Air Bag Light On problems of the 2006 BMW 325 - part 2

The passenger side airbag light has come on notifying that the airbag is disabled. There are recalls on the same model/year BMW as mine but my particular VIN is not included. I spoke to a BMW rep who said the recall could be based on the particular seats and not necessarily the VIN. But she told me it only applies to the sport seats and not the standard seats which I have. According to my research online, the problem seems to be with a seat mat sensor which was faulty. Also, the NHTSA has a complaint already listed under 08v384000.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 325xi. While operating the vehicle, the air bag sensor indicator remained illuminated, which indicated a possible failure with the air bags. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the occupancy sensor mat was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact later received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags) for the same failure. The contact was informed that parts were not available to repair the vehicle. The local dealer (hoffman BMW in watertown, CT) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 55,000.

Took my 2006 BMW 325i to my local mechanic to diagnose air bag light constantly on both on trouble indicator dashboard and " passenger airbag-off " light on above rear view mirror location. Was diagnosed as ' all modules & retrieved 22 dtcs- 9 in foot well module- 9cce, 90b, 9312,9316,9319,9323 all lamps dtcs. 932f & 9345 both undefined. Re-read zero. Roof- a090 shd mechanical system-clear. Hvac & instrument cluster- dynamic stability control 94bd, 5df4, 5da3 wheel speed sensor; plausibility, front right 5d93 same front right 5d93 same front/left, 5e46 steering angle sensor adjustment - multiple restraint system. 1) 93c3 - set occupancy detector, passenger 2) 93do - under voltage driving self test 3) 93f3 - np message ( vehicle speed ) from dsc, acsm, receiver/mr55, dsc transmitter clear and reread - 93c3 returns seat occupancy detector - passenger. There are numerous tsbs & recall for this problem. Mechanic called BMW to see if there is a recall, yes, 10 years/unlimited miles. I called BMW gave them my VIN. . . But, no luck, my 2006 is not part of the recall, but, yet other 2006 BMW are. Action needs to be taken against BMW, as I have seen many complaints like mine and as you can see, I have documentation from my mechanic. This is a hazard to all who have 2006 BMW 325 I's I was quoted it would cost me $700 to fix.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 325xi. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The dealer stated that the weight sensors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 BMW 325i. The contact stated that the passenger's side air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel, indicating that the air bag was deactivated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the seat mat sensor needed to be replaced. The contact spoke with the manufacturer regarding NHTSA recall campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags), but was told that the vehicle was not included. The failure and the current mileage was 73,000. Kmj.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 325i. The contact stated while starting the vehicle the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. Nhtsa recall campaign id number 13v564000 (air bag) was associated with the failure; however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000. The VIN was unavailable.

The air bag light came on. I had my vehicle at an independent mechanic who said it was a passenger side airbag defect ($59 for the diagnosis). Took vehicle to BMW of rockville who charged $400 for extended diagnostics to determine the above. BMW of north America refuses to cover the repair even though there are reports of passenger side air bag defects in prior model 3 series bwms. Also, I was advised by BMW of north America that they have received similar complaints from other 3 series BMW owners, but still refuse to cover the replacement of the faulty passenger side airbag assembly.

Air bag light on BMW don't recognize the recall on 2006 BMW 325i I paid for diagnose and they don't want to repair the air bag.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 325i. The contact stated that whenever the vehicle was started, the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The failure also occurred when driving at various speeds. There was a recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 08v384000 ( front seat occupant detection mat) but the contact's VIN was not included. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 325i. The contact stated that the passenger's side air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously with the passenger's seat occupied. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the front seat occupancy senor was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000. The VIN was unavailable.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 325i. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the seat belt and the air bag warning indicators illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. There was a recall related to the defect under NHTSA campaign id number 08v384000 (air bags), however the VIN was not included. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

I'm getting this message "restraint system malfunction, fault in passenger restraint system affecting airbag, belt tensioner, or belt force limiter. Continue to wear the safety belt, have the system checked by the nearest BMW center. " usually I have this msg when I have a passenger, but now even with empty seat it pops up and together with the passenger airbag lights. I have contacted the Bmwusa about this issue and the( NHTSA campaign id number: 08v384000) but they stated that my vehicle does not fall under that category according to the VIN #. Hope someone can help, because I have found a lots of complaints about similar issues online. Thank you for your consideration. .

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 BMW 325i. The contact stated that the vehicle was started and the front passenger's side air bag warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The failure recurred when the front passenger's seat was occupied or even when there was not an occupant present. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 26,000. Kmj.

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 BMW 325xi. While parked the contact noticed the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated the 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 104,000. Da.

The passenger air bag light started going on and off when a passenger is and is not sitting in the passenger seat. The defect is clearly the seat weight sensor that many others have cited. This is a significant safety issue. I called the dealer, and like many others, I was told my vehicle was not covered under NHTSA campaign id number: 08v384000. The dealer wanted to charge $125 for the diagnosis and $1500-1700 (estimate) to replace the seat mat. All the cost is was going to be the owner's responsibility. Mileage is currently 71k. I'm hopeful this compliant helps push the NHTSA and BMW to extend the recall to all 2006 325i models so owners don't have to absorb the high cost of a serious safety and design defect that could lead to a serious injury or death.

2006 BMW 325i. Consumer sent correspondence in regards to BMW recall rework for frontal airbags not in compliance with guidelines the consumer stated he was rear ended and ever since the accident, the passenger air bag light has remained on, even though there was no front end collision and the passenger seat was empty. The consumer stated the recall was not being performed ethically and therefore, consumers and insurance companies are being mislead. The consumer stated the air bag light is being turned off, instead of actually being worked on to try and resolve the issue.

Airbag light is constantly on showing passenger airbag is always off. Noticed multiple issues from other owners and recall # 08v384000. BMW refuses to acknowledge or do anything about the issue.

Air bag light goes on, indicating malfunction on passenger's front seat. This problem is very well known with BMW car and a recall was already made. I don't know why 3 series models with sport seat are not in this recall. Online you can easily find out other owners with the same kind of problems. Please do something, before a fatal accident happens. Thanks.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 325xi. The contact started the ignition and the front passenger air bag off warning indicator was illuminated. The passenger seat was not occupied. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number 08v384000 (air bags: frontal). The manufacturer was notified and they informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 33,000.

A few weeks ago when I was driving with a passenger my airbag light came and all sorts of cautions popped up on my I drive about the passenger air bag and seat belt restraints. Later on that day when I did not have a passenger with me everything was fine. Now almost every time I have a passenger with me the light comes on. From all the research I have been doing on this was a recall for this same exact problem but only on the early model 2006 325i. So I called BMW USA earlier today gave them my VIN and my 2006 325i was not apart of the recall! which I do not understand because the recall should have covered all the 2006 because there were a lot more cases of this happening to even the late model 325i. So is there any way my VIN can be added to the recall so I can get this safety issue resolved?.

When a passenger sits in the passenger seat, the airbag light will illuminate on the dash. BMW says there was a recall and extended warranty issued, but not for my VIN number. I fear that they did not recall all of the cars that would be affected by the faulty airbag sensor mat. I have no other option than to pay $2,000 to have the mat replaced. The service assistant even told me that it was the same issue that the recalled/extended warranty cars were having with the seat mat. I do not understand why they would not recall all of the affected vehicles. It is a major safety issue.

The air bag light came on and I called BMW customer relations. They told me to take it to a BMW dealer to have the front seat occupant protection mat replaced under an extended warranty (NHTSA campaign number 13v564000). The BMW dealer in scottsdale said it isn't listed as a recall item and they want $180 just to perform a check to see if there is a problem, which is ridiculous there should be no fee at all to fix such an important safety item (airbag).

BMW refusing to provide recall service id # 13v564 for 2006 air bag light indicator while my car is showing the same failure mode as described in the BMW air bag recall notice :- NHTSA campaign id number : 13v564 manufacturer : BMW of north America, llc make / model years : BMW / 2006-2007 subject : front seat occupant protection mat.

2006bmw 325i airbag light and seat belt light will not turn off. It just came on 2 days ago. Nothing caused the lights to go on. They will not turn off. Evidently there is a recall for the issue, however, my car in not listed as one of the problem cars based on the VIN #.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 325i. Upon starting the vehicle with a passenger seated in the front passenger seat, the air bag light began illuminating on the dashboard. The failure recurred whenever a passenger was seated in the front passenger seat. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was told 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 60,000 and the current mileage was 65,000. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 05/12/11.

I purchased the 2006 BMW in 11/2009/ I had a notice online last month about the voluntary airbag re-call. The notice was in red on the top of my payment page. When I contacted the dealer about the condensation and mentioned this to them. Then I contacted the BMW and they said it is not one of the vehicles 30 days later. Recall# 08v384000. . This is very strange. Everytime I place my purse on the front passenger seat the light for the front-passenger airbag lights up. It only turns off when I remove my purse. BMW states that my vehicle was not involved. I did not receive any notice except for the warning message on my account last month. I purchased the vehicle certified pre-owned in 11/2009.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 325i. While driving at any speed with a passenger in the front seat, the air bag indicator illuminated, chimed, and "the passenger air bag is off" warning message appeared. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 08v384000 (air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 325i. While parked the contact noticed the air bag light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The light remained on constantly. The vehicle was taken an independent mechanic. The mechanic stated the passenger seat cover and occupancy sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) but the manufacturer stated the VIN was not included. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 325i. The contact stated that the air bag light would turn on and off intermittently. Also, the contact stated that there was condensation in the two headlights. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but the dealer refused to inspect the vehicle for the air bag light problem. A bolt was replaced for the headlight condensation problem but it continued and the dealer stated that the entire headlight assembly needed to be replaced. The contact called the manufacturer in reference to recall 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) but was told her vehicle was not included; she was offered no further assistance. The current mileage was 39,065. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.

My vehicle is a 2006 325 I BMW. Air bag light in passenger seat would go on and off. Even if there is an adult seating on the seat. Now both the airbag light and seat belt light are on at all times. There is currently a recall on some 2006 3 series BMW for the same reason, but my vehicle is not included in the recall.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 325i. The contact stated that the front passenger side air bag sensor malfunctioned and no longer recognized when a passenger was seated in the seat. The air bag light also illuminated when passengers were not seated in the seat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the failure was due to normal wear and tear. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 43,000 and the current mileage was 115,000.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 325i. The contact stated the air bag light intermittently illuminated on the dashboard while the front passenger seat was occupied. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 82,000. Updated 05/03/lj updated 05/11/11.

2006 BMW 325i, VIN #wbavb13546pt16835. Beginning in 2007 the sensor for the passenger air bag has been off, regardless of the weight of the passenger. Current recall states that my model vehicle is not covered for the recall of the front passenger airbag seat sensor mat, but if it went out after only one year it would appear that it, too, is defective. I was never contacted by BMW about a recall since my vehicle is not listed as being defective, but it clearly is. I'm certain that I am not the only 2006 BMW 325i owner that has had this issue, and the recall should be extended to all models, not just the sport seat model. The indicator light indicating that the seat belt is off remains on constantly, regardless of the weight of the passenger.