Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS | |||
| 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. | |||
| 10/02/2012 | 135000 | 1 | |
| The passenger occupancy mat sensor is faulty. *tr | |||
| 10/02/2012 | 135000 | ||
| The passenger occupancy mat sensor is faulty. | |||
| 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 | |||
| 07/26/2012 | 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| 04/30/2010 | 40000 | ||
| After a recall on my (sport) seats was performed by the dealer, the seatbelt warning chime sounds when there is no one or nothing in the seat. it never did this before the recall was performed. the only way to get the chime to stop is to buckle the passenger belt. | |||
| 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. | |||
| 10/17/2011 | 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. | |||
| 02/09/2011 | 38000 | ||
| I have a defective passenger seat occupancy mat. bmw has a recall limited to 200,000 vehicles but it obviously affects more than that. they need to extend the recall to other affected vehicles. same symptoms same defective part but not covered in the recall. | |||