Front Air Bag Sensor Control Problems of BMW 325 - part 1

After recalled air bags replaced, about 6 months later new air bag sensor light came on and diagnosed as passenger seat air bag sensor mat needs to be replaced. Just randomly the light came on and stayed on. I see this has been a problem in Bmws and there was an extended warranty for other models. This should be a recall as it is a safety issue as bags will not deploy.

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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.

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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.

The contact owns a 2002 BMW 325ci. While operating the vehicle, the air bag sensor light illuminated. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2004 BMW 325i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 14v428000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available nor did they mention that the remedy was not yet available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contacts vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact did indicate that the air bag sensors were flashing and going on and off. The contact was still waiting for a remedy and parts to repair the vehicle. Dyd.

While sitting at a traffic light the air bag exploded. Loud explosion and a puff of white smoky powder filled the car cabin. If I were driving, there would have been an accident as my visibility was zero. Without inspecting, a BMW service rep said a sensor had to have set the bag off. New air bag would cost $990 + the sensor replacement cost.

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?.

Car has been to the BMW dealership several times regarding the air bag sensor alert. BMW dealership doesnt know what is causing the sensor to come on. I have made several complaints to BMW headquarters regarding this issue. The BMW dealership will clear the alert or attempt to repair it,then within less than 200 miles the alert comes on again. I return the car to the BMW dealership,then they want to try something else,which is costing additional money. BMW is aware of this issue and need to be held accountable. I just hope that an accident doesnt happen which will require the air bag to be deployed.

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.

Srs warning lamp illuminated. Passenger discriminating sensor defective, replacement required to eliminate mil and restore srs to operating condition.

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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.

The contact owns a 2003 BMW 325i. The contact stated that while having the vehicle inspected, he was advised that the air bag sensor for the passenger front seat had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the issue. The failure mileage was 95,000 and the current mileage was 100,000.

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.

The contact owns a 2001 BMW 325i. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the air bag and the air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the remedy failed to correct the problem. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not further repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 98,000 and the current mileage was 110,000.

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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.

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 BMW 325i. The contact stated that while driving at 72 mph in cruise control the passenger air bag deployed without any warning. She noticed that the air bag deployed but not to its full expansion. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer and they advised her that the crash test sensor had activated itself and their not sure why since she never crashed the vehicle. The vehicle has not been repaired, but the vehicle was still able to be driven with the air bags deployed. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised her that she was not included in any recalls. The failure mileage was approximately 116,000. Tb.

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