Warning Light On Problems of BMW X3 - part 2

BMW X3 owners have reported 40 problems related to warning light on (under the air bag category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

36 Warning Light On problem of the 2006 BMW X3

Failure Date: 08/19/2009

The contact owns a 2006 BMW X3. While driving approximately 70 mph on normal road conditions; the air bag warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The warning indicator illuminated until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated the failure was contributed to an occupant detection mat. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number 08v384000 (air bags;frontal). The VIN number was excluded from the recall defect. The vehicle has not been repaired for the failure. The failure and current mileages were 73,900. Bl.

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37 Warning Light On problem of the 2004 BMW X3

Failure Date: 03/29/2009

The airbag warning light on the dashboard stays illuminated while driving. The front passenger airbag light goes on and off intermittently while driving and my husband is sitting in the passenger seat. Called local BMW dealership and 800 number- as after researching this issue it is a recall. They said it didn't pertain to my vehicle. The recall states for model years 2004 - 2006 BMW X3. I have a 2004 BMW X3 and am wondering how it doesn't pertain to my vehicle.

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38 Warning Light On problem of the 2005 BMW X3

Failure Date: 11/07/2007

The contact owns a 2005 BMW X3. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the passenger side seat sensor needed to be replaced. In addition, the dealer advised that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 16,500.

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39 Warning Light On problem of the 2005 BMW X3

Failure Date: 08/01/2007

Airbag warning light illuminated and will not turn off. BMW diagnosed problem as failure of passenger seat mat sensor. Now passenger airbag status lamp will not turn off.

40 Warning Light On problem of the 2006 BMW X3

Failure Date: 09/06/2006

The contact owns a 2006 BMW X3. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact was made aware of NHTSA campaign number: 08v384000 (air bags). Also, the dealer stated that the pillar accelerator sensor was defective. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 64,000. In addition, the contact stated that immediately after refueling, the "check gas cap" warning indicator light illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer, who determined that the gas cap needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 64,000.




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