Investigations

NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
AIR BAGS
EA08001BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC01/04/200812/31/2008BMW AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATION08V384000
 Bmw is conducting a safety recall campaign on approximately 200,000 my04 through my06 subject vehicles built through 11/30/05 to correct the front passenger seat air bag occupant detection mat. the specific vehicles included in the recall aremy04- 06/ 5-series with standard and sport seats, my04-06/ x3-series and my06/ 3-series with sport seats. in addition, bmw will extend the warranty coverage of the passenger seat air bag occupant detection mat to 10-year/unlimited mileage on approximately 120,000 remaining my04-06 subject vehicles built through 11/30/05. the specific vehicles included in the extended warranty are my 06/ 6 series, my 06/ 3-series with standard seats, my04-05/ z4, my04-06/ 7 series, my 06/ x5, and my04-06/ 5-series with comfort seats.the average frequency of failures among the extended warranty groups was less than 1/7th of the recall vehicle groups.please see bmw's 08v-384 recall notification for further detailsdepending on seat configuration and vehicle geometry, the occupant detection mat can fatigue during use depending on the manner and frequency of the front passenger's entry and exit.specifically, over time, micro-cracks could develop in the side flanks of the mat causing a broken circuit.a brokencircuit can lead to the deactivation of the passenger air bag and the illumination of both the air bag warning light and the passenger air bag light.
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL
EA08001BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC01/04/200812/31/2008BMW AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATION08V384000
 Bmw is conducting a safety recall campaign on approximately 200,000 my04 through my06 subject vehicles built through 11/30/05 to correct the front passenger seat air bag occupant detection mat. the specific vehicles included in the recall aremy04- 06/ 5-series with standard and sport seats, my04-06/ x3-series and my06/ 3-series with sport seats. in addition, bmw will extend the warranty coverage of the passenger seat air bag occupant detection mat to 10-year/unlimited mileage on approximately 120,000 remaining my04-06 subject vehicles built through 11/30/05. the specific vehicles included in the extended warranty are my 06/ 6 series, my 06/ 3-series with standard seats, my04-05/ z4, my04-06/ 7 series, my 06/ x5, and my04-06/ 5-series with comfort seats.the average frequency of failures among the extended warranty groups was less than 1/7th of the recall vehicle groups.please see bmw's 08v-384 recall notification for further detailsdepending on seat configuration and vehicle geometry, the occupant detection mat can fatigue during use depending on the manner and frequency of the front passenger's entry and exit.specifically, over time, micro-cracks could develop in the side flanks of the mat causing a broken circuit.a brokencircuit can lead to the deactivation of the passenger air bag and the illumination of both the air bag warning light and the passenger air bag light.
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
EA08001BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC01/04/200812/31/2008BMW AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATION08V384000
 Bmw is conducting a safety recall campaign on approximately 200,000 my04 through my06 subject vehicles built through 11/30/05 to correct the front passenger seat air bag occupant detection mat. the specific vehicles included in the recall aremy04- 06/ 5-series with standard and sport seats, my04-06/ x3-series and my06/ 3-series with sport seats. in addition, bmw will extend the warranty coverage of the passenger seat air bag occupant detection mat to 10-year/unlimited mileage on approximately 120,000 remaining my04-06 subject vehicles built through 11/30/05. the specific vehicles included in the extended warranty are my 06/ 6 series, my 06/ 3-series with standard seats, my04-05/ z4, my04-06/ 7 series, my 06/ x5, and my04-06/ 5-series with comfort seats.the average frequency of failures among the extended warranty groups was less than 1/7th of the recall vehicle groups.please see bmw's 08v-384 recall notification for further detailsdepending on seat configuration and vehicle geometry, the occupant detection mat can fatigue during use depending on the manner and frequency of the front passenger's entry and exit.specifically, over time, micro-cracks could develop in the side flanks of the mat causing a broken circuit.a brokencircuit can lead to the deactivation of the passenger air bag and the illumination of both the air bag warning light and the passenger air bag light.

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
AIR BAGS
01/15/201368000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact stated that the passenger's side air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously with the passenger's seat occupied. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the front seat occupancy senor was faulty. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 68,000. the vin was unavailable. kmj
03/09/201370000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact stated that while parked, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags) but was advised by the manufacturer was that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000. kmj
01/15/2013
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. while driving various speeds, the passenger air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument continuously and an occupant was present in the front passenger's seat. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated the front seat occupancy senor was faulty. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 68,000. the vin was unavailable. js
03/09/201370000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact stated while parked the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign number: 08v384000 (air bags) that may have been related to the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000. da
03/03/201391000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact stated that the passenger air bag warning light illuminated. the manufacturer was contacted and they advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in the manufacturer's recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were approximately 91,000.
12/04/201291000
 Passanger side air bag. issue with airbag and seatbelt light coming on intermittently. but now it started to stay on and currently my passenger seat airbag is disabled. the mat sensors fail to function.
03/03/201391000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact stated that the passenger air bag warning light illuminated. the manufacturer was contacted and they advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in the manufacturer's recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were approximately 91,000. mah
12/04/201291000
 Passanger side air bag. issue with airbag and seatbelt light coming on intermittently. but now it started to stay on and currently my passenger seat airbag is disabled. the mat sensors fail to function.
03/03/201391000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact stated that the passenger air bag warning light illuminated. the manufacturer was contacted and they advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in the manufacturer's recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were approximately 91,000. mah
12/04/201291000
 Passanger side air bag. issue with airbag and seatbelt light coming on intermittently. but now it started to stay on and currently my passenger seat airbag is disabled. the mat sensors fail to function.
03/03/201391000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact stated that the passenger air bag warning light illuminated. the manufacturer was contacted and they advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in the manufacturer's recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were approximately 91,000. mah
12/04/201291000
 Passanger side air bag. issue with airbag and seatbelt light coming on intermittently. but now it started to stay on and currently my passenger seat airbag is disabled. the mat sensors fail to function.
02/02/201385000
 I have a 2006 325i. for the past few weeks has been having an issue with airbag and seatbelt light coming on intermittently. but now it started to stay on and currently my passenger seat airbag is disabled. the mat sensors fail to function. i called bmwna and my vin number was not in the list of vin numbers that were recalled for this issue. it is very common (%75 of this model) to get this problem on this year of 3 series. it was obviously in defected parts list and caused the issue and i am not covered. this is not a wear and tear. this is totally cheap quality part that was put in the car.why? because bmw does not want to cover even it is their fault. i am seriously considering to buy a benz after this kind of cheaply handled issues.
03/03/201391000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact stated that the passenger air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. the manufacturer was contacted and they advised him that he was not included in a manufacturer's recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were approximately 91,000. tb
12/04/201291000
 Passanger side air bag. issue with airbag and seatbelt light coming on intermittently. but now it started to stay on and currently my passenger seat airbag is disabled. the mat sensors fail to function.
02/02/201385000
 I have a 2006 325i. for the past few weeks has been having an issue with airbag and seatbelt light coming on intermittently. but now it started to stay on and currently my passenger seat airbag is disabled. the mat sensors fail to function. i called bmwna and my vin number was not in the list of vin numbers that were recalled for this issue. it is very common (%75 of this model) to get this problem on this year of 3 series. it was obviously in defected parts list and caused the issue and i am not covered. this is not a wear and tear. this is totally cheap quality part that was put in the car.why? because bmw does not want to cover even it is their fault. i am seriously considering to buy a benz after this kind of cheaply handled issues.
02/20/201379000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact stated that the air bag and passenger restraint system warning lamp illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician verified that the vehicle was not included in recall nhtsa campaign number: 08v384000 (air bags). the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 79,000 and the current mileage was 79,150.
02/02/201385000
 I have a 2006 325i. for the past few weeks has been having an issue with airbag and seatbelt light coming on intermittently. but now it started to stay on and currently my passenger seat airbag is disabled. the mat sensors fail to function. i called bmwna and my vin number was not in the list of vin numbers that were recalled for this issue. it is very common (%75 of this model) to get this problem on this year of 3 series. it was obviously in defected parts list and caused the issue and i am not covered. this is not a wear and tear. this is totally cheap quality part that was put in the car.why? because bmw does not want to cover even it is their fault. i am seriously considering to buy a benz after this kind of cheaply handled issues.
02/20/201379000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact stated that the air bag and passenger restraint system warning lamp illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician verified that the vehicle was not included in recall nhtsa campaign number: 08v384000 (air bags). the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 79,000 and the current mileage was 79,150.
02/02/201385000
 I have a 2006 325i. for the past few weeks has been having an issue with airbag and seatbelt light coming on intermittently. but now it started to stay on and currently my passenger seat airbag is disabled. the mat sensors fail to function. i called bmwna and my vin number was not in the list of vin numbers that were recalled for this issue. it is very common (%75 of this model) to get this problem on this year of 3 series. it was obviously in defected parts list and caused the issue and i am not covered. this is not a wear and tear. this is totally cheap quality part that was put in the car.why? because bmw does not want to cover even it is their fault. i am seriously considering to buy a benz after this kind of cheaply handled issues.
02/20/201379000
 Tl - the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact stated that the air bag and passenger restraint system warning lamp illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician verified that the vehicle was not included in recall nhtsa campaign number: 08v384000 (air bags). the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 79,000 and the current mileage was 79,150. mah
02/20/201379000
 Tl - the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact stated that the air bag and passenger restraint system warning lamp illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician verified that the vehicle was not included in recall nhtsa campaign number: 08v384000 (air bags). the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 79,000 and the current mileage was 79,150. pm
02/12/2013594881
 Small crack has developed in the mat on the passenger side of vehicle and the air bag warning lamp is on. nhtsa recall bulletin indicated there was a recall (reference number 08v384000) on the frontal air bags; however, the dealership said my vin number was not listed. called bmw north america customer relations and they said the same thing. i believe bmw should assume responsibility for this repair since they have a recall on over 200,000 vehicles and i am experiencing the exact same problem. estimated repair is $1,500. thank you for your consideration. *tr
02/12/201359488
 Small crack has developed in the mat on the passenger side of vehicle and the air bag warning lamp is on. nhtsa recall bulletin indicated there was a recall (reference number 08v384000) on the frontal air bags; however, the dealership said my vin number was not listed. called bmw north america customer relations and they said the same thing. i believe bmw should assume responsibility for this repair since they have a recall on over 200,000 vehicles and i am experiencing the exact same problem. estimated repair is $1,500. thank you for your consideration.
01/15/201394000
 The passenger side occupancy seat mat for the airbag failed. bmw has bulletin sib 65 75 06, airbag warning lamp for oc3 seat mat fault, that covers my cars build date, but bmw states my vin is not covered. there is also a current recall, nhtsa campaign number: 08v384000 but bmw states my car is not covered and refuses to honor the 10 year extended warranty. my car is experiencing this same issue, as diagnosed by a local bmw dealers, but they have failed to cover it. this is a major safety issue that is affecting many cars outside of the recall. they are many people posting on various bmw forums that are experiencing the same issue. bmw should be held accountable to fix all the vehicles experiencing this problem.
10/10/201226000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact stated that the vehicle was started and the front passenger's side air bag warning indicator illuminated intermittently. the failure recurred when the front passenger's seat was occupied or even when there was not an occupant present. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 26,000.
10/10/201226000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact stated that the vehicle was started and the front passenger's side air bag warning indicator illuminated intermittently. the failure recurred when the front passenger's seat was occupied or even when there was not an occupant present. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 26,000. kmj
10/10/201226000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact started the ignition and the front passenger's side air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel intermittently. the failure occurred when the front passenger seat was occupied or even when there was not an occupant present. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 26,000. js
10/01/201265000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact stated that the front passenger side air bag warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they advised that they were unable to determine the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was later contacted and advised him that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). the failure mileage was approximately 65,000. the current mileage was approximately 72,000.
10/01/201265000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact stated that the front passenger side air bag warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they advised that they were unable to determine the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was later contacted and advised him that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). the failure mileage was approximately 65,000. the current mileage was approximately 72,000. kmj
10/01/201265000
 Tl-the contact 2006 bmw 325i. the contact stated that the front passenger air bag light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and they advised him that they were unable to pull any codes. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was later contacted and they advised him that he was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). the failure mileage was approximately 65,000. the current mileage was approximately 72,000. tb
12/23/2012109000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact stated that the front passenger air bag warning light illuminated while the passenger seat was occupied. there was a reading across the instrument panel that advised him that the front passenger air bag was disengaged and was no longer operative. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. the manufacturer was later contacted and advised him that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). the failure and current mileages were approximately 109,000. kmj
12/01/201280000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. while parked, the contact noticed that the air bag warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) that could have been related to the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
12/01/201280000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. while parked, the contact noticed that the air bag warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) that could have been related to the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000. kmj
12/01/201280000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. while parked the contact noticed the air bag warning light illuminate on the instrument panel. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) that may be related to the failure. the manufacture was made aware of the failure and stated the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000. da
06/14/201250000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated.the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they advised that the air bag sensor, which was in the seat, needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and advised that the vehicle was not included in a recall. the failure mileage was 50,000.
06/14/201250000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated.the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they advised that the air bag sensor, which was in the seat, needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and advised that the vehicle was not included in a recall. the failure mileage was 50,000. kmj
03/09/201155000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning lamp illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the front passenger side air bag sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 55,000 and the current mileage was 97,000. kmj
10/23/201250000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact stated the passenger side air bag warning light and the seat belt warning light illuminated indicating that the passenger air bag was off when a passenger seat was occupied. the dealer was contacted to set up an appointment regarding the air bag and seat belt light. the contact believed that if the vehicle was involved in a crash the passenger side air bag would not deploy. the failure mileage was 50,000. pmb
10/23/201250000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact stated the passenger side air bag warning light and the seat belt warning light was illuminated indicate the passenger air bag was off when a passenger was sitting in the passenger seat. the contact called the dealer to set up an appointment regarding the air bag and seat belt light. the contact stated if the vehicle was involved in a crash the passenger side air bag would not deploy. the failure mileage was 50,000. jo
10/09/201262400
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning light would illuminate on an intermittent basis. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where the contact was informed that the front passenger seat sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and advised him that the repair was not covered under warranty nor were there any recalls for the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 62,400. the current mileage was approximately 62,476. kmj
10/09/201262400
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact stated that the passenger air bag light would illimunate on an intermittent basis. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. after diagnosis he was informed that the front passenger seat sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle has not been repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they advised him that it was not covered under warranty nor any recalls. the failure mileage was approximately 62,400. the current mileage was approximately 62,476. tb
08/17/201157000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact stated that the passenger side air system malfunctioned due to a defective air bag sensor in the passenger's seat. the contact was concerned that if the vehicle was involved in a crash that the passenger side air bag would not deploy. the contact was informed of nhtsa campaign i.d. number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) and took the vehicle to a local dealer. the dealer advised the contact that the front passenger seat sensor mat needed to be replaced and that the contact's vin was not included in the recall. the failure mileage was 57,000.
08/17/201157000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact stated that the passenger side air system malfunctioned due to a defective air bag sensor in the passenger's seat. the contact was concerned that if the vehicle was involved in a crash that the passenger side air bag would not deploy. the contact was informed of nhtsa campaign i.d. number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) and took the vehicle to a local dealer. the dealer advised the contact that the front passenger seat sensor mat needed to be replaced and that the contact's vin was not included in the recall. the failure mileage was 57,000. kmj
08/17/201157000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact stated the passenger side air system malfunction due a defective air bag sensor in the passenger seat. the contact stated if the vehicle was involved in a crash the passenger side air bag would not deploy. the contact was informed about a nhtsa campaign i.d. number 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) and took the vehicle to a local dealer. the dealer stated the front passenger seat sensor mat needed to be replaced. the dealer also stated the vin was not included in the recall. the failure mileage was 57,000. jo
07/27/2012365001
 My car started displaying a warning that there was a malfunction in the passenger restraint system. took it to dealer who said that there was a low voltage issue with my battery and fixed it. 2 weeks later the warning reappeared. this time, when i took it to the dealer, i was informed that there was a defective sensor module in the seats and that the airbags would not deploy in the event of a crash. even though the nhtsa issued a recall for this specific malfunction (nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000), the dealer refused to fix the module under warranty. the cost of this repair was quoted to be $1400 and is out of my budget, and even though this is a noted safety defect that bmw is aware of, they refuse to honor the recall claiming that my car's vin number is not among those covered by the recall. *tr
07/27/201236500
 My car started displaying a warning that there was a malfunction in the passenger restraint system. took it to dealer who said that there was a low voltage issue with my battery and fixed it. 2 weeks later the warning reappeared. this time, when i took it to the dealer, i was informed that there was a defective sensor module in the seats and that the airbags would not deploy in the event of a crash. even though the nhtsa issued a recall for this specific malfunction (nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000), the dealer refused to fix the module under warranty. the cost of this repair was quoted to be $1400 and is out of my budget, and even though this is a noted safety defect that bmw is aware of, they refuse to honor the recall claiming that my car's vin number is not among those covered by the recall.
07/29/200983653
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact was traveling 60 mph when the passenger air bag restraint system warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the passenger air bag sensor needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 83,653 and the current mileage was 141,000.
07/29/200983653
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact was traveling 60 mph when the passenger air bag restraint system warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the passenger air bag sensor needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 83,653 and the current mileage was 141,000.pmb
07/29/200983653
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact was traveling 60 mph when the passenger air bag restraint system warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer confirmed the seat sensor needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 83,653 and the current mileage was 141,000. rds
07/20/201257585
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact stated that at engine startup, the passenger restraint system warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer confirmed that the battery needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the vin failed to qualify for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). the failure and current mileages were 57,585.
07/20/201257585
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact stated that at engine startup, the passenger restraint system warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer confirmed that the battery needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the vin failed to qualify for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). the failure and current mileages were 57,585. kmj
07/20/201257385
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact stated at engine startup the passenger restraint system warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer confirmed the battery needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted and they confirmed the vin failed to qualify for recall under nhtsa campaign id number:08v384000 (air bags:frontal). the failure and current mileages were 57,585. rds
07/19/201188000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. while parked, the contact noticed that the air bag warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician stated that the mat on the front passenger seat would have to be replaced. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 88,000. kmj
07/17/2012830001
 Dashboard reads passenger seat restraint malfunction and shows an image of a dummy with an air bag deployed. when i called bmw they stated that my vin number was not on the list for this recall, even though my car fits under this recall completely. *tr
07/19/201188000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. while parked, the contact noticed that the air bag warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician stated that the mat on the front passenger seat would have to be replaced. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 88,000. kmj
07/17/2012830001
 Dashboard reads passenger seat restraint malfunction and shows an image of a dummy with an air bag deployed. when i called bmw they stated that my vin number was not on the list for this recall, even though my car fits under this recall completely. *tr
07/19/201188000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. while parked, the contact noticed that the air bag warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician stated that the mat on the front passenger seat would have to be replaced. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 88,000. kmj
07/17/201283000
 Dashboard reads passenger seat restraint malfunction and shows an image of a dummy with an air bag deployed. when i called bmw they stated that my vin number was not on the list for this recall, even though my car fits under this recall completely.
07/10/200940000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact noticed the air bag warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) but the contact was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
07/10/200940000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact noticed the air bag warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) but the contact was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 40,000. kmj
07/10/200940000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. while parked the contact noticed the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) that may be related to the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 40,000. da
01/18/20074000
 Our vehicle fails to detect passengers and the airbag turns off. we were told by bmw initially that our passengers were too light, however, we understand that this item has been recalled several years ago, because the seat should detect passengers over 90 lbs, i weigh 115 lbs. anyway, when i called the manufacturer they said our vin was not included in the recall. nhtsa relies on the manufacturer to include vin's in the recall, however, this is an obvious problem that my vehicle should have been included in the recall which is so well documented. we are the original owners and have not sold the vehicle.
05/01/201270800
 The passenger air bag light started going on and off when a passenger is and is not sitting in the passenger seat. the defect is clearly the seat weight sensor that many others have cited. this is a significant safety issue. i called the dealer, and like many others, i was told my vehicle was not covered under nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000. the dealer wanted to charge $125 for the diagnosis and $1500-1700 (estimate) to replace the seat mat. all the cost is was going to be the owner's responsibility. mileage is currently 71k. i'm hopeful this compliant helps push the nhtsa and bmw to extend the recall to all 2006 325i models so owners don't have to absorb the high cost of a serious safety and design defect that could lead to a serious injury or death.
05/09/2011118000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325.whether there is a passenger sitting in the front passenger seat or not the contact noticed that the air bag warning light would stay illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 air bags:frontal did not apply to his vin number. the vehicle has not been serviced. the current and failure mileages were 118,000. bml
04/18/201258105
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325. the contact stated that the passenger side air bag sensor was defective, causing the air bag to deactivate with a passenger occupying the seat. the dealer repaired the front passenger seat sensor mat. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) recall range. the vehicle was repaired. the failure and current mileage was 58,105. kmj
04/18/201258105
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325. the contact stated that the passenger air bag sensor was defective, causing the air bag to deactive while a passenger was in the vehicle. the dealer repaired the front passenger seat sensor mat. the manufacturer was notified, but denied to assist with the failure due to the vin being outside of the nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) recall range. the vehicle was repaired. the failure and current mileage was 58,105. nw
04/02/201243000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact stated that the air bag light warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where a diagnostic was performed and the failure was located at the passenger seat air bag sensor. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer denied assistance with the repair because the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags: frontal). the failure and the current mileage was 43,000. kmj
04/02/201243000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact stated that the air bag light remained illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, a diagnostic was performed. the failure was located at the passenger seat air bag sensor. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer denied assistance with the repair, because the vin was not included in recall nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 air bags: frontal. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage and the current mileage was 43,000. li
01/04/201162000
 Passenger airbag / seat belt light came on and would not go out. there were multiple nhtsa recalls (pe07-045) and (ea08-001) but my vin falls outside of the recall because apparently i have sport seats. there are numerous complaints on various sites about this issue. bmwna stated they won't doofer to fix the issue since the vehicle was not included in the recall. dealers charge $1000+ to fix this defect.
01/05/201183000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325. the contact stated the front passenger seat sensor matt for the air bag is faulty. the contact stated the air bag light illuminated on the dash board indicating the passenger side air bag had malfunction. the contact notice a nhtsa campaign i.d. number 09v257000 (air bags:frontal) and called the manufacturer. the manufacturer stated to the contact the vin number was not included in the recall for the air bag. the contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer for a diagnostic test. the failure mileage was 83,000. jo
01/16/200950000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact stated that airbag warning light had been illuminated for approximately 3 years. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they advised her that the passenger seat sensor had failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they advised her that she was not inlcuded in nhtsa camapaign id number 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). the failure mileage was approximately 50,000. tb
01/05/201183000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325. the contact stated the front passenger seat sensor matt for the air bag is faulty. the contact stated the air bag light illuminated on the dash board indicating the passenger side air bag had malfunction. the contact notice a nhtsa campaign i.d. number 09v257000 (air bags:frontal) and called the manufacturer. the manufacturer stated to the contact the vin number was not included in the recall for the air bag. the contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer for a diagnostic test. the failure mileage was 83,000. jo
01/16/200950000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact stated that airbag warning light had been illuminated for approximately 3 years. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they advised her that the passenger seat sensor had failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they advised her that she was not inlcuded in nhtsa camapaign id number 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). the failure mileage was approximately 50,000. tb
11/15/201170000
 Airbag light is constantly on showing passenger airbag is always off. noticed multiple issues from other owners and recall # 08v384000. bmw refuses to acknowledge or do anything about the issue.
01/05/201183000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325. the contact stated the front passenger seat sensor matt for the air bag is faulty. the contact stated the air bag light illuminated on the dash board indicating the passenger side air bag had malfunction. the contact notice a nhtsa campaign i.d. number 09v257000 (air bags:frontal) and called the manufacturer. the manufacturer stated to the contact the vin number was not included in the recall for the air bag. the contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer for a diagnostic test. the failure mileage was 83,000. jo
01/16/200950000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact stated that airbag warning light had been illuminated for approximately 3 years. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they advised her that the passenger seat sensor had failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they advised her that she was not inlcuded in nhtsa camapaign id number 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). the failure mileage was approximately 50,000. tb
11/15/201170000
 Airbag light is constantly on showing passenger airbag is always off. noticed multiple issues from other owners and recall # 08v384000. bmw refuses to acknowledge or do anything about the issue.
06/01/201196000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact stated that the front passenger air bag and seat belt lights remained illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who performed a diagnostic test and located a failure at the air bag sensor. the manufacturer denied assistance with repairs because the vin was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 96,000 and the current mileage was 102,000. the vin was not available.
06/01/201196000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact stated that the front passenger air bag and seat belt lights remained illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who performed a diagnostic test and located a failure at the air bag sensor. the manufacturer denied assistance with repairs because the vin was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 96,000 and the current mileage was 102,000. the vin was not available. sm.
06/01/201196000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact the contact stated the passenger air bag, and seat belt light remained illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic which located the failure at the air bag sensor. the manufacturer denied assistance with the repair because the vin was included in nhtsa campaign id number 08v384000. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin information was not available. the failure mileage was 96,000 and the current mileage was 102,000. li
12/06/201167000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325. the contact stated that the air bag warning light and passenger side seat belt light on was illuminated. the contact stated that the seat belt warning light would illuminate even with the seat occupied and the seat belt in use. the contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test or repairs. the failure mileage was 67,000. kmj
12/06/201167000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325. the contact stated the air bag light and passenger seat belt light on the dash board was illuminated. the contact stated the passenger side seat belt light illuminates even when someone is sitting in the passenger seat with the seat beat engaged. the contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test. the failure mileage was 67,000. jo
09/01/201158000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact stated the passenger seat air bag sensor failed, causing the warning light to illuminate on the instrument panel. the dealer diagnosed that the nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) recall was not associated with the vin. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 58,000 and the current mileage was 60,000.
09/01/201158000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact stated the passenger seat air bag sensor failed, causing the warning light to illuminate on the instrument panel. the dealer diagnosed that the nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) recall was not associated with the vin. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 58,000 and the current mileage was 60,000. rvk
09/01/201158000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact stated that the passenger seat air bag sensor failed, causing the warning light to illuminate on the instrument panel of the vehicle. the dealer diagnosed that the nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) recall did not associated the vin. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 58,000 and the current mileage was 60,000. nw
11/07/201185000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. the dealer diagnosed that the front passenger foot mat sensor would need to be replaced. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) but the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 88,689.
11/07/201185000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. the dealer diagnosed that the front passenger foot mat sensor would need to be replaced. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) but the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 88,689. kmj
11/01/2011
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the floor mat sensor failed for the passenger side air bag. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags: frontal), but was told by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. the failure mileage was unknown.
11/07/201185000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. the dealer diagnosed that the front passenger foot mat sensor would need to be replaced. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) but the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 88,689. kmj
11/01/2011
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the floor mat sensor failed for the passenger side air bag. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags: frontal), but was told by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. the failure mileage was unknown. kmj
11/07/201185000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact stated that the air bag warning light would illuminate on the instrument panel of the vehicle. the dealer diagnosed that the front passenger feet mat sensor would need to be replaced. there is a nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) recall, but the vin was not associated. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 88,689. nw
11/01/2011
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the floor mat sensor failed for the passenger side air bag. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags: frontal), but was told by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. the failure mileage was unknown. kmj
11/01/2011
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact stated the air bag light illuminated on the dashboard. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and it was determined that the floor mat sensor had failed for the passenger side air bag. the contact found nhtsa recall campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags: frontal), but was told by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included. the current mileage was 54,127.rl
11/02/2011
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated on the dashboard. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the front passenger air bag sensor failed. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags: frontal) and the vehicle was not repaired. the current mileage was 67,000 and the failure mileage was unknown. kmj
10/15/201161500
 I've lately been experiencing an issue with my vehicle where when a passenger sits in the front passenger seat, two icons on my dash come on indicating that safety features are disabled; i get an airbag disable icon in the dash along with the roof lining of my vehicle near the sos button, a text that reads, passenger air bag disabled and is illuminated, indicating that the passenger airbag is disabled. also a 'seat belt' icon shows in the dashboard despite it being clicked in. nhtsa action number: ea08001 thankfully due to nhtsa, the manufacturer, bmwna, was forced to recall a total of 200,000 vehicles with this exact same issue. according to the nhtsa listing, my vehicle is covered under a mass recall of the 'sensor mat' located in the passenger seat of various bmw models to detect when a passenger is sitting on the seat which then triggers the sensor to ready the airbag in the event of an accident. my model 2006 bmw 325i (with sports and premium package) is mentioned in the vehicle list, both by manufacturer make (bmw), model (3-series/ 325i), and specifically the type of seat, being sports package. i have taken my vehicle to the bmw dealership where i purchased it from to get the issue looked at as the safety of myself and my passengers was a prime consideration when purchasing the vehicle in the first place. i was informed by the service advisor that my vehicle was not covered and that i should pay out of pocket or contact bmwna. i've contacted them and they denied me coverage explaining my vehicle does not fall under the recall. i firmly believe that i am being asked to pay exorbitant repair fees to fix basic safety systems despite that my car should fall under the recall as it is experiencing the exact same issues. my car is 'babied' and to be experiencing a failure of safety systems is extremely nerve-wracking. thank you for your time.
10/20/201156254
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. the manufacturer was contacted and advised that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal), and denied any assistance with the repairs. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 56,254. kmj
10/20/201156254
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact stated that the vehicle air bag light illuminiated and the manufacturer stated the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 component air bags:frontal, and denied assitance with the repair. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 56,254. li
10/01/201152000
 A few weeks ago when i was driving with a passenger my airbag light came and all sorts of cautions popped up on my i drive about the passenger air bag and seat belt restraints. later on that day when i did not have a passenger with me everything was fine. now almost every time i have a passenger with me the light comes on. from all the research i have been doing on this was a recall for this same exact problem but only on the early model 2006 325i. so i called bmw usa earlier today gave them my vin and my 2006 325i was not apart of the recall! which i do not understand because the recall should have covered all the 2006 because there were a lot more cases of this happening to even the late model 325i. so is there any way my vin can be added to the recall so i can get this safety issue resolved?
01/19/2011110000
 2006 bmw 325i passenger seat mat sensor for airbag system has failed but my model/year is outside the recall range honored by bmwusa
05/20/201182000
 My 2006 bmw 525i passenger side airbag malfunction light came on and is a bad sensor in the seat. there has been a recall on this for other 2006 bmw's but mine is not included in this. it is the same problem as all of the other recalled ones. the nhtsa campaign id# is 08v384000. i believe the problem is more widespread than the ones recalled.
04/01/201044000
 Srs lights activate while driving. it deactivate the passenger airbag system. passenger srs light activated due to faulty occupancy seat sensor. the occupancy sensor must be replaced to correct the error.
10/25/201060000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. upon starting the vehicle with a passenger seated in the front passenger seat, the air bag light began illuminating on the dashboard. the failure recurred whenever a passenger was seated in the front passenger seat. the manufacturer was notified and the contact was told that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 65,000. the vin was unavailable.
04/01/201044000
 Srs lights activate while driving. it deactivate the passenger airbag system. passenger srs light activated due to faulty occupancy seat sensor. the occupancy sensor must be replaced to correct the error.
10/25/201060000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. upon starting the vehicle with a passenger seated in the front passenger seat, the air bag light began illuminating on the dashboard. the failure recurred whenever a passenger was seated in the front passenger seat. the manufacturer was notified and the contact was told that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 65,000. the vin was unavailable.
04/01/201044000
 Srs lights activate while driving. it deactivate the passenger airbag system. passenger srs light activated due to faulty occupancy seat sensor. the occupancy sensor must be replaced to correct the error.
10/25/201060000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. upon starting the vehicle with a passenger seated in the front passenger seat, the air bag light began illuminating on the dashboard. the failure recurred whenever a passenger was seated in the front passenger seat. the manufacturer was notified and the contact was told that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 65,000. the vin was unavailable.
04/19/201163900
 When a passenger sits in the passenger seat, the airbag light will illuminate on the dash. bmw says there was a recall and extended warranty issued, but not for my vin number. i fear that they did not recall all of the cars that would be affected by the faulty airbag sensor mat. i have no other option than to pay $2,000 to have the mat replaced. the service assistant even told me that it was the same issue that the recalled/extended warranty cars were having with the seat mat. i do not understand why they would not recall all of the affected vehicles. it is a major safety issue.
04/01/201044000
 Srs lights activate while driving. it deactivate the passenger airbag system. passenger srs light activated due to faulty occupancy seat sensor. the occupancy sensor must be replaced to correct the error.
10/25/201060000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. upon starting the vehicle with a passenger seated in the front passenger seat, the air bag light began illuminating on the dashboard. the failure recurred whenever a passenger was seated in the front passenger seat. the manufacturer was notified and the contact was told that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 65,000. the vin was unavailable.
04/19/201163900
 When a passenger sits in the passenger seat, the airbag light will illuminate on the dash. bmw says there was a recall and extended warranty issued, but not for my vin number. i fear that they did not recall all of the cars that would be affected by the faulty airbag sensor mat. i have no other option than to pay $2,000 to have the mat replaced. the service assistant even told me that it was the same issue that the recalled/extended warranty cars were having with the seat mat. i do not understand why they would not recall all of the affected vehicles. it is a major safety issue.
10/25/201060000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. upon starting the vehicle with a passenger seated in the front passenger seat, the air bag light began illuminating on the dashboard. the failure recurred whenever a passenger was seated in the front passenger seat. the manufacturer was notified and the contact was told the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 65,000. the vin was unavailable. sm.
04/19/201163900
 When a passenger sits in the passenger seat, the airbag light will illuminate on the dash. bmw says there was a recall and extended warranty issued, but not for my vin number. i fear that they did not recall all of the cars that would be affected by the faulty airbag sensor mat. i have no other option than to pay $2,000 to have the mat replaced. the service assistant even told me that it was the same issue that the recalled/extended warranty cars were having with the seat mat. i do not understand why they would not recall all of the affected vehicles. it is a major safety issue.
01/01/200950000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact stated the air bag light intermittently illuminated on the dashboard while the front passenger seat was occupied. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but the failure was not diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 82,000.
01/01/200950000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact stated the air bag light intermittently illuminated on the dashboard while passengers were seated in the front passenger seat. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they did not diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 82,000. sm.
01/06/200739000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact stated that the seat format sensors have failed causing the front passenger airbag to not be activated. the failure has been repaired several times and is no longer under a warranty. the dealer was contacted and has repaired the failure. the failure mileage was 39,000. tb
11/23/200936000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact stated that the air bag light would turn on and off intermittently. also, the contact stated that there was condensation in the two headlights. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership but the dealer refused to inspect the vehicle for the air bag light problem. a bolt was replaced for the headlight condensation problem but it continued and the dealer stated that the entire headlight assembly needed to be replaced. the contact called the manufacturer in reference to recall 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) but was told her vehicle was not included; she was offered no further assistance. the current mileage was 39,065. the failure mileage was approximately 36,000-bk
09/03/2010101714
 I have a 2006 bmw 325i sedan with sports seats that failed the seatbelt warning sensor on the passenger seat due to a defective occupancy sensor. this is exactly the issue as outlined in action number ea08001 but because the cars build date was later than stated in the recall is not covered. the problem exists in all 2006 cars and was not resolved by the manufactrurer. cost was $1,000 for replacment and 3 days at bmw.
08/01/201071000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. after starting the vehicle the contact noticed that the airbag light had appeared on the dashboard. the vehicle was taking to the dealership where the contact was informed that the airbag sensor in the passenger side front seat needed to be replaced. there were no prior warnings and the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 71000 and the current mileage was 75000. bml
09/03/2010101714
 I have a 2006 bmw 325i sedan with sports seats that failed the seatbelt warning sensor on the passenger seat due to a defective occupancy sensor. this is exactly the issue as outlined in action number ea08001 but because the cars build date was later than stated in the recall is not covered. the problem exists in all 2006 cars and was not resolved by the manufactrurer. cost was $1,000 for replacment and 3 days at bmw.
08/01/201071000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. after starting the vehicle the contact noticed that the airbag light had appeared on the dashboard. the vehicle was taking to the dealership where the contact was informed that the airbag sensor in the passenger side front seat needed to be replaced. there were no prior warnings and the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 71000 and the current mileage was 75000. bml
09/03/2010101714
 I have a 2006 bmw 325i sedan with sports seats that failed the seatbelt warning sensor on the passenger seat due to a defective occupancy sensor. this is exactly the issue as outlined in action number ea08001 but because the cars build date was later than stated in the recall is not covered. the problem exists in all 2006 cars and was not resolved by the manufactrurer. cost was $1,000 for replacment and 3 days at bmw.
08/01/201071000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. after starting the vehicle the contact noticed that the airbag light had appeared on the dashboard. the vehicle was taking to the dealership where the contact was informed that the airbag sensor in the passenger side front seat needed to be replaced. there were no prior warnings and the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 71000 and the current mileage was 75000. bml
02/13/2010690001
 I have a 2006 bmw 3 series that had a defective seat mat sensor. this defect led to the following indications in the vehicle: overhead air bag warning light illuminated, the red airbag light on the instrument panel illuminated, and the system check window (digital display between tachometer and speedometer) indicated a fault with the airbag. there is an active recall on this failure for 2006 3 series with sport seats, campaign number 08v384000. however, my vehicle's vin number is not included on the list that nhtsa and bmw negotiated. bmw has denied my request to fix this problem at their cost. my vehicle is affected by the exact same problem that 200,000 other bmw?s had. there is a precedent for failure with the seat mat sensor. the cost to the consumer to correct this threat to safety is approximately $1400. nhtsa should expand this recall list to cover all vehicles affected by this problem. this is a safety issue and the cost burden should not be passed on to the consumer in this case. *tr
02/09/2010370001
 I have a 2006 bmw 3 series that has a defective passenger airbag. there is an active recall on this already. however, my vehicle's vin number is not included on the list that nhtsa and bmw negotiated. therefore, bmw has denied my request to fix this under the recall even though they have acknowledged that my vehicle is affected by the exact same problem that 200,000 other exact same year and model vehicles that are covered under this recall. bmw should have to expand this recall list to cover all vehicles affected by this same problem. this is a safety issue as well and is no different than the events we have seen recently with toyota. *tr
01/04/201038325
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325xi. the air bag on/off light on the passenger side is illuminated to include a warning stating that the passenger system has malfunctioned. the dealer was diagnosing the failure when the complaint was filed. the failure mileage was 38,325.
09/05/2009170001
 Airbags and seat belt release were suddenly disabled. took the car to the dealer and was notified that the rear lower belt release module (part # 72116975363) had been made non-operational due to a liquid spill on the left side of the rear seat. this caused the entire airbag system and seat belt system to fail. this also short circuited the cable (part #61129130173) bmw states that these parts are not covered under warranty due to outside influences. spills inside the car should not disable and cause a short circuit to the airbag and seat belt security system. *tr
10/31/2008300001
 I was driving about 10 mph in traffic on friday, oct. 31, 2008, at 5 p.m., in houston,when my 2006 bmw 325i began smoking in the passenger compartment and burst into flames by the time i got it parked. i first noticed the air conditioner was not functioning properly and then smoke immediately began filling the car. the car was totaled by the time the hfd arrived. the car was in good condition and had no recent service or problems. it had no previous electrical problems. the ac just began blowing warm air, and smoke started pouring into the compartment from above and below the dashboard - not from the ac. the car was running fine until it burst into flames. it had to be a mechanical defect or an electrical short of some kind. *tr
06/28/20061
 Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle was in an accident, hitting a deer which caused injuries to contact's neck. after during the accident, the air bags did not deploy. the accident was reported to the insurance company. on the second day after the vehicle was purchased, the seatbelt light illuminated.
06/12/2006200106/06/2006
 Dt*: the contact stated upon purchase, the seat belt light flashed intermittently, when the seat belt was latched. then, while traveling 50 mph, the vehicle struck a deer. the seat belt did not restrain the driver and no air bags deployed. there was damage to the grill area, the vehicle was driven away from the scene and has not been inspected by a mechanic. the driver sustained minor injuries. updated 8/14/2006 - *nm
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07/27/2012365001
 My car started displaying a warning that there was a malfunction in the passenger restraint system. took it to dealer who said that there was a low voltage issue with my battery and fixed it. 2 weeks later the warning reappeared. this time, when i took it to the dealer, i was informed that there was a defective sensor module in the seats and that the airbags would not deploy in the event of a crash. even though the nhtsa issued a recall for this specific malfunction (nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000), the dealer refused to fix the module under warranty. the cost of this repair was quoted to be $1400 and is out of my budget, and even though this is a noted safety defect that bmw is aware of, they refuse to honor the recall claiming that my car's vin number is not among those covered by the recall. *tr
01/02/20121
 2006 bmw 325i. consumer sent correspondence in regards to bmw recall rework for frontal airbags not in compliance with guidelines *tgw the consumer stated he was rear ended and ever since the accident, the passenger air bag light has remained on, even though there was no front end collision and the passenger seat was empty. the consumer stated the recall was not being performed ethically and therefore, consumers and insurance companies are being mislead. the consumer stated the air bag light is being turned off, instead of actually being worked on to try and resolve the issue.
02/01/201144000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact stated that when latching the passenger seat belt, the seat belt warning light would engage (stating that the passenger seat belt was not latched) and the air bag light would illuminate on the instrument panel. the dealer and manufacturer made that contact aware of the nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal), but the vin was not apart of the recall. the failure was not remedied. the failure mileage was 44,000 and the current mileage was 47,000. nw
06/01/200710000
 2006 bmw 325i, vin #wbavb13546pt16835. beginning in 2007 the sensor for the passenger air bag has been off, regardless of the weight of the passenger. current recall states that my model vehicle is not covered for the recall of the front passenger airbag seat sensor mat, but if it went out after only one year it would appear that it, too, is defective. i was never contacted by bmw about a recall since my vehicle is not listed as being defective, but it clearly is. i'm certain that i am not the only 2006 bmw 325i owner that has had this issue, and the recall should be extended to all models, not just the sport seat model. the indicator light indicating that the seat belt is off remains on constantly, regardless of the weight of the passenger.
03/10/201029000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. while parked the contact noticed the air bag light was illuminated on the instrument panel. the light remained on constantly. the vehicle was taken an independent mechanic. the mechanic stated the passenger seat cover and occupancy sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) but the manufacturer stated the vin was not included. the approximate failure mileage was 29,000.
04/12/201164000
 When an adult is seated in the front passenger seat of the vehicle, the air bag service indicator, no seatbelt indicator, and passenger airbag is disabled indicator are all illuminated. when taking my vehicle in to the local bmw service center to diagnose the issue, i was told the cause was a faulty passenger seat sensor mat (have documentation), which is meant to detect when a passenger is present. in addition, i was told in my vehicles current state, if i were to get in an accident with a passenger present, the passenger airbag would not deploy. while performing independent research, i found that bmw has released an official recall (#08v384000) which describes these same symptoms, caused by a defective passenger seat sensor mat. in the recall details, the make, model, year and seat type all match the specifications of my vehicle. after discovering the recall information, i contacted bmw of north america representative by telephone. i was told that because my vehicle vin is not on the recall list, the repair must be done at an out of pocket expense. i am filing this complaint because the defective seat sensor reduces the safety of the vehicle passengers, as well as violates air bag regulations established by the nhtsa. since this is a defect, the cost should be covered 100% by the manufacturer, bmw.
06/01/201051000
 My vehicle has the exact same problem that bmw recalled in the nhtsa campaign# 08v384000. the problem is with my front passenger airbag seat mat has cracked. this defect has already been verified by an authorized bmw dealer at my own cost. but for some reason, my vehicle in not one of the 200,000 vehicles in the official recall. so bmw refuses to take care of the problem. i filed a complaint with bmw na but they will not cover this problem. this is a safety issue because my passenger side airbag is now disabled permanently because of this defect.
12/23/201067000
 Tl. the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact stated the passenger side air bag warning lamp will come on saying passenger restraint malfunction and the passenger air bag off lamp will come on as well. this happens if someone is sitting in the seat or not. the contact notice the recall 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) and the contact took the vehicle to a local dealer. the dealer discovery a cracked seat sensor mat on the front passenger side seat. the dealer than check the vehicle's vin to see if it was apart of the recall and it's not. the contact called the manufacturer regarding the recall and the manufacturer stated they will not cover the cost of the vehicle. the contact stated the manufacturer should be responsible for the repairs since this is a known issue. the failure mileage was 67,000. jo
02/02/201142500
 2006bmw 325i airbag light and seat belt light will not turn off. it just came on 2 days ago. nothing caused the lights to go on. they will not turn off. evidently there is a recall for the issue, however, my car in not listed as one of the problem cars based on the vin #.
12/23/201067000
 Tl. the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact stated the passenger side air bag warning lamp will come on saying passenger restraint malfunction and the passenger air bag off lamp will come on as well. this happens if someone is sitting in the seat or not. the contact notice the recall 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) and the contact took the vehicle to a local dealer. the dealer discovery a cracked seat sensor mat on the front passenger side seat. the dealer than check the vehicle's vin to see if it was apart of the recall and it's not. the contact called the manufacturer regarding the recall and the manufacturer stated they will not cover the cost of the vehicle. the contact stated the manufacturer should be responsible for the repairs since this is a known issue. the failure mileage was 67,000. jo
02/02/201142500
 2006bmw 325i airbag light and seat belt light will not turn off. it just came on 2 days ago. nothing caused the lights to go on. they will not turn off. evidently there is a recall for the issue, however, my car in not listed as one of the problem cars based on the vin #.
12/23/201067000
 Tl. the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact stated the passenger side air bag warning lamp will come on saying passenger restraint malfunction and the passenger air bag off lamp will come on as well. this happens if someone is sitting in the seat or not. the contact notice the recall 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) and the contact took the vehicle to a local dealer. the dealer discovery a cracked seat sensor mat on the front passenger side seat. the dealer than check the vehicle's vin to see if it was apart of the recall and it's not. the contact called the manufacturer regarding the recall and the manufacturer stated they will not cover the cost of the vehicle. the contact stated the manufacturer should be responsible for the repairs since this is a known issue. the failure mileage was 67,000. jo
02/02/201142500
 2006bmw 325i airbag light and seat belt light will not turn off. it just came on 2 days ago. nothing caused the lights to go on. they will not turn off. evidently there is a recall for the issue, however, my car in not listed as one of the problem cars based on the vin #.
12/23/201067000
 Tl. the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact stated the passenger side air bag warning lamp will come on saying passenger restraint malfunction and the passenger air bag off lamp will come on as well. this happens if someone is sitting in the seat or not. the contact notice the recall 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) and the contact took the vehicle to a local dealer. the dealer discovery a cracked seat sensor mat on the front passenger side seat. the dealer than check the vehicle's vin to see if it was apart of the recall and it's not. the contact called the manufacturer regarding the recall and the manufacturer stated they will not cover the cost of the vehicle. the contact stated the manufacturer should be responsible for the repairs since this is a known issue. the failure mileage was 67,000. jo
02/02/201142500
 2006bmw 325i airbag light and seat belt light will not turn off. it just came on 2 days ago. nothing caused the lights to go on. they will not turn off. evidently there is a recall for the issue, however, my car in not listed as one of the problem cars based on the vin #.
10/30/201060000
 Air bag sensor on passenger side of 2006 bmw 325i has failed, causing the air bag sensor warning lamp and dash light to stay continuously illuminated. it appears (by a third light above the passenger seat, near the mirror and sun roof controls) that the passenger air bag is disabled. bmw service center (global imports bmw, atlanta ga) claims no recall has been issued for individual car by checking vin #, but problem matches nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000. research online indicates many other bmw owners with 2006 bmw's have experienced similar issues with the air bag sensor and seems were not contacted for the recall. bmw should extend the warranty to cover all 2006 bmws with this issue.
06/15/200970000
 I own a 2006 bmw 325 (sprt pckg). the air bag warning light illuminated on the dashboard. my problem is described on the nhtsa recall id 08v384000 (air bags: frontal). the mileage is approx 70,000. bmw says my vin doesn't qualify, however my car still obviously has a problem, and bmw is in denial. i've also noted other complaints on safetycar.gov with similar bmw interactions. bmw is avoiding responsibility, and the nhtsa needs to do more to protect our safety.
07/29/201040729
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the contact stated that the air bag warning light has illuminated on the instrumental panel. the vehicle was inspected by the dealer who informed the contact that there was a faulty bst cable that needed to be replaced. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 40,729. tb
09/24/201085000
 Starting the ignition the air bag light is illuminated when a passenger sits in the front seat. there is a know recall for this issue 08v384000 however my vin is not included.
09/09/201038000
 I purchased the 2006 bmw in 11/2009/ i had a notice online last month about the voluntary airbag re-call. the notice was in red on the top of my payment page. when i contacted the dealer about the condensation and mentioned this to them. then i contacted the bmw and they said it is not one of the vehicles 30 days later. recall# 08v384000.. this is very strange. everytime i place my purse on the front passenger seat the light for the front-passenger airbag lights up. it only turns off when i remove my purse. bmw states that my vehicle was not involved. i did not receive any notice except for the warning message on my account last month. i purchased the vehicle certified pre-owned in 11/2009,
09/24/201085000
 Starting the ignition the air bag light is illuminated when a passenger sits in the front seat. there is a know recall for this issue 08v384000 however my vin is not included.
09/09/201038000
 I purchased the 2006 bmw in 11/2009/ i had a notice online last month about the voluntary airbag re-call. the notice was in red on the top of my payment page. when i contacted the dealer about the condensation and mentioned this to them. then i contacted the bmw and they said it is not one of the vehicles 30 days later. recall# 08v384000.. this is very strange. everytime i place my purse on the front passenger seat the light for the front-passenger airbag lights up. it only turns off when i remove my purse. bmw states that my vehicle was not involved. i did not receive any notice except for the warning message on my account last month. i purchased the vehicle certified pre-owned in 11/2009,
09/01/201071000
 I am an owner of a 2006 bmw 325i with approximately 70k miles. just recently, i noted that warning lights indicating failure of the air bag/supplemental restraint system. i took my vehicle to a local mechanic who indicated that the failure code was tied to an inoperable passenger detetection mat. he went on to indicate that there was a documented recall/warranty extension related to this issue. i contacted my local bmw dealer who told me that the recall/warranty did not apply to my vehicle as it was manufactured after november 30th, 2005. i am filing this complaint as it is evident that the scope of their recall was not sufficient to cover all cars with this issue, as i have noted many other complaints similar to mine. i feel it is incumbent upon nhtsa to push for expansion of this remedy as bmw is clearly derelict in its obligation to address significant safety issues with its products.
09/24/201085000
 Starting the ignition the air bag light is illuminated when a passenger sits in the front seat. there is a know recall for this issue 08v384000 however my vin is not included.
09/09/201038000
 I purchased the 2006 bmw in 11/2009/ i had a notice online last month about the voluntary airbag re-call. the notice was in red on the top of my payment page. when i contacted the dealer about the condensation and mentioned this to them. then i contacted the bmw and they said it is not one of the vehicles 30 days later. recall# 08v384000.. this is very strange. everytime i place my purse on the front passenger seat the light for the front-passenger airbag lights up. it only turns off when i remove my purse. bmw states that my vehicle was not involved. i did not receive any notice except for the warning message on my account last month. i purchased the vehicle certified pre-owned in 11/2009,
09/01/201071000
 I am an owner of a 2006 bmw 325i with approximately 70k miles. just recently, i noted that warning lights indicating failure of the air bag/supplemental restraint system. i took my vehicle to a local mechanic who indicated that the failure code was tied to an inoperable passenger detetection mat. he went on to indicate that there was a documented recall/warranty extension related to this issue. i contacted my local bmw dealer who told me that the recall/warranty did not apply to my vehicle as it was manufactured after november 30th, 2005. i am filing this complaint as it is evident that the scope of their recall was not sufficient to cover all cars with this issue, as i have noted many other complaints similar to mine. i feel it is incumbent upon nhtsa to push for expansion of this remedy as bmw is clearly derelict in its obligation to address significant safety issues with its products.
08/10/201052000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. while the contact was driving approximately 45 mph, the air bag warning indicator illuminated until the engine was turned off. the failure occurred whenever the was in operation. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the technician informed that there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number i08v384000 (air bags: frontal). the vin was not included in the recall defect. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact expressed concern of the safety risk. the failure mileage was approximately 52,000. js
09/09/201038000
 I purchased the 2006 bmw in 11/2009/ i had a notice online last month about the voluntary airbag re-call. the notice was in red on the top of my payment page. when i contacted the dealer about the condensation and mentioned this to them. then i contacted the bmw and they said it is not one of the vehicles 30 days later. recall# 08v384000.. this is very strange. everytime i place my purse on the front passenger seat the light for the front-passenger airbag lights up. it only turns off when i remove my purse. bmw states that my vehicle was not involved. i did not receive any notice except for the warning message on my account last month. i purchased the vehicle certified pre-owned in 11/2009,
09/01/201071000
 I am an owner of a 2006 bmw 325i with approximately 70k miles. just recently, i noted that warning lights indicating failure of the air bag/supplemental restraint system. i took my vehicle to a local mechanic who indicated that the failure code was tied to an inoperable passenger detetection mat. he went on to indicate that there was a documented recall/warranty extension related to this issue. i contacted my local bmw dealer who told me that the recall/warranty did not apply to my vehicle as it was manufactured after november 30th, 2005. i am filing this complaint as it is evident that the scope of their recall was not sufficient to cover all cars with this issue, as i have noted many other complaints similar to mine. i feel it is incumbent upon nhtsa to push for expansion of this remedy as bmw is clearly derelict in its obligation to address significant safety issues with its products.
08/10/201052000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. while the contact was driving approximately 45 mph, the air bag warning indicator illuminated until the engine was turned off. the failure occurred whenever the was in operation. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the technician informed that there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number i08v384000 (air bags: frontal). the vin was not included in the recall defect. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact expressed concern of the safety risk. the failure mileage was approximately 52,000. js
09/01/201071000
 I am an owner of a 2006 bmw 325i with approximately 70k miles. just recently, i noted that warning lights indicating failure of the air bag/supplemental restraint system. i took my vehicle to a local mechanic who indicated that the failure code was tied to an inoperable passenger detetection mat. he went on to indicate that there was a documented recall/warranty extension related to this issue. i contacted my local bmw dealer who told me that the recall/warranty did not apply to my vehicle as it was manufactured after november 30th, 2005. i am filing this complaint as it is evident that the scope of their recall was not sufficient to cover all cars with this issue, as i have noted many other complaints similar to mine. i feel it is incumbent upon nhtsa to push for expansion of this remedy as bmw is clearly derelict in its obligation to address significant safety issues with its products.
08/10/201052000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. while the contact was driving approximately 45 mph, the air bag warning indicator illuminated until the engine was turned off. the failure occurred whenever the was in operation. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the technician informed that there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number i08v384000 (air bags: frontal). the vin was not included in the recall defect. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact expressed concern of the safety risk. the failure mileage was approximately 52,000. js
09/14/201060000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the passenger seat air bag and warning light came on and when the vehicle was taken to the dealer they were told the sensor mat would need to be replaced. the contact found that it was a recall campaign for the frontal air bag under 08v384000, which deals with the floor mat sensor. the contact was told that the vehicle was not included and they would have to pay for the repair. the failure mileage and current mileages was 60000.rl
08/10/201052000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. while the contact was driving approximately 45 mph, the air bag warning indicator illuminated until the engine was turned off. the failure occurred whenever the was in operation. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the technician informed that there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number i08v384000 (air bags: frontal). the vin was not included in the recall defect. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact expressed concern of the safety risk. the failure mileage was approximately 52,000. js
09/14/201060000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. the passenger seat air bag and warning light came on and when the vehicle was taken to the dealer they were told the sensor mat would need to be replaced. the contact found that it was a recall campaign for the frontal air bag under 08v384000, which deals with the floor mat sensor. the contact was told that the vehicle was not included and they would have to pay for the repair. the failure mileage and current mileages was 60000.rl
07/06/201043000
 I own a 2006 bmw 325i. the air bag warning light illuminated on the dashboard. my problem is described on the nhtsa recall id 08v384000 (air bags: frontal). the mileage is approx 43,000. the vehicle has not been repaired. my car falls under the criteria noted on 08v-384 recall notification. bmw says my vin doesn't qualify, however my car still obviously has a problem, and bmw is in denial. i've also noted other complaints on safetycar.gov with similar bmw interactions. bmw is avoiding responsibility, and the nhtsa needs to do more to protect our safety.
01/15/201050000
 Bmw 325i 2006 sedan airbag sensor mat not working properly
02/11/2009830001
 It all started on a random day in february 2009 when the airbag and seatbelt light simultaneously came up on the dash of the car. in april 2009 i took the car into the dealership to attempt to get it fixed. the mechanic listed the problem as a passenger front airbag sensor, occupancy detection mat, programming to control units, diagnostic and labor and stated that there were no recalls according to the vin number. afterward receiving the car back, the lights remained off for about a week and then immediately came back on. today, i checked the nhtsa website regarding recalls and under nhtsa campaign id number 08v384000, the same issue occurred in many 2006 bmw 3 series cars including mine. i just recently called the toll-free bmw number to check to see if my vin was included in the recall list but they advised that it was not. reason being: on any given production day in the factory, they may make 100 cars. however, 30 of the cars may use a box of parts that the other 70 did not use. they advised me to get a second opinion at another bmw dealership and attempt to get it fixed. then, if the mechanic feels like it may be the same issue, that i should contact bmw's main office for a case manager. based on the results that the first mechanic stated as an issue and that they are indeed the same issue, it seems that there was vin numbers that should have been included in the original recall list that bmw did not include. i would appreciate your help in investigating this issue. *tr
02/13/2010690001
 I have a 2006 bmw 3 series that had a defective seat mat sensor. this defect led to the following indications in the vehicle: overhead air bag warning light illuminated, the red airbag light on the instrument panel illuminated, and the system check window (digital display between tachometer and speedometer) indicated a fault with the airbag. there is an active recall on this failure for 2006 3 series with sport seats, campaign number 08v384000. however, my vehicle's vin number is not included on the list that nhtsa and bmw negotiated. bmw has denied my request to fix this problem at their cost. my vehicle is affected by the exact same problem that 200,000 other bmw?s had. there is a precedent for failure with the seat mat sensor. the cost to the consumer to correct this threat to safety is approximately $1400. nhtsa should expand this recall list to cover all vehicles affected by this problem. this is a safety issue and the cost burden should not be passed on to the consumer in this case. *tr
10/01/2009660001
 My vehicle is a 2006 325 i bmw. air bag light in passenger seat would go on and off. even if there is an adult seating on the seat. now both the airbag light and seat belt light are on at all times. there is currently a recall on some 2006 3 series bmw for the same reason, but my vehicle is not included in the recall. *tr
10/31/2008300001
 I was driving about 10 mph in traffic on friday, oct. 31, 2008, at 5 p.m., in houston,when my 2006 bmw 325i began smoking in the passenger compartment and burst into flames by the time i got it parked. i first noticed the air conditioner was not functioning properly and then smoke immediately began filling the car. the car was totaled by the time the hfd arrived. the car was in good condition and had no recent service or problems. it had no previous electrical problems. the ac just began blowing warm air, and smoke started pouring into the compartment from above and below the dashboard - not from the ac. the car was running fine until it burst into flames. it had to be a mechanical defect or an electrical short of some kind. *tr

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