Front Air Bag Sensor Control problems of the 2006 BMW X5

18 problems related to front air bag sensor control have been reported for the 2006 BMW X5. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2017

My passenger airbag is defective due to micro cracks in the weight sensor mat.

2 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Failure Date: 11/15/2016

My vehicle / VIN should be included in the recall campaign no. 13v-564: "front passenger air bag seat occupancy sensor mat. " my vehicle is part of the model year 2006 X5 sav's that has the defect. But my VIN is not being recognized in the recall and is experiencing the exact defect. The air bag warning lamp on the instrument cluster and the front "passenger air bag off" lamp in the overhead console are illuminated at the same time. The sensor has become damaged over time due to the frequency of front passenger seat usage. BMW ag has decided that the defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in the model year 2006 X5's. When I contacted BMW USA they told me my vehicle was part of the recall but they had the last digit in my VIN as a "2" instead of a "3". The rest of the VIN was the same. The VIN with the last digit as a "2" was the exact model as my vehicle (year, color, inside and out, and equipment). But for some reason my VIN is missing from the recall. Why is my VIN not part of the recall if it is the same vehicle (year and model) as others that are part of the recall? how do I have my vehicle / VIN added to the recall campaign no. 13v-564?.

3 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Failure Date: 11/05/2015

Passenger air bag sensor defective related to recall 13v564000. Defective sensor mat causes airbag to be turned off at all times. Called BMW they stated to take vehicle to dealership before the end of 2015. Dealer would not honor recall for this vehicle.

4 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Failure Date: 06/02/2014

In January of 2014, I received a letter telling me that my vehicle needed the front passenger seat air bag sensor mat fixed. They went on to say that they would let me know when the parts came in. Next, in June of 2014, they sent me a letter that the parts are in and to schedule the work. I have now taken my vehicle back multiple times and they are saying that they still don't have the parts. I have called BMW corporate and no one will help me get this problem fixed. . . They just keep giving me the run around. . .

5 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Failure Date: 06/02/2014

We received an important safety recall from BMW in June 2016 that we needed to replace the passenger side front air bag immediately as the air bag does not work as part of the "recall campaign no. 13v-564: front passenger air bag seat occupancy sensor mat. " we immediately contacted the perillo BMW dealership in chicago (1035 north clark street, chicago, IL 60610, (312) 981-0000) where we purchased the car. Over the following six months, we called monthly to inquire about whether they had the replacement seat to fix the car. Perillo actually had us bring the car in two separate times only to tell us each time that they didn't have the part needed for our type of repair. We happened to have the worst possible outcome where the sensor mat is broken and the air bag is disabled on the passenger side of the vehicle. The condition of the car makes it very dangerous for anyone to sit in the front passenger seat. We live in chicago and therefore drive on highways and in heavy traffic frequently. I am now pregnant with our second child so we absolutely have to have this fixed before the new baby comes in April 2015. Since we last brought the car in this fall, we have called perillo non stop to inquire and each time they say they don't have the part. It is not only a terrible customer service experience but it puts our family at risk every time we drive the car. Perillo remains unhelpful and unresponsive so we are filing a report nationally.

6 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2014

Passenger seat air bag sensor recalled several years ago by BMW. Was told that I would be advised when parts are available. To date BMW has not made the parts available to the dealerships so the problem cannot be corrected. This has been close to two years.

7 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2014

Air bag signal and seat belt warning were lit on the dash, even after the passengar was out of the car. The seat belt warning chimes when passengar leaves, took it to a mechanic and he told me that the sensor needs to be replaced. Took it to BMW on 06/10/2014 they told me, there were no recalls for my car due to my VIN. Considering the fact that other vehicles are having the same problems, and are being repaired, this is very dissapointing that my car can not be fixed, when this is a potentially dangroues situation.

8 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Failure Date: 02/03/2014

I received a recall notification from bwm a couple of months ago; 'recall campaign no. 13v-564: front passenger air bag seat occupancy sensor mat'. The recall notice said that the parts were not yet available to fix the issue but that they would be shortly and BMW would send out a notice once they were available. My vehicle was experiencing the exact issue described in the recall letter which was 'the air bag warning lamp on the instrument cluster and the front "passenger air bag off" lamp in the overhead console are illuminated at the same time'. I took my car into a service center (center BMW in sherman oaks, CA); they acknowledged the recall and told me to come back in March when the parts would be available. Not only are the parts still unavailable, but the recall notice has been cancelled for some reason. My front passenger seat air bag is still not functioning though. I am forced to have passengers travel in the front seat at times and am very concerned that if an accident happens they will be seriously hurt. Who can I contact to help with this???.

9 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Failure Date: 12/24/2013

Passenger side seat sensor has failed, leaving airbag in permanently deactivated state.

10 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Failure Date: 12/02/2013

Front passenger airbag malfunction light stays on. Obd scanner indicates air bag mat sensor defect. BMW declined to fix problem since vehicle is out of warranty. Same problem appeared on June 15, 2011 but was fixed at no cost by dealership since vehicle was still under warranty at 447,94 miles.

11 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Failure Date: 11/07/2013

I have a 2006 BMW X5 with the sport sports package and I am experiencing these same problems as described in the recall 02 - id # 13v564000 - air bags recall 03 - id # 13v564000 - air bags:frontal:sensor/control m. I have called BMW of America and tried to get them to honor the recall but they have refused. I was told by customer rep. Britney that BMW have decided that my vehicle was not under that recall and that I would have to pay to get it look at before they would conceder any repairs to be covered under these recalls. I told both reps and also spoke with supervisor jessica that this is uncalled for since it matches the year, make, model and package that is being recalled. I first talked with erik and all he had done was give me a run around that BMW would look into it and that I would need to have it checked out by a BMW service technician. I kept telling them that I was not going to pay for a diagnosis for something that is defective and should be repaired under the recalls, but once again I was told by erik that I have no choice but to pay to have it looked at. I have sent may emails and had many phone calls with BMW America about this issue and I am very unsatisfied with how they are handling this issue. I feel they do not look out for their customers and don't care if this recall hurts or even kills someone. If they truly cared they would have taken in this vehicle and have done the diagnosis to see if it is the problem and have it fixed but as I have experienced with this issue BMW does not care. This is not the company that I remember BMW was standard for excellence and is to be an extremely high standard of high quality cars but when something goes wrong BMW leaves you with nothing and will not honor their mistakes to make it right. Thank you.

12 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2013

Passenger airbag is DE-activated. Passenger seat occupancy sensor is not working. BMW states that my production date is not inclusive of the recall# 13v564000. The recall starts mfg date 12/1/2005 forward for BMW X5 models. BMW customer service stated my date of mfg was 10/25/2005 and they will not cover. I need intervention with this matter. It is more than coincidence that I am having the identical issue as cars mfg less than 35 days after my mfg date. Thank you.

13 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Failure Date: 03/18/2013

Passenger seat occupancy sensor light illuminated and disengaged airbag whether passenger in seat or not. Known faulty equipment needs recall and repair.

14 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Failure Date: 01/27/2013

Passenger air bag sensor.

15 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Failure Date: 07/09/2012

The contact owns a 2006 BMW X5. The contact stated that the front passenger air bag sensor remained illuminated at all times. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop and the contact was informed that the air bag sensor was defective. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,250. The VIN was unavailable.

16 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Failure Date: 08/05/2011

Air bag passanger seat occupancy sensor failure.

17 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Failure Date: 04/04/2011

The sensor in the passenger's seat failed so the airbags light stayed on as well as the fasten seatbelt. Transport canada issued a recall # 2008307 Aug. 26, 2008 confirming the problem and that"the occupant detection mat will be granteda warranty extension of 10 years" BMW will not honor this. I had to enter washington state as canada is not listed. City is surrey, british columbia, v4a8c1.

18 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Failure Date: 12/14/2006

The contact owns a 2006 BMW X5. The contact stated that when she purchased the vehicle, the air bag warning light was illuminated. The dealer advised her that the mat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in any recall. The failure mileage was 3. Kmj.


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