Warning Light On problems of the 2006 BMW 330 - part 1

The vehicle has an unexplained and unrepairable defect related to the main airbag control unit module, BMW part number 65779184432 (current version); believe part 65770394017 applied to my vehicle as-built. The control module generates internal control unit fault code 93d7. Both the airbag warning light and seatbelt light are continuously illuminated. According to dealer technician, the code is locked in and cannot be cleared. Advice provided was that the unit can be replaced and then recoded at estimated cost of approximately $2,000. If a repair can be effectuated with an updated part, then it appears that my car and perhaps all other similarly aged vehicles have a defective main airbag control unit module. A faulty airbag module would be a defect in a critical defect in a safety system's performance that unreasonably increases risk of death or serious injury in an accident. The fault thus poses a risk to motor vehicle safety. Further, based on openly available information, it appears that numerous other vehicles have similar, potentially defective, main airbag control modules. Finally, it appears that BMW updated this part approximately 15 times in a 6-year period, which is about double the update frequency for comparable vehicle--noting that this is based only on my limited review. Regardless, that data suggest that BMW has had some awareness that the airbag control module had performance difficulties. Thank you.

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 BMW 330xi. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the air bag and seat belt warning light remains illuminated. The contact was concerned that the air bag might deploy in the event of a crash. The vehicle was taken to BMW of richfield located at 746 danbury rd, ridgefield, CT 06877 (203) 438-0471 where it was diagnosed that the seat occupancy needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number:16v071000 (air bags). The manufacturer was contacted and made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number:13v564000 and 17v428000 (air bags) front seat occupant protection mat defect and was referred to NHTSA. The approximate failure mileages was 123,000. Aw.

2006 BMW 330i was not subject to recall and warranty repair of the occupant classification system (OCS for the passenger font airbag (si b 72 O2 06). Currently I have a airbag warning light indicating that the passenger airbag is not operating. The code suggests a faulty mat sensor. Other BMW's of the same model and year were subject to the recall. The BMW 330i was not included and should be. . Read more...

I own a 2006 BMW 330xi. While driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminates. The failure recurs constantly. Also, when seated in the passenger seat, the vehicle does not register anyone in the seat. I have taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was confirmed that the seat occupancy sensor mat failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and I was informed that the vehicle was not included in the NHTSA campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The vehicle experiences the exact same failure listed in the recall but my VIN is not included. The approximate failure mileage when the failure started was 53,200. The vehicle now has approximately 110,000 miles and the failure continues to happen.

Air bag and seat belt warning lights (red) came on indicating restraint systemn failure. Batter changed three months ago. Car taken in to shop and system "reset" thinking it was due to the battery being replaced. Both air bag and seat belt warning lights have come back on. My mechanic told me there had been a recall for this problem and suggested I contact dealer. Called BMW of monrovia, CA and was informed that my vehicle id number was not listed for the recall. Since there have been so many complaints listed, should BMW issue a recall before someone is killed and not after a death as usually happens?.

Had a warning light that there was a problem with the airbag system. I took it to momentum BMW in west houston and they replaced the front passenger airbag mat for a cost of $1,199. I researched the internet and discovered a NHTSA 13v564000 campaign. I called BMW customer serivce (800-525-7417) and gave them my VIN #. They said due to problems that had occured with passanger airbags on this model, the warranty had been extended to 10 years under this 13v564000 campaign which started in January 2014. Momentum BMW said they fixed the problem in October 2009 and that the warranty had expired. I think the current problem doesn't relate to what momentum fixed in October 2009, or that the parts that were used were also faulty or defective. I would like BMW to pay for my cost to fix this problem.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 BMW 330 xi. The contact stated that the passenger air bag warning light continuously illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000. Djr.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 BMW 330 xi. The contact stated that while driving at 10 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. In addition, passenger restraint system, fault in passenger restraint system, affecting air bag belt tensioner or belt force limiter was displayed across the message board. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The contact was unsure about what was repaired. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic but the contact was unsure about what was repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000. Oo.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 330i. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning light and the seat belt warning light illuminated. The contact was aware of NHTSA campaign number: 14v428000 (air bags); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 108,000.

Air bag and seat belt warning lights on dash remain lit at all times. Additionally, the "passenger airbag disabled" indicator remains lit at all times. There is a recall campaign (see below) for the passenger seat sensor mat issue which caused these problems, yet apparently not for my VIN. The disabled passenger seat airbag is a major safety issue, and clearly my VIN should be part of the recall. Statement on voluntary recall involving front passenger seat sensor mat on u. S. A. Model Bmws - August 13, 2008 today, BMW announced a voluntary recall regarding the front passenger air bag seat sensor mat involving approximately 200,000 model year 2004-06 vehicles. Affected are certain model year 2006 3-series, model year 2004-06 5-series, and model year 2004-06 x3 vehicles, depending upon seat type. BMW has found that the sensor mat may become damaged during vehicle usage depending upon the manner and frequency of the front passenger's entry and exit.

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 BMW 330xi. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated. The failure recurred constantly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired . The VIN was not included the NHTSA campaign number: 13v564000(air bags). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000. Jo.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 330xi 3 series. The contact stated that the front passenger's side air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for a diagnosis. The dealer diagnosed that the seat occupancy sensor pad needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number:13v564000 (airbags). The failure mileage was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. Updated 3/31/cn.

Front passenger airbag warning light illuminated indicating the airbag system is not working. Investigation revealed a failed passenger seat sensor mat as the cause. Failure is consistent with the failures highlighted in NHTSA campaign 08v384000. BMW north America position is this particular vehicle (VIN) is not included in the recall. This is very troubling. There is a known failure serious enough to warrant a safety recall, however the recall is limited to a very small percentage of the actual vehicles that will experience this failure. Research on this site (and others) confirms this is a known common problem affecting several models and model years of BMW vehicles. Left unfixed, a passenger seated in the front seat will not have the safety benefits of an operable airbag and this could result in unecessary serious injury. My request is for the NHTSA and BMW to expand the safety recall to include all vehicles exhibiting this obvious defect and rectify the possible safety implications this failure presents.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 330i. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the passenger seat occupancy sensor needed to be replaced. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

I found vehicle recall via internet and consumer reports. I took my car to BMW of fairfax and explained that my BMW 330i 2006 had a defective front seat air bag sensor with dashboard warning light. After they examined the sensor they confirmed that I needed to replace the airbag sensor but that my vehicle was not affected by the recall. I was charged $150 dollars for the diagnosis and told that to repair the defect would cost $ 1200.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 330i. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown.

Warning light has appeared indicating air bag fault. Code check reveals a defect in the passenger seat airbag sensor. Numerous reports of same fault have been reported and recalls have been issued for same model in us and canada however does not include this VIN. Bmwna and BMW canada both deny responsibility for this known defect for this VIN. BMW north America may be evading responsibility to repair this safety issue by only recognizing accountability for very few specific vehicles.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 330xi. The contact stated that the front passenger side air warning light flickered on and off. The failure progressed until the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacture advised that the vehicle was not included in the manufacturer's air bag recall campaign. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 26,000 and the current mileage was 30,000.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 330i. The contact stated that the passenger front air bag warning light illuminated intermittently; however, over time the warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags: frontal) the failure mileage was 64,000 and current mileage was 66,000.

For the listed 2006 BMW e90 330i, the following error message was displayed in the idrive interface. "pass. Restraint system: fault in passenger-restraint system affecting airbag, belt tensioner or belt-force limiter. Restraint system malfunction!" the failure occurred with nothing occupying the passenger seat while travelling approximately 35 mph. The seatbelt, airbag, and passenger airbag warning lights remain illuminated with and without a person occupying the passenger seat and cannot be cleared. BMW was contacted and stated the VIN did not qualify for a recall of NHTSA campaign id number 08v384000 (air bags: frontal). The vehicle has not been repaired. This defect causes a severe safety risk due to possible seatbelt and airbag system failures resulting in potential fatality. Since the make, model, year, and equipment match the recall specifications; this vehicle should be included in the recall and repaired at no cost to the owner. The mileage at which the failure occurred and current mileage are approximately 86,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 BMW 330i. The contact stated that while parked the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The light remained on constantly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnose that the air bag sensor in the front passenger side seat needed 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 repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 7,200. Pmb.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 330i. The contact stated when he purchase the vehicle the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer stated that they had to repair the front passenger seat sensor mat so that the external force application to the seat would not cause a crack to the mat. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided no assistance. The failure and current mileage was 59,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 BMW 330 xi. The contact stated that while the front passenger seat was occupied, the air bag warning light illuminated erroneously. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the weight sensor for the front passenger seat had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). The failure mileage was 118,000 and the current mileage was 125,000. The VIN was not available. Kmj.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 330i sport. The contact stated that the front passenger seat mat sensor malfunctioned, causing the air bags and passenger seat belt to become inoperable. In addition, the air bag warning light was continuously illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the issue, who stated that there was not a recall for the vehicle and offered no assistance for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 94,212.

My airbag warning light illuminated indicating that my passenger airbag system was offline. I brought it into my mechanic and they informed me that my passenger side airbag sensor mat and possibly my passenger seat belt sensor had failed. They informed me that the cost to repair would be approximately $700-$800 dollars. I recently received a notification that my vehicle may be subject to a recall for this issue NHTSA campaign number: 13v564000. When I contacted my dealership and Bmwna they informed me that they would not repair my vehicle until required to do so even though my airbag system has already failed and it is showing as offline. I'm registering this complaint to document that they are not actively resolving this issue.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 330i. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the passenger's side air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 330i. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning light was illuminated with the passenger seat occupied. The dealer was contacted and advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 49,005. Updated 12/16/11 updated 12/22/jb.

I have experienced a front passenger air bag warning light on my 2006 e90 330i BMW with sports seats. The warning comes on and goes off, as it pleases. I have contacted the local dealer and was referred to BMW of north America for further instructions. I contacted BMW or north America, presented my VIN number and have told them of the problem I have experienced. . Read more...

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 330i. The contact stated that while entering the vehicle, the air bag warning light erroneously illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the issue and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). The failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 125,000.

The airbag warning lamp came on and stayed on. At the same time the overhead warning light came on indicating that the passenger side airbag was deactivated. These warning lights have been on continually for over a year. There has been a recall for this situation for other 2006 BMW 3-series but according to BMW my VIN is not part of the recall as of 11/20/2012l. I find it hard to believe that my car being affected by this known issue is just a coincidence.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 330xi. The contact stated that while driving 42 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The dealer replaced the mat in the passenger seat and the connectors. After the repair the light illuminated the following day. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who advised that the connectors were bent after previously stating that they had replaced them. The dealer then replaced the connectors. Eight months later the air bag warning light illuminated again. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the contact was informed that the failure was caused by a fuse which needed to be replaced. After the repairs, the contact drove 10 miles and the light illuminated again. The dealer then advised that the failure was caused by the control module. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 108,000 and the current mileage was 125,000.

Front passenger safety sensor (oc3 seat mat) had premature failure while driving with passenger. Failure results in dash warning lights illumination as well disablement of passenger air bag. Air bag disablement could have resulted in fatality, system should force the air bag on if sensor fails. Related recall is in affect for similar year models but Bmwna believes this is an unrelated because the seat types are different (sport seat vs. Standard seat). BMW (along with sub component supplier) should fix this problem by extending compensation to all of those who had to voluntarily replace faulty sensors and recalling 2006 330i sport seat owners as well. Safety systems should not fail within the first 40,000 miles of automobile's life. Will provide failed hardware upon request to BMW or NHTSA.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 330i. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated with the passenger seat occupied. The failure would recur intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who advised that the sensor mat located in the front passenger side seat would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000. Updated 11/15/lj updated 11/18/11.

Passenger side air bag warning light is on at all times and air bag disengaes when someone sits on it. . . Srs warning light. Replace seat mat sensor not covered by recall for e90 2006 330i sedan with sports package. I want to know why is my car not included on recall. . . It is exactly the same issue as with the other models. . . This is a potential safety issue and can cause injury. . . .

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 330xi. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the passenger seat sensor mat failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA recall campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags: frontal) and would not be repaired under the recall. The failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 65,000.