Front Air Bag Sensor Control problems of the 2006 BMW 325 - part 1

The front passenger seat sensor in my 2006 BMW is defective whether the car is in motion or stationary but only when the car is on. Making the passenger airbags turned off during the event of a crash, many other 2006 Bmws like mine are affected with this issue. A recall has been done for Bmws for models 2007 and newer but not for the 2006 model year. A recall needs to be done for this year make to insure the safety of people and passengers riding in this car.

I have received a sensor light stating that I have a passenger restraint malfunction. Then it goes away after a few days until someone else sits down which would lead me to believe that it has to do with the pressure sensor mat on the passenger side. I have read that this happens to be a recall for BMW but my VIN apparently is not covered in the recall. I am extending this complaint in the hopes that BMW will investigate and extend the recall to more models with this issue.

Air bag seat sensor failure. I would like to add my entry to the long list of BMW 325 owners that should have been covered by the front seat occupant protection mat defect recall (see NHTSA campaign number: 13v564000), but apparently are not. According to BMW, my car was made a month before I. E. Nov 2005, the recall date parameters, which stared in Dec 2005. This involves a faulty passenger occupancy sensor malfunction that disables the airbags in 2006 e90 BMW 3 series sedan. BMW recalled previous years sensors but has not fixed the issue in later models. . Read more...

The passenger seat occupancy mat has failed. Although there is a recall for the same model, seat type (sport) and manufacturer date (2006/02), BMW does not consider our car part of the recall. Recall campaign 13v-564: e90, e91 front passenger airbag seat occupancy sensor mat model e90 (3 series sedan) e91 (3 series sports wagon) only vehicles are equipped with sport seat produced from December 2005 to September 2006 BMW has decided to amend the 2008 voluntary recall (NHTSA 08v-384) involving the front passenger air bag seat occupancy sensor mat.

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 BMW 325i. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the air bag and seat belt sensor lights had illuminated and would remain on. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the passenger side occupant sensor was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 161,000. Jft.

Vehicles airbag sensor goes off and on while passenger is sitting in the seat when driving and while parked. This is not safe at all as the airbag turns off when there is a passenger in the seat. This has been an on going issue and it is not safe at all.

When a passenger sits in the passenger seat, periodically receive message from Bmw325i alert system stating that the airbag/seat belt system for passenger seat is faulty in its operation and needs to be checked immediately. Informed by dealership that airbag sensor mat is faulty and needs to be replaced. Feel this vehicle should be added to BMW's recent recall list and repair should not be the responsibility of the owner to repair at owner's expense.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 325xi. The contact stated that the air bag sensor would remain illuminated. The contact was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 13v564000 (air bags) but had experienced the same failure as listed in the recall. The vehicle was to be inspected, diagnosed and repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 112000.

Airbag and seatbelt sensor comes on and off randomly. Appears to be a sensor or connection error.

Regarding to a BMW recall for the passenger seat sensor issue, I have the same problem for my BMW 325i from 2006, but they said it is not covered in the recall. I had the same problem with my car. The passenger seat sensor failed out of the sudden. Should BMW cover this or do I have to pay the replacement out of my own pocket?.

I contacted BMW because there was a recall on 2006 BMW 325xi for a faulty met sensor for passenger airbags. My vehicle is experincing the same problem but they are telling me it is not part of the recall. I just purchased the vehicle in February of 2013 and have no records of recalls from the previous owner. Please advise if this is part of the current recall. . . Updated 04/07/14.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 325xi. The contact stated that the air bag sensor warning lamp illuminated on the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000.

Fault light for air bag & seatbelt on dash lghted, had scan done it shows a faulty passenger seat sensor I am concerned because the air bag for the passenger is not working.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 325i. The contact stated that the passenger's side seat sensor mat was defective and as a result, the air bag warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the sensor mat needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 104,000 and the current mileage was 105,000.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 325xi. The contact was driving 60 mph when the sensor on mat illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and the contact was advised that the mat sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that his vehicle was not included in recall NHTSA campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

I started my car that morning and the airbag/seatbelt sensor light came on even though my seatbelt was fastened. I fastened the passenger seat belt to see if that was it but it stayed on. I took the car to the BMW dealership in augusta, GA and they charged me $120 to check it. They stated it would cost $530 to repair it. I decided to check if there was a recall and I see that this is a common complaint about these vehicles. Other vehicles within the year model have been included in a recall but 325xi have been excluded. Since the same malfunction of the same item is happening, it should be recalled on 325xi as well.

Front passenger occupancy seat sensor mat/pad failure. Initial inquire with dealer resulted in no coverage of repairs due to VIN break. As of December 25, 2013 NHTSA shows that all effected BMW 325xi 2006 will be repaired at no cost to owner. Nhtsa campaign #: 13v-564.

I have a 2006 325i. For the past few weeks has been having an issue with airbag and seatbelt light coming on intermittently. But now it started to stay on and currently my passenger seat airbag is disabled. The mat sensors fail to function. I called Bmwna and my VIN number was not in the list of VIN numbers that were recalled for this issue. It is very common (%75 of this model) to get this problem on this year of 3 series. It was obviously in defected parts list and caused the issue and I am not covered. This is not a wear and tear. This is totally cheap quality part that was put in the car. Why? because BMW does not want to cover even it is their fault. I am seriously considering to buy a benz after this kind of cheaply handled issues.

Passenger airbag sensor failure. Sensor light stating passenger airbag is off - sensor relay fails all the time. Similar to BMW recall 08v-384 and NHTSA campaign number: 08v-384. The build date for the car was Jan-06 and the related recall only covers to 11/05.

Passenger airbags sensors come on and off, seat belt light on with passenger in car.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 325. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag sensor was defective, causing the air bag to deactivate with a passenger occupying the seat. The dealer repaired the front passenger seat sensor mat. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) recall range. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 58,105. Updated 06/06/2012.

The icon airbag was showing when I bought my car in florida in 2012. . . So when I came back home in quebec my garage change the passenger airbag. . . This year (around June 2017) the icon airbag off appear again each time I have a passenger seatting in my car. . . So I think that someting is defect with the sensor or the airbag.

The airbag warning comes on indicating that the passenger seat airbag is off and the. Belt tension sensor is malfunctioning. Only happens when there is someone sitting in the passenger seat.

I've lately been experiencing an issue with my vehicle where when a passenger sits in the front passenger seat, two icons on my dash come on indicating that safety features are disabled; I get an airbag disable icon in the dash along with the roof lining of my vehicle near the sos button, a text that reads, "passenger air bag disabled" and is illuminated, indicating that the passenger airbag is disabled. Also a 'seat belt' icon shows in the dashboard despite it being clicked in. Nhtsa action number: ea08001 thankfully due to NHTSA, the manufacturer, Bmwna, was forced to recall a total of 200,000 vehicles with this exact same issue. According to the NHTSA listing, my vehicle is covered under a mass recall of the 'sensor mat' located in the passenger seat of various BMW models to detect when a passenger is sitting on the seat which then triggers the sensor to ready the airbag in the event of an accident. My model 2006 BMW 325i (with sports and premium package) is mentioned in the vehicle list, both by manufacturer make (BMW), model (3-series/ 325i), and specifically the type of seat, being sports package. I have taken my vehicle to the BMW dealership where I purchased it from to get the issue looked at as the safety of myself and my passengers was a prime consideration when purchasing the vehicle in the first place. I was informed by the service advisor that my vehicle was not covered and that I should pay out of pocket or contact Bmwna. I've contacted them and they denied me coverage explaining my vehicle does not fall under the recall. I firmly believe that I am being asked to pay exorbitant repair fees to fix basic safety systems despite that my car should fall under the recall as it is experiencing the exact same issues. My car is 'babied' and to be experiencing a failure of safety systems is extremely nerve-wracking. Thank you for your time.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 325i. The contact stated that the front passenger air bag and seat belt lights remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who performed a diagnostic test and located a failure at the air bag sensor. The manufacturer denied assistance with repairs because the VIN 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 96,000 and the current mileage was 102,000. The VIN was not available.

2006 BMW 325i passenger seat mat sensor for airbag system has failed but my model/year is outside the recall range honored by Bmwusa.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 325xi. The contact stated that the passenger air bag seat mat sensor was defective. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the occupant air sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered to pay for the defective part. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage was 70,000. Updated 03/20/lj updated 04/12/2013.

Air bag sensor on passenger side of 2006 BMW 325i has failed, causing the air bag sensor warning lamp and dash light to stay continuously illuminated. It appears (by a third light above the passenger seat, near the mirror and sun roof controls) that the passenger air bag is disabled. BMW service center (global imports BMW, atlanta GA) claims no recall has been issued for individual car by checking VIN #, but problem matches NHTSA campaign id number: 08v384000. Research online indicates many other BMW owners with 2006 BMW's have experienced similar issues with the air bag sensor and seems were not contacted for the recall. BMW should extend the warranty to cover all 2006 Bmws with this issue.

I have a 2006 BMW 325i sedan with sports seats that failed the seatbelt warning sensor on the passenger seat due to a defective "occupancy sensor. " this is exactly the issue as outlined in action number ea08001 but because the cars build date was later than stated in the recall is not covered. The problem exists in all 2006 cars and was not resolved by the manufacturer. Cost was $1,000 for replacement and 3 days at BMW.

Damaged airbag sensor mat on front passenger seat that disables the airbag from deploying on the passenger side when the front passenger seat is occupied. This is a common problem, that BMW only recalled 200,000 in 2008. Very costly and dangerous.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 325i. Upon starting the vehicle the contact noticed that the airbag light had appeared on the dashboard. The vehicle was taking to the dealership where the contact was informed that the airbag sensor in the passenger side front seat needed to be replaced. There were no prior warnings and the vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 71000 and the current mileage was 75000.

I currently own a 2006 325i BMW. There seems to be a problem with a occupancy sensor mat. I took my car to the dealership and was told that this problem would cost $1000 to be fixed. I later looked online and found out earlier models of the same vehicle were recalled. The BMW dealership still will not fix my car because it's not on the recall list. I asked if my airbags will deploy if the car is wrecked and the dealership told me "maybe". Maybe isn't the answer I'm looking for because I do have passengers in my car and I'm concerned about their safety. This sensor should be fixed by the dealership free of charge because this is a serious safety issue and has been recalled before. The recall should be extended because the problems still exist.

Srs lights activate while driving. It deactivate the passenger airbag system. Passenger srs light activated due to faulty occupancy seat sensor. The occupancy sensor must be replaced to correct the error.

BMW 325i 2006 sedan airbag sensor mat not working properly.

It all started on a random day in February 2009 when the airbag and seatbelt light simultaneously came up on the dash of the car. In April 2009 I took the car into the dealership to attempt to get it fixed. The mechanic listed the problem as a passenger front airbag sensor, occupancy detection mat, programming to control units, diagnostic and labor and stated that there were no recalls according to the VIN number. Afterward receiving the car back, the lights remained off for about a week and then immediately came back on. Today, I checked the NHTSA website regarding recalls and under NHTSA campaign id number 08v384000, the same issue occurred in many 2006 BMW 3 series cars including mine. I just recently called the toll-free BMW number to check to see if my VIN was included in the recall list but they advised that it was not. Reason being: on any given production day in the factory, they may make 100 cars. However, 30 of the cars may use a box of parts that the other 70 did not use. They advised me to get a second opinion at another BMW dealership and attempt to get it fixed. Then, if the mechanic feels like it may be the same issue, that I should contact BMW's main office for a case manager. Based on the results that the first mechanic stated as an issue and that they are indeed the same issue, it seems that there was VIN numbers that should have been included in the original recall list that BMW did not include. I would appreciate your help in investigating this issue.