Front Air Bag Sensor Control Problems of BMW 5 Series

The passenger seat airbag malfunctioned casing the seat to have to be removed and sensor replaced. There was a recall on this but my car, and 2 of my friends cars were not included on the recall, my friends were charged by the dealership. My engine leaks oil onto the exhaust manifold causing smoke in the cab and potential fire hazard. On every bm I have ever owned the radiator leaks fluid which is environmentally hazardous and should have been recalled.

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BMW recalled 2004 BMW 525i and others for the seat mat sensor. I had called them (2012-13) and they told me that my vehicle (based on VIN) wasnt part of the recall. I informed them that my vehicle's mat sensor was also defective and should be replaced by them. They, BMW USA told me that mine was not defective. I still cant understand if the rest are defective, how come mine is considered not defective when its inoperative and same problem as thousands of other 2004 525i.

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Passenger restraint system fault light has started showing on my BMW, there has been a recall reported on the same component "statement on voluntary recall involving front passenger seat sensor mat on u. S. A. Model Bmws - August 13, 2008". I have the same problem but my VIN is not showing up in the recall. I took the car to dealer and dealer says its exactly the same part but I am not covered under recall warranty.

I am filing this complaint because of the research I have done on line. I have found that BMW has a recall on 2006 5 Series for a defective airbag sensor for the passenger seat, but they insist that the recall is not for all 5 Series, but it is VIN sensitive. Meanwhile I have the identical problem on my 2006 530xi. I also found out that they have a class action law suit filed against them for the same problem.

Within the past 6 months of driving, my airbag for the passenger side had tripped three times. The third time I brought it in, I researched on a recall for the passenger sensor. I printed out the page from safercar. Gov, and they told me that my VIN# does not fall under the category. The recall specifically stated for my BMW 545i 2004. I am not happy due to the fact that you buy a car and for something that cannot wear out brakes. . .

Front passenger air bag system failed due to faulty mat sensor. Specific year, make and model are listed as covered on BMW recall/extended warranty(NHTSA claim ea08001) yet BMW USA continues to deny claim saying my car VIN# does not qualify. I have a 2006 BMW 530i with comfort seats. The car was manufactured on 06/2005. Dealer says not covered. Contacted BMW USA numerous times and spoke with three different cust service managers with each one stating my VIN not covered. They can not tell me why my VIN is not covered nor what criteria was used for excluding my car in the extended warranty. Yet, it is the exact model year and seat type that is specifically listed in recall/extended warranty mentioned above and on the NHTSA website. I also have copy of letter to daniel smith (NHTSA) from Jan urbahn(BMW) specifically stating my 2006 530i with comfort seat explicitly included in extended warranty. Can provide letter on request. Please help. This is not right. BMW is not honoring NHTSA claim.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 530i. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the passenger seat sensor was defective and need to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in the recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 08v384000 (component: air bags:frontal). The VIN was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 91,000.

I own a 2006 BMW 530xit (VIN# [xxx] ) with a failed passenger airbag sensor mat. BMW says that my VIN# is not part of the recall and so I must pay out of pocket for the replacement. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

The front passenger side seat has a sensor that disables the air bag if an adult is not sitting in the seat (based on weight) since it has been determined that airbags are dangerous for children. The sensor in my car is malfunctioning and always keeps the air bag disabled, even if an adult is in the seat. Dealer has ordered a replacement part. I'm driving around without air bag protection for the passenger side seat.

Car started beeping uncontrollably than service light reported a malfunction in the air pages and seat belt restraints on the passenger side seats. Dealer diagnosed problem as defected sensors. Had to wait for part then return for another service trip and wait for complimentary car. Its amazing when your in a car service is an emergency they never have loaner available. I depend on my car, so it is very difficult to wait for service. Again with no explanation they also had to update computer now many new function that were not working are now functioning like the blue tooth. Side lights that I didn't even know where there.

I own a 2006 BMW 525i. The front passenger side seat has a sensor that disables the air bag if an adult is not sitting in the seat (based on weight) since it has been determined that airbags are dangerous for children. The sensor in my car is malfunctioning and always keeps the air bag disabled, even if an adult is in the seat. BMW acknowledges that this is a problem, but doesn't seem to have a solution. The dealer has ordered a replacement part, but has no delivery date for the part. In addition, it isn't even certain that the replacement part will solve the problem. So, I'm driving around without air bag protection for the passenger side seat.