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2006-2007 BMW 325I, BMW 325XI and others recall: occupant classification

BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on November 12, 2013. It covers about 76,565 vehicles.

vehicles affected
76,565
reported
Nov 12, 2013
owners notified
Aug 29, 2014
related complaints
1,081

Air bags: sensor: occupant classification

What is wrong
BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans and 325xi sports wagons, model year 2007 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi sedans and 328i and 328xi sports wagons, model year 2006-2007 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i sedans and 530xi sports wagons, model year 2006 760i sedans, model year 2006-2007 750i, 750Li, and 760Li sedans, and model year 2006 X5 sports activity vehicles, equipped with certain seat types. 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 with an interim notification letter in January 2014 since parts are not currently available. When parts are available, BMW sent a second letter in August and dealers will repair the occupant detection mat to eliminate the possibility that it may crack, free of charge. Additionally, owners of model year 2006-2007 3 Series with standard seats, 5 Series with comfort seats, and Z4 models, will receive an extended warranty on their front passenger seat occupant detection mat. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1‑800‑525‑7417 or email BMW at [email protected].

Recall number 13V564000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1,081 complaints about airbags problems.

2006 BMW 325I2006 BMW 325XI2007 BMW 328I2007 BMW 328XI2006 BMW 330I2006 BMW 330XI2007 BMW 335I2006 BMW 525I2007 BMW 525I2006 BMW 525XI

Questions about recall 13V564000

Is there a recall on the 2006-2007 BMW 325I, BMW 325XI and others occupant classification?

Yes. Recall 13V564000, reported on November 12, 2013, covers about 76,565 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 13V564000?

BMW will notify owners with an interim notification letter in January 2014 since parts are not currently available. When parts are available, BMW sent a second letter in August and dealers will repair the occupant detection mat to eliminate the possibility that it may crack, free of charge. Additionally, owners of model year 2006-2007 3 Series with standard seats, 5 Series with comfort seats, and Z4 models, will receive an extended warranty on their front passenger seat occupant detection mat. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1‑800‑525‑7417 or email BMW at [email protected].

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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