. The recall starts mfg date 12/1/2005 forward for bmw x5 models. Bmw customer service stated my date of mfg was 10/25/2005 and they will not cover. I need intervention with this matter. It is more than coincidence that I am having the identical issue as cars mfg less than 35 days after my mfg date. Thank you.
Passenger side seat sensor has failed, leaving airbag in permanently deactivated state.
Front passenger airbag malfunction light stays on. Obd scanner indicates air bag mat sensor defect. Bmw declined to fix problem since vehicle is out of warranty. Same problem appeared on june 15, 2011 but was fixed at no cost by dealership since vehicle was still under warranty at 447,94 miles.
Passenger occupancy sensor fails, causing air bag to become inoperative and airbag light to appear on dash. In case of accident, the airbag will not deploy. Dealer wants nearly 2000 dollars to fix, though they say it had "already been repaired in 2008" when the vehicle was two years old; dealer confirmed that they hear this complaint all of the time. Recall campaign 08v384000 addresses this issue for some bmw models/seats, but does not adequately address all models and years that have the problem. For the x5 model, for example, the "comfort seat" is covered, but the standard seat, which has the very same problem (not related to the comfort system) is not. Please widen the coverage of the campaign to include all models and years affected by this widespread problem.
After experiencing the same issue for which bmw issued this recall the federal safety agency action number: ea08001 I learned that because my 2006 x5 was manufactured after november 30, 2005, bmw is not covering under warranty the very same defect that vehicles manufactured prior to november 30, 2005 are under warranty for (extended to 10 years with no mileage restrictions). The explanation is "that is the recall policy. We manage this via VIN numbers".
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw x5. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where it was discovered that the passenger's side mat sensor had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in recall the federal safety agency campaign number: 08v384000 (air bags). The approximate failure mileage was 59,000.
Passenger seat occupancy airbag light shows airbag is inactivate (whether or not someone is in the passenger seat). This light appears intermittently. Took to dealer and was advised the repair is $1200. Although my model should be covered in the 2008 recall, the federal safety agency 08v384000 - ??bmw is extending the warranty to 10 years from first registration without any mileage limit to the following vehicles: my 2006 6-series, 3-series (standard seat), my 2004-2005 z4, my 2004-2006 7-series, my 2006 x5, and my 2004-2006 5-series (comfort seat). Under the extended warranty program, the occupant detection mat in a vehicle that experiences this specific issue will be replaced at no charge to the customer, although my car is listed above, the dealer says that my 2006 x5 was manufactured outside the current manufacture date for the 2008 recall. This recall need to be expanded. There are numerous complaints from 2006 x5 owners outside the november 2005 manufacture date.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw x5. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the mat sensor had failed. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 88,000. Updated 8/5/13 *cn the consumer stated her vehicle was rear ended. However, while at the collision center, the air bag light sensor illuminated on the dash.
Both the air bag warning lamp and passenger air bag "on-off" lamp illuminated on circumstance that there is someone sitting on the passenger seat.
Passenger seat occupancy airbag light near sunroof controls remains unilluminated (which means airbag is activated) when no one is in the passenger seat. This appears to be intermitent as yesterday it remained illuminated (airbag off) as it should be with no one in the passenger seat. Also had case where red airbag light was illuminated on dash for unknown reason but light went off after driving for a period of time. My x5 was manufactured in may 2006 and appears to be outside the current manufacture date for the 2008 re-call. The recall needs to be expanded based on how many people complain about this on vehicles outside the november 05 manufacture date.
Passenger seat occupancy sensor light illuminated and disengaged airbag whether passenger in seat or not. Known faulty equipment needs recall and repair.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw x5. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 08v384000 (air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw x5. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000 and the current mileage was 48,900.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw x5. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the air bag light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was found that the air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the manufacturer's recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000. Updated 02/12/13*lj updated 02/13/13
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw x5. The contact stated that when she purchased the vehicle, the air bag warning light was illuminated. The dealer advised her that the mat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in any recall. The failure mileage was 3.
Just purchased the certified pre owned bmw x5. 2006 model and had it 1 day and the passenger side airbag light came on and would not go off. Returned car to bmw of dallas to have repaired. Approximately 40000 miles later at 68000 miles same light is on and will not go out.
The front passenger air bag sensor went on at 44k and remains illuminated at all times and for no apparent reason. I took the vehicle to an independent repair shop and was informed that the air bag sensor was defective. Called the bmw site who indicated that there were no recalls for this issue. Contacted the federal safety agency website and informed that recall was in place (ea08001 bmw of north america, llc 01/04/2008 12/31/2008 bmw airbag light illumination 08v384000) dealer stated they would not honor this due to the manufacture date of my vehicle which fits every other criteria (e.g., year, make and model.) not the bmw I am used to.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw x5. The contact stated that the front passenger air bag sensor remained illuminated at all times. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop and the contact was informed that the air bag sensor was defective. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,250. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw x5. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated upon starting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the front passenger seat sensor was replaced. The manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 81,963.
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