Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 02/19/2013 | 135000 | ||
| I have a passenger restraint system malfunction problem. i went to bmw dealership last week. but they told me my car is not on campaign so i have to fix out of my pocket. however, as i found on the recall list like below vehicle make / model: model year(s): bmw / 3 series 2006 bmw / 5 series 2004-2006 bmw / x3 2004-2006 summary: bmw is recalling 200,000 my 2006 3 series sport seat, my 2004-2006 5 series standard and sport seat, and my 2004-2006 x3 passenger vehicles. depending on the manner and frequency of the front passenger's entry and exit, small cracks have developed in the mat. if this occurs, the front passenger air bags, with the exception of the head protection system, will be deactivated and the air bag warning lamp as well as the passenger air bag on-off lamp will be illuminated. my point is what is different my car series and above 3 series why my car is not belong to under warranty. it is exactly the same issue. i do not understand why my car can't fix at dealership under warranty. if there is exception cars, i think it should clearly statement that is why or exception reason even same model. it is so inconvenience. this information is so confusing for vehicle owner. i really want to listen why my car is not on the campaign and i want to figure it out. | |||
| 02/28/2012 | 94212 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i sport. the contact stated that the front passenger seat mat sensor malfunctioned, causing the air bags and passenger seat belt to become inoperable. in addition, the air bag warning light was continuously illuminated. the manufacturer was notified of the issue, who stated that there was not a recall for the vehicle and offered no assistance for the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 94,212. | |||
| 02/28/2012 | 94212 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i sport. the contact stated that the front passenger seat mat sensor malfunctioned, causing the air bags and passenger seat belt to become inoperable. in addition, the air bag warning light was continuously illuminated. the manufacturer was notified of the issue, who stated that there was not a recall for the vehicle and offered no assistance for the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 94,212. kmj | |||
| 02/28/2012 | 94212 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i sport. the contact stated the front passenger seat mat sensor malfunction. this caused the air bags and passenger seat belt to be inoperable and the light to continuously illuminate. the dealer was not notified. the manufacturer was notified who stated there was no recall and offered no assistance for the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 94,212. mw | |||
| 07/01/2012 | 1 | ||
| I have a 2006 bmw 330i. my airbag light is on due to a crack in the mat in the passenger seat. i took it to the dealer to be diagnosed. it will cost me over $1000.00 to have it repaired! my vin is not included in the recall even though it has the same problems as the recall! this means my airbag won't deploy if an accident were to happen! i have four teenagers and two of them drive this vehicle! i think my children's safety is of the utmost importance! teen drivers are at a higher risk of accidents. all of the 2006 330i need to be included in the recall! i found many other complaints about the same problems! *tr | |||
| 07/01/2012 | |||
| I have a 2006 bmw 330i. my airbag light is on due to a crack in the mat in the passenger seat. i took it to the dealer to be diagnosed. it will cost me over $1000.00 to have it repaired! my vin is not included in the recall even though it has the same problems as the recall! this means my airbag won't deploy if an accident were to happen! i have four teenagers and two of them drive this vehicle! i think my children's safety is of the utmost importance! teen drivers are at a higher risk of accidents. all of the 2006 330i need to be included in the recall! i found many other complaints about the same problems! | |||
| 02/06/2013 | 19000 | 1 | |
| Driver air bag light came on 2006 bmw 330i while driving at 30 mph in city and its still on. the car have just 19k approx miles. i called the dealer and they said my vin doesn't have any recall and will charge me $171 to just diagnose . i looked online and found recall # 08v384000 on same issue . posting on feb 7th 2013. this is a safety concern and i need to get it fixed as airbag won't be deployed in case of accident. hope bmw fixes it . *tr | |||
| 02/06/2013 | 19000 | ||
| Driver air bag light came on 2006 bmw 330i while driving at 30 mph in city and its still on. the car have just 19k approx miles. i called the dealer and they said my vin doesn't have any recall and will charge me $171 to just diagnose . i looked online and found recall # 08v384000 on same issue . posting on feb 7th 2013. this is a safety concern and i need to get it fixed as airbag won't be deployed in case of accident. hope bmw fixes it . | |||
| 10/11/2011 | 100000 | ||
| Airbag light has came on and off and now stays on due to a crack in the map on the passenger seat. my vin does not fit the recall on the exact thing for other vehicles. | |||
| 12/22/2012 | 112000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. the contact stated that the air bag light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the sensors on the front passenger seat had failed due to small cracks having developed in the mat. the contact was informed of the recall. both the dealer and the manufacturer informed the contact that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileage was 112,000. mah | |||
| 12/22/2012 | 112000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. the contact stated that the air bag light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and was informed that the sensors on the passenger side had failed due to small cracks having developed in the mat. the contact was informed of the recall for nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). the dealer and later the manufacturer both informed him that the vin was not included in the recall. he felt this was an error. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileage was 112,000. dt | |||
| 12/15/2009 | 40000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. the contact stated he was driving the vehicle and the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the censor in the passenger seat needed to be replaced and the vehicle was not included in recall nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000( air bags:frontal). the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. the failure mileage was 40,000. ap | |||
| 08/01/2012 | 64000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. the contact stated that the passenger front air bag warning light illuminated intermittently; however, over time the warning light remained illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer stated the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags: frontal) the failure mileage was 64,000 and current mileage was 66,000. | |||
| 08/01/2012 | 64000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. the contact stated that the passenger front air bag warning light illuminated intermittently; however, over time the warning light remained illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer stated the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags: frontal) the failure mileage was 64,000 and current mileage was 66,000. rvk | |||
| 08/01/2012 | 64000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. the contact stated that the vehicle passenger frontal air bag failed. the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently, but the light illumination became permanent. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags: frontal) the failure mileage was 64,000 and current mileage was 66,000. li | |||
| 03/16/2011 | 82000 | 1 | |
| My passenger airbag sensor light went off, and after running $125.00 worth of diagnostics, bmw determined that my front passenger seat occupant detection mat, has failed and it would cost $987.00 to repair. after looking online i found that there was a recall on this part for 2006 3 series, however for some reason my vin number was not included in the recall. i have the exact same part number installed in my car as the recalled part number, however by some glitch, my car is not covered since it is vin specific, and not year/model specific. this is incredibly disheartening, and my passenger's safety are in jeopardy due to a vin# loophole. i looked online and there is a flood of people with the same issue on the same vehicle, not covered due to a crafty loophole. *tr | |||
| 03/16/2011 | 82000 | ||
| My passenger airbag sensor light went off, and after running $125.00 worth of diagnostics, bmw determined that my front passenger seat occupant detection mat, has failed and it would cost $987.00 to repair. after looking online i found that there was a recall on this part for 2006 3 series, however for some reason my vin number was not included in the recall. i have the exact same part number installed in my car as the recalled part number, however by some glitch, my car is not covered since it is vin specific, and not year/model specific. this is incredibly disheartening, and my passenger's safety are in jeopardy due to a vin# loophole. i looked online and there is a flood of people with the same issue on the same vehicle, not covered due to a crafty loophole. | |||
| 10/01/2011 | 75000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. the contact stated that while entering the vehicle, the air bag warning light erroneously illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to for inspection. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the issue and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). the failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 125,000. | |||
| 10/01/2011 | 75000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. the contact stated that while entering the vehicle, the air bag warning light erroneously illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to for inspection. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the issue and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). the failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 125,000. kmj | |||
| 10/01/2011 | 75000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. the contact stated while entering the vehicle the air bag light erroneously illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to a mechanic. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the issue and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). the failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 125,000. mh | |||
| 10/02/2012 | 135000 | 1 | |
| The passenger occupancy mat sensor is faulty. *tr | |||
| 07/15/2012 | 7200 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. the contact stated that while parked the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the light remained on constantly. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnose that the air bag sensor in the front passenger side seat needed to be replaced. 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 repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 7,200. pmb | |||
| 07/15/2012 | 7200 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. while parked the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the light remained on constantly. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician stated the air bag sensor in the front passenger side seat would have to be replaced. 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 repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 7,200. da | |||
| 06/20/2012 | 110000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. the contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning lamp illuminated with the passenger seat occupied. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage was 115,000. kmj | |||
| 06/20/2012 | 110000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. the contact stated that he notice when someone would set on the passager sit the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel as if no one was sitting in the set. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was contacted and they stated he had to pay for the diagnostic. the failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage was 115,000.jp | |||
| 07/26/2012 | 86000 | 1 | |
| For the listed 2006 bmw e90 330i, the following error message was displayed in the idrive interface. pass. restraint system: fault in passenger-restraint system affecting airbag, belt tensioner or belt-force limiter. restraint system malfunction! the failure occurred with nothing occupying the passenger seat while travelling approximately 35 mph. the seatbelt, airbag, and passenger airbag warning lights remain illuminated with and without a person occupying the passenger seat and cannot be cleared. bmw was contacted and stated the vin did not qualify for a recall of nhtsa campaign id number 08v384000 (air bags: frontal). the vehicle has not been repaired. this defect causes a severe safety risk due to possible seatbelt and airbag system failures resulting in potential fatality. since the make, model, year, and equipment match the recall specifications; this vehicle should be included in the recall and repaired at no cost to the owner. the mileage at which the failure occurred and current mileage are approximately 86,000. *tr | |||
| 07/01/2012 | 93000 | 1 | |
| Passenger seat occupant sensor fault. *tr | |||
| 07/26/2012 | 86000 | 1 | |
| For the listed 2006 bmw e90 330i, the following error message was displayed in the idrive interface. pass. restraint system: fault in passenger-restraint system affecting airbag, belt tensioner or belt-force limiter. restraint system malfunction! the failure occurred with nothing occupying the passenger seat while travelling approximately 35 mph. the seatbelt, airbag, and passenger airbag warning lights remain illuminated with and without a person occupying the passenger seat and cannot be cleared. bmw was contacted and stated the vin did not qualify for a recall of nhtsa campaign id number 08v384000 (air bags: frontal). the vehicle has not been repaired. this defect causes a severe safety risk due to possible seatbelt and airbag system failures resulting in potential fatality. since the make, model, year, and equipment match the recall specifications; this vehicle should be included in the recall and repaired at no cost to the owner. the mileage at which the failure occurred and current mileage are approximately 86,000. *tr | |||
| 07/01/2012 | 93000 | 1 | |
| Passenger seat occupant sensor fault. *tr | |||
| 07/26/2012 | 86000 | 1 | |
| For the listed 2006 bmw e90 330i, the following error message was displayed in the idrive interface. pass. restraint system: fault in passenger-restraint system affecting airbag, belt tensioner or belt-force limiter. restraint system malfunction! the failure occurred with nothing occupying the passenger seat while travelling approximately 35 mph. the seatbelt, airbag, and passenger airbag warning lights remain illuminated with and without a person occupying the passenger seat and cannot be cleared. bmw was contacted and stated the vin did not qualify for a recall of nhtsa campaign id number 08v384000 (air bags: frontal). the vehicle has not been repaired. this defect causes a severe safety risk due to possible seatbelt and airbag system failures resulting in potential fatality. since the make, model, year, and equipment match the recall specifications; this vehicle should be included in the recall and repaired at no cost to the owner. the mileage at which the failure occurred and current mileage are approximately 86,000. *tr | |||
| 07/01/2012 | 93000 | 1 | |
| Passenger seat occupant sensor fault. *tr | |||
| 07/26/2012 | 86000 | ||
| For the listed 2006 bmw e90 330i, the following error message was displayed in the idrive interface. pass. restraint system: fault in passenger-restraint system affecting airbag, belt tensioner or belt-force limiter. restraint system malfunction! the failure occurred with nothing occupying the passenger seat while travelling approximately 35 mph. the seatbelt, airbag, and passenger airbag warning lights remain illuminated with and without a person occupying the passenger seat and cannot be cleared. bmw was contacted and stated the vin did not qualify for a recall of nhtsa campaign id number 08v384000 (air bags: frontal). the vehicle has not been repaired. this defect causes a severe safety risk due to possible seatbelt and airbag system failures resulting in potential fatality. since the make, model, year, and equipment match the recall specifications; this vehicle should be included in the recall and repaired at no cost to the owner. the mileage at which the failure occurred and current mileage are approximately 86,000. | |||
| 07/01/2012 | 93000 | 1 | |
| Passenger seat occupant sensor fault. *tr | |||
| 07/01/2012 | 93000 | ||
| Passenger seat occupant sensor fault | |||
| 04/01/2012 | 62000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. the contact stated that the air bag deactivation warning lamp illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer stated that the front passenger seat air bag mat sensor failed. the manufacturer denied assistance with the repair because the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 08v384000 (air bags frontal). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 62,000 and the current mileage was 64,000. | |||
| 04/01/2012 | 62000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. the contact stated that the air bag deactivation warning lamp illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer stated that the front passenger seat air bag mat sensor failed. the manufacturer denied assistance with the repair because the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 08v384000 (air bags frontal). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 62,000 and the current mileage was 64,000. sm. | |||
| 04/01/2012 | 62000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. the contact stated that the air bag deactivation warning lamp illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer advised that the passenger front seat air bag mat sensor failed. the manufacturer denied assistance with the repair because the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 08v384000 air bags frontal. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 62,000 and the current mileage was 64,000. li | |||
| 06/02/2012 | 59000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. the contact stated when he purchase the vehicle the air bag warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer stated that they had to repair the front passenger seat sensor mat so that the external force application to the seat would not cause a crack to the mat. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and provided no assistance. the failure and current mileage was 59,000. | |||
| 06/02/2012 | 59000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. the contact stated when he purchase the vehicle the air bag warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer stated that they had to repair the front passenger seat sensor mat so that the external force application to the seat would not cause a crack to the mat. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and provided no assistance. the failure and current mileage was 59,000. kmj | |||
| 06/02/2012 | 59000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. the contact stated when he purchase the vehicle the air bag warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer stated they had to rework the front passenger seat sensor mat so that external force application to the seat does not cause a crack to the mat. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacture was contacted and they stated that they was not hold responsible because he was not under the recall. the failure and current mileage was 59,000.jp | |||
| 07/01/2011 | 50000 | ||
| My bmw 2006 330i has a defect in the passenger air bag. whether someone is in the passenger seat or not, the passenger air bag light turns on indicating that the air bag is turned off. there was a recall on 2006 bmw 3 series (and other series) for this exact problem, but bmw states that my particular vehicle is not covered. it is the exact same problem that the recall was for, so i do not understand how it was not included in the recall of 2007/2008. | |||
| 04/10/2012 | 43000 | ||
| Nhtsa campaign number 08v384000 does not cover this particular vin vehicle, but i think it should. i have same symptoms and the dealer is replacing the passenger seat mat. | |||
| 12/01/2011 | 56000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. the contact stated that the srs warning lamp was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the passenger seat mat 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 repaired. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 56,000 and the current mileage was 57,500. kmj | |||
| 12/01/2011 | 56000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. the contact stated that the vehicle srs warning lamp was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the passenger mat seat 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 on recall nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). the vehicle was repaired. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 56,000 and the current mileage was 57,500. pm | |||
| 03/02/2012 | 50000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. the contact stated that the passenger side air bag sensor warning lamp illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 56,000. | |||
| 03/02/2012 | 50000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. the contact stated that the passenger side air bag sensor warning lamp illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 56,000. kmj | |||
| 03/02/2012 | 50000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. the contact stated that the vehicle passenger air bag sensor warning lamp illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 56,000. pm | |||
| 01/16/2012 | 80500 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. the contact stated that the passenger safety restraint warning lamp illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. 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 and the current mileage was 80,500. kmj | |||
| 01/16/2012 | 80500 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. the contact stated that the passenger safety restraint warning lamp illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included on recall nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 80,500. pm | |||
| 12/10/2011 | 120000 | ||
| Bmw sent a recall on 06 front airbag mat sensor and i contacted them and they stated that my vin was not part of their recal;. despite the multiple complaints ive found online . they are declining any type of service and want me to pay for it fully. | |||
| 12/05/2011 | 120000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. the contact stated that the vehicle passenger air bag warning lamp illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included on recall nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 120,000. pm | |||
| 12/10/2011 | 120000 | ||
| Bmw sent a recall on 06 front airbag mat sensor and i contacted them and they stated that my vin was not part of their recal;. despite the multiple complaints ive found online . they are declining any type of service and want me to pay for it fully. | |||
| 12/05/2011 | 120000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. the contact stated that the vehicle passenger air bag warning lamp illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included on recall nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 120,000. pm | |||
| 12/10/2011 | 120000 | ||
| Bmw sent a recall on 06 front airbag mat sensor and i contacted them and they stated that my vin was not part of their recal;. despite the multiple complaints ive found online . they are declining any type of service and want me to pay for it fully. | |||
| 12/05/2011 | 120000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. the contact stated that the vehicle passenger air bag warning lamp illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included on recall nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 120,000. pm | |||
| 12/10/2011 | 120000 | ||
| Bmw sent a recall on 06 front airbag mat sensor and i contacted them and they stated that my vin was not part of their recal;. despite the multiple complaints ive found online . they are declining any type of service and want me to pay for it fully. | |||
| 12/05/2011 | 120000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. the contact stated that the vehicle passenger air bag warning lamp illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included on recall nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 120,000. pm | |||
| 12/01/2011 | 126500 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. the contact stated that the passenger air bag light was constanly illuminated. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised that his vin was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags: frontal). the manufacturer offered no other assistance. the failure mileage was 126,500. kmj | |||
| 12/01/2011 | 126500 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns 2006 bmw 330i. the contact stated the passenger air bag light constanly illuminates. the dealer was not notified. the manufacturer was notified and stated his vin was not included in the recall. the nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 component: air bags: frontal. the manufacturer offered no other assistance. the failure mileage was 126,500. mw | |||
| 12/01/2010 | 90000 | ||
| This is in regards to nhtsa campaign number 08v-384. i called bmw abotut his recall and they stated my vehicle was not affected even though the probelm i am having and multiple others are having is for the exact same issue, condition, and description as called out in campaign number 08v-384. i did more reseach and found that bmw may not have the affected vehicles loaded correctly in their system. for example they tell you that the sport seat is not covered (which i have), but if you read the letters from bmw to nhts, many sport seats are covered. i suspect the database bmw is using to tell if a car is covered or not may not be accurate comparted to the vehicle categories listed in the nhtsa filings. | |||
| 10/25/2011 | 49005 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. the contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning light was illuminated with the passenger seat occupied. the dealer was contacted and advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 49,005. | |||
| 10/17/2011 | 61300 | ||
| I have experienced a front passenger air bag warning light on my 2006 e90 330i bmw with sports seats. the warning comes on and goes off, as it pleases. i have contacted the local dealer and was referred to bmw of north america for further instructions. i contacted bmw or north america, presented my vin number and have told them of the problem i have experienced. i was advised that my vin number was not included in any recalls and i should also check www.nhtsa.dot.gov. i have searched for this waring information and have come across this recall with nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal ). my vehicle, model, year, and equipment appears to be in the recall and experiences the exact symptoms as indicated in the summary. i have also come across numerous complaints filed from other vehicle owners, with the same model and year, and i am concerned about the fact which vehicles were recalled and repaired. i am asking for nhtsa assistance and direction in resolving this manufacturers safety issue. | |||
| 10/25/2011 | 49005 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. the contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning light was illuminated with the passenger seat occupied. the dealer was contacted and advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 49,005. kmj | |||
| 10/17/2011 | 61300 | ||
| I have experienced a front passenger air bag warning light on my 2006 e90 330i bmw with sports seats. the warning comes on and goes off, as it pleases. i have contacted the local dealer and was referred to bmw of north america for further instructions. i contacted bmw or north america, presented my vin number and have told them of the problem i have experienced. i was advised that my vin number was not included in any recalls and i should also check www.nhtsa.dot.gov. i have searched for this waring information and have come across this recall with nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal ). my vehicle, model, year, and equipment appears to be in the recall and experiences the exact symptoms as indicated in the summary. i have also come across numerous complaints filed from other vehicle owners, with the same model and year, and i am concerned about the fact which vehicles were recalled and repaired. i am asking for nhtsa assistance and direction in resolving this manufacturers safety issue. | |||
| 10/25/2011 | 49005 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. the contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning light was illuminated with the passenger seat occupied. the dealer was contacted and advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 49,005. kmj | |||
| 10/17/2011 | 61300 | ||
| I have experienced a front passenger air bag warning light on my 2006 e90 330i bmw with sports seats. the warning comes on and goes off, as it pleases. i have contacted the local dealer and was referred to bmw of north america for further instructions. i contacted bmw or north america, presented my vin number and have told them of the problem i have experienced. i was advised that my vin number was not included in any recalls and i should also check www.nhtsa.dot.gov. i have searched for this waring information and have come across this recall with nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal ). my vehicle, model, year, and equipment appears to be in the recall and experiences the exact symptoms as indicated in the summary. i have also come across numerous complaints filed from other vehicle owners, with the same model and year, and i am concerned about the fact which vehicles were recalled and repaired. i am asking for nhtsa assistance and direction in resolving this manufacturers safety issue. | |||
| 10/25/2011 | 49005 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. the contact stated that the seat mat in the passenger side of the vehicle would not detect that someone was sitting in the vehicle, causing the sensors to deactivate. the air bag warning lamp and passenger seat warning light would illuminate on the instrument panel of the vehicle. the dealer made the contact aware that the vin was not associated in the nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) recall. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 49,005. nw | |||
| 10/17/2011 | 61300 | ||
| I have experienced a front passenger air bag warning light on my 2006 e90 330i bmw with sports seats. the warning comes on and goes off, as it pleases. i have contacted the local dealer and was referred to bmw of north america for further instructions. i contacted bmw or north america, presented my vin number and have told them of the problem i have experienced. i was advised that my vin number was not included in any recalls and i should also check www.nhtsa.dot.gov. i have searched for this waring information and have come across this recall with nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal ). my vehicle, model, year, and equipment appears to be in the recall and experiences the exact symptoms as indicated in the summary. i have also come across numerous complaints filed from other vehicle owners, with the same model and year, and i am concerned about the fact which vehicles were recalled and repaired. i am asking for nhtsa assistance and direction in resolving this manufacturers safety issue. | |||
| 10/13/2011 | 63000 | ||
| Passenger seat occupancy recognition sensor is faulty (error code 93c3), preventing the passenger side airbag from deploying in the event of a crash. bmw has refused to repair this item at their expense despite the fact that that the same(or similar) part has been recalled for other 2006 3 series vehicles. | |||
| 06/01/2011 | 42000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated with the passenger seat occupied. the failure would recur intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who advised that the sensor mat located in the front passenger side seat would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 42,000. | |||
| 06/01/2011 | 42000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated with the passenger seat occupied. the failure would recur intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who advised that the sensor mat located in the front passenger side seat would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 42,000. kmj | |||
| 06/01/2011 | 42000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. while there was a passenger seated in the front passenger seat the air bag light illuminated. the failure would occur intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the mechanic stated the sensor mat located in the front passenger side seat would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 42,000. ds | |||
| 11/09/2010 | 50000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 33oi. the contact stated that the airbag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel of the vehicle. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer made the contact aware of the nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) recall, but the vin was not included. the failure was not remedied. the failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 61,000. nw | |||
| 06/06/2011 | 43000 | ||
| Front passenger safety sensor (oc3 seat mat) had premature failure while driving with passenger. failure results in dash warning lights illumination as well disablement of passenger air bag. air bag disablement could have resulted in fatality, system should force the air bag on if sensor fails. related recall is in affect for similar year models but bmwna believes this is an unrelated because the seat types are different (sport seat vs. standard seat). bmw (along with sub component supplier) should fix this problem by extending compensation to all of those who had to voluntarily replace faulty sensors and recalling 2006 330i sport seat owners as well. safety systems should not fail within the first 40,000 miles of automobile's life. will provide failed hardware upon request to bmw or nhtsa. | |||
| 05/04/2011 | 70000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. the contact stated that the air bag warning lamp and the passenger on-off lamp were illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the passenger side seat mat was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but 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 vin was not available. the failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 71,400. | |||
| 05/04/2011 | 70000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. the contact stated that the air bag warning lamp and the passenger on-off lamp were illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the passenger side seat mat was defective and needed to be replace. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offered any assistance since the vehicle was not included on recall nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 ( component: air bags:frontal ). the vehicle was not repaired. the vin number was not made available. the failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 71,400. pm | |||
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| 07/01/2011 | 116000 | ||
| The passenger seat occupancy detector has been causing the airbag light to stay on. there are other vehicles - same model and same year that had this same part recalled (oc3 continental seat occupancy detector). i think that this part should be recalled across the board instead of claiming that it only affects a very specific number of cars. | |||
| 05/22/2011 | 68000 | ||
| I purchased a 2006 bmw 330i. there is a recall for the passenger airbag sensor mat. my vehicle exhibits the symptoms that led to the recall, including that the passenger airbags will not work as a result of the faulty sensor mat. bmw will not repair the issue claiming that my vehicle's vin does not have an open recall. | |||
| 05/11/2011 | 58000 | ||
| The contact owns a 2006 bmw 3 series. the contact stated that both of the air bag on-off lamps illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they diagnosed a faulty front passenger seat sensor mat. the contact stated that he was made aware that there was a recall for this specific failure by the dealer. the manufacturer was contacted and they explained that his vehicle was not included in recall: nhtsa campaign id number - 08v384 (air bags: frontal), therefore they would not pay for the labor but would pay for the parts. the vehicle was not repaired. | |||
| 04/20/2011 | 45000 | ||
| Passenger side air bag warning light is on at all times and air bag disengaes when someone sits on it...srs warning light. replace seat mat sensor not covered by recall for e90 2006 330i sedan with sports package. i want to know why is my car not included on recall...it is exactly the same issue as with the other models...this is a potential safety issue and can cause injury.... | |||
| 10/08/2010 | 58000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. the contact stated that the air bag light continued to display that the front passenger seat was empty even when someone was sitting there. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer after reading online nhtsa recall campaign id number 08v384000 (air bags: frontal), but was told that the vehicle was not included in the recall. the failure mileage was 58,600 and the current mileage was 65,000. | |||
| 10/08/2010 | 58000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330. the contact stated the air bag light continues to read the front passenger seat as empty even when someone is sitting there. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer after seeing online that there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 08v384000 (air bags: frontal), but was told the vehicle was not included in the recall. the failure mileage was 58,600 and the current mileage was 65,000.rl | |||
| 02/15/2011 | 43900 | ||
| 2006 bmw 330i with sport package; with passenger in front seat the air bag turns off and message is sent saying passenger restraint system malfunction. there is a recall on this year and make and model but the dealership says not on mine. they say it is vin specific. i say they know there is a problem so fix it. i think they should reimburse for the payment to fix the issue. i paid to get it fixed. | |||
| 01/20/2006 | 68000 | ||
| My 2006 3301 w/sport seats is not covered in the bmw recall for the malfuctioning passenger airbag system. after doing much research online there seems to be a numerous amount of bmw owners that are having the same issue. | |||
| 01/07/2011 | 92000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. while driving approximately 65 mph the air bag warning lamp as well as the passenger air bag on-off lamp illuminated. the contact stated both lights came on and stayed on. he stated when the failure happen a passenger was seating in the front seat. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the failure and he was advised that his vehicle was not part of recall nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000, air bags:frontal. the vehicle had not been repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage were 92,000. vwb | |||
| 07/01/2009 | 48000 | ||
| Passenger side air bag warning light is on when passenger sits in seat. srs warning light. replace seat mat sensor not covered by recall for e90 2006 330i sedan with sports package. | |||
| 10/25/2010 | 63000 | ||
| I own a 2006 bmw 330i 6cylinder engine. my car has 68k miles and has developed a problem iwth the passenger side air bag sensor causing a malfunction. although this vehicle has been listed as having this problem, bmw denies my particular vin was included in the recall and wants to make me responsible. there are tons of 2006 bmw 330i owners with the same issue listed on this site who's safety is in jeopardy. please make bmw responsible to make our cars safe. | |||