Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V384000 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | V (Vehicle) | 200000 | 11/06/2008 | ODI | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 08/05/2008 | 08/05/2008 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Bmw is recalling 200,000 my 2006 3 series sport seat, my 2004-2006 5 series standard and sport seat, and my 2004-2006 x3 passenger vehicles. depending on the manner and frequency of the front passenger's entry and exit, small cracks have developed in the mat. if this occurs, the front passenger air bags, with the exception of the head protection system, will be deactivated and the air bag warning lamp as well as the passenger air bag on-off lamp will be illuminated. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In this situation the front passenger air bags will not deploy even if a sufficiently severe accident would occur and occupant protection provided by the system would not be possible. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will rework the front passenger seat sensor mat so that external force application to the seat does not cause a crack to the mat. the recall began on november 6, 2008. bmw will also extend the warranty on these vehicles to 10 years from first registration without any mileage limit. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-525-7417. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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.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. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | ||||||
| PE07045 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 09/04/2007 | 01/04/2008 | BMW AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATION | ||
| In certain my 2005 through my 2006 bmw vehicles, the occupant classification system (ocs) for the passenger frontal airbag may malfunction and render the passenger airbag inoperative.in june 2006, bmw issued a technical service bulletin (si b 72 02 06) regarding the illumination of the airbag warning light and the passenger airbag status lamp.illumination of these lights warn that an open electrical circuit may be present within the passenger seat mat sensor.when both of the lights are illuminated, the passenger frontal air bag will not deploy in a frontal crash.certain bmw vehicles in addition to the subject vehicles contain the same seat mat sensor.these are the my 2004 5-series, 7-series and x3, the my 2004 through 2006z-4 series and my 2006 3-series, 6-series and x5 vehicles.an improved seat mat sensor was introduced in december 2005 for the mid-my 2006 production.in response to odi's information request letter, bmw provided 1,172 owner reports and 28,238 warranty claims.initial review of the data indicate that 280 non-duplicating owner reports and 13,051 non-duplicating warranty claims may be related the subject defect issue on the subject vehiclesthis preliminary evaluation is being upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea08-001). | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| PE07045 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 09/04/2007 | 01/04/2008 | BMW AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATION | ||
| In certain my 2005 through my 2006 bmw vehicles, the occupant classification system (ocs) for the passenger frontal airbag may malfunction and render the passenger airbag inoperative.in june 2006, bmw issued a technical service bulletin (si b 72 02 06) regarding the illumination of the airbag warning light and the passenger airbag status lamp.illumination of these lights warn that an open electrical circuit may be present within the passenger seat mat sensor.when both of the lights are illuminated, the passenger frontal air bag will not deploy in a frontal crash.certain bmw vehicles in addition to the subject vehicles contain the same seat mat sensor.these are the my 2004 5-series, 7-series and x3, the my 2004 through 2006z-4 series and my 2006 3-series, 6-series and x5 vehicles.an improved seat mat sensor was introduced in december 2005 for the mid-my 2006 production.in response to odi's information request letter, bmw provided 1,172 owner reports and 28,238 warranty claims.initial review of the data indicate that 280 non-duplicating owner reports and 13,051 non-duplicating warranty claims may be related the subject defect issue on the subject vehiclesthis preliminary evaluation is being upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea08-001). | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| PE07045 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 09/04/2007 | 01/04/2008 | BMW AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATION | ||
| In certain my 2005 through my 2006 bmw vehicles, the occupant classification system (ocs) for the passenger frontal airbag may malfunction and render the passenger airbag inoperative.in june 2006, bmw issued a technical service bulletin (si b 72 02 06) regarding the illumination of the airbag warning light and the passenger airbag status lamp.illumination of these lights warn that an open electrical circuit may be present within the passenger seat mat sensor.when both of the lights are illuminated, the passenger frontal air bag will not deploy in a frontal crash.certain bmw vehicles in addition to the subject vehicles contain the same seat mat sensor.these are the my 2004 5-series, 7-series and x3, the my 2004 through 2006z-4 series and my 2006 3-series, 6-series and x5 vehicles.an improved seat mat sensor was introduced in december 2005 for the mid-my 2006 production.in response to odi's information request letter, bmw provided 1,172 owner reports and 28,238 warranty claims.initial review of the data indicate that 280 non-duplicating owner reports and 13,051 non-duplicating warranty claims may be related the subject defect issue on the subject vehiclesthis preliminary evaluation is being upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea08-001). | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 02/25/2013 | 75000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 5 series. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the technician stated that the front passenger side seat mat would have to be replaced. the technician also informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 08v384000 (air bags). the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 75,000. mah | |||
| 02/25/2013 | 75000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 5 series. the contact stated that while parked the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the technician stated the front passenger side seat mat would have to be replaced. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign number: 08v384000 (air bags) that could have been related to the failure. the dealer stated the vin was not included in the recall. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 75,000. da | |||
| 11/02/2012 | 92000 | 1 | |
| The passenger side occupancy seat mat for the airbag failed. bmw has bulletin sib 65 75 06, airbag warning lamp for oc3 seat mat fault, that covers my cars build date, but bmw states my vin is not covered. there is also a current recall, nhtsa campaign number: 08v-384, but bmw states my car is not covered and refuses to honor the 10 year extended warranty. my car is experiencing this same issue, as diagnosed by a local bmw dealers, but they have failed to cover it. this is a major safety issue that is affecting many cars outside of the recall. they are many people posting on various bmw forums that are experiencing the same issue. bmw should be held accountable to fix all the vehicles experiencing this problem. *tr | |||
| 10/20/2010 | 55000 | 1 | |
| While driving, the passenger airbag warning light was on, and the airbag was disabled, although there is passenger sitting there. *tr | |||
| 11/02/2012 | 92000 | 1 | |
| The passenger side occupancy seat mat for the airbag failed. bmw has bulletin sib 65 75 06, airbag warning lamp for oc3 seat mat fault, that covers my cars build date, but bmw states my vin is not covered. there is also a current recall, nhtsa campaign number: 08v-384, but bmw states my car is not covered and refuses to honor the 10 year extended warranty. my car is experiencing this same issue, as diagnosed by a local bmw dealers, but they have failed to cover it. this is a major safety issue that is affecting many cars outside of the recall. they are many people posting on various bmw forums that are experiencing the same issue. bmw should be held accountable to fix all the vehicles experiencing this problem. *tr | |||
| 10/20/2010 | 55000 | 1 | |
| While driving, the passenger airbag warning light was on, and the airbag was disabled, although there is passenger sitting there. *tr | |||
| 11/02/2012 | 92000 | ||
| The passenger side occupancy seat mat for the airbag failed. bmw has bulletin sib 65 75 06, airbag warning lamp for oc3 seat mat fault, that covers my cars build date, but bmw states my vin is not covered. there is also a current recall, nhtsa campaign number: 08v-384, but bmw states my car is not covered and refuses to honor the 10 year extended warranty. my car is experiencing this same issue, as diagnosed by a local bmw dealers, but they have failed to cover it. this is a major safety issue that is affecting many cars outside of the recall. they are many people posting on various bmw forums that are experiencing the same issue. bmw should be held accountable to fix all the vehicles experiencing this problem. | |||
| 10/20/2010 | 55000 | 1 | |
| While driving, the passenger airbag warning light was on, and the airbag was disabled, although there is passenger sitting there. *tr | |||
| 10/20/2010 | 55000 | ||
| While driving, the passenger airbag warning light was on, and the airbag was diabled, although there is passenger sitting there. | |||
| 04/02/2012 | 110000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bavarian motor works 5 series. the contact stated while driving, the air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed he needed a new sensor in the passenger seat. the contact was informed of the recall for nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 ( air bags:frontal) but his vin was not included. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 110,000. kmj | |||
| 04/02/2012 | 110000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bavarian motor works 5 series. the contact stated while driving his air bag light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and was informed he needed a new sensor in the passenger seat. the contact was informed of the recall for nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 ( air bags:frontal) but his vin was not included. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 110,000. dt | |||
| 03/20/2012 | 20 | ||
| The airbag warning lamp comes on periodically. there was a recall, but it only covered to november 22 of 2005 production and my car was produced in december of 2005. | |||
| 04/01/2010 | 91000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 530i. the contact stated that the air bag warning lamp was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the passenger seat sensor was defective and need to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (component: air bags:frontal). the vin was not available. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 91,000. | |||
| 04/01/2010 | 91000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 bmw 530i. the contact stated that the air bag warning lamp was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the passenger seat sensor was defective and need to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (component: air bags:frontal). the vin was not available. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 91,000. kmj | |||
| 09/29/2011 | 72000 | ||
| On my bmw 2006 530i, the passenger airbag warning light indicating a restraint failure. i saw a recall on the nhtsa web site (campaign id 08v384000) covering the 2004- 2006 model year bmw 5 series with this exact problem. my vehicle was built in may 2005. i contacted bmw usa to report the safety failure. bmw said it was not covered and has refused to offer any assistance. i asked them to explain why if my vehicle, is in the middle model years and experiencing the same problem, why the recall does not apply. their reply, bmw will not honor the recall, it's my problem. this is a safety issue that could cause injury or death. please review this campaign id and expand or issue a new recall. bmw would not help me in this matter. thank you for reviewing this safety concern, | |||
| 07/04/2011 | 74200 | ||
| Passenger restraint system fault light has started showing on my bmw, there has been a recall reported on the same component statement on voluntary recall involving front passenger seat sensor mat on u.s.a. model bmws - august 13, 2008. i have the same problem but my vin is not showing up in the recall. i took the car to dealer and dealer says its exactly the same part but i am not covered under recall warranty. | |||
| 02/01/2011 | 57000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 bmw 5-series. the contact stated that the air bag light would illuminate intermittently. the dealers diagnosis indicated that the mat sensor was defective and explained that a recall related to the failure was not related to campaign# 08v384000 (air bags:frontal); but the contacts vin was not a part of the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted. the failure mileage was 57,000 and the current mileage was 60,000. | |||
| 02/01/2011 | 57000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 5-series. the contact stated that his vehicles airbag light would illuminate at anytime. the dealership diagnosed that the mat sensor was defective and explained that a recall was out for that failure under nhtsa campaign# 08v384000 (component: air bags:frontal); but the contacts vin# was not apart of that recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted. the failure mileage was 57,000 and the current mileage was 60,000. nw | |||
| 03/12/2011 | 44000 | ||
| The car with vin number stated above has reported a malfunction in the passenger side airbag. nhtsa recall id # 08v384000 - air bags:frontal shows that the bmw 530i, model years 2004-2006 has been recalled to specifically address this issue. however, upon arriving at bmw of roseville (california), i was told that the recall does not apply to my car specifically (despite the description in the recall itself), and that i would be required to pay $175 for a diagnosis fee, and then be fully responsible for the cost of repairs. this is a significant safety issue that currently has my family's lives at risk, but the service department at roseville bmw was completely disinterested. realizing that i would get no help from bmw of roseville, i have since taken this issue up with niello bmw in sacramento. they have been more helpful, but there is still the issue of the vin number. if for some reason this automobile was excluded from the recall despite being the make, model, and model year described in the recall, it was excluded in error. | |||
| 03/11/2008 | 14500 | 1 | 05/09/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 bmw 525i. while driving approximately 10 mph, the contact's wife began to feel dizzy. the next thing she remembered is smoke appearing under the hood and she rear ended another vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. the contact was injured and had to be transported to the hospital. the vehicle sustained damage to the front end. a police report was filed. there were no air bag recalls, but there is an open investigation regarding the air bags. the current and failure mileages were 14,500. | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 11/02/2012 | 92000 | 1 | |
| The passenger side occupancy seat mat for the airbag failed. bmw has bulletin sib 65 75 06, airbag warning lamp for oc3 seat mat fault, that covers my cars build date, but bmw states my vin is not covered. there is also a current recall, nhtsa campaign number: 08v-384, but bmw states my car is not covered and refuses to honor the 10 year extended warranty. my car is experiencing this same issue, as diagnosed by a local bmw dealers, but they have failed to cover it. this is a major safety issue that is affecting many cars outside of the recall. they are many people posting on various bmw forums that are experiencing the same issue. bmw should be held accountable to fix all the vehicles experiencing this problem. *tr | |||
| 08/24/2011 | 86000 | ||
| I contacted bmw regarding a recall (id # 08v384000) (action # ea08001). they told me that my 2006 bmw 525xi was not included in the recall. yet, my car exhibits the exact problems outlined in the recall. namely, 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. how is it that other 2006 5 series vehicles were included and my car was not? | |||
| 07/19/2011 | 157000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 525i. the contact stated while driving the passenger front air bag light illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was contacted but would not assist with the repair because the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000, air bags frontal. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current miles were 157,000. rvk | |||
| 07/19/2011 | 157000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 525i. the contact stated while driving the passenger frontal air bag light illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. the manufacturer was contacted but would not assist with the repair because the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 component air bags: frontal. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure and the current miles was i57,000. li | |||
| 06/03/2011 | 130000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 525i. the contact stated the passenger seat mat that controls the air bags has an electrical failure. this causes the air bag light to constantly illuminate. this problem occurred previously and the dealer replaced the front passenger seat sensor mat under the manufacturer warranty. the failure has occurred again and the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated his vin was not included in this recall and he would have to pay $1,800 for the repairs. the recall nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000; component: air bags: frontal. the manufacturer was contacted who stated they should contact nhtsa. they offered no other assistance. the failure mileage was 130,000....mw | |||
| 05/11/2011 | 65552 | ||
| My 2006 bmw 525i indicates a passive restraint system fault. the dealer reports the diagnosis code as oc3 mat faulted. the estimate for repair is $1,095.15. i declined the repair. when i asked for a written estimate they also sent me an estimate for another customer's 2005 bmw 525i/530 that had the same fault, so i thought it was worth reporting to see if it is a widespread issue with the passive restraint system faults. | |||
| 04/22/2011 | 81700 | ||
| I am filing this complaint because of the research i have done on line. i have found that bmw has a recall on 2006 5 series for a defective airbag sensor for the passenger seat, but they insist that the recall is not for all 5 series, but it is vin sensitive. meanwhile i have the identical problem on my 2006 530xi. i also found out that they have a class action law suit filed against them for the same problem. | |||
| 12/12/2010 | 90000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 525i. the vehicle was parked with the passenger seat occupied when the air bag warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. the failure was ongoing for approximately six months and the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer advised him that the front passenger seat sensor was failing and would need to be replaced. he then called the manufacturer and referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000(air bags:frontal) and was advised that his vehicle was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 102,000. | |||
| 12/12/2010 | 90000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 525i. while the vehicle was parked and a passenger was in the front passenger seat the air bag light came on and stayed on. the contact stated the air bag light stays on as long as someone was sitting in the front passenger seat. the failure had been on going for 4 to 6 months. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the failure. the dealer advised him that the front passenger seat sensor was failing and needs to be replace. he called the manufacturer and referenced recall nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000(air bags:frontal) and was advised his vehicle was not part of the recall. the vehicle had not been repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 102,000. vwb | |||
| 04/01/2011 | 89000 | ||
| Front passenger air bag system failed due to faulty mat sensor. specific year, make and model are listed as covered on bmw recall/extended warranty(nhtsa claim ea08001) yet bmw usa continues to deny claim saying my car vin# does not qualify. i have a 2006 bmw 530i with comfort seats. the car was manufactured on 06/2005. dealer says not covered. contacted bmw usa numerous times and spoke with three different cust service managers with each one stating my vin not covered. they can not tell me why my vin is not covered nor what criteria was used for excluding my car in the extended warranty. yet, it is the exact model year and seat type that is specifically listed in recall/extended warranty mentioned above and on the nhtsa website. i also have copy of letter to daniel smith (nhtsa) from jan urbahn(bmw) specifically stating my 2006 530i with comfort seat explicitly included in extended warranty. can provide letter on request. please help. this is not right. bmw is not honoring nhtsa claim. | |||
| 03/11/2011 | 44000 | ||
| The car with vin number stated above has reported a malfunction in the passenger side airbag. nhtsa recall id # 08v384000 - air bags:frontal shows that the bmw 530i, model years 2004-2006 has been recalled to specifically address this issue. however, upon arriving at bmw of roseville (california), i was told that the recall does not apply to my car specifically (despite the description in the recall itself), and that i would be required to pay $175 for a diagnosis fee, and then be fully responsible for the cost of repairs. this is a significant safety issue that currently has my family's lives at risk, but the service department at roseville bmw was completely disinterested. realizing that i would get no help from bmw of roseville, i have since taken this issue up with niello bmw in sacramento. they have been more helpful, but there is still the issue of the vin number. if for some reason this automobile was excluded from the recall despite being the make, model, and model year described in the recall, it was excluded in error. | |||
| 03/15/2010 | 38000 | 1 | |
| I own a 2006 bmw 530xit (vin# [xxx] ) with a failed passenger airbag sensor mat. bmw says that my vin# is not part of the recall and so i must pay out of pocket for the replacement. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr | |||
| 06/02/2009 | 68550 | 1 | |
| Air bag / passive restraint system warning light is illuminated on my 2006 bmw 525ix with the exact same symptoms reported on the recall for 5 series 2006 models. however, bmw is stating that my vin is not one of the impacted models. i believe this problem is part of the know issues and my vehicle should be included in the recall. a consumer should not have to pay $1,500 to have a safety feature working. i am hoping that you can include my vin in the recall since the symptoms are exactly as reported in he recall statement. *tr | |||
| 10/25/2006 | 14700 | 1 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was involved in a 2 mph collision, and the driver air bag deployed with very low pressure, as if oozing out. there was no police report taken at the scene. the vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, where the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the problem. the manufacturer was also notified. | |||
| 04/02/2006 | 1300 | 1 | 12/31/2005 |
| I was driving a new bmw m5 in chicago on lower lake shore drive (the bridge over the chicago river.) at approximatly 30-35 miles/hour the car was not controllable and this resulted in to a major crash with significant injury, several devices were not functioning properly including the deployment of the air-bags. i have been driving for over thirty years and during this time i did not experience even a minor accident nor did i ever receive a ticket for a traffic violation. *jb | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||
| 08/29/2006 | 25000 | 2 | 05/11/2005 |
| The front passenger side seat has a sensor that disables the air bag if an adult is not sitting in the seat (based on weight) since it has been determined that airbags are dangerous for children. the sensor in my car is malfunctioning and always keeps the air bag disabled, even if an adult is in the seat. dealer has ordered a replacement part. i'm driving around without air bag protection for the passenger side seat. *nm | |||
| 06/11/2006 | 17000 | 2 | 05/20/2005 |
| Car started beeping uncontrollably than service light reported a malfunction in the air pages and seat belt restraints on the passenger side seats. dealer diagnosed problem as defected sensors. had to wait for part then return for another service trip and wait for complimentary car. its amazing when your in a car service is an emergency they never have loaner available. i depend on my car, so it is very difficult to wait for service. again with no explanation they also had to update computer now many new function that were not working are now functioning like the blue tooth. side lights that i didn't even know where there. *jb | |||
| 01/02/2006 | 1 | 07/12/2005 | |
| I own a 2006 bmw 525i. the front passenger side seat has a sensor that disables the air bag if an adult is not sitting in the seat (based on weight) since it has been determined that airbags are dangerous for children. the sensor in my car is malfunctioning and always keeps the air bag disabled, even if an adult is in the seat. bmw acknowledges that this is a problem, but doesn't seem to have a solution. the dealer has ordered a replacement part, but has no delivery date for the part. in addition, it isn't even certain that the replacement part will solve the problem. so, i'm driving around without air bag protection for the passenger side seat. *nm | |||