Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL
08V384000BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC V (Vehicle)20000011/06/2008ODIBMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC08/05/200808/05/2008
Defect SummaryBmw 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.
Consequence SummaryIn 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.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesBmw is extending the warranty to 10 years from first registration without any mileage limit to the following vehicles:my 2006 6-series, 3-series (standard seat), my 2004-2005 z4, my 2004-2006 7-series, my 2006 x5, and my 2004-2006 5-series (comfort seat).under the extended warranty program, the occupant detection mat in a vehicle that experiences this specific issue will be replaced at no charge to the customer.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
AIR BAGS
SIB-65-36-0909/01/201010037078Ready05/04/2011
SIB-65-36-0909/01/201010037078Bmw: the airbag warning lamp is illuminated due to a software error. *rm05/04/2011
SI B65-69-0606/01/200810025849Bmw: airbag warning lamp, fc93eb or fc 55. model e90, e91 (3 series) and e83 (x3) vehicles produced between 8/31/05 and 4/26/06. red airbag warning lamp (awl) in the instrument cluster is illuminated and a fault code for emergency call fu09/10/2008
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
SI B65 68 0601/01/200810024524Air bag warning lamp illuminates - no fault codes. *nj04/22/2008

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
09/19/201256000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 3 series. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 mph, the passenger air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnostic testing. the technician stated that the passenger seat mat sensor plug needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags: frontal). the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 56,000 and the current mileage was 56,700.
09/19/201256000
 Tl - the contact owns a 2006 bmw 3 series. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 mph, the passenger air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnostic testing. the technician stated that the passenger seat mat sensor plug needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags: frontal). the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 56,000 and the current mileage was 56,700. pmb
09/19/201256000
 Tl - the contact owns a 2006 bmw 3 series. while driving at approximately 60 mph the contact stated the passenger air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnostic testing where the mechanic stated the passenger seat mat sensor plug needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 56,000 and the current mileage was 56,700. dr
11/01/2012580401
 My airbag light kept beeping at me every few minutes. it did not matter whether i had a passenger or not. i looked the issue up online and came across a recall that my car was known for. the mat under the passenger seat had malfunctioned and kept throwing off my airbag light. this would not allow my airbag to deploy in an accident.i was notified that the fix was going to be $$$. i had to have it fixed since its my only car and needed it in working order. bmw was contacted 3 different times about my problem and they acknowledged that it infact was a recall but all 3 times they said my vin number did not qualify. when will my car qualify? i just spent 900 dollars to get the issue fixed and would like to be reimbursed. *tr
11/01/201258040
 My airbag light kept beeping at me every few minutes. it did not matter whether i had a passenger or not. i looked the issue up online and came across a recall that my car was known for. the mat under the passenger seat had malfunctioned and kept throwing off my airbag light. this would not allow my airbag to deploy in an accident.i was notified that the fix was going to be $$$. i had to have it fixed since its my only car and needed it in working order. bmw was contacted 3 different times about my problem and they acknowledged that it infact was a recall but all 3 times they said my vin number did not qualify. when will my car qualify? i just spent 900 dollars to get the issue fixed and would like to be reimbursed.
11/01/2012450001
 To whom it may concern, my passenger airbag sensor light and passenger seat belt light came on unexpectedly while driving. after doing a bit of research on the internet i found that there was a similar issue others were having with the same model car 2006 bmw 325i sedan e90 series and there is an ongoing recall 08v384000. so i decided to contact my local bmw dealership to see if my car was covered in the recall they said no and quoted me a price of well over 1400 dollars to fix. i have since found out that in the event of a collision that my passenger airbag will not deploy. after, further research i feel that my model is also an affected in this recall (08v384000). i hope that this submission will not fall on deaf ears. i am doing this for all the others like me affected by this issue and demand service to fix a known safety issue for us and for our passengers. regards *tr
11/01/201245000
 To whom it may concern, my passenger airbag sensor light and passenger seat belt light came on unexpectedly while driving. after doing a bit of research on the internet i found that there was a similar issue others were having with the same model car 2006 bmw 325i sedan e90 series and there is an ongoing recall 08v384000. so i decided to contact my local bmw dealership to see if my car was covered in the recall they said no and quoted me a price of well over 1400 dollars to fix. i have since found out that in the event of a collision that my passenger airbag will not deploy. after, further research i feel that my model is also an affected in this recall (08v384000). i hope that this submission will not fall on deaf ears. i am doing this for all the others like me affected by this issue and demand service to fix a known safety issue for us and for our passengers. regards
10/31/2012615001
 Air bag warning lamp and passenger air bag on-off light remains on. according to an nbc news story on 8/13/2008, the nhtsa opened an investigation into this and bmw later announced recall of the 2006 3-series bmw for this problem. when i contacted bmw regarding this exact same problem in my 2006 bmw 330i, they say it is not included in the recall. i took the car to the bmw dealer, and they verified the problem (faulty seat occupancy detector) but said they would charge me $1,090 to fix it. *tr
10/31/201261500
 Air bag warning lamp and passenger air bag on-off light remains on. according to an nbc news story on 8/13/2008, the nhtsa opened an investigation into this and bmw later announced recall of the 2006 3-series bmw for this problem. when i contacted bmw regarding this exact same problem in my 2006 bmw 330i, they say it is not included in the recall. i took the car to the bmw dealer, and they verified the problem (faulty seat occupancy detector) but said they would charge me $1,090 to fix it.
09/21/201280000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 3 series. while parked, the contact noticed that the air bag warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure. 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 that the vin was not included in the recall campaign. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000. kmj
09/21/201280000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 3 series. while parked the contact noticed the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure. 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 available. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000. da
10/10/2012860001
 Sitting in parking lot, engine off, key in ign (listening to radio). air-bag warning lamp lights and has been on steady ever since. passenger air bag disabled indicator also on. called dealer to make appointment. i inquired about the recall and service advisor says no active recalls on my car. seems that this is the exact fault identified in nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000. this car has the sport seats which are specifically identified in the recall. *tr
10/10/201286000
 Sitting in parking lot, engine off, key in ingn (listenting to radio). air-bag warning lamp lights and has been on steady ever since. passenger air bag disabled indicator also on. called dealer to make appointment. i inquired about the recall and service advisor says no active recalls on my car. seems that this is the exact fault identified in nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000. this car has the sport seats which are specifically identified in the recall.
10/01/2012690001
 I am the 2nd owner of my 2006 bmw 3 series. i've driven it for about 4 months and one day i go to start my car to go to work and i noticed that the air bag indicator came on and it says passenger restraint malfunction. i have no idea why or what caused this!? i don't mess with my car, it just randomly did it once i tried to start it. *i've done some research and i seen an article from nbc news that says bmw ag said wednesday it was recalling 200,000 vehicles over concerns that the front passenger air bag may not deploy in a crash. now that really concerns me! i need to get this fixed as soon as possible. please help! *tr
10/01/201269000
 I am the 2nd owner of my 2006 bmw 3 series. i've driven it for about 4 months and one day i go to start my car to go to work and i noticed that the air bag indicator came on and it says passenger restraint malfuntion. i have no idea why or what caused this!? i don't mess with my car, it just randomly did it once i tried to start it. *i've done some research and i seen an article from nbc news that says bmw ag said wednesday it was recalling 200,000 vehicles over concerns that the front passenger air bag may not deploy in a crash. now that really concerns me! i need to get this fixed as soon as possible. please help!
09/05/2012
 A warning indicator light came on telling me that the passenger restraint system was malfunctioning. at first it was occasional. now the warning is on every time i get in the car with or without a passenger. i would like to have the car included in recall 08v384000
08/17/2012975001
 The two issues are (1) airbag malfunction and (2) steering wheel malfunction. (1) the first issue occurred while i was driving on ca i-80 towards berkley from davis on 8/17/2012. as i was driving, the car displayed a notification that the passenger air bag was experiencing a problem and shut off. there was a passenger in the car. as of this date, the airbag is still shut off. (2) the second issue occurred while i was driving on ca i-280 from burlingame towards millbrae on 8/30/2012. as i was driving, i noticed a steering wheel lock notification. luckily, i was at my exit and near home so i drove slowly home. after turning the car off, the steering wheel locked up. restarting and turning the car off causes the steering wheel to randomly lock/unlock. i have not driven the car after the incident. *tr
08/17/201297500
 The two issues are (1) airbag malfunction and (2) steering wheel malfunction. (1) the first issue occurred while i was driving on ca i-80 towards berkley from davis on 8/17/2012. as i was driving, the car displayed a notification that the passenger air bag was experiencing a problem and shut off. there was a passenger in the car. as of this date, the airbag is still shut off. (2) the second issue occurred while i was driving on ca i-280 from burlingame towards millbrae on 8/30/2012. as i was driving, i noticed a steering wheel lock notification. luckily, i was at my exit and near home so i drove slowly home. after turning the car off, the steering wheel locked up. restarting and turning the car off causes the steering wheel to randomly lock/unlock. i have not driven the car after the incident.
04/23/201249884
 Warning light that air bag is not functioning comes on. dealer found a fault in the seat adjustment sensor (part of the seat motor). said seat motor would have to be replaced. this appears to be the same fault others are reporting that was covered for some series 3 models by a nhtsa recall. the dealer made no mention of a recall. i have not had the repair done.
01/05/201270000
 Front seat passenger seat occupancy sensor failed. most 2006 bmw 3 series were recalled for this issue. our car was not included in the recall but had the identical problem. i believe my car should have been included in the recall.
09/10/200828000
 Failure of srs seat belt warning system which deactivates passenger air bag deployment. this is extremely dangerous as the passenger is no longer protected. failure repaired under warrant. same problem occured 2011 and dealer and bmw manufacturer will not repair as vechicle falls outside their recall vins. this problem is obviously a safety problem and one in which the manufacturer knows is a problem for this vechicle.
01/15/201255000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325. the contact stated that the air bag light illuminated for the last few months. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was later notified and they informed him that there were no recalls on his vehicle. the failure mileage was approximately 55,000. sm.
09/10/200828000
 Failure of srs seat belt warning system which deactivates passenger air bag deployment. this is extremely dangerous as the passenger is no longer protected. failure repaired under warrant. same problem occured 2011 and dealer and bmw manufacturer will not repair as vechicle falls outside their recall vins. this problem is obviously a safety problem and one in which the manufacturer knows is a problem for this vechicle.
01/15/201255000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325. the contact stated that the air bag light illuminated for the last few months. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was later notified and they informed him that there were no recalls on his vehicle. the failure mileage was approximately 55,000. sm.
09/10/200828000
 Failure of srs seat belt warning system which deactivates passenger air bag deployment. this is extremely dangerous as the passenger is no longer protected. failure repaired under warrant. same problem occured 2011 and dealer and bmw manufacturer will not repair as vechicle falls outside their recall vins. this problem is obviously a safety problem and one in which the manufacturer knows is a problem for this vechicle.
01/15/201255000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325. the contact stated that for the last few months he noticed that the airbag light had illuminated. the vehicle had not been diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was later contacted and they advised him that there were no recalls on his vehicle. the failure mileage was approximately 55,000. tb
02/01/201249000
 When a passenger sits in the front passenger seat the airbag failure light illuminates, the seat belt light illuminates and remains lit, and the passenger airbag off light illuminates. this is apparently due to micro-cracking in the passenger seat occupancy detection mat, however bmw only includes a small percentage of affected cars in the 2008 recall. bmw na refuses to fix this safety defect for all 2006 build year 330i models with sport seats. the same seats which are affected by the identical issue for 2005 build year. it seems given the number of cars affected by the same issue that the defect was not corrected for the 2006 build year. this could result in the passenger airbag not deploying in a collision which is extremely dangerous.
02/01/2010
 The oc3 mat (passenger occupancy sensor mat) has failed. this issue, as described in more detail below (4.), involves the front passenger seat occupant detection mat of certain bmw vehicles, and has been the subject of nhtsa pe07-045 and ea08-001. in short, a fatigue failure of the mat can occur and would consequently lead to the deactivation of the front passenger air bags with exception of the head protection system. the air bag warning lamp as well as the passenger air bag on-off lamp would illuminate in such case. bmw states that my vehicle does not fall under this recall since it was produced after 11/2005. yet, the prognosis of the failure is exactly the same as of the recall.
02/01/201249000
 When a passenger sits in the front passenger seat the airbag failure light illuminates, the seat belt light illuminates and remains lit, and the passenger airbag off light illuminates. this is apparently due to micro-cracking in the passenger seat occupancy detection mat, however bmw only includes a small percentage of affected cars in the 2008 recall. bmw na refuses to fix this safety defect for all 2006 build year 330i models with sport seats. the same seats which are affected by the identical issue for 2005 build year. it seems given the number of cars affected by the same issue that the defect was not corrected for the 2006 build year. this could result in the passenger airbag not deploying in a collision which is extremely dangerous.
02/01/2010
 The oc3 mat (passenger occupancy sensor mat) has failed. this issue, as described in more detail below (4.), involves the front passenger seat occupant detection mat of certain bmw vehicles, and has been the subject of nhtsa pe07-045 and ea08-001. in short, a fatigue failure of the mat can occur and would consequently lead to the deactivation of the front passenger air bags with exception of the head protection system. the air bag warning lamp as well as the passenger air bag on-off lamp would illuminate in such case. bmw states that my vehicle does not fall under this recall since it was produced after 11/2005. yet, the prognosis of the failure is exactly the same as of the recall.
02/01/201249000
 When a passenger sits in the front passenger seat the airbag failure light illuminates, the seat belt light illuminates and remains lit, and the passenger airbag off light illuminates. this is apparently due to micro-cracking in the passenger seat occupancy detection mat, however bmw only includes a small percentage of affected cars in the 2008 recall. bmw na refuses to fix this safety defect for all 2006 build year 330i models with sport seats. the same seats which are affected by the identical issue for 2005 build year. it seems given the number of cars affected by the same issue that the defect was not corrected for the 2006 build year. this could result in the passenger airbag not deploying in a collision which is extremely dangerous.
02/01/2010
 The oc3 mat (passenger occupancy sensor mat) has failed. this issue, as described in more detail below (4.), involves the front passenger seat occupant detection mat of certain bmw vehicles, and has been the subject of nhtsa pe07-045 and ea08-001. in short, a fatigue failure of the mat can occur and would consequently lead to the deactivation of the front passenger air bags with exception of the head protection system. the air bag warning lamp as well as the passenger air bag on-off lamp would illuminate in such case. bmw states that my vehicle does not fall under this recall since it was produced after 11/2005. yet, the prognosis of the failure is exactly the same as of the recall.
02/01/201249000
 When a passenger sits in the front passenger seat the airbag failure light illuminates, the seat belt light illuminates and remains lit, and the passenger airbag off light illuminates. this is apparently due to micro-cracking in the passenger seat occupancy detection mat, however bmw only includes a small percentage of affected cars in the 2008 recall. bmw na refuses to fix this safety defect for all 2006 build year 330i models with sport seats. the same seats which are affected by the identical issue for 2005 build year. it seems given the number of cars affected by the same issue that the defect was not corrected for the 2006 build year. this could result in the passenger airbag not deploying in a collision which is extremely dangerous.
02/01/2010
 The oc3 mat (passenger occupancy sensor mat) has failed. this issue, as described in more detail below (4.), involves the front passenger seat occupant detection mat of certain bmw vehicles, and has been the subject of nhtsa pe07-045 and ea08-001. in short, a fatigue failure of the mat can occur and would consequently lead to the deactivation of the front passenger air bags with exception of the head protection system. the air bag warning lamp as well as the passenger air bag on-off lamp would illuminate in such case. bmw states that my vehicle does not fall under this recall since it was produced after 11/2005. yet, the prognosis of the failure is exactly the same as of the recall.
02/01/201249000
 When a passenger sits in the front passenger seat the airbag failure light illuminates, the seat belt light illuminates and remains lit, and the passenger airbag off light illuminates. this is apparently due to micro-cracking in the passenger seat occupancy detection mat, however bmw only includes a small percentage of affected cars in the 2008 recall. bmw na refuses to fix this safety defect for all 2006 build year 330i models with sport seats. the same seats which are affected by the identical issue for 2005 build year. it seems given the number of cars affected by the same issue that the defect was not corrected for the 2006 build year. this could result in the passenger airbag not deploying in a collision which is extremely dangerous.
02/01/2010
 The oc3 mat (passenger occupancy sensor mat) has failed. this issue, as described in more detail below (4.), involves the front passenger seat occupant detection mat of certain bmw vehicles, and has been the subject of nhtsa pe07-045 and ea08-001. in short, a fatigue failure of the mat can occur and would consequently lead to the deactivation of the front passenger air bags with exception of the head protection system. the air bag warning lamp as well as the passenger air bag on-off lamp would illuminate in such case. bmw states that my vehicle does not fall under this recall since it was produced after 11/2005. yet, the prognosis of the failure is exactly the same as of the recall.
01/03/2012
 The airbag warning lights and seatbelt warning lights are lit in red. after diagnosis from the dealer's service department, it was concluded that the sensor embedded in the passenger side is malfunctioning and must be replaced. there was a recall in 2008 for the same model year with a similar malfunction of the airbag sensor (nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000) also, in that recall it states: bmw is extending the warranty to 10 years from first registration without any mileage limit to the following vehicles: my 2006 6-series, 3-series (standard seat), my 2004-2005 z4, my 2004-2006 7-series, my 2006 x5, and my 2004-2006 5-series (comfort seat). under the extended warranty program, the occupant detection mat in a vehicle that experiences this specific issue will be replaced at no charge to the customer however, the local bmw dealer says they cannot honor that warranty.
04/13/201165000
 I own a 2006 bmw 3 series. while driving approximately 5 mph, i noticed that the air bag warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician advised that the front passenger seat sensor mat would have to be replaced. i referenced 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 stated that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
09/01/201050000
 I have a 2006 325i and my airbag sensor light warning lit up - i took it to the dealer and they ran a diagnostic test it was the airbag sensor that needed to be replaced - over $1000. there is a recall listed for my year and model but my vin is not included in the recall. i called bmw usa and the nhtsa - they say there is nothing i can do. i do not understand why my vin is not included when i have the model and year listed in the recall.
04/13/201165000
 I own a 2006 bmw 3 series. while driving approximately 5 mph, i noticed that the air bag warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician advised that the front passenger seat sensor mat would have to be replaced. i referenced 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 stated that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
09/01/201050000
 I have a 2006 325i and my airbag sensor light warning lit up - i took it to the dealer and they ran a diagnostic test it was the airbag sensor that needed to be replaced - over $1000. there is a recall listed for my year and model but my vin is not included in the recall. i called bmw usa and the nhtsa - they say there is nothing i can do. i do not understand why my vin is not included when i have the model and year listed in the recall.
04/13/201165000
 I own a 2006 bmw 3 series. while driving approximately 5 mph, i noticed that the air bag warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician advised that the front passenger seat sensor mat would have to be replaced. i referenced 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 stated that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
09/01/201050000
 I have a 2006 325i and my airbag sensor light warning lit up - i took it to the dealer and they ran a diagnostic test it was the airbag sensor that needed to be replaced - over $1000. there is a recall listed for my year and model but my vin is not included in the recall. i called bmw usa and the nhtsa - they say there is nothing i can do. i do not understand why my vin is not included when i have the model and year listed in the recall.
04/13/201165000
 I own a 2006 bmw 3 series. while driving approximately 5 mph, i noticed that the air bag warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician advised that the front passenger seat sensor mat would have to be replaced. i referenced 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 stated that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
09/01/201050000
 I have a 2006 325i and my airbag sensor light warning lit up - i took it to the dealer and they ran a diagnostic test it was the airbag sensor that needed to be replaced - over $1000. there is a recall listed for my year and model but my vin is not included in the recall. i called bmw usa and the nhtsa - they say there is nothing i can do. i do not understand why my vin is not included when i have the model and year listed in the recall.
04/13/201165000
 I own a 2006 bmw 3 series. while driving approximately 5 mph, i noticed that the air bag warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician advised that the front passenger seat sensor mat would have to be replaced. i referenced 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 stated that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
09/01/201050000
 I have a 2006 325i and my airbag sensor light warning lit up - i took it to the dealer and they ran a diagnostic test it was the airbag sensor that needed to be replaced - over $1000. there is a recall listed for my year and model but my vin is not included in the recall. i called bmw usa and the nhtsa - they say there is nothing i can do. i do not understand why my vin is not included when i have the model and year listed in the recall.
06/20/2011
 I took my 325i 2006 bmw to the local dealership about the air bag passenger warning light in the computer's dashboard.i was told that it was the passenger sensor mat underneath the seat that needed to be replaced&was given an estimate of $900 to fix it.i asked to check if there have been any recalls on air bags for my vehicle.i was asking the question-why does an airbag not work?i was told yes there has been a recall but my vin# was not on the list.i asked why&he said because bmw only recalled so many of the 2006 325i vehicles to fix.i said this is a vehicle defect&bmw only recalled certain ones?the answer was yes.i decided to follow up with bmw usa who confirmed a recall for the 2006 325i bmw sensor mat&once again said the recall did not include my vin#.i made it very clear of my feelings with their decision to fix certain vehicles and not all the vin#s.i did further research on the computer&found other consumer complaints about the passenger sensor mat warning light and vehicle vin#s who are not on the recall list.i would ask that you take this matter into consideration very seriously.everyday drivers take precious cargo into their vehicles children&adults.if there is a manufacturer defect with a vehicle they need to be responsible for all vin#s of that year,make&model.this recall is not just a problem for a certain#of vehicles&excluding others.the recall cost for bmw is far less&avoids a more serious problem if the air bag does not deploy causing injury or death.if the sensor mat does not work,the air bag does not go off.it does not take a rocket scientist to know the sensor mat is the problem-the one bmw installed-yet they won't be responsible for replacing it.i am the consumer-should i pay for something that is defected-a installed life saving device in the vehicle.no,i do not feel this is something i am responsible for. thank you kay mavar-henderson
08/24/201164000
 I own a 2006 bmw 3 series. while driving approximately 5 mph, i noticed that the air bag warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician advised that the front passenger seat sensor mat would have to be replaced. i referenced 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 stated that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 64,000.
09/19/201144000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 3 series. while driving approximately 5 mph, the contact noticed that the air bag warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician advised that the front passenger seat sensor mat would have to be replaced. the contact referenced 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 stated that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 44,000.
09/19/201144000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 3 series. while driving approximately 5 mph, the contact noticed that the air bag warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician advised that the front passenger seat sensor mat would have to be replaced. the contact referenced 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 stated that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 44,000. kmj
09/19/201144000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 3 series. while driving at approximately 5 mph the contact noticed the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the technician stated the front passenger side seat sensor mat 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 not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 44,000. ds
12/30/201052000
 The front passenger-seat occupancy detector failed, resulting in the airbag warning light turning on, warning of an airbag malfunction. initially, the airbag warning light only turned on when a passenger occupied the front passenger seat, but later it remained on regardless, most of the time. had the passenger-seat occupancy detector replaced, and that fixed the problem. note that this is exactly the same problem as a bmw recall, except that i was told by bmw that my vin was not covered.
05/28/201095000
 This complaint is in regards to nhtsa id #08v384000. the air bag warning lamp, seat belt lamp and the passenger air bag on-off lamp will not turn off . i contacted bmw via the phone number provided by your department and also visited my local bmw dealer and they both say that my car doesn't fall under said recall. my car is a bmw 2006 330i with sports seats, which is one of the cars listed as being defective by your department. however, bmw stated that the recall is for a specific number of airbag sensor matts that were damaged during shipping and that my car's matt was not part of this batch. since my car is experiencing the same symptoms as those under the recall, and is actually one of the cars listed in your report, it's safe to say that the faulty airbag sensor issue goes beyond just the batch bmw is claiming were damaged. even if this is true, and that specific batch of air bag sensors were damaged during shipping, then what's to say that my air bag sensor wasn't also damaged during shipping even if it was part of another batch. the logical conclusion, however, would indicate that the sensors being damaged during shipping is false and that there is in fact a flaw with the sensor itself. this is evident in the fact that bmw produced an updated version of the sensor and that my sensor though not part of the so called damaged batch is also experiencing the same exact symptoms. if the cause of the faulty sensors were due to being damaged during shipping then why need to create an updated version. the logical thing to do would be to ensure the safe delivery of the sensors, not create a new version. i've owned many vehicles with this same feature and have never had any problems. bmw claiming that the symptoms of my sensor having the same symptoms as the damaged batch is just a coincidence is a far cry. at the very least a new investigation should be done. thank you.
10/15/201076000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw. the contacted stated that the air bag sensor for the passenger seating has malfunctioned causing the air bag warning light to illuminate on the instrumental panel. the dealer and manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 76,000. the vehicle has not been repaired. tb
10/10/201076100
 I have a 2006 bmw 330i with the sport package seats. the srs light and safety belt light are on due to a failure in the passenger seat occupancy detector. there is a recall on this item but apparently, according to both the bmw dealership and bmw customer service, this particular recall was not affecting my car although it has the same part that was in fact recalled in the affected models. they are denying any sort of claim or responsibility in repairing the problem. i have also found numerous complaints regarding the same type of vehicle and i can't understand why they are refusing to cover all of the affected models.
07/17/201060000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. the contact stated that the front passenger mat sensor light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. both the dealer and the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in recall 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) and the contact would be responsible for repair costs. the vin was unavailable when the complaint was filed. the current mileage was approximately 63,000. the failure mileage was approximately 60,000-bk
09/10/201070000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. the contact stated that the restraint system malfunction light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the dealer informed the contact that the mat sensor was faulty and needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the dealer also stated that the vehicle was not included in recall 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). the contact called the manufacturer who verified that the vehicle was not included. the current mileage was 73,620. the failure mileage was approximately 70,000-bk
07/17/201060000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. the contact stated that the front passenger mat sensor light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. both the dealer and the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in recall 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) and the contact would be responsible for repair costs. the vin was unavailable when the complaint was filed. the current mileage was approximately 63,000. the failure mileage was approximately 60,000-bk
09/10/201070000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. the contact stated that the restraint system malfunction light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the dealer informed the contact that the mat sensor was faulty and needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the dealer also stated that the vehicle was not included in recall 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). the contact called the manufacturer who verified that the vehicle was not included. the current mileage was 73,620. the failure mileage was approximately 70,000-bk
07/17/201060000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. the contact stated that the front passenger mat sensor light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. both the dealer and the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in recall 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) and the contact would be responsible for repair costs. the vin was unavailable when the complaint was filed. the current mileage was approximately 63,000. the failure mileage was approximately 60,000-bk
09/10/201070000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. the contact stated that the restraint system malfunction light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the dealer informed the contact that the mat sensor was faulty and needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the dealer also stated that the vehicle was not included in recall 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). the contact called the manufacturer who verified that the vehicle was not included. the current mileage was 73,620. the failure mileage was approximately 70,000-bk
07/17/201060000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. the contact stated that the front passenger mat sensor light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. both the dealer and the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in recall 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) and the contact would be responsible for repair costs. the vin was unavailable when the complaint was filed. the current mileage was approximately 63,000. the failure mileage was approximately 60,000-bk
09/10/201070000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. the contact stated that the restraint system malfunction light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the dealer informed the contact that the mat sensor was faulty and needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the dealer also stated that the vehicle was not included in recall 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). the contact called the manufacturer who verified that the vehicle was not included. the current mileage was 73,620. the failure mileage was approximately 70,000-bk
07/17/201060000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. the contact stated that the front passenger mat sensor light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. both the dealer and the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in recall 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) and the contact would be responsible for repair costs. the vin was unavailable when the complaint was filed. the current mileage was approximately 63,000. the failure mileage was approximately 60,000-bk
09/10/201070000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. the contact stated that the restraint system malfunction light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the dealer informed the contact that the mat sensor was faulty and needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the dealer also stated that the vehicle was not included in recall 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). the contact called the manufacturer who verified that the vehicle was not included. the current mileage was 73,620. the failure mileage was approximately 70,000-bk
10/01/201078000
 I have a 2006 bmw 330xi with sport seats. the passenger side airbag is inoperative due to a defective mat detector located inside the passenger seat. there is a recall out for this same problem on the same car but the dealer told me my car does not apply even though he hadn't seen the car or knew the vin number. this is an active life threatening situation and i see numerous complaints about this issue here and at other safety related websites. its hard to imagine that the nhtsa is letting bmw get away with this. i worked for bmw many years ago and their policy at the time was to deny fixing certain issues because if they fixed all of them, then it would become policy and become expensive and a blemish on their recall record. shame on bmw... reminds me of the pinto safety policy.
08/03/201080000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. the contact stated that a light came on stating that the passenger side air bag will not deploy. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the front passenger seat detection device had failed. the contact was told that his vehicle was not listed under recall campaign number 08v384000, which deals with the front passenger detection device for the frontal airbag. the failure mileage was 80000 and the current mileage was 82000.rl
07/01/201043000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. the contact stated that the passenger side air bags were turning off involuntarily which she was alerted to by the air bag light on the instrument panel. the contact was informed that the failure occurred because of a defect in the passenger sensor mat when the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership. she referenced recall 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) but was told that her vehicle was not included by the dealer. the contact called the manufacturer who verified that the vehicle was not included. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the current mileage was approximately 45,000. the failure mileage was approximately 43,000-bk
08/03/201080000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. the contact stated that a light came on stating that the passenger side air bag will not deploy. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the front passenger seat detection device had failed. the contact was told that his vehicle was not listed under recall campaign number 08v384000, which deals with the front passenger detection device for the frontal airbag. the failure mileage was 80000 and the current mileage was 82000.rl
07/01/201043000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. the contact stated that the passenger side air bags were turning off involuntarily which she was alerted to by the air bag light on the instrument panel. the contact was informed that the failure occurred because of a defect in the passenger sensor mat when the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership. she referenced recall 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) but was told that her vehicle was not included by the dealer. the contact called the manufacturer who verified that the vehicle was not included. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the current mileage was approximately 45,000. the failure mileage was approximately 43,000-bk
08/03/201080000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. the contact stated that a light came on stating that the passenger side air bag will not deploy. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the front passenger seat detection device had failed. the contact was told that his vehicle was not listed under recall campaign number 08v384000, which deals with the front passenger detection device for the frontal airbag. the failure mileage was 80000 and the current mileage was 82000.rl
07/01/201043000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. the contact stated that the passenger side air bags were turning off involuntarily which she was alerted to by the air bag light on the instrument panel. the contact was informed that the failure occurred because of a defect in the passenger sensor mat when the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership. she referenced recall 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) but was told that her vehicle was not included by the dealer. the contact called the manufacturer who verified that the vehicle was not included. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the current mileage was approximately 45,000. the failure mileage was approximately 43,000-bk
08/03/201080000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. the contact stated that a light came on stating that the passenger side air bag will not deploy. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the front passenger seat detection device had failed. the contact was told that his vehicle was not listed under recall campaign number 08v384000, which deals with the front passenger detection device for the frontal airbag. the failure mileage was 80000 and the current mileage was 82000.rl
07/01/201043000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. the contact stated that the passenger side air bags were turning off involuntarily which she was alerted to by the air bag light on the instrument panel. the contact was informed that the failure occurred because of a defect in the passenger sensor mat when the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership. she referenced recall 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) but was told that her vehicle was not included by the dealer. the contact called the manufacturer who verified that the vehicle was not included. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the current mileage was approximately 45,000. the failure mileage was approximately 43,000-bk
02/01/20081
 I have a 2006 3 series with a malfunctioning air bag indicator system. this vehicle series was recalled under nhtsa action number ea08001. i have contacted bmw north america twice and they will not confirm that i am in the recall but each time ask me to take the car to the dealer to have the issue repaired at my expense. the seat belt and airbag light in conjunction with the airbag is not active in the passenger seat is always on when a passenger is in the seat. this malfunction has been on going for at least six months. bmw na also claims not to have a vin number list that they have in their possession, although they do say recall notices are being sent out. this seems rather odd if they are sending out recalls for vin numbers that they don't know are being recalled. i am concerned for the passengers and cannot seem to get bmw to acknowledge the nhtsa recall or the vehicle. *tr
07/31/200820700
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 bmw si (na). while driving approximately 5 mph, the driver's side of the contact's vehicle was struck. the air bags failed to deploy. both driver's side doors were damaged. there were no warnings prior to the crash. the vehicle was towed to the authorized dealer for repairs. the police department was called to the scene and a report was filed. an occupant of the vehicle was injured. the failure and current mileages were 20,700.
05/11/2008650001
 Bmw 330i 2006, passenger airbag injured 18yr old on face - burned, lacerated face and fx nose. left eye, affected with extreme swelling. victim traumatized and having blurred vision on left eye. a tire struck bumper while driving in fwy and driver hit the brakes and airbags came out. the girl was left as if a major car crash had occurred. *tr
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL
11/01/2012450001
 To whom it may concern, my passenger airbag sensor light and passenger seat belt light came on unexpectedly while driving. after doing a bit of research on the internet i found that there was a similar issue others were having with the same model car 2006 bmw 325i sedan e90 series and there is an ongoing recall 08v384000. so i decided to contact my local bmw dealership to see if my car was covered in the recall they said no and quoted me a price of well over 1400 dollars to fix. i have since found out that in the event of a collision that my passenger airbag will not deploy. after, further research i feel that my model is also an affected in this recall (08v384000). i hope that this submission will not fall on deaf ears. i am doing this for all the others like me affected by this issue and demand service to fix a known safety issue for us and for our passengers. regards *tr
10/10/2012860001
 Sitting in parking lot, engine off, key in ign (listening to radio). air-bag warning lamp lights and has been on steady ever since. passenger air bag disabled indicator also on. called dealer to make appointment. i inquired about the recall and service advisor says no active recalls on my car. seems that this is the exact fault identified in nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000. this car has the sport seats which are specifically identified in the recall. *tr
05/09/201162000
 Tl * the contact owns a 2006 bmw 3 series. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated and a message displayed on the message board stating that the passenger restraint had malfunctioned. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated 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 62,000 and the current mileage was 62,383.
05/09/201162000
 Tl - the contact owns a 2006 bmw 3 series. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated and a message came on saying passenger restraint malfunction. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who was unable to diagnosed the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included on recall campaign id number: 08v384000 ( component: air bags:frontal ). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 62,000 and the current mileage was 62,383. pm
05/12/201158000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 3 series. the contact stated that the passenger air bag and frontal air bag warning lights were illuminated. the contact referenced nhtsa recall campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags: frontal) but the manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall. the failure and current mileage was 58,000.
05/12/201158000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 3 series. the contact stated the passenger seat air bag light; seat light and air bag warning light are all illuminated on the dash board. the contact searched the internet and found nhtsa recall campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags: frontal). when they spoke with the manufacturer they were told the vehicle was not included. the failure mileage and current mileages were 58,000.rl
12/18/201032836
 Recently my 2006 bmw 325i's airbag and seat belt warning light came on. the problem started shortly (one month) after it came off the factory warranty. it was intermittent and i was extremely busy so i did some research and discovered there was a manufacturers voluntary recall campaign i never received notice but noticed the recall noticed the recall ea08-001 mentioned cars with sport seats as part of the problem. i called bmw na and was told that my vin did not qualify. over time the problem worsened ad eventually last month the lights just stayed on. again calling bmw na they suggested i visit my dealer to hook up the car to their diagnostics machine. i took the car in and they confirmed that the seat mat sensor was the problem and replaced it for a total of $990. i contacted bmw informing them that the seat sensor should be covered under the terms of the recall and i offered to pay for parts if bmw would pay for labor. i was informed that they would inform me of the corporation's decision in 5 business days if they would compensate me for the repair due to my vehicles low mileage. i was just informed today they would not compensate me at all today due to my payment after the sensor was replaced. they also added that they almost never compensate after services are payed. i believe that since front passenger seat occupancy detection mat disables the passenger air bag system it is an essential part of the vehicle's safety system as acknowledged by bmw nhsta campaign number 08v-384 and confirmed by the nhtsa engineering analysis ea08-001. i believe that bmw is not conforming to the intent of this recall program and is limiting their liabilities due to defective components .
12/27/201050000
 My 2006 bmw 325i front passenger sport seat was diagnosed by dealer to have a cracked front seat sensor mat of the air bag protection system. this defect causes the front passenger air bags to be deactivated & the air bag warning lamp to illuminate. this situation could cause the front passenger air bag to be deactivated & not deploy in an emergency. therefore not protecting the passenger. this defect is a known defect & is covered by the nhtsha campaign #: 08v384000. bmw stated that my vin # wbavb13566pt19865 was not part of the 200,000+ vehicles recalled. certified mechanics verified the details of the recall & the faults shown on the diagnostic check of the air bag protection system to be the same. i am asking that nhtsa issue a letter directing that my vehicle vin be included in the recall so that the system can be restored & the warranty be extended as directed in the bmw recall of 2006 3 series sport seats. thank you for your consideration in this matter.
01/18/2011110000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 3 series bmw. the contact stated the mat sensor for the front passenger side does register one someone is sitting in the seat. the contact stated the air bag failure light stays on whether someone is sitting in the seat or not. the contact found nhtsa campaign id 08v384000 which deals with the frontal air bag mat. the manufacturer told the contact that their vehicle was not included in the recall and would not be repaired. the vin was unknown.the failure mileage and current mileages were 110,000.rl
10/25/201074000
 I have an 06 bmw 330i with the sport seats. the passenger seat occupancy detector has been causing the srs light to come on. i did some research and found that my vehicle has the same type of seat mat that was recalled, however bmw says that the recall is vin specific and my car is not covered even though i have the same type of seat mat that was recalled.
12/20/201049800
 Tl - the contact owns a 2006 bmw 3 series. the contact stated that both of the air bag on-off lamp on his vehicle 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 on recall: nhtsa campaign id number - 08v384 ( air bags:frontal ), therefore they would not be paying for the labor but would pay for the parts. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage were 49,800. pm
10/25/201074000
 I have an 06 bmw 330i with the sport seats. the passenger seat occupancy detector has been causing the srs light to come on. i did some research and found that my vehicle has the same type of seat mat that was recalled, however bmw says that the recall is vin specific and my car is not covered even though i have the same type of seat mat that was recalled.
12/20/201049800
 Tl - the contact owns a 2006 bmw 3 series. the contact stated that both of the air bag on-off lamp on his vehicle 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 on recall: nhtsa campaign id number - 08v384 ( air bags:frontal ), therefore they would not be paying for the labor but would pay for the parts. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage were 49,800. pm
10/25/201074000
 I have an 06 bmw 330i with the sport seats. the passenger seat occupancy detector has been causing the srs light to come on. i did some research and found that my vehicle has the same type of seat mat that was recalled, however bmw says that the recall is vin specific and my car is not covered even though i have the same type of seat mat that was recalled.
12/20/201049800
 Tl - the contact owns a 2006 bmw 3 series. the contact stated that both of the air bag on-off lamp on his vehicle 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 on recall: nhtsa campaign id number - 08v384 ( air bags:frontal ), therefore they would not be paying for the labor but would pay for the parts. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage were 49,800. pm
10/25/201074000
 I have an 06 bmw 330i with the sport seats. the passenger seat occupancy detector has been causing the srs light to come on. i did some research and found that my vehicle has the same type of seat mat that was recalled, however bmw says that the recall is vin specific and my car is not covered even though i have the same type of seat mat that was recalled.
12/20/201049800
 Tl - the contact owns a 2006 bmw 3 series. the contact stated that both of the air bag on-off lamp on his vehicle 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 on recall: nhtsa campaign id number - 08v384 ( air bags:frontal ), therefore they would not be paying for the labor but would pay for the parts. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage were 49,800. pm
10/25/201074000
 I have an 06 bmw 330i with the sport seats. the passenger seat occupancy detector has been causing the srs light to come on. i did some research and found that my vehicle has the same type of seat mat that was recalled, however bmw says that the recall is vin specific and my car is not covered even though i have the same type of seat mat that was recalled.
12/20/201049800
 Tl - the contact owns a 2006 bmw 3 series. the contact stated that both of the air bag on-off lamp on his vehicle 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 on recall: nhtsa campaign id number - 08v384 ( air bags:frontal ), therefore they would not be paying for the labor but would pay for the parts. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage were 49,800. pm
11/26/201052000
 Srs airbag sensor for 2006 bmw 3 series vin wbavd33596kv65215 needed replacement. thought it would be repaired for free under recall 08v384000 but dealer said vehicle is not covered under recall and made owner responsible for repair costs.
08/30/201060000
 Regardless the recall rconl-08v384-6332 on 2006 bmw 330xi, front passenger seat occupant detection sensor, bmw denied to replace failed sensor.
09/01/201041000
 Failure of front passenger airbag on 2006 bmw 330i. small cracks have developed in the sensor mat within the front passenger seat. the cracks have deactivated the airbag, which affect the safety of passengers in the event of a severe accident. no undue external force has been applied to the seat. there have been no collisions, etc. the failure occurred after 4 years, approximately 40,000 miles. a previous recall has been issued for the same year, make, and model (08v384000); however it does not apply to my vin number. bmw is unwilling to replace and repair parts due to defects in parts and craftsmanship.
01/27/201054350
 Passenger airbag light came on noting passenger restraint malfunction. bmw issued a voluntary recalls on the 2006 3 series but when i call to verify, they said that my vehicle is not covered in the recall. i think that my vehicle should be included in the recall since it is the same model year and has the same symptons noted in the recall.*cw
01/19/2010444401
 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. *tr
07/24/200970000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 bmw 3 series. on july 24, 2009, the contact started the vehicle and noticed that the frontal air bag light was illuminated. the manufacturer stated that her vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 08v384000 (air bags: frontal); therefore, she will be responsible for the repair cost. the failure and current mileages were 70,000.
07/17/2008500001
 My 2006 3 series bmw was involved in a frontal crash and the airbags failed to deploy at a speed of 30-35 plus with a full impact. i have severe injuries in the shoulder and neck area and have been having bad migrane headaches and also insomnia. *tr
06/10/200817000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 bmw 3 series. the contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning light continued to display air bag off when an occupant was seated in the front passenger seat. the dealer initially stated that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. the bmw manufacturer stated that his vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). the manufacturer advised the contact to refrain from allowing occupants to sit in the passenger seat until the repairs were completed. the failure mileage was 17,000 and current mileage was 20,000.
06/06/2008180001
 I was told by bmw that even thought my passenger airgbag has been defective for the last two months, i need to wait till september to get it fixed. *tr

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