Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 09/11/2012 | 65000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 bmw 530xi. the contact stated that the passenger seat air bag sensor was defective, indicating the seat was not occupied. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the technician diagnosed that the front seat sensor mat 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 any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 70,000. kmj | |||
| 09/11/2012 | 65000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 bmw 530xi. the contact stated that the passenger seat air bag sensor was defective indicating the seat was not occupied. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the technician diagnosed that the the front seat sensor mat needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included on any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 70,000. pm | |||
| 02/03/2013 | 71000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 bmw 530xi. the contact stated that the passenger safety restraint system warning lamp illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 08v384000 (air bags). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 71,000. mah | |||
| 02/03/2013 | 71000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 bmw 530xi. the contact stated that the passenger safety restraint system warning lamp illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 08v384000 (air bags). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 71,000. pm | |||
| 01/23/2010 | 105000 | ||
| Tl* the contact own a 2006 bmw 530xi. the contact stated that when a passenger was occupying the passenger's seat, the air bag warning light illuminated indicating that the passenger side air bag malfunctioned and would not deploy during a crash. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic and was informed of nhtsa campaign i.d. number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). the contact then called the manufacturer and was informed that his vin was not included in the recall campaign. the failure mileage was 105,000. | |||
| 01/23/2010 | 105000 | ||
| Tl- the contact own a 2006 bmw 530xi. the contact stated that when a passenger was occupying the passenger's seat, the air bag warning light illuminated indicating that the passenger side air bag malfunctioned and would not deploy during a crash. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic and was informed of nhtsa campaign i.d. number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). the contact then called the manufacturer and was informed that his vin was not included in the recall campaign. the failure mileage was 105,000. kmj | |||
| 11/05/2012 | 109547 | ||
| While driving alone the airbag warning light came on and the airbag light above the passenger seat went off indicating the airbag was on, but no one was riding with me. also, the seatbelt light came on and the alarm sounded but no one was sitting in the seat. after picking up a friend, the passenger airbag lights were gone until i had drove about 15 minutes and then the airbag warning lights began to act up again. i called bmw and was told that my vehicle was not included in the airbag recall and i could get the repairs done and save my bmw dealer receipts in case one day it would be covered. i couldn't afford the $1200 so my car has not been fixed yet. | |||
| 01/23/2010 | 105000 | ||
| Tl-the contact own a 2006 bmw 530xi. the contact stated while a passenger is sitting in the passenger seat an air bag warning light illuminates indicating the passenger side air bag had malfunction and will not deploy during a crash. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic and the mechanic notice an nhtsa campaign i.d. number 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) and called the manufacturer. the manufacturer informed the contact the vin was not included in the recall. the failure mileage was 105,000. jo | |||
| 11/05/2012 | 109547 | ||
| While driving alone the airbag warning light came on and the airbag light above the passenger seat went off indicating the airbag was on, but no one was riding with me. also, the seatbelt light came on and the alarm sounded but no one was sitting in the seat. after picking up a friend, the passenger airbag lights were gone until i had drove about 15 minutes and then the airbag warning lights began to act up again. i called bmw and was told that my vehicle was not included in the airbag recall and i could get the repairs done and save my bmw dealer receipts in case one day it would be covered. i couldn't afford the $1200 so my car has not been fixed yet. | |||
| 01/23/2010 | 105000 | ||
| Tl-the contact own a 2006 bmw 530xi. the contact stated while a passenger is sitting in the passenger seat an air bag warning light illuminates indicating the passenger side air bag had malfunction and will not deploy during a crash. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic and the mechanic notice an nhtsa campaign i.d. number 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) and called the manufacturer. the manufacturer informed the contact the vin was not included in the recall. the failure mileage was 105,000. jo | |||
| 11/05/2012 | 109547 | ||
| While driving alone the airbag warning light came on and the airbag light above the passenger seat went off indicating the airbag was on, but no one was riding with me. also, the seatbelt light came on and the alarm sounded but no one was sitting in the seat. after picking up a friend, the passenger airbag lights were gone until i had drove about 15 minutes and then the airbag warning lights began to act up again. i called bmw and was told that my vehicle was not included in the airbag recall and i could get the repairs done and save my bmw dealer receipts in case one day it would be covered. i couldn't afford the $1200 so my car has not been fixed yet. | |||
| 01/17/2013 | 95000 | 1 | |
| 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. consequences: in this situation the front passenger air bags will not deploy even if a sufficiently severe accident would occur and occupant protection provided by the system would not be possible. remedy: dealers will rework the front passenger seat sensor mat so that external force application to the seat does not cause a crack to the mat. the recall began on november 6, 2008. bmw will also extend the warranty on these vehicles to 10 years from first registration without any mileage limit. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-525-7417. i have contacted bmw and they say my vin is not part of this recall, however i am experiencing the same issue as the recalled vehicles. i am worried about passenger safety! please help! *tr | |||
| 01/17/2013 | 95000 | ||
| 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. consequences: in this situation the front passenger air bags will not deploy even if a sufficiently severe accident would occur and occupant protection provided by the system would not be possible. remedy: dealers will rework the front passenger seat sensor mat so that external force application to the seat does not cause a crack to the mat. the recall began on november 6, 2008. bmw will also extend the warranty on these vehicles to 10 years from first registration without any mileage limit. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-525-7417. i have contacted bmw and they say my vin is not part of this recall, however i am experiencing the same issue as the recalled vehicles. i am worried about passenger safety! please help! | |||
| 04/15/2010 | 81500 | 1 | |
| I contacted bmw north america by phone regarding a recall for this issue. they told me that my 2006 bmw 530xi was not included in the recall. yet, my car exhibits the exact problems outlined in the recall. the front passenger air bags will be deactivated and the air bag warning lamp, as well as the passenger air bag on-off lamp will be illuminated. this includes a warning in idrive system stating passenger restraint system issue. how is it that other 2006 5 series vehicles were included and my car was not? the local dealer is saying this is more than $1000 to repair, not sure how they would know that without seeing the vehicle. *tr | |||
| 01/17/2013 | 95000 | ||
| 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. consequences: in this situation the front passenger air bags will not deploy even if a sufficiently severe accident would occur and occupant protection provided by the system would not be possible. remedy: dealers will rework the front passenger seat sensor mat so that external force application to the seat does not cause a crack to the mat. the recall began on november 6, 2008. bmw will also extend the warranty on these vehicles to 10 years from first registration without any mileage limit. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-525-7417. i have contacted bmw and they say my vin is not part of this recall, however i am experiencing the same issue as the recalled vehicles. i am worried about passenger safety! please help! | |||
| 04/15/2010 | 81500 | ||
| I contacted bmw north america by phone regarding a recall for this issue. they told me that my 2006 bmw 530xi was not included in the recall. yet, my car exhibits the exact problems outlined in the recall. the front passenger air bags will be deactivated and the air bag warning lamp, as well as the passenger air bag on-off lamp will be illuminated. this includes a warning in idrive system stating passanger restraint system issue. how is it that other 2006 5 series vehicles were included and my car was not? the local dealer is saying this is more than $1000 to repair, not sure how they would know that without seeing the vehicle. | |||
| 12/03/2012 | 72000 | 1 | |
| Passenger airbag sensor. warning light system failure. *tr | |||
| 12/03/2012 | 72000 | ||
| Passenger airbag sensor. warning light system failure | |||
| 02/10/2012 | 80000 | ||
| The airbag sensor in the passenger seat is defective. my car is two months outside the existing recall. | |||
| 06/01/2011 | 49000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 530xi. the contact stated that the air bag and seat belt warning lights were illuminated. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. the vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. the current mileage was 53,000 and the approximate failure mileage was 49,000. | |||
| 06/01/2011 | 49000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 530xi. the contact stated that the air bag and seat belt warning lights were illuminated. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. the vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. the current mileage was 53,000 and the approximate failure mileage was 49,000. kmj | |||
| 06/01/2011 | 49000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 530xi. the contact stated that the air bag and seat belt warning lights were illuminated similar to nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). the dealer had not been notified. the manufacturer advised the contact that his vehicle had not been included in the previous recall. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the current mileage was 53,000. the approximate failure mileage was 49,000. bw | |||
| 10/03/2011 | 104000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 530xi. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph, an air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed 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 manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 104,000. | |||
| 10/03/2011 | 104000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 530xi. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph, an air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed 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 manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 104,000. kmj | |||
| 10/03/2011 | 104000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 530xi. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph, an air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed 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 manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 104,000. sm. | |||