Air Bag Problems of BMW 325 - part 1

I brought my 325ci into BMW buena park to have an airbag recall completed. There were no issues prior to dropping the car off at dealership but when the car was returned the airbag system light was on and was filled with error codes. I returned the car to the dealer and they cleared the codes but on my way home the dash light returned and faults were present after taking to 2 independent specialists. I returned to the dealer and spoke to service manager who said they would review and let me know their findings. They never responded and left me with a car that is now unsafe to drive. I believe this is the result of poor workmanship in addressing an NHTSA recall and has turned a potential safety concern into a real one. I have contacted BMW USA about this as well.

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Steering wheel angle sensor internal abc-dsc issues, yellow light is on. . Is there a recall for this issue!? also front door passenger side air bag is not working, I have used obd reader to confirm all the above. . .

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The passenger seat occupancy sensor (oc3 mat) on my 2006 BMW 3 series (VIN: [xxx] ) has failed. As a result, the front passenger airbag is disabled, which poses a serious safety risk. BMW issued a 15-year warranty extension for this issue, acknowledging it as a common failure, but my vehicle is now slightly outside the coverage period. This part is vital for detecting front-seat occupants and enabling the airbag during a crash. I believe BMW should still be required to fix this safety-critical defect, especially in vehicles where the issue was never repaired while under the extended coverage window. This should be reclassified as a full safety recall, not just an expired service campaign. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

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[xxx] . I have a 2006 BMW e91, but mine is not listed for recall above in the link. Currently have a fault for occupant detection malfunction. I also have sports seats listed in the above document. The sensor will say active when no one is sitting in the seat which is a safety concern. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 325i. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v513000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The dealer offered an inspection but declined to repair the vehicle. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2001 BMW 325i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v018000 (air bags), NHTSA campaign number: 17v047000 (air bags). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact called another local dealer, ferman BMW, 31400 us hwy 19 n, palm harbor, FL 34684, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

There is a recall 17v-428 for the seat mat, and I went to my local BMW dealer and said this car was not on the list, but they acknowledge it’s the same issue but because this VIN was not included they can’t fix it at no charge . They want $2100 to repair. Can you help me ? thanks.

The contact owned a 2006 BMW 325xi. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v513000 (air bags) and 22v119000 (engine and engine cooling) would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted.

The contact owns a 2001 BMW 325i. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was scanned using a hand-held diagnostic machine. The dtc code ignition decay 1/belt tensioner driver was retrieved. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 195,000.

The contact owns a 2005 BMW 325i. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 mph he observed that the passenger air bag warning had illuminated. The contact stated that he had previously had NHTSA campaign number: 20v018000 (air bags) completed approximately two years ago and related the failure to the recall. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer. The vehicle had not been diagnosed and had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 132,000.

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Put a box of moderate weight into the passenger seat (hard drives) - probably 40 lbs. After driving for a few minutes and over a few bumps, the seat belt warning light came on because the seat sensor was tripped by the weight. Put the seat belt on to silence the warning. Shortly thereafter, both the seatbelt and passenger airbag warning lights showed on the dash, regardless of occupancy. Hooked up to scanning tool and cleared the codes but they always return. This is not a rare event from reading the online forums - it is likely due to the sensor mat in the seat for occupancy being defective, or a combination of that and the seat belt pre-tensioner being defective, for the passenger side only. The vehicle operates normally other than the warning lights. Obviously have not tested the airbag, but that is highly unlikely to be the actual problem from my investigation of the symptoms.

Existing vehicle recall excludes this particular VIN among the same my and model even though this VIN is affected. Report receipt date: Nov 12, 2013 NHTSA campaign number: 13v564000 component(s): air bags potential number of units affected: 76,565 manufacturer: BMW of north America, llc summary: BMW of north America llc (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans and 325xi sports wagons, [shortened]. The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if and how the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash may fatigue and develop cracks which could lead to a system failure. Consequence: should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.

After recall done pvc valve and blower heat a/c now not working the car engine light come up abs /brake and more.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 325i. The contact stated that the dealer had previously replaced the passenger's side front seat air bag sensor and steering wheel air bag sensor; however, the failure recurred while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, with the air bag warning light being illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Component failed: passenger seat occupancy sensor (BMW error code: 0x93c3) implication: passenger airbag will not deploy in case of accident if the occupancy sensor is defective. Similar problems: similar recalls were issued by BMW for the same model and year but with only sports seat; regular seats were not recalled. Previous inspections: this issue has not been previously inspected, but personal inspection leads to faulty seat occupancy sensor. Prior warnings: dashboard shows seatbelt and airbag lights; roof indicator lamp shows passenger airbag off.

I purchased a used car that now has a passenger restraint sensor warning. Please fulfill a recall as this is a recurring issue with BMW.

The contact owned a 2004 BMW 325i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v018000 (air bags) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list as she does no longer own the vehicle. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted.

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The contact owns a 2006 BMW 325i. The contact stated that the front air bag and seat belt passenger sensor functionality were defective. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and no cause for the failure was determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

2002 BMW 325 I. Consumer writes in regards to airbag safety recall.

I got a notice in the mail for an airbag recall. I called the number (877-225-0472) in early December. I was told to call fremont BMW (510-360-5902) the first question they asked was: did you buy your vehicle from us? I told them that the car is not currently registered. They told me to schedule a tow on my mobile phone. I don't have a mobile phone. The notice said that some of the dealers have mobile service where they come to your house. They said they would get back to me. That was over a month ago. I don't think BMW is taking this recall seriously.

The contact owns a 2002 BMW 325xi. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 20v018000 (air bags). The contact stated that approximately 7-months after the repair, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer where a diagnostic test showed that a wire from the a-pillar connector to side air bags had a high resistance. The dealer stated that the repair was not covered under the recall. The contact was provided an estimate for the repair. The contact stated that several days later the air bag warning light disappeared without the repair being performed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred her to the NHTSA for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 44,743.

The contact’s girlfriend owns a 2004 BMW 325xi. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v018000 (air bags). The contact’s girlfriend took the vehicle to the local dealer for the recall repair. After the vehicle was repaired and the vehicle was retrieved, the air bag warning light was illuminated. The driver took the vehicle back to local dealer for the warning light. The mechanic inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the battery cable needed to be replaced. The contact was concerned that the failure was related to the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000.

The contact owns a 2004 325xi. The contac stated the when driving at 45mph a vehicle engage the contact vehicle front passengers side, hit the vehicle right side caused the passenger mirror to separate. The contact lost control the vehicle proceeded to turn entered a road crashed into the median the vehicle rolled and came to a complete stop. The air bags failed to deployed, the contact also advised that the vehicle deash board collapse, the rear-view mirror separated. The vehicle was towed. The contact received injuries to the chest, ribs neck, and breast. The contact also stated that the drivers frontal air bag was previously replaced NHTSA campaign number: 15v318000 air bags. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not contacted. A police report was filed. The failure mileage was 100,000.

2005 BMW 325xi. Consumer writes regarding the takata airbag safety recall. The consumer stated in order to have the vehicle repaired, it needed to be towed. The consumer had an unsatisfatory experience when the vehicle was towed to the nearest dealership once before.

The takata airbags were replaced April 8, 2021, by reeds import, tampa FL. Please save a tree and stop sending recall notices. Thank you. Mark.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 325i. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the front passenger’s side air bag warning light would remain illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the seat mat sensor was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.

The ground wire on my break light has burned through the 8 pin connector not only is this limiting my ability to warn other drivers it is a major fire hazard this was discovered during a recall service at the local dealership I do not believe. The proper steps have been taken to remedy this problem and if this can not be resolved informally I would like to pursue formal litigation against all parties involved and for discovery purpose all related correspondence, video, and recorded evidence should be preserved. Currently the break light is not working and there are defective and hazardous airbags.

I called my dealer last year to schedule to fix my recall on my car. Unfortunately I did not went to my appointment. Now one of the bags exploded, and I called the delegar again to do my recall, but to my surprise the have my car in records as repair!! and I told the that never happened. They promised to check and call me back and has not happened either. This is the BMW san antonio texas delegar. I believe this is fraud! I want to have the recall done and I want to make sure they don't go away with it. I don't have any documentation to upload about it because it doesn't exist. Nevertheless I do have a picture that shows the airbag that exploded is from 2003, as the rest of them. I feel so angry and disappointed. My name is mario pastrana, owner of the 2004 BMW 325ci.

Ac stop working and a burn wiring smell came out.

Receiving an error code on the dash that displays a �red� mannequin with seat belt and air bag. In reviewing the BMW handbook, it indicates the error is associated with the driver's and/or front passenger's air bag malfunction.

Tl- takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 BMW 325i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v018000 (air bags). The contact called two BMW dealers, including the BMW of monterey dealer, located at 1 geary plz, seaside, CA 93955 and it was confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect fe.

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 BMW 325ci. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v018000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. BMW of louisville (2200 blankenbaker pkwy, louisville, ky 40299, (502) 287-1501) was contacted and confirmed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2005 BMW 325xi. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v018000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

I have made several appointments with swickley PA dealership to fix the problem with no success. They never show up or call to cancel . They set up 3 rental car delivery days never came. I've been dealing with this problem for about a year now. I've even said don't worry about rental jus to hurry and get done and they still don't come. I've called off for this several times and still it's not done. Since I've been fired because of this and still not fixed. The last time I called the shockley dealership said now they won't do it because I'm unhappy with there service. I really would like the problem remedy before someone gets hurt from the recall. I am a single father of 2 and I really can't afford for me or kids to b injured in automobile accident from inside the car. A small accident can cause serious damage from what I understand. I am going to try to contact better business bureau next.

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2000 BMW 325ci. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 19v853000 (air bags) and stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. Dealer fields BMW south orlando (9750 s orange blossom trail, orlando, FL 32837) confirmed that parts were not available to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

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