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

BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on July 6, 2017. It covers about 2,158 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 2,158
reported: Jul 6, 2017
owners notified: Sep 1, 2017
related complaints: 655

Air bags: sensor: occupant classification

What is wrong: BMW of North America, Inc. (BMW) is recalling certain 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, and 550i vehicles equipped with the Sport Seat option and certain 2006 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i vehicles with standard seats. 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 repair the occupant detection mat to eliminate the possibility that it may crack, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 1, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.

Recall number 17V428000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 655 complaints about airbags problems.

2006 BMW 325I 2006 BMW 325XI 2006 BMW 330I 2006 BMW 330XI 2006 BMW 525I 2006 BMW 525XI 2006 BMW 530I 2006 BMW 530XI 2006 BMW 550I

Questions about recall 17V428000

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

Yes. Recall 17V428000, reported on July 6, 2017, covers about 2,158 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V428000?

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will repair the occupant detection mat to eliminate the possibility that it may crack, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 1, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.

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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