Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| SIB-65-36-09 | 09/01/2010 | 10037078 | Ready | 05/04/2011 | |
| SIB-65-36-09 | 09/01/2010 | 10037078 | Bmw: the airbag warning lamp is illuminated due to a software error. *rm | 05/04/2011 | |
| SIB-65-33-07 | 11/01/2007 | 10032846 | Bmw vehicle: airbag warning illuminated, fc 93d2. the airbag warning lamp is illuminated (permanently or intermittently) and fault code 93d2 (passenger airbag off light [pol]) is stored in the acsm (advanced crash safety module). faulty | 06/02/2010 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | ||||||
| EA08001 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 01/04/2008 | 12/31/2008 | BMW AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATION | 08V384000 | |
| 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 | ||||||
| EA08001 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 01/04/2008 | 12/31/2008 | BMW AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATION | 08V384000 | |
| 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 | ||||||
| EA08001 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 01/04/2008 | 12/31/2008 | BMW AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATION | 08V384000 | |
| 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 date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 08/25/2012 | 65000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw x5. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. the manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 08v384000 (air bags). the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 65,000. | |||
| 01/02/2013 | 42000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw x5. the contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the air bag sensor needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 42,000 and the current mileage was 48,900. | |||
| 08/25/2012 | 65000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw x5. the contact stated while parked he noticed the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign number: 08v384000 (air bags) that could 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. da | |||
| 01/02/2013 | 42000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 bmw x5. the contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the air bag sensor needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 42,000 and the current mileage was 48,900. dr | |||
| 07/15/2012 | 93000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw x5. the contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the air bag light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was found that the air bag sensor needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was informed of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the manufacturer | |||
| 07/15/2012 | 93000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw x5. the contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the air bag light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was found that the air bag sensor needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was informed of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the manufacturer | |||
| 07/15/2012 | 93000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw x5. while parked the contact noticed the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the mechanic stated the air bag sensor would have to be replaced. there was a manufacturer recall that could have been related to the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vehicle was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 93,000. da | |||
| 12/14/2006 | 3 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw x5. the contact stated that when she purchased the vehicle, the air bags was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the mat needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and they stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. the failure mileage was 3. ap | |||
| 12/15/2009 | 30010 | 1 | |
| Just purchased the certified pre owned bmw x5. 2006 model and had it 1 day and the passenger side airbag light came on and would not go off. returned car to bmw of dallas to have repaired. approximately 40000 miles later at 68000 miles same light is on and will not go out. *tr | |||
| 12/15/2009 | 30010 | ||
| Just purchased the certified pre owned bmw x5. 2006 model and had it 1 day and the passenger side airbag light came on and would not go off. returned car to bmw of dallas to have repaired. approximately 40000 miles later at 68000 miles same light is on and will not go out. | |||
| 03/13/2012 | 44360 | 1 | |
| The front passenger air bag sensor went on at 44k and remains illuminated at all times and for no apparent reason. i took the vehicle to an independent repair shop and was informed that the air bag sensor was defective. called the bmw site who indicated that there were no recalls for this issue. contacted nhtsa website and informed that recall was in place (ea08001 bmw of north america, llc 01/04/2008 12/31/2008 bmw airbag light illumination 08v384000) dealer stated they would not honor this due to the manufacture date of my vehicle which fits every other criteria (e.g., year, make and model.) not the bmw i am used to. *tr | |||
| 03/13/2012 | 44360 | ||
| The front passenger air bag sensor went on at 44k and remains illuminated at all times and for no apparent reason. i took the vehicle to an independent repair shop and was informed that the air bag sensor was defective. called the bmw site who indicated that there were no recalls for this issue. contacted nhtsa website and informed that recall was in place (ea08001 bmw of north america, llc 01/04/2008 12/31/2008 bmw airbag light illumination 08v384000) dealer stated they would not honor this due to the manaufacture date of my vehicle which fits every other criteria (e.g., year, make and model.) not the bmw i am used to. | |||
| 07/09/2012 | 62250 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw x5. the contact stated that the front passenger air bag sensor remained illuminated at all times. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop and the contact was informed that the air bag sensor was defective. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 62,250. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 07/09/2012 | 62250 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw x5. the contact stated that the front passenger air bag sensor remained illuminated at all times. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop and the contact was informed that the air bag sensor was defective. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 62,250. the vin was unavailable. kmj | |||
| 07/09/2012 | 62250 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw x5. the contact stated that the front passenger air bag sensor remained illuminated at all times. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop and the contact was informed that the air bag sensor was defective. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 62,250. the vin was unavailable. sm. | |||
| 05/24/2012 | 81963 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw x5. the contact stated that the air bag light illuminated upon starting the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the front passenger seat sensor was replaced. the manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 81,963. | |||
| 05/24/2012 | 81963 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw x5. the contact stated that the air bag light illuminated upon starting the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the front passenger seat sensor was replaced. the manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 81,963. sm. | |||
| 03/01/2012 | 58000 | ||
| The passenger air bag light is on all the time. i took it into my bmw dealership and they said the sensor mat in the seat faulted and needs to be replaced.they originally said it was covered under a warranty extension for this specific problem. later they said my vehicle was made too late to be included in the voluntary warranty extension. if this is the same problem that keeps occurring in bmws and obviously affects the safety of the vehicle and is the subject of a nhtsa investigation, why is my vehicle not covered. it would appear bmw did not fix its problems with its passenger airbag system. why isn't the nhtsa still investigating this problem | |||
| 01/17/2012 | 60750 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 bmw x5. the contact stated that the vehicle passenger side air bag warning lamp illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the 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 no longer under warranty. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 60,750 and current mileage was 60,890. pm | |||
| 08/05/2011 | 75000 | ||
| Air bag passanger seat occupancy sensor failure | |||
| 09/19/2011 | 52435 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw x5. the contact stated that the passenger side air bag off warning light was constantly illuminated. the manufacturer was notified of the failure who advised that there were no recalls for the vehicle and offered no further assistance. the failure mileage was 52,435. | |||
| 09/19/2011 | 52435 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw x5. the contact stated that the passenger side air bag off warning light was constantly illuminated. the manufacturer was notified of the failure who advised that there were no recalls for the vehicle and offered no further assistance. the failure mileage was 52,435. kmj | |||
| 09/19/2011 | 52435 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw x5. the contact stated the passenger side air bags light constantly illuminates within the off position. the dealer was not notified. the manufacturer was notified who stated there are no recalls for her vehicle. they offered no other assistance. the failure mileage was 52,435. mw | |||
| 08/14/2009 | 38000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw x5. the contact stated the occupancy detection mat which is located in the passenger or driver seat that informs the computer that a person was sitting in the seat has fail. this rendered the air bags inoperable and also causes the seat belt lights to illuminate as if a person was sitting in the seat when no one was. the vehicle was taken to the dealer on more than one occasion and they would ran diagnostic test but the computer will show no codes, therefore they cannot repair this failure or duplicate it. the manufacturer was contacted and states he need to go back to the dealer but the dealer will not honor the request. the failure mileage was 38,000 the current mileage was 67,000...mw | |||
| 01/07/2011 | 72000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw x5. the contact stated that there was a faulty air bag seat sensor switch on the passenger side that continuously failed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who repaired the vehicle. the manufacturer was contacted but provided no further assistance. the vehicle was not further repaired. the failure mileage was 72,000. | |||
| 01/07/2011 | 72000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw x5. the contact stated there was a faulty air bag seat sensor switch on the passenger side that fails. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who repaired the vehicle but not under the warranty. the manufacturer was contacted who informed her that her vehicle was not under the warranty. the contact would have to pay for the repairs. the failure mileage was 72,000...mw | |||
| 02/05/2011 | 90000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 bmw x5. the contact stated that the vehicle air bag system malfunctioned warning lamp illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a local shop who stated that the front passenger seat air bag occupant detection mat was defective. the manufacturer was contacted but they were not willing to help because the vehicle was out of warranty. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 90,000 and current mileage was 90,091. pm | |||
| 11/01/2009 | 45000 | ||
| The vehicles | |||
| 11/21/2007 | 19000 | 1 | 12/26/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 bmw x5. while driving 3 mph, another vehicle crashed into the front side quarter panel of the contact's vehicle. the other vehicle was driving approximately 20 mph. the air bags failed to deploy. the vehicle came equipped with side air bags. there were no warning indicator lights present. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed from the scene and has not yet been inspected. the driver was taken to the emergency room in an ambulance because her head hit the door window. the current and failure mileages were 19,000. | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 03/13/2012 | 44360 | 1 | |
| The front passenger air bag sensor went on at 44k and remains illuminated at all times and for no apparent reason. i took the vehicle to an independent repair shop and was informed that the air bag sensor was defective. called the bmw site who indicated that there were no recalls for this issue. contacted nhtsa website and informed that recall was in place (ea08001 bmw of north america, llc 01/04/2008 12/31/2008 bmw airbag light illumination 08v384000) dealer stated they would not honor this due to the manufacture date of my vehicle which fits every other criteria (e.g., year, make and model.) not the bmw i am used to. *tr | |||
| 11/01/2009 | 45000 | ||
| The vehicles | |||
| 04/07/2009 | 66000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 bmw x5. while driving approximately 60 mph on normal road conditions, the passenger seat occupancy sensor and air bag warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. the indicators remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. in addition, the seat belt system chime sensor was inoperative. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing and the technician stated that the failure was contributed to the passenger seat sensor. the vehicle has not been repaired. the manufacturer has been notified of the malfunctions. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 66,000 and current mileage was 67,000. | |||
| 12/10/2008 | 56000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 bmw x5. while driving 30 mph, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. the bumper, muffler, and trunk were damaged. the driver's seat belt failed and released prematurely. the front air bags failed to deploy. the contact was uninjured. the vehicle was towed to a local repair shop and repaired. the contact has a copy of the police report. the manufacturer could not provide an explanation for the failures. the failure mileage was 56,000 and current mileage was 56,500. | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||
| 12/14/2006 | 3 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw x5. the contact stated that when she purchased the vehicle, the air bag warning light was illuminated. the dealer advised her that the mat needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in any recall. the failure mileage was 3. kmj | |||
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||
| 01/16/2010 | 1 | ||
| Defect in the driver side airbag sensor. *tr | |||