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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: ea08001thankfully 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.
Was driving home and the seat beat and airbag light came on out of nowhere was driving normal
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.
Tl * the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated in the vehicle. An independent mechanic stated that the front passenger seat occupant detection may be defective. The vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 13v564000 (air bag). The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000.
My car is optioned with power, sport seats and currently has 126,969 miles.for over the last 2k miles the airbag light has come on and stayed on while driving.this indicates to me that my airbags will no longer function in the event of a crash.there are open recalls for this make, model, and year of bmw yet interestingly enough, my car and many others that exhibit this similar issue remain excluded from the recall.i have contacted bmw and they say i would have to pay for any diagnosis and repair.my car was never in a crash and the airbags have never been deployed.there are many points of failure in any car along with bmws that i expect and have no problem paying for.safety issues relating to faulty airbags, modules, or their wiring is one that bmw should always cover.i find bmw's response completely unacceptable and i request an investigation be started on behalf of the many bmw drivers with a similar vehicle and faulty airbags as mine who brave the roads daily confident in their vehicle's ability to protect them.thank you.
The front passenger air bag seat occupancy sensor mat has failed and giving an air bag and seat belt warning lamp on the instrument cluster along with pass air bag off light continuously on.bmw claims that my vehicle had a limited warranty extension for 10 years from build date, but i did not receive any such notification although i am the original owner and also lived at the same address.bmw will not approve a warranty repair as they said the 10 year period expired in 2015.the failure of this sensor could cause the air bags to not deploy in the event of a front end crash.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the front passenger side air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the front passenger seat mat occupant sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified of failure. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.
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The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The dealer stated that the driver side steering wheel air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
While driving the vehicle in the city and making a left turn, the air bag sensor indicator illuminated, which indicates a possible failure with the air bags.
I recently purchased a used 2006 bmw 325i with the intentions of letting my daughter drive it, due to the high safety ratings of these automobiles. I called the dealership about some issues with the transmission, and some warning lights on the dash indicating a problem with the seatbelts and airbags. When i inquired about the warning lights, the service writer of the dealership in meridian ms told me that it sounds like the seat mat was faulty. Later i googled info about the seat mat, and i came across a link that shows my should have been recalled due to this issue. I called the dealership back and was told there was no recall for this car. I called nhtsc and left a message about my inquiry, and i was called back promptly by mr. Nate hayes. After i explained the situation to mr. Hayes, he did some checking and found that although some 2006 325i's weren't recalled (the ones with manual seats) mine however should've been recalled due to having the electrically adjusted sports seats. Mr. Hayes instructed me to call the dealership to see if maybe this work had already been done on my vehicle. Upon calling the dealership back, i was told that it hadn't been done, because my vehicle wasn't in the recall. After questioning him more about it, he told me that he was able to find that bmw has extended the warranty on my car to 15 years with no mileage limitations, if that is what was wrong with my car, but if not, i would be charged for the repair.what concerns me about this, is the fact that bmw was mandated by the nhtsc to recall a certain list of automobiles to prevent injury, rather than wait to see if problems occur later that could result in injury and/or death. I don't know if others that should have been recalled were put off by bmw or not, but this could have some deadly consequences.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. While driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated. The failure occurred constantly. In addition, the contact noticed oil leaking from an unknown source under the hood. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The contact could not provide details of the oil leak failure. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and assisted in repairs due to a warranty. The failure mileage was 16,000.
Tamara airbags. My car has both airbag lights on and there is no recall on it at all and it has not been in an accident at all. I received a warranty extension but with conditions. Conditions were if it's not the particular fault they will charge me $200 just for a scan. And then some more to actually fix the issue. I do not want to take it in due to that issue. I don't have $200 to give up like that.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the passenger air bag warning light illuminated. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in the manufacturer's recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were approximately 91,000.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. While parked, the contact noticed that the air bag warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician stated that the mat on the front passenger seat would have to be replaced. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) but was advised by themanufacturer thatthe vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in nhtsa campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The contact did not disclose the details of the failures he experienced. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 92,000.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i.the contact stated that the front passenger side seat sensor for the air bag was faulty and causing the air bag warning light to illuminate.the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 09v257000 (air bags: frontal) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs.the failure mileage was 83,000.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated on the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the front passenger air bag sensor failed. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags: frontal) and the vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was 67,000 and the failure mileage was unknown.
Passenger air bag and seat belt lights have come on. Known recall affecting model year and production date. Was told by bmw that my car did not apply but could not tell me why.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 05/19/17*lj updated 10/18/2017
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated the air bag light intermittently illuminated on the dashboard whilethe front passenger seat was occupied. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 82,000.updated 05/03/11*ljupdated 05/11/11
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that there was a progressing failure with the air bag system in which the air bag warning light randomly flashed and then remained lit. The vehicle was taken to the dealer more than three times and they refused to remedy the repair without having to do an extensive diagnostic. The contact was informed that the vehicle was excluded in a manufacturer recall for the vehicle. As the failure progressed, the navigation system failed to work and an error message displayed for an air bag malfunction. The contact was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers:14v428000 (air bags) and 13v564000(air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. The vehicle was not repaired for months with the failure progressing. The approximate failure mileage was not available.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325.the contact stated that the air bag warning light and passenger side seat belt light on was illuminated. The contact stated that the seat belt warning light would illuminate even with the seat occupied and the seat belt in use.the contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test or repairs.the failure mileage was 67,000.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the seatbelt and air bag warning lights illuminated continuously while driving for an extended period of time. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who reset the seatbelt sensor but the failure recurred. The contact was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 13v564000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
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.
Ac stop working and a burn wiring smell came out
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that he received a recall notice under nhtsa campaign number: 08v384000 (air bags) however, his vehicle was not included in the recall campaign. The contact also mentioned that the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently and over time, the warning light remained illuminated. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 105,000.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. While driving at any speed with a passenger in the front seat, the air bag indicator illuminated, chimed, and "the passenger air bag is off" warning message appeared. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified. The vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign number:08v384000 (air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed the air bag passenger side seat module was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offered any assistance since the vehicle was not included in recall nhtsa campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 96,000.
Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle was in an accident, hitting a deer which caused injuries to contact's neck. After during the accident, the air bags did not deploy. Theaccident was reported to the insurance company. On the second day after the vehicle was purchased, the seatbelt light illuminated.
I have a 2006 bmw 3 series that had a defective seat mat sensor. This defect led to the following indications in the vehicle: overhead air bag warning light illuminated, the red airbag light on the instrument panel illuminated, and the system check window (digital display between tachometer and speedometer) indicated a fault with the airbag. There is an active recall on this failure for 2006 3 series with sport seats, campaign number 08v384000.however, my vehicle's vin number is not included on the list that nhtsa and bmw negotiated. Bmw has denied my request to fix this problem at their cost. My vehicle is affected by the exact same problem that 200,000 other bmw?s had. There is a precedent for failure with the seat mat sensor. The cost to the consumer to correct this threat to safety is approximately $1400. Nhtsashould expand this recall list to cover all vehicles affected by this problem. This is a safety issue and the cost burden should not be passed on to the consumer in this case.
Dt*:the contact stated upon purchase, the seat belt light flashed intermittently, when the seat belt was latched.then, while traveling 50 mph, the vehicle struck a deer.the seat belt did not restrain the driver and no air bags deployed.there was damage to the grill area, the vehicle was driven away from the scene and has not been inspected by a mechanic.the driver sustained minor injuries.updated 8/14/2006 -
I was driving about 10 mph in traffic on friday, oct. 31, 2008, at 5 p.m., in houston,when my 2006 bmw 325i began smoking in the passenger compartment and burst into flames by the time i got it parked. I first noticed the air conditioner was not functioning properly and then smoke immediately began filling the car. The car was totaled by the time the hfd arrived. The car was in good condition and hadno recent service or problems. It had no previous electrical problems. The ac just began blowing warm air, and smoke started pouring into the compartment from above and below the dashboard - not from the ac. The car was running fine until it burst into flames. It had to be a mechanical defect or an electrical short of some kind.
Srs lights activate while driving.it deactivate the passenger airbag system.passenger srs light activated due to faulty occupancy seat sensor.the occupancy sensor must be replaced to correct the error.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated the passenger seat air bag sensor failed, causing the warning light to illuminate on the instrument panel. The dealer diagnosed that the nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) recall wasnot associated with the vin. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 58,000 and the current mileage was 60,000.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. While driving 40 mph, the air bag light remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the front passenger side air bag sensor malfunctioned and no longer recognized when a passenger was seated in the seat. The air bag light also illuminated when passengers were not seated in the seat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the failure was due to normal wear and tear. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 43,000 and the current mileage was 115,000.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that while parked, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags) but was advised by the manufacturer was that the vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the air bag warning light continued to illuminate intermittently even when the front passenger seat was occupied. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop more than once but the failure was not able to replicated or diagnosed. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 13v564000(air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Bmw refusing to provide recall service id # 13v564 for 2006 air bag light indicator while my car is showing the same failure mode as described in the bmw air bag recall notice :-nhtsa campaign id number : 13v564 manufacturer : bmw of north america, llc make / model years : bmw / 2006-2007 subject :front seat occupant protection mat
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the passenger side air system malfunctioned due to a defective air bag sensor in the passenger's seat. The contact was concerned that if the vehicle was involved in a crash that the passenger side air bag would not deploy. The contact was informed of nhtsa campaign i.d. Number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) and took the vehicle to a local dealer. The dealer advised the contact that the front passenger seat sensor mat needed to be replaced and that the contact's vin was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 57,000.
I took my bmw for an airbag recall to classic bmw on 6800 north dallas pkwy, plano, rx. They did not discuss any charges and supposedly they changed my airbag on the driver side for free. This was completed on june,5 ,2017. On june,13, 2017 my airbag sign started coming up. Has never had issues with my car in the past regarding air bag sign. Now classic bmw wants me to pay 180 dollars just to diagnose something they worked on. Now they are giving me on the text messagea laundry list of items related to air bag. Whatever has happened is what they have damaged. I tried to work it with them and talk and explain. It seems they don't want to discuss it at all. My car was working very clean and properly.
Driver's airbag module recall replacement keeps getting postponed for a future date from bmw of henderson deal
Took my 2006 bmw 325i to my local mechanic to diagnose air bag light constantly on both on trouble indicator dashboard and " passenger airbag-off " light on above rear view mirror location. Was diagnosed as ' all modules & retrieved 22 dtcs- 9 in foot well module- 9cce, 90b, 9312,9316,9319,9323 all lamps dtcs. 932f & 9345 both undefined. Re-read zero. Roof- a090 shd mechanical system-clear. Hvac & instrument cluster- dynamic stability control 94bd, 5df4, 5da3 wheel speed sensor; plausibility, front right 5d93 same front right 5d93 same front/left, 5e46 steering angle sensor adjustment - multiple restraint system. 1) 93c3 - setoccupancy detector, passenger 2) 93do - under voltage driving self test 3) 93f3 - np message ( vehicle speed ) from dsc, acsm, receiver/mr55, dsc transmitter clear and reread - 93c3 returns seat occupancy detector - passenger. There are numerous tsbs & recall for this problem.mechanic called bmw to see if there is a recall, yes, 10 years/unlimited miles. I called bmw gave them my vin...but, no luck, my 2006 is not part of the recall, but, yet other 2006 bmw are. Action needs to be taken against bmw, as i have seen many complaints like mine and as you can see, i have documentation from my mechanic. This is a hazard to all who have 2006 bmw 325 i's i was quoted it would cost me $700 to fix.
I am writing to you to address a current nhtsa safety recall affecting my vehicle (and presumably many similar vehicles).i currently own a 06 bmw 325i 4dr and have recently experienced a front passenger seat detection mat malfunction.this sensor malfunction affects the deployment of the front passenger seat airbag in the event of a collision.the error codes my vehicle is displaying are the same as those addressed in the nhtsa safety recall campaign number 13v564000, dated 13 nov 2013. The nhtsa recall indicated bmw is recalling 06-07 3-series equipped with seat types that may produce similar errors due to cracking that develops with age.this cracking is true in my vehicle and has been verified by local mechanics.in dec 2013, i consulted my local bmw dealership to determine if my vehicle was covered under the nhtsa safety recall.i was informed by the dealer that my vehicle was *not covered* under any current recalls and included no extended warranties.i informed the dealer that an nhtsa safety recall currently addresses my vehicle's problems; however, it did not seem to be their problem.in jan 2014, i contacted bmw na to address the same issue.i was informed that an nhtsa recall did affect current 06 325i vehicles, however, their recall only affects owners of vehicles with "sport" seats. They informed me while, my vehicle is experiencing similar issues, bmw na did not plan to recall non-sport seat sensors.frankly, i find it ridiculous that other vehicles with the same year, make, and model are experiencing the exact same malfunctions and errors as my vehicle.in the end, my front passenger airbag will not deploy in the event of a collision for the same malfunctioning seat sensor, yet, bmw has turned a blind eye to myself and i presume a large number of owners with this same problem.
The passenger seat pad is defective in my 2006 bmw 325i.it has been diagnosed by the dealer as defective.in december of 2013 bmw recalled 76k of these pads for my make/model/year, but excluded my vin as a result of a nhtsa investigation.i am requesting an explanation of how bmw was allowed to exclude my vin when the recall is obviously more widespread.please check your records for a copy of the december 2013 recall or reference the below link:recall subject : front seat occupant protection mat report receipt date: nov 12, 2013 nhtsa campaign number: 13v564000 component(s): air bags potential number of units affected: 76,565 manufacturer: bmw of north america, llc summary: bmw of north america llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans and 325xi sports wagons, model year 2007 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi sedans and 328i and 328xi sports wagons, model year 2006-2007 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i sedans and 530xi sports wagons, model year 2006 760i sedans, model year 2006-2007 750i, 750li, and 760li sedans, and model year 2006 x5 sports activity vehicles, equipped with certain seat types. The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if and how the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash may fatigue and develop cracks which could lead to a system failure. Consequence: should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury. Remedy: bmw will notify owners with an interim notification letter in january 2014 since parts are not currently available. When parts are available, anticipated to be in march 2014, bmw will send a second letter and dealers will repair the occupant detection mat to eliminate the possibility that it may crack, free of charge.
Dashboard reads "passenger seat restraint malfunction" and shows an image of a dummy with an air bag deployed. When i called bmw they stated that my vin number was not on the list for this recall, even though my car fits under this recall completely.
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. There are plenty of folks affected by this: see http://www.carcomplaints.com/bmw/325/2006/accessories-interior/seats.shtmlntsb, please address this asap!and thanks!
1. Seat occupancy sensors are broken. The indicator shows up on the dashboard even when the driver and the passenger have their seat belts fasten.2. Oil leaks from pan gasket due to the aluminum bolts and etc.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact mentioned the sensor error and air bag would not deploy warning message illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed but the contact was unable to provide the details. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in and repaired under a manufacturer's recall for the air bags.the air bag warning light illuminated after the recall service had been performed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where the technician stated that the sensor in the front passenger's side seat would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.
Takata recall: i just received a notice today 28 dec 17 that my vehicle needs to be recalled for the following issues the driver side air bag and the blower motor wiring system.
I was backing up at 4 mph and pressed the brake to stop. The airbag and seatbelt warning light went on. It continued to stay on and has not turned off since. There was no one in the car other than myself as the driver. I have had the car into the mechanic twice now to fix the issue and the lights and warnings still come on. I called the dealership and they say my vin is not on the recall list. I have researched the issue and found that many owners of the same year, make, and model are having the same issues. Is there any way to get my car vin added to the recall list?
The airbag warning comes on indicating that the passenger seat airbag is off and the. Belt tension sensoris malfunctioning.only happens when there is someone sitting in the passenger seat.
2006 bmw 325i with 125,000 miles and standard seats. Front passenger airbag and seatbelt light has been illuminated for last year. Finally took in today after learning about recall.even though same problem, mine not covered under recall because mine was produced in june 2006, not during the timeframe of the recall. Dealer gave me report saying, "replace seat mat (found seat mat faulty)" for cost of$1056.25.my advisor at the dealership suggested i contact bmw customer service and ask for a "goodwill" repair with either 75% or 100% covered since my vehicle sits just outside the recall dates.denied!!reason denied by[xxx] #8408 of bmw customer relations: 1)i am not original owner 2) veh out of warranty too long (had extended warranty until 100,00 so it is 25000 out ) and 3) veh has over 100,000 miles! information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2006 bmw 325i passenger seat mat sensor for airbag system has failed but my model/year is outside the recall range honored by bmwusa.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that air bag warning light was illuminated for approximately three years. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised the contact that the passenger seat sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised her that she was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the front passenger side air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they advised that they were unable to determine the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was later contacted and advised him that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). The failure mileage was approximately 65,000. The current mileage was approximately 72,000.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated in the vehicle. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.updated 08-28-14
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal), and denied any assistance with the repairs.the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 56,254.
Frontal air bag on passenger side and seat belt light on. There were a recall for #08v384000. I have spokento the north carolina ag officeabout this issue.
Airbag light illuminated on the dashboard. Manufacturer was informed but noted that the vin doesnt fall within the range of the recall. Manufacturer didnt authorize the repair ($700 estimate).recall 13v-564 is specifically for bmw/325i/2006/sport seat/airbagmy exact car and exactly the issue im experiencing. There are hundreds of bmw/325i/2006/airbag complaints. Bmw customer relations refuse to help
About a week ago, the vehicle passenger airbag and seatbelt warning indicators began to display erratically. They would go on and off at differing intervals. Several weeks ago the indicators both came on and have remained on. Doing some research on the issue, i located a recall notice in 2008 for this exact same issue which included my 2006 325i and another recall in 2013 and that bmw had extended the warranty for this issue for an additional 10 years. The seat mat wiring was determined to be faulty which cause the vehicle sensor to engage the warning/indicator as it could not determine if a passenger was in the seat or not and therefore the airbag would not deploy in case of an accident. I confirmed my vehicle is experiencing the same recall issue from 2008 and 2013 recall with a local bmw shop and was instructed to contact bmw of northamercia becouse based my vin# it was not part of the recall and i would have to pay for the diagnostic test,parts and repair s out of pocket. I contacted bmw of northamercia and was told that my vehicle make,model and yearwas part of the nov 2013 recall but could not specify based on the vin number if my vehicle qualified. ??? this is the same exact issue. Why would my qualifying vehicle not be under warranty for the same make, model, year and recall issue as the other vehicles being recalled? why would my vin be excluded from having the same exact issues?
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. While driving at approximately 30 mph, the passenger side air bag warning indicator was consistently illuminated. The failure recurred each time the vehicle was driven. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the passenger side air bag sensor failed and the entire seat needed to be replaced. The dealer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made of aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.
Recall subject:front seat occupant protection mat nhtsa campaign number:13v564000 component(s):air bagsi went to the local bmw shop to have them check why my airbag warning light was on.they checked a list of some sort in their system and they told me that my car (a 2006 bmw 325i) should be recalled and brought in to have the passenger side airbag.they advised me to contact bmw north america regarding a possible recall for my bmw.i contacted bmw of north america llc and they asked me if i was the original owner and i informed them that i was the second owner and had not bought the car from a bmw dealership.they said that is why i had not received a recall notice for my car. They advised me to contact the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) to help obtain a recall notice. Information from a published source states that a consequence of the defect is, should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.i need and ask for your assistance in obtaining a recall letter from bmw. Thank you,
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v428000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 96,000.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the passenger's side air bag sensor mat was not detecting when the passenger's seat was occupied. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 08v384000 (front passenger seat occupant detection mat). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 105,000.
My air bag and seatbelt light is on since the above date, but was informed by the company that no recalls was issued for my car. What should i do?,
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i.the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and after having a diagnostic test performed, the dealer advised that the passenger side air bag detection mat malfunctioned and the detection mat did not identify a passenger sitting in the seat. The contact was concerned that the air bag would not deploy in the event of a crash.the contact referenced nhtsa campaign i.d. Number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) and called the manufacturer.the manufacturer advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall.the failure mileage was 70,000.
I took my car in for a standard oil change and front driver side light turning signal not working and i also advised the airbag light would come on when i turned on the car for the past few months.i was advised that theair bag for the passenger side had to be replaced which would cost me more than 800 dollars.i questioned if it was part of the most recent recall but was advised no.seeing all the complaints on this site of the same vehicle and issue and not being included, this does not make sense.please advise how cars are picked as it seems the cars that were not notified are the ones that are having the exact or similar issue of what the recall is for.i recently moved as well so i'm wondering what happens if the letter if there was one was sent to the incorrect place.
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
Receiving an error code on the dash that displays a 'red' mannequin with seat belt and air bag.in reviewing the bmw handbook, it indicates the error is associated with the driver's and/or front passenger's air bag malfunction.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. While operating the vehicle, the air bag and seat belt sensors remained illuminated. 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.
Received a notice of recall and another notifying me of the readiness to fix my airbags. Called santa monica bmw twice since then to make an appointment. I was told i was put on a "list" and that i would be called once the parts came it. The second time i called, they didn't know of any "list" and took my name down again. I haven't heard from them again.
I purchased the vehicle one week ago with the airbag and seatbelt lights on the dash, after plenty of research there was a recall done on only the sport seats. After everything i read even the non sports seats, like mine are having the issues as well. Bmw needs to fix this issue with all models. I have no clue at this point if the airbags will even go off in the event of a crash. Plenty of complaints on the site about this same issue. Please help
I am frightened to death that the aforementioned recall of almost the entire srs controls was not properly fixed. Duplicated warnings for both have been a daily problem and an exact replica of the symptoms prior.no accident to report, yet a completely valid potential cause for bodily harm! my other car is 16 years old and just was in for a new and active recall as the bags were deploying shrapnel and plastic....and she's 16 years old! i appreciate your help and consideration! looking forward to a prompt response! i'll be driving it to my nephew's wedding at fort campbell army base.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the front passenger side air bag sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 55,000 and the current mileage was 97,000.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the vehicle was started and the front passenger's side air bag warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The failure recurred when the front passenger's seat was occupied or even when there was not an occupant present. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 26,000.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags); however, the part for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairthe contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.updated 06/13/17*ljrepair has been completed may 2017.*as
Our vehicle fails to detect passengers and the airbag turns off. We were told by bmw initially that our passengers were too light, however, we understand that this item has been recalled several years ago, because the seat should detect passengers over 90 lbs, i weigh 115 lbs. Anyway, when i called the manufacturer they said our vin was not included in the recall. Nhtsa relies on the manufacturer to include vin's in the recall, however, this is an obvious problem that my vehicle should have been included in the recall which is so well documented. We are the original owners and have not sold the vehicle.
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 passenger side airbag light has come on notifying that the airbag is disabled. There are recalls on the same model/year bmw as mine but my particular vin is not included. I spoke to a bmw rep who said the recall could be based on the particular seats and not necessarily the vin. But she told me it only applies to the sport seats and not the standard seats which i have. According to my research online, the problem seems to be with a seat mat sensor which was faulty. Also, the nhtsa has a complaint already listed under 08v384000.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the passenger seat recognized a passenger even when nothing or no one was in the seat. The dealer repaired the vehicle per nhtsa campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags); however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was returned to the dealer it was diagnosed that the leather seats needed to be reconditioned. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 114,000. Updated 06/13/17*lj*as
Airbag warning when passenger present at startup
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated the passenger side air bag warning light and the seat belt warning light illuminated indicating that the passenger air bag was off when a passenger seat was occupied. The dealer was contacted to set up an appointment regarding the air bag and seat belt light. The contact believed that if the vehicle was involved in a crash the passenger side air bag would not deploy. The failure mileage was 50,000.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Takata recall. The passenger seat's airbag/weight sensor on our 2006 325i has gone out repeatedly (we're on the 4th or 5th replacement.) it happens when the car is in motion and then the sensor light comes on to alert us that something is wrong and stays on until it's replaced. However, it usually goes out again within 18 months or so. I am usually sitting in the seat when this happens which is very unsafe. I can't remember the exact date of the first malfunction, but we hadn't owned the car very long; it was still under warranty. We have the sports seats which from my reading seem to be part of the problem. I would like to make sure that our car was not overlooked in the recalls. It never stays fixed for long and i don't want to find out that it should have been recalled when i'm lying in a hospital bed, or worse. Seems like more than a coincidence...
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the floor mat sensor failed for the passenger side air bag. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags: frontal), but was told by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was unknown.
My 2006 bmw 525i passenger side airbag malfunction light came on and is a bad sensor in the seat. There has been a recall on this for other 2006 bmw's but mine is not included in this. It is the same problem as all of the other recalled ones. The nhtsa campaign id# is 08v384000. I believe the problem is more widespread than the ones recalled.
Passenger side air bag. 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.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 328i. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact found nhtsa recall campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags) and was told by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure and current mileages were 66,100.
Pass. Restraint system fault message. Few days went by with this fault message coming on and off. Now its currently staying on. After searching on the web, i've found many other bmw owners with the same issue, but only a few models are covered under recall (08v384000). After search my (vin) show no current recalls. Recall (08v384000) states 2006 year 3-series. How can this only be limited to some 2006 ,but not others with the same problems? vehicle has around 86k miles. Thanks
Takata recallrecall incomplete. Remedy not yet available.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the seat occupancy detection mat had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 08v384000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 120,000.
Air bag light goes on, indicating malfunction on passenger's front seat. This problem is very well known with bmw car and a recall was already made. I don't know why 3 series models with sport seat are not in this recall. Online you can easily find out other owners with the same kind of problems.please do something, before a fatal accident happens.thanks.
A faulty passenger occupancy airbag sensor warning light has been repeatedly appearing.own research suggests that as a result of this fault the passenger airbag may not deploy in a crash.this problem seems to be extremely common to bmws from around this time and a non-deploying airbag would pose a life-threatening safety risk.bmw has as yet apparently refused to issue a recall.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that his vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags) however, the failure had recurred. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed. The manufacturer wasmade aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 123,000.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated each time the vehicle was driven. The vehicle was previously serviced on june 6, 2017 per a recall notification for the driver side frontal air bag at classic bmw dealer (located in dallas, tx). The contact informed the dealer that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated after the repair. The dealer informed the contact that a diagnostic fee had to be paid before the vehicle could be serviced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the diagnostic fee. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000. The vin was not available.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated when she turned on the ignition, the passenger's side air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the mechanic diagnosed that the air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.
Passenger restraint system. (fault in passenger restraint system affecting airbag, belt tensioner, belt force limiter) whilst driving. Air bag recalled just two months ago! and now new issue. Worried for safety.
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.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325xi. The air bag on/off light on the passenger side is illuminated to include a warning stating that the passenger system has malfunctioned. The dealer was diagnosing the failure when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was 38,325.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. While driving approximately 10 mph, the passenger side air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact placed a briefcase with a laptop on the seat and the system warned that the passenger side air bag was off. The warning indicator first illuminated in february of 2018 and flashed on and off. Currently, the air bag indicator remained permanently illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the contact must pay for diagnostic testing. The contact also mentioned receiving tsb number: sib-01-09-14 (passenger air bag seat occupancy sensor 063) limited warranty extension. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the passenger's side air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously with the passenger's seat occupied.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the front seat occupancy senor was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000.....updated 05/08/13 updated 05/20/2013
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 air bag light came on and i called bmw customer relations. They told me to take it to a bmw dealer to have the front seat occupant protection mat replaced under an extended warranty (nhtsa campaign number 13v564000). The bmw dealer in scottsdale said it isn't listed as a recall item and they want $180 just to perform a check to see if there is a problem, which is ridiculous there should be no fee at all to fix such an important safety item (airbag).
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that at engine startup, the passenger restraint system warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer confirmed that the battery needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the vin failed to qualify for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). The failure and current mileages were 57,585.
Recall campaign no 16v-071: drivers front air bag module. Bmw states the parts are not available as of march 2016.i would like this fixed immediately. I drive this vehicle daily, commute to work, and drive my children to school, daily.
Started car approximately 8 months ago and the airbag warning light came on. We took the car to the local bmw dealer and was told it was a defective seat sensor. While the current recall describes the same issues, the vin # was not included on the recall.the car is dangerous to both driver and passenger and needs to be fixed under this campaign .
Battery was low and wouldn't start jump started the car and received a message that the seat belt restraint tensioner is bad. Has a seat belt with airbag symbol on the dash...plus the vehicle started showing a symbol with a steering wheel with arrows then the car won't start until i shake the steering wheel several times...was stranded for hours then finally it started. Bmw has very low quality and problems. This is becoming very unsafe and not sure if i want my family in this unsafe vehicle.
The passenger side occupancy seat mat for the airbag failed. Bmw has bulletin sib 65 75 06, airbag warning lamp for oc3 seat mat fault, that covers my cars build date, but bmw states my vin is not covered. There is also a current recall, nhtsa campaign number: 08v384000 but bmw states my car is not covered and refuses to honor the 10 year extended warranty. My car is experiencing this same issue, as diagnosed by a local bmw dealers, but they have failed to cover it. This is a major safety issue that is affecting many cars outside of the recall. They are many people posting on various bmw forums that are experiencing the same issue. Bmw should be held accountable to fix all the vehicles experiencing this problem.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v318000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.updated 8/19/15
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325. The contact stated that the front passenger seat air bag warning light would shut off whether the seat was occupied, or not. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). The vehicle was not repaired.the current and failure mileages were 118,000.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact was driving approximately 5 mph and making a u- turn when a second vehicle crashed into the front passenger's side of the contact's vehicle. The contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy. No injuries were reported.the manufacturer was contacted and advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 13v564000 (air bags) however, the contact believed that the air bag failure was associated with the recall defect. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000.
I believe the seat sensor in my 2006 bmw 325i front passenger seat is faulty.the majority of the time, the light comes on that shows that my front passenger airbag is not on and also that the passenger is notbuckled, whether they are buckled, or there isn't a passenger in that seat at all.whether i am stationary or driving/moving at any speed, those warning lights are on, and will intermittently go off for short periods of time, then they come back on again. I am in a carpool so i frequently am the driver and i have someone in that front passenger seat. I am concerned that if in an accident, the airbag will not deploy causing injuries in the case of an accident. Newer models of the same car have this seat sensor on recall, so the 2006 should also be recalled.
The passenger air bag light started going on and off when a passenger is and is not sitting in the passenger seat. The defect is clearly the seat weight sensor that many others have cited. This is a significant safety issue. I called the dealer, and like many others, i was told my vehicle was not covered under nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000. The dealer wanted to charge $125 for the diagnosis and $1500-1700 (estimate) to replace the seat mat. All the cost is was going to be the owner's responsibility. Mileage is currently 71k. I'm hopeful this compliant helps push the nhtsa and bmw to extend the recall to all 2006325i models so owners don't have to absorb the high cost of a serious safety and design defect that could lead to a serious injury or death.
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?
1. Speedometer accuracy!the speedo on my 2006 325i was off by 10%. At 80mph on the speedo, actual speed was 72. At 30 actual was 27. I have been pulled by a cop twice because of this problem. 2. Passenger restrain error messagethe air bag warning light illuminated and a message displayed on the message board stating that the passenger restraint had malfunctioned.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. While driving 65 mph, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. While parked, the contact noticed that the air bag warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) that could have been related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
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 2006 bmw 325i.the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated in the instrument panel.the vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician decided to reset the system however, the contact continued to experience the failure.the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number 13v564000 (air bags) but the vin was not included in the recall.the manufacturer was notified of the failure.the approximate failure mileage was 65,946.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the front passenger's side air bag warning indicator illuminated. The failure occurred when an occupant was present in the front passenger's seat. Additionally, the seat belt warning indicator illuminated. There was a recall related to the failure under nhtsa campaign id number 13v564000 (air bags), however the vin was not included. The vehicle had not been repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 106,500.
Airbags and seat belt release were suddenly disabled.took the car to the dealer and was notified that the rear lower belt release module (part # 72116975363) had been made non-operational due to a liquid spill on the left side of the rear seat. This caused the entire airbag system and seat belt system to fail. This also short circuited the cable(part #61129130173) bmw states that these parts are not covered under warranty due to " outside influences". Spills inside the car should not disable and cause a short circuit to the airbag and seat belt security system.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that while seated in the drivers seat with the seat belt latched, the seat belt warning indicator illuminated while there was no other occupants in the vehicle. The contact also stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was made aware of nhtsa campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags) however, the vin was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 176,000.
Driver side air bag notification light began immediately after passenger side air bag mat was replaced by dealer. Because there was no recall for the driver side air bag, the dealer said it was not covered under the recall.
My 2006 bmw 325i has dashboard warning lights that continue to come up after much time & effort has been spent to get them fixed.the airbag warning light, the seat belt warning light, & the flat tire monitor warning light have caused much stress & frustration due to the issues not being addressed after multiple attempts with the dealership as well as other independent companies.i am worried that if an accident does occur that my safety will be in great danger & this is something that every car owner understands.i am at a loss at this point & do not want to continue to spend countless dollars when the ends do not justify the mean.
I'm getting this message"restraint system malfunction, fault in passenger restraint system affecting airbag, belt tensioner, or belt force limiter. Continue to wear the safety belt, have the system checked by the nearest bmw center." usually i have this msg when i have a passenger, but now even with empty seat it pops up and together with the passenger airbag lights. I have contacted the bmwusa about this issue and the( nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000) but they stated that my vehicle does not fall under that category according to the vin #. Hope someone can help, because i have found a lots of complaints about similar issues online. Thank you for your consideration..
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v318000 (air bags); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact was placed on a waiting list six months ago. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Defective passenger air bag sensor mat. Even when an adult is sitting in the passenger seat, the air bag light turns on, as if the airbag is disabled.this is a common issue, as you can see from google search results: https://www.google.com/search?q=e90+replace+air+bag+sensor+mat&oq=e90+replace+air+bag+sensor+mat&aqs=chrome..69i57.12429j1j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=utf-8
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. While the vehicle was being inspected, the mechanic noticed that the mat sensor was fractured. In addition, the contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,000.
The passenger seatbelt/airbag warning light was on and off from time to time after around four years of my purchase in 2005.the problem might have existed earlier; however, as my vehicle usually did not carry any passengers, i did not notice the problem within the warranty period.recently, the light would not even go away.my mechanic informed me about the recall number 13v564000, stating the "owners of model year 2006-2007 3 series with standard seat ... Will receive an extended warranty on their front passenger seat occupant detection mat."i have contact bmw, but they said the recall and the extended warranty would not be applicable to my vehicle.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag light continuously illuminated with and without a person occupying the seat. The contact mentioned that the passenger side air bag would not deploy in the event of an accident. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 149,000 and the current mileage was 151,100. Updated 8/14/14 updated 8/26/2014
Small crack has developed in the mat on the passenger side of vehicle and the air bag warning lamp is on.nhtsa recall bulletin indicated there was a recall (reference number 08v384000) on the frontal air bags; however, the dealership said my vin number was not listed.called bmw north america customer relations and they said the same thing.i believe bmw should assume responsibility for this repair since they have a recall on over 200,000 vehicles and i am experiencing the exact same problem.estimated repair is $1,500.thank you for your consideration.
Airbag light came on with passenger in the seat while going over a bump. This is due to a defective passenger seat occupancy sensor, which was the subject of a recall for other cars of the same model year, however my car's vin was not included in the recall.
My bmw does not fall into the recall that bmw published. After several lights appeared in my dash (airbag, brake, seatbelt) i had the disnostic tool looked up and received a fault code 93c3 seat occupancy detector, passenger . Looking on the web this seems to be a common problem.
Passenger air bag warning lights comes on and off sporadically. This will cause air bags not to inflate in event of an accident.bmw issued recall for defective seat mats/sensor but they say my vehicle not covered by the recall and replacement is $1000.it is same defective seat mat as on other 2006 325i cars and should be included in recall.
Airbag and seatbelt sensor comes on and off randomly. Appears to be a sensor or connection error.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated.the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they advised that the air bag sensor, which was in the seat, needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and advised that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was 50,000.
Passenger restraint system malfunction.my vin was not included in the recall but error is showing.according to tbe nhtsa data base under vehicle description (make model and year) theres an open recall for my model.
Air bag lights on without crash also seat belt light on.
Passenger seat warning light turns on stating to put seat belt on when no one is seated there.the passenger seats are almost never used.warning message reads malfunction is occurring and air bag is not working properly.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that it was caused by a faulty passenger's side air bag assembly. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure was reported to the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 97,000. The current mileage was 98,000.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the air bag light warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where a diagnostic was performed and the failure was located at the passenger seat air bag sensor. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer denied assistance with the repair because the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags: frontal). The failure and the current mileage was 43,000.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that whenever the vehicle was started, the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The failure also occurred when driving at various speeds. There was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 08v384000 ( front seat occupant detection mat) but the contact's vin was not included. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000.
The airbag warning light is on. No code is being given by the diagnostic tool. I see that this is an ongoing problem, involving several models. This vehicle does not seem to be part of the recall. I don't get any cooperation from the dealership. They just say that it's not anything covered under a recall.i feel with the well known problem with a critical safety device such as an airbag system needs to have arecall notice issued soon. I'm not sure how this slipped through the cracks. But it seems like that's what happened.sincerely[xxx]redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).*cc
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the mat sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 08v384000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 48,000.
Beginning several months ago, the vehicle passenger airbag and seatbelt warning indicators began to display erratically. They would go on and off at differing intervals.several weeks ago the indicators both came on and have remained on.doing some research on the issue, i located a recall notice in 2008 for this exact same issue which included my 2006 325i and that bmw had extended the warranty for this issue for an additional 10 years.the seat mat wiring was determined to be faulty which cause the vehicle sensor to engage the warning/indicator as it could not determine if a passenger was in the seat or not and therefore the airbag would not deploy in case of an accident.i confirmed my vehicle was experiencing the same recall issue from 2008 with a local bmw shop and was instructed to contact bmw of northamerica.i contacted bmw of northamerica and was told that my vehicle was not part of the recall based on the vin number.??? this is the same exact issue.why would my qualifying vehicle not be under warranty for the same make, model, year and recall issue as the recall?why would my vin be excluded?
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact received nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called local pacific bmw dealer located on800s brand blvd, glendale, ca, 91204 where he had an appointment scheduled. The contact took the vehicle in to be serviced for the recall however, the dealer informed the contact that they had the wrong part available and would notify him when the correct parts became available. The contact last reached out to the dealer at 818-246-5600 two months ago when they informed him that parts were not made available and that they would call him. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.
Airbag light is constantly on showing passenger airbag is always off. Noticed multiple issues from other owners and recall # 08v384000. Bmw refuses to acknowledge or do anything about the issue.
Air bag light stays on, model and year id for recall, but not id under vin number.
Recall 08v384000: seat occupant senson defect.i took my car three times already to the dealership , and they said that there is still no parts , the 10 year warranty will expire in 2 days and i'm worry they don't want to fix the problem after the warranty expired , the recall was about 6 months ago , and still no parts ...
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.
Bmw 2006 325i taken to mechanic due to passenger occupancy seat mat sensor failure associated with recall of same model year bmw.airbag light illuminated on dash and airbag off light sensor illuminated even when passenger seat was occupied.manufacturer was notified, but said the vin did not fall within the range of the recall.did not authorize repair on the vehicle due to $700 estimated repair cost.clearly this is an issue with the bmw 2006 325i as apparent with the number of complaints associated with this issue.
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The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags);however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Sharpe bmw of grand rapids, michigan was made aware of the recall, stated that the parts were unavailable, and referred the contact to nhtsa. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Several months ago i noticed that by airbag disabled light flickering on and off while driving.at this same time the overhead light passenger airbag disabled would flicker off and on.since then it is currently on the whole time, even if someone is sitting in the passenger seat.thus my passenger airbag will not deploy even if i am in an accident.i read this recall and assumed that my car would be covered under the recall since the recall lists my make, model and year as being covered.however, the when i called my dealership they said that my vin is not covered under the recall.so i do not understand why the recall lists my make, model and year as being covered (plus i have the exact faults listed as to why this recall is occurring) but the dealership is telling me that their records show i am not covered. I do not believe bmw is being honest about all the cars that are affected by this recall.
My car started displaying a warning that there was a malfunction in the passenger restraint system. Took it to dealer who said that there was a low voltage issue with my battery and fixed it. 2 weeks later the warning reappeared. This time, when i took it to the dealer, i was informed that there was a defective sensor module in the seats and that the airbags would not deploy in the event of a crash. Even though the nhtsa issued a recall for this specific malfunction (nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000), the dealer refused to fix the module under warranty. The cost of this repair was quoted to be $1400 and is out of my budget, and even though this is a noted safety defect that bmw is aware of, they refuse to honor the recall claiming that my car's vin number is not among those covered by the recall.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the seat belt and the air bag warning indicators illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. There was a recall related to the defect under nhtsa campaign id number 08v384000 (air bags), however the vin was not included. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v428000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.updated 4/1/15updated 9/19/2017
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. On several occasions, while driving at high speeds, the vehicle vibrated. The contact also stated that the driver and passenger side air bag indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the bushings on the front axle were damaged and the control arms were defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and stated that the contact could ask for a discount at the dealer. The failure mileage was 143,598. Updated 08/22/17*lj
Passenger airbag warning and the seatbelt warning light is coming up when a passenger is in the vehicle.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted (makena bmw in downey, ca) and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Passenger airbag / seat belt light came on and would not go out.there were multiple nhtsa recalls (pe07-045) and (ea08-001) but my vin falls outside of the recall because apparently i have sport seats.there are numerous complaints on various sites about this issue.bmwna stated they won't offer to fix the issue since the vehicle was not included in the recall.dealers charge $1000+ to fix this defect.
I received a notice stating that a final remedy was available for recall campaign no. 16v-071. I called the bmw sahara las vegas dealership and they said that the parts were not available and to check back in 3 months. I then called bmq hq who told me that i should check back in 6 months. I don't understand, how could the "final remedy be available" if it's not available for 6 months or longer?
I have a faulty passenger side seat occupancy sensor failure, as diagnosed by the local bmw dealership.the failure code is 93c3, and the issue appears to have been previously recognized by the manufacturer, and partially remedied with either an extended warranty or recall, allowable on only particular vin numbers.the recall / extended warranty applies to particular 2006 3 series bmw vehicles manufactured prior to january 2006.the 93c3 seat mat occupancy failure in my vehicle causes the airbag and seat belt lights to illuminate on the dashboard of the vehicle.bmw usa has advised that the recall does not impact my vehicle, even though the seats, and manufacture date are within the recall parameters.the local bmw dealership, as well as independent shops have all advised that the failure should, by all qualifying means beyond vin number identification, be covered under the recall or extended warranty, as this is the same failure as vehicles impacted by the referenced recall.referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000the bmw 325i vehicle i own was manufactured in august of 2005, equipped with standard seat.bmw usa has stated within the recall that they don't know how many vehicles are impacted by this issue and has only elected to remedy this issue on a predetermined set of vehicles.the manufacturer, bmw has been notified of this specific issue, and provided no assistance.they advised that all repairs are to be customer paid, and have refused to honor their recall.as of 1/22/2013, the vehicle remains unrepaired and a safety hazard.many others have the same issue, as documented by nhtsa complaints.bmw stated consequence of non repair:in this situation the front passenger air bags will not deployeven if a sufficiently severe accident would occur and occupant protection provided by the system would not be possible.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 107,000.
Takata recall. I received a notice in the mail from tk holdings inc. Informing me of a recall for the vehicle. I went to airbagrecall.com and found out that there is also a recall for the blower motor wiring. I called a bmw dealership in irvine and they said that they can't help me because it doesn't show up on their system.
When a passenger sits in the passenger seat, the airbag light will illuminate on the dash.bmw says there was a recall and extended warranty issued, but not for my vin number.i fear that they did not recall all of the cars that would be affected by the faulty airbag sensor mat.i have no other option than to pay $2,000 to have the mat replaced.the service assistant even told me that it was the same issue that the recalled/extended warranty cars were having with the seat mat.i do not understand why they would not recall all of the affected vehicles.it is a major safety issue.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning light would illuminate on an intermittent basis. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where the contact was informed that the front passenger seat sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised him that the repair was not covered under warranty nor were there any recalls for the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 62,400. The current mileage was approximately 62,476.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated while starting the vehicle the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. Nhtsa recall campaign id number 13v564000 (air bag) was associated with the failure; however, the vin was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000. The vin was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i.the contact noticed the air bag warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) but the contact was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact received a recall notification for the air bags. The dealer reported that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. The nhtsa campaign number was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
I have a 2006 bmw 325i sedan with sports seats that failed the seatbelt warning sensor on the passenger seat due to a defective "occupancy sensor."this is exactly the issue as outlined in action number ea08001 but because the cars build date was later than stated in the recall is not covered.the problem exists in all 2006 cars and was not resolved by the manufacturer.cost was $1,000 for replacement and 3 days at bmw.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the air bag and passenger restraint system warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician verified that the vehicle was not included in recall nhtsa campaign number: 08v384000 (air bags). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 79,000 and the current mileage was 79,150.
On may 12, 2014, as i pulled into my driveway, i put the vehicle into park, so that i can open the garage door, to get inside of my garage.as i put my foot on the brake and proceeded to put the vehicle into drive, the vehicle surged forward unexpectedly, at a high rate of acceleration. I instinctively applied the brakes, however, this sudden unintended acceleration, safety defect, caused me to crash into the backside wall of my garage, thus causing extensive damage.it should be noted that the airbag failed to deploy, which may have something to do the november 2013, bmw recall relating to air bags.the mileage on the vehicle was 14,240, at the time that this sudden unintended acceleration defect, manifested itself.the vehicle was towed to my local bmw dealership, however, because this sudden unintended acceleration defect, is more than likely, embedded operating system related, the dealership's service technicians were unable to find a hardware related, mechanical cause, to this stated defect.on may 30, 2014, i picked up my vehicle from the dealership, with my husband accompanying me. As i arrived on my street and about to put the vehicle into park, the vehicle surged forward unexpectedly, once again, almost striking my postal carrier.my husband, as well as my postal carrier, were witnesses to this second incidence of sudden unintended acceleration.the mileage of the vehicle, at the time of this second occurrence, of the stated defect is 14,247.it should be noted that sudden unintended acceleration has plagued bmw vehicles, since at least the 1990's.bmw 325 1990, bmw 750il 1991, bmw 525 1992, bmw 318is 1993, bmw 528i 1997, bmw 328i 1998, bmw 318 1998, bmw 528i 1998, bmw 328i 1999, bmw 528i 1999, bmw r1100 1999, bmw 750li 2006, bmw 530i 2007, bmw 1 series, etc., have all been reported by bmw owners as having this sudden unintended acceleration, safety defect.
Despite national highway traffic safety administration (natsa) recall campaign number: 08v-384 and pe14-016 regarding a dangerous airbag frontal issue on bmw/3 series/2006, i was refused to have this dangerous safety item parts fixed/replaced by bmw of san antonio with a reason 'issue is caused by a humid/moisture condition'. This recall nhtsa engineering's analysis, ea08-001 concluded a defect, and yet, i was given a response that a moisturize condition had affected it and hence, bmw of san antonio would not get reimbursed by bmw so they will not service this safety issue.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact was traveling 60 mph when the passenger air bag restraint system warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the passenger air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 83,653 and the current mileage was 141,000.
Passenger restraint system malfunction. There's a recall for the same make and model of my car but for some reason "my vin" doesn't fall into the recall.
Getting error on dash that passenger restraint system malfunction.
I have a 2006 bmw 3 series that has a defective passenger airbag.there is an active recall on this already.however, my vehicle's vin number is not included on the list that nhtsa and bmw negotiated.therefore, bmw has denied my request to fix this under the recall even though they have acknowledged that my vehicle is affected by the exact same problem that 200,000 other exact same year and model vehicles that are covered under this recall.bmw should have to expand this recall list to cover all vehicles affected by this same problem.this is a safety issue as well and is no different than the events we have seen recently with toyota.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags) that could have been related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vin was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
Air bag light on bmw don't recognize the recall on 2006 bmw 325ii paid for diagnose and they don't want to repair the air bag.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the passenger side air bag and mat sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.
Takata recall,bmw dealership said they do not have the parts yet.they have told me this for two years and now tell me to call nhtsa. They are not doing anything about it. All the while i am unprotected in my vehicle.please respond.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. While driving less than 10 mph, the air bag and restraint system malfunction lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact notified a local dealer who stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall and the warranty was expired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure was not remedied. The failure mileage was 120,000.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. While driving at 65 mph, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and the other vehicle fled the scene. The contact sustained back injuries, which did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The contact was able to drive the vehicle. The dealer (south motors bmw, 16215 s dixie hwy, miami, fl 33157) diagnosed that the vehicle had a faulty air bag seat sensor. The dealer stated that the vehicle did not have a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was unable to provide assistance. The failure mileage was 155,000.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the front passenger air bag warning light illuminated while the passenger seat was occupied. There was a reading across the instrument panel that advised him that the front passenger air bag was disengaged and was no longer operative. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was later contacted and advised him that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). The failure and current mileages were approximately 109,000.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 mph, the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. In addition, the front passenger's air bag off indicator illuminated. There was a recall related to the failure under nhtsa campaign id number 08v384000 (air bags). The vin was not included and the vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v428000 (air bags). However, the part needed was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The air bag light came on. I had my vehicle at an independent mechanic who said it was a passenger side airbag defect ($59 for the diagnosis).took vehicle to bmw of rockville who charged $400 for extended diagnostics to determine the above.bmw of north america refuses to cover the repair even though there are reports of passenger side air bag defects in prior model 3 series bmws.also, i was advised by bmw of north america that they have received similar complaints from other 3 series bmw owners, but still refuse to cover the replacement of the faulty passenger side airbag assembly.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the front passenger side air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed that front passenger's side air bag code needed to be reset. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired for most recent failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 142,000.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated the srs light illuminated sporadically. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the seat occupancy detector needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,000.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325 i. The contact stated that the air bag warning light, navigational system , and the overhead console lights illuminated independently.the contact later received notification of nhtsa campaign number 13v564000 (air bags). The contact called the dealer and was advised not to drive the vehicle and that the parts needed to complete the recall repair were not available. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
A few weeks ago when i was driving with a passenger my airbag light came and all sorts of cautions popped up on my i drive about the passenger air bag and seat belt restraints. Later on that day when i did not have a passenger with me everything was fine. Now almost every time i have a passenger with me the light comes on. From all the research i have been doing on this was a recall for this same exact problem but only on the early model 2006 325i. So i called bmw usa earlier today gave them my vin and my 2006 325i was not apart of the recall! which i do not understand because the recall should have covered all the 2006 because there were a lot more cases of this happening to even the late model 325i. So is there any way my vin can be added to the recall so i can get this safety issue resolved?
2006 bmw 325i.consumer writes in regards to air bag recall.the consumer the air bag light illuminated. Bmw informed him, the vehicle was excluded from the recall.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the passenger's side air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel, indicating that the air bag was deactivated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the seat mat sensor needed to be replaced. The contact spoke with the manufacturer regarding nhtsa recall campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags), but was told that the vehicle was not included. The failure and the current mileage was 73,000.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. While parked, the air bag warning light illuminated. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was operated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,235.
My car started displaying a warning that there was a malfunction in the passenger restraint system. Took it to dealer who said that there was a low voltage issue with my battery and fixed it. 2 weeks later the warning reappeared. This time, when i took it to the dealer, i was informed that there was a defective sensor module in the seats and that the airbags would not deploy in the event of a crash. Even though the nhtsa issued a recall for this specific malfunction (nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000), the dealer refused to fix the module under warranty. The cost of this repair was quoted to be $1400 and is out of my budget, and even though this is a noted safety defect that bmw is aware of, they refuse to honor the recall claiming that my car's vin number is not among those covered by the recall.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the front passenger side air bag light illuminated upon starting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the dealer stated that the vin failed to qualify for the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 81,000 and the current mileage was 84,000. Updated 4/3/12 the consumer stated the air bag would not deploy if an accident occurred, due to the occupancy detector mat having a broken circuit. Updated 04/16/12
I have a 2006 bmw 3 series that had a defective seat mat sensor. This defect led to the following indications in the vehicle: overhead air bag warning light illuminated, the red airbag light on the instrument panel illuminated, and the system check window (digital display between tachometer and speedometer) indicated a fault with the airbag. There is an active recall on this failure for 2006 3 series with sport seats, campaign number 08v384000.however, my vehicle's vin number is not included on the list that nhtsa and bmw negotiated. Bmw has denied my request to fix this problem at their cost. My vehicle is affected by the exact same problem that 200,000 other bmw?s had. There is a precedent for failure with the seat mat sensor. The cost to the consumer to correct this threat to safety is approximately $1400. Nhtsashould expand this recall list to cover all vehicles affected by this problem. This is a safety issue and the cost burden should not be passed on to the consumer in this case.
When an adult is seated in the front passenger seat of the vehicle, the air bag service indicator, no seatbelt indicator, and "passenger airbag is disabled" indicator are all illuminated. When taking my vehicle in to the local bmw service center to diagnose the issue, i was told the cause was a faulty passenger seat sensor mat (have documentation), which is meant to detect when a passenger is present. In addition, i was told in my vehicles current state, if i were to get in an accident with a passenger present, the passenger airbag would not deploy. While performing independent research, i found that bmw has released an official recall (#08v384000) which describes these same symptoms, caused by a defective passenger seat sensor mat. In the recall details, the make, model, year and seat type all match the specifications of my vehicle. After discovering the recall information, i contacted bmw of north america representative by telephone. I was told that because my vehicle vin is not on the recall list, the repair must be done at an out of pocket expense. I am filing this complaint because the defective seat sensor reduces the safety of the vehicle passengers, as well as violates air bag regulations established by the nhtsa. Since this is a defect, the cost should be covered 100% by the manufacturer, bmw.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. Upon starting the vehicle with a passenger seated in the front passenger seat, the air bag light began illuminating on the dashboard. The failure recurred whenever a passenger was seated in the front passenger seat. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was told that the vehicle 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 60,000 and the current mileage was 65,000. The vin was unavailable. Updated 05/12/11updated 07/11/11
Airbag light is constantly on showing passenger airbag is always off. Noticed multiple issues from other owners and recall # 08v384000. Bmw refuses to acknowledge or do anything about the issue.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated the passenger side air bag warning lamp illuminated indicating that the passenger air bag was not activated. The failure would occur whether the passenger seat was occupied or not. The contact located a recall for the failure under nhtsa campaign id number:08v384000 (air bags: frontal) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs however, the vehicle was not included in the recall. The dealer then advised that there was a fracture in the passenger seat sensor mat that would need replacing. The manufacturer was contacted but would offer no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 67,000.
The passenger side airbag light has come on notifying that the airbag is disabled. There are recalls on the same model/year bmw as mine but my particular vin is not included. I spoke to a bmw rep who said the recall could be based on the particular seats and not necessarily the vin. But she told me it only applies to the sport seats and not the standard seats which i have. According to my research online, the problem seems to be with a seat mat sensor which was faulty. Also, the nhtsa has a complaint already listed under 08v384000.
Air bag sensor on passenger side of 2006 bmw 325i has failed, causing the air bag sensor warning lamp and dash light to stay continuously illuminated.it appears (by a third light above the passenger seat, near the mirror and sun roof controls) that the passenger air bag is disabled.bmw service center (global imports bmw, atlanta ga) claims no recall has been issued for individual car by checking vin #, but problem matches nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000.research online indicates many other bmw owners with 2006 bmw's have experienced similar issues with the air bag sensor and seems were not contacted for the recall.bmw should extend the warranty to cover all 2006 bmws with this issue.
2006 bmw 325i. Consumer sent correspondence in regards to bmw recall rework for frontal airbags not in compliance with guidelines *tgwthe consumer stated he was rear ended and ever since the accident, the passenger air bag light has remained on, even though there was no front end collision and the passenger seat was empty. The consumer stated the recall was not being performed ethically and therefore, consumers and insurance companies are being mislead. The consumer stated the air bag light is being turned off, instead of actually being worked on to try and resolve the issue.
It all started on a random day in february 2009 when the airbag and seatbelt light simultaneously came up on the dash of the car. In april 2009 i took the car into the dealership to attempt to get it fixed. The mechanic listed the problem as a passenger front airbag sensor, occupancy detection mat, programming to control units, diagnostic and labor and stated that there were no recalls according to the vin number. Afterward receiving the car back, the lights remained off for about a week and then immediately came back on. Today, i checked the nhtsa website regarding recalls and under nhtsa campaign id number 08v384000, the same issue occurred in many 2006 bmw 3 series cars including mine. I just recently called the toll-free bmw number to check to see if my vin was included in the recall list but they advised that it was not. Reason being: on any given production day in the factory, they may make 100 cars. However, 30 of the cars may use a box of parts that the other 70 did not use. They advised me to get a second opinion at another bmw dealership and attempt to get it fixed. Then, if the mechanic feels like it may be the same issue, that i should contact bmw's main office for a case manager. Based on the results that the first mechanic stated as an issue and that they are indeed the same issue, it seems that there was vin numbers that should have been included in the original recall list that bmw did not include. I would appreciate your help in investigating this issue.
My 2006 bmw 525i passenger side airbag malfunction light came on and is a bad sensor in the seat. There has been a recall on this for other 2006 bmw's but mine is not included in this. It is the same problem as all of the other recalled ones. The nhtsa campaign id# is 08v384000. I believe the problem is more widespread than the ones recalled.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i.the contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The dealer diagnosed that the front passenger foot mat sensor would need to be replaced.the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) but the vin was not included in the recall.the vehicle was not repaired.the failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 88,689. The dealer recommended replacing the front seat mat sensor. Updated 01/26/12
The passenger air bag light started going on and off when a passenger is and is not sitting in the passenger seat. The defect is clearly the seat weight sensor that many others have cited. This is a significant safety issue. I called the dealer, and like many others, i was told my vehicle was not covered under nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000. The dealer wanted to charge $125 for the diagnosis and $1500-1700 (estimate) to replace the seat mat. All the cost is was going to be the owner's responsibility. Mileage is currently 71k. I'm hopeful this compliant helps push the nhtsa and bmw to extend the recall to all 2006325i models so owners don't have to absorb the high cost of a serious safety and design defect that could lead to a serious injury or death.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. While the contact was driving approximately 45 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated until the engine was turned off. The failure occurred whenever the was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the technician informed that there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number i08v384000 (air bags: frontal). The vin was not included in the recall campaign. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact expressed concern of the safety risk. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.
I own a 2006 bmw 325i. The air bag warning light illuminated on the dashboard.my problem is described on the nhtsa recall id 08v384000 (air bags: frontal).the mileage is approx 43,000.the vehicle has not been repaired.my car falls under the criteria noted on 08v-384 recall notification.bmw says my vin doesn't qualify, however my car still obviously has a problem, and bmw is in denial.i've also noted other complaints on safetycar.gov with similar bmw interactions.bmw is avoiding responsibility, and the nhtsa needs to do more to protect our safety.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the air bag light would turn on and off intermittently. Also, the contact stated that there was condensation in the two headlights. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but the dealer refused to inspect the vehicle for the air bag light problem. A bolt was replaced for the headlight condensation problem but it continued and the dealer stated that the entire headlight assembly needed to be replaced. The contact called the manufacturer in reference to recall 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) but was told her vehicle was not included; she was offered no further assistance. The current mileage was 39,065. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.
My vehicle has the exact same problem that bmw recalled in the nhtsa campaign# 08v384000.the problem is with my front passenger airbag seat mat has cracked.this defect has already been verified by an authorized bmw dealer at my own cost.but for some reason, my vehicle in not one of the 200,000 vehicles in the official recall.so bmw refuses to take care of the problem.i filed a complaint with bmw na but they will not cover this problem.this is a safety issue because my passenger side airbag is now disabled permanently because of this defect.
I purchased the 2006 bmw in 11/2009/ i had a notice online last month about the voluntary airbag re-call. The notice was in red on the top of my payment page. When i contacted the dealer about the condensation and mentioned this to them. Then i contacted the bmw and they said it is not one of the vehicles 30 days later. Recall# 08v384000.. This is very strange.everytime i place my purse on the front passenger seat the light for the front-passenger airbag lights up. It only turns off when i remove my purse. Bmw states that my vehicle was not involved. I did not receive any notice except for the warning message on my account last month. I purchased the vehicle certified pre-owned in 11/2009.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrumental panel. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer who informed the contact that there was a faulty bst cable that needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 40,729.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. While traveling at 55 mph, theair bag warning light illuminated on the dashboard. The manufacturer advised there was not a recall for the failure. The contact inquired about nhtsa recall campaign id number 08v384000 (air bags: frontal) but was told her vin was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileages were 63,000.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact started the ignition and the "air bag" warning indicator illuminated. Thewarning light remained on until the engine was turned off. Thevehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the technicianinformed that the passenger frontal air bag seat sensor matmalfunctioned and would need to be replaced. There was a recallunder the nhtsa campaign id number 08v384000 (air bags: frontal).the vin was excluded from the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. Updated 11/03/10. *lj
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the seat belt warning light would illuminate whenever the front passenger seat belt was buckled and the air bag light would also illuminate on the instrument panel. Both the dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the failure, and the contact was informed that the vehicle 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 44,000 and the current mileage was 47,000.
I am an owner of a 2006 bmw 325i with approximately 70k miles.just recently, i noted that warning lights indicating failure of the air bag/supplemental restraint system.i took my vehicle to a local mechanic who indicated that the failure code was tied to an inoperable passenger detection mat.he went on to indicate that there was a documented recall/warranty extension related to this issue.i contacted my local bmw dealer who told me that the recall/warranty did not apply to my vehicle as it was manufactured after november 30th, 2005.i am filing this complaint as it is evident that the scope of their recall was not sufficient to cover all cars with this issue, as i have noted many other complaints similar to mine.i feel it is incumbent upon nhtsa to push for expansion of this remedy as bmw is clearly derelict in its obligation to address significant safety issues with its products.
Frontal air bag on passenger side and seat belt light on. There were a recall for #08v384000. I have spokento the north carolina ag officeabout this issue.
I was driving about 10 mph in traffic on friday, oct. 31, 2008, at 5 p.m., in houston,when my 2006 bmw 325i began smoking in the passenger compartment and burst into flames by the time i got it parked. I first noticed the air conditioner was not functioning properly and then smoke immediately began filling the car. The car was totaled by the time the hfd arrived. The car was in good condition and hadno recent service or problems. It had no previous electrical problems. The ac just began blowing warm air, and smoke started pouring into the compartment from above and below the dashboard - not from the ac. The car was running fine until it burst into flames. It had to be a mechanical defect or an electrical short of some kind.
My vehicle is a 2006325 i bmw. Air bag light in passenger seat would go on and off. Even if there is an adult seating on the seat. Now both the airbag light and seat belt light are on at all times.there is currently a recall on some 2006 3 seriesbmw for the same reason, but my vehicle is not included in the recall.
The airbag warning light is consistently activated on the dash and in the warning computer display along with the passenger airbag "off light" on the ceiling which is illuminated even if a passenger is sitting in the seat. According to the bmw dealership, this problem was diagnosed as a faulty censor detection mat. This issue seems to match the bmw recall listed as:updated 12/16/11 nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000nhtsa action number: ea08001 according to bmw, this vehicle does not fall under the vin numbers that were under the recall but the problem does seem to match the same issues that warranted the initial recall on july 18, 2008.
Bmw 325i 2006 sedan airbag sensor mat not working properly.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the seat format sensors have failed making it impossible for the front passenger side air bag to deploy. The failure was repaired several times and was no longer covered by the warranty. The dealer repaired the failure.updated 01/14/11 updated 04/19/11
2006 bmw 325i airbag light and seat belt light will not turn off.it just came on 2 days ago.nothing caused the lights to go on.they will not turn off.evidently there is a recall for the issue, however, my car in not listed as one of the problem cars based on the vin #.
I own a 2006 bmw 325 (sprt pckg). The air bag warning light illuminated on the dashboard. My problem is described on the nhtsa recall id 08v384000 (air bags: frontal). The mileage is approx 70,000. Bmw says my vin doesn't qualify, however my car still obviously has a problem, and bmw is in denial. I've also noted other complaints on safetycar.gov with similar bmw interactions. Bmw is avoiding responsibility, and the nhtsa needs to do more to protect our safety.
2006 bmw 325i, vin #[xxx].beginning in 2007 the sensor for the passenger air bag has been off, regardless of the weight of the passenger.current recall states that my model vehicle is not covered for the recall of the front passenger airbag seat sensor mat, but if it went out after only one year it would appear that it, too, is defective.i was never contacted by bmw about a recall since my vehicle is not listed as being defective, but it clearly is.i'm certain that i am not the only 2006 bmw 325i owner that has had this issue, and the recall should be extended to all models, not just the sport seat model.the indicator light indicating that the seat belt is off remains on constantly, regardless of the weight of the passenger. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The passenger seat air bag and warning light came on and when the vehicle was taken to the dealer they were told that the sensor mat would need to be replaced. The contact found recall campaign 08v384000 for the frontal air bag which deals with the floor mat sensor. The contact was told that the vehicle was not included and they would had to pay for the repair. The failure and current mileages were 60000.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. While parked the contact noticed the air bag light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The light remained on constantly. The vehicle was taken an independent mechanic. The mechanic stated the passenger seat cover and occupancy sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. There was a recall undernhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000(air bags:frontal) but the manufacturer stated the vin was not included. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000.
Starting the ignition the "air bag" light is illuminated when a passenger sits in the front seat.there is a know recall for this issue " 08v384000 "however my vin is not included.
I currently own a 2006 325i bmw.there seems to be a problem with a occupancy sensor mat.i took my car to the dealership and was told that this problem would cost $1000 to be fixed.i later looked online and found out earlier models of the same vehicle were recalled.the bmw dealership still will not fix my car because it's not on the recall list.i asked if my airbags will deploy if the car is wrecked and the dealership told me "maybe".maybe isn't the answer i'm looking for because i do have passengers in my car and i'm concerned about their safety.this sensor should be fixed by the dealership free of charge because this is a serious safety issue and has been recalled before.the recall should be extended because the problems still exist.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed the air bag passenger side seat module was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offered any assistance since the vehicle was not included in recall nhtsa campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 96,000.
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 contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. Upon starting the vehicle the contact noticed that the airbag light had appeared on the dashboard. The vehicle was taking to the dealership where the contact was informed that the airbag sensor in the passenger side front seat needed to be replaced. There were no prior warnings and the vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 71000 and the current mileage was 75000.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in nhtsa campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The contact did not disclose the details of the failures he experienced. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 92,000.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. While driving approximately 10 mph, the passenger side air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact placed a briefcase with a laptop on the seat and the system warned that the passenger side air bag was off. The warning indicator first illuminated in february of 2018 and flashed on and off. Currently, the air bag indicator remained permanently illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the contact must pay for diagnostic testing. The contact also mentioned receiving tsb number: sib-01-09-14 (passenger air bag seat occupancy sensor 063) limited warranty extension. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Tamara airbags. My car has both airbag lights on and there is no recall on it at all and it has not been in an accident at all. I received a warranty extension but with conditions. Conditions were if it's not the particular fault they will charge me $200 just for a scan. And then some more to actually fix the issue. I do not want to take it in due to that issue. I don't have $200 to give up like that.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in nhtsa campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The contact did not disclose the details of the failures he experienced. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 92,000.
The contact owned a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that after the vehicle had been parked for approximately five hours, it caught on fire. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire and a fire report was filed. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 17v676000 (electrical system). The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The dealer (bmw of mt. Laurel, 1220 nj-73, mt laurel, nj 08054, (856) 840-1400) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 158,000.
Car caught on fire in the garage 2 1/2 hours after parking.total loss of car with damage to garage.started in the very front engine area under the hood.was burned so badly they could not say exactly how it started.fire marshall suspected was due to possible cooling fan shortage. No one was around the car at the time the fire started.after reading of multiple bmw fires, i wanted to report ours also.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact was driving with the cruise control activated at 76 mph. An abnormal noise was heard from the vehicle as the electrical components failed and the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who advised that the battery safety terminal failed. The dealer was unable to provide a cause for the failure.the manufacturer was notified who advised that they would send a representative to further inspect the vehicle. The contact was awaiting further diagnosis of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i.the contact stated that the interior door handles were replaced due to the paint peeling.he stated that the driver side door handle neededto be replaced again due to the same failure.also, the console wasreplaced because of the peeling paint.in march2007 the steering wheel sensor failed and was replaced twice.in addition, the sun roof failed to activate and the vehicle failed to start because the steering wheel was locked.the mechanic stated that the steering wheel and sun roof were both caused by electrical failure.the vehicle speed and the weather conditions were not factors.the current mileage is 15,000 ,and failure mileage was 8,000.
I only have 65k miles on my bmw 325i 2006 it and mostly driven on highways.a few days back my bmw wouldn't start without any rhyme or reason. It had a red steering wheel warning light on and the car wouldn't start at all. The book didn't have any instructions either but to take the car to dealerships. I called the dealership and they were also helpless and had no idea. I had to tow my car to the dealership. Ultimately dealership informed me that there was some manufacturing issue and the whole steering column need to be replaced. This sounded crazy as my car has never been with any accident. I don't understand why a car with only 65k miles needs a whole steering column replaced. It cost me ~$1500 to replace the steering column. On searching google it looks likea lot of customers have the same manufacturing issue where the steering wheel would jam and customers need to replace the whole steering column. I emailed and called the bmw service and they refused to take any action and told me to file a complaint with nhtsa if i wish to do so. This is definitely a manufacturing defect where the car would not even start until the whole steering column is replaced. Please tell bmw to own the manufacturing issue and stop cheating naive customers.
The door locks would not unlock from inside the vehicle using the central door unlock/lock button, key or manual door handle.had this been an emergency would not have been able to escape quickly.had to open window, reach outside and use the manual key to open door lock.there should be a recall on this known safety defect.
I am trying to trade in my bmw 325i 2006. Was told there is a open recall with no remedy at this time. The recall date was october 25, 2017. I was told they cant get the part. So in the mean time i am stuck with a car that i cant trade in and that is a danger to anyone that drive it. I will never buy another bmw because of this.
The fuses for the door locks blew for some reason which made the passenger front and rear doors inoperatible basically trapping passengers in the car. The doors would not unlock using the main door lock or pulling the door handle once to unlock and twice too open and exit the car.
Electrical recall: on several occasions we have purchased, and fixed the bmw regulator on our 2006 bmw 325i . As of late the passenger window on the right side has become jammed and stuck and started rolling down on its own. In addition , the driver and passenger side view mirrors have also incurred the same issue. Along with the passenger door that will no longer open , without have to manually unlock, and lock once exiting the vehicle. I am afraid something else with the electrical system will occur. Safety is everything, especially with a second baby on the way. So here we have a window that is not rolling up at all. I'm unsure if i showed allow more work to be done , due to the fear of having the same issue occur repeatedly.thanks in advance ! i look forward to a response .
I took my car in for a standard oil change and front driver side light turning signal not working and i also advised the airbag light would come on when i turned on the car for the past few months.i was advised that theair bag for the passenger side had to be replaced which would cost me more than 800 dollars.i questioned if it was part of the most recent recall but was advised no.seeing all the complaints on this site of the same vehicle and issue and not being included, this does not make sense.please advise how cars are picked as it seems the cars that were not notified are the ones that are having the exact or similar issue of what the recall is for.i recently moved as well so i'm wondering what happens if the letter if there was one was sent to the incorrect place.
After pushing the start button i get this message (not an error, a message): "electric steering wheel lock may prevent engine starting. Move the steering wheel so that engine can be started." so the wheel locks itself all of a sudden i have to tow the car for no reason. Now dealer is suggesting to changing a part and some other dealer says it needs to be reprogrammed. Unbelievable. Bmw doesn't even know the reason of this issue..
The steering column lock was yellow, then went red and would not start.my mechanic got hit to go back to yellow, took it to bmw and they said the steering column needed to be replaced.took the car home and to another mechanic who replaced the column, but it did not resolve the issue.everyone tells me the case needs to be replaced.
My door lock actuator failed in the garage and i have not been able to open the doors either from outside or inside. It would have been dangerous if this had happened when the vehicle was occupied and there was an accident.
5/23/12 - vehicle would not start, needed to be jumped. Tachometer and speedometer would not function. Dealer charged battery - no fault codes found, all fuses ok, checked for power and ground - all ok. Dash cluster now operable.6/6/13 - difficulty starting car - mileage 10151. Instrument cluster inoperable, fuel gauge, speedometer, fuel economy gauge, trip gauge reverted to almost zero. Dealer diagnosed, replaced and programmedinstrument cluster, replaced battery, full maintenance performed - oil change, brake fluid, filters.car now performs well - dealer did excellent turn around. Mileage reset at less that 10151.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v676000 (electrical system); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to i.g. Burton imports (509 bay rd, milford, de 19963, (800) 796-9702) where it was confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue, but no further action was taken. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The rear door lock is not working - the handles do not open the door from the inside - the lock actuator is faulty and needs to be replaced again.so far i have had the front door lock actuators and the rear driver side actuators replaced.bmw will not fix the actuators even though the part has been changed out before, is a known issue, and the actuators have been superseded two times by bmw.
The contact owned a 2006 bmw 325i. While driving approximately 60 mph, burning fumes and black smoke started to emit from the dashboard. The contact mentioned that flames were coming from underneath the steering wheel. As a result, the doors locked, the windshield glass cracked, and the wiring was severely burned and caused all the warning indicators to illuminate. The fire department was notified. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 137,000.
Water pump and thermostat both quit working at the same time.causing absolutely no warning on the vehicle until it started overheating and smoking while driving on the highway.could of caused a serious accident.needed to immediately pull to shoulder.note: car has no oil temperature gauge.
Bmw doors will not open when locked if electrical power is lost.in case of accident, bmw has an explosive device that separates the battery from the electrical system.once power is lost, the door handles will not operate to open locked doors and the electrical windows will not work trapping passengers inside.i discovered this when a fuse, #52 on a 2006 325i, blew and the door would not open.luckily one door was unlocked in the back and my daughter had to climb into the back seat to get out.advise from dealership was to carry a device in the car the break out the window in case of accident.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 17v676000 (electrical system). After driving the vehicle for two miles to run an errand, the contact returned to the vehicle and smelled burning plastic. The contact opened the hood and saw flames on the left side of the engine block by the firewall. The fire department extinguished the fire. The fire department recorded the event and took pictures of the damage. A police report was not filed. The contact's hand was slightly injured, but medical attention was not received. Bmw of louisville (4 autocenter dr, louisville, ky 40299, (502) 287-1501) towed the vehicle and diagnosed that the fire was caused by an oil leak and power steering fluid. The dealer stated that the contact was responsible for the repairs. The manufacturer had an investigator inspect the vehicle who confirmed what the dealer stated. It took the dealer and manufacturer five weeks to come up with their findings. The failure mileage was 140,262.
2006 bmw 325i door lock system failure.the fuses relating the door lock system keep blowing out.they should recall for actuator change.
When i push the brake for a complete stop, it will stop but miliseconds after that i will get jumpy. It is a safety concern for someone that is not used to the vehicle, it feels like the car is about to hit another vehicle in front of it. It happens when there is a traffic light or when i am going to park my vehicle.
Battery was low and wouldn't start jump started the car and received a message that the seat belt restraint tensioner is bad. Has a seat belt with airbag symbol on the dash...plus the vehicle started showing a symbol with a steering wheel with arrows then the car won't start until i shake the steering wheel several times...was stranded for hours then finally it started. Bmw has very low quality and problems. This is becoming very unsafe and not sure if i want my family in this unsafe vehicle.
I was traveling to a local store. My car suddenly jerked,radio turned off while lights on dash flickered on and off. I lost power temporarily and i began smelling wires. I also notice a 'pop' as i attempted to pull over and notice no brake operations so i had to coast to a stop with my 2 year old in the backseat. I started my flashers and turn off car to search for smell. It seems like dash but i didn't see any smoke. I get back in car and attempt to start it and nothing! i still have power so i was confused, i check trunk ultimately and remove battery cover and this is what i found! this is a safety issue and very dangerous. I got the car towed home and won't drive until it is repaired obviously. I am upset but even happier me and my kid made it home safely, something keeps telling me today was a blessing we made it.
I have replaced the clutch, transmission, fuel pump, spark plugs, battery, and alternator and my car still won't run. Its been parked for a year now with the exception of 15 days.
I was driving about 10 mph in traffic on friday, oct. 31, 2008, at 5 p.m., in houston,when my 2006 bmw 325i began smoking in the passenger compartment and burst into flames by the time i got it parked. I first noticed the air conditioner was not functioning properly and then smoke immediately began filling the car. The car was totaled by the time the hfd arrived. The car was in good condition and hadno recent service or problems. It had no previous electrical problems. The ac just began blowing warm air, and smoke started pouring into the compartment from above and below the dashboard - not from the ac. The car was running fine until it burst into flames. It had to be a mechanical defect or an electrical short of some kind.
Took my bmw to the dealership because my battery had to be replaced (due to service light on instrument panel)and was told after i picked up my vehicle it also had two otherservice problems:1.oil filter housing needed to be resealed a $400.00 job and 2. Alternator tensioner needed to be replaced a $650.00 job.i did not do the repair.came home, got on internet and did research.there are many customers who are complaining about these repairs,and they also stated that they were told of these same two items to be serviced after having a new battery installed in their bmw's.supposedly,bmw is aware of this problem but don't feel the need to recall.i feel that this should be investigated because it doesn't make since that all customers who have to replace their battery is being told to service the same items.
Pass. Restraint system fault message. Few days went by with this fault message coming on and off. Now its currently staying on. After searching on the web, i've found many other bmw owners with the same issue, but only a few models are covered under recall (08v384000). After search my (vin) show no current recalls. Recall (08v384000) states 2006 year 3-series. How can this only be limited to some 2006 ,but not others with the same problems? vehicle has around 86k miles. Thanks
Vehicle had a yellow steering wheel and lock display on the dash when i tried to start my car. After multiple attempt to start the car in every possibly way, it still did not start. Put key in, pulled it out multiple times; locked car, unlocked car; wiggled steering wheel while trying to start the car (push start). Noticed when key is pushed into key hole, it latches, but does not give any electrical power to the car, or release the steering wheel. Steering wheel was locked. Car has no power to other functions in car. Car can't be shifted into neutral to move car. The car is pretty much unusable.
My car was having an oil leak when i sent my car to get check they foundout the bolts are broken which i did my research and i found out is a manufactures defect, because this bolts are place no to be taken off. This leakage has my car going crazzzy when i wash my carand i turn my fog lights on all the lights on mydash goon my engine goes off and smells like is about to burn this is a serious problem.
Car lost power abruptly while driving approximately 40mph in traffic.upon looking into the rearview mirror, smoke was appearing from the trunk.we opened the trunk and saw part of the carpet, which covered the car battery, was burned.the positive battery cable somehow shorted and caused a small fire, causing the carpet and actual battery to burn. After the smoke cleared, the battery cable had a small slit in it and the copper cabling had turned to an oxidized white color.luckily noone was hurt, but we spent our own money to have it towed and repaired.we complained to bmw north america but they simply said there was no recall.we had to buy our own expensive cable from a local bmw dealership and have it installed.it turns out bmw just recently started a positive battery recall program on various cars, but the 2006 325i is not in that list.the incident that happened to us last year is similar, if not worse, than what was described in their details of the current battery cable recall.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the vehicle informational system failed to notify that the battery was low and caused the vehicle to lose acceleration. The abs and the stability control light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The battery was replaced and the computer informational system was reprogrammed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 24,162.
2006 bmw 325ithe biodegradable wiring has deteriorated causing the directional and headlamps to fail resulting in expensive repairs and jeopardizes the safety of the drivers of the vehicle while in use.
Passenger air bag warning lights comes on and off sporadically. This will cause air bags not to inflate in event of an accident.bmw issued recall for defective seat mats/sensor but they say my vehicle not covered by the recall and replacement is $1000.it is same defective seat mat as on other 2006 325i cars and should be included in recall.
The vehicle won't start, and steering wheel is locked. The vehicle was parked in the garage, i was able to start the car initially, but 20 minutes later, the car would not start and the steering wheel locked.i tested the alternator and the battery, but still not able to start or turn the steering wheel.upon researching the problem, it seems to be the an issue with the elv locking system.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the instrument panel continued to short circuit and various sensors illuminated at random. The abs, traction control and air bag sensor illuminated at random. The rear back window light also short circuit and was replaced more than one time. The failure wasdiagnosed by an authorized dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
My bmw does not fall into the recall that bmw published. After several lights appeared in my dash (airbag, brake, seatbelt) i had the disnostic tool looked up and received a fault code 93c3 seat occupancy detector, passenger . Looking on the web this seems to be a common problem.
Nhtsa recall number 17v676 bmw still has not issued a response or a fix to this recall, which was sent out in october 2017.blower motor wiring: this recall involves the wiring for the system, known as the blower-motor, that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning system. Over time, the connection between the wiring and this system could deteriorate and, in rare cases, could lead to overheating.
Central door locking system failed preventing any of the 4 doors and fuel door from opening. Passengers couldn't open their doors and had to crawl up front to exit through the drivers door.there was no other way for them to exit the car, the doors were completely inoperable.replaced 15a fuse with 20a fuse as recommended by bmw dealer which worked for a coupleof weeks. Problem resurfaced so i inspected the fuse previously replaced to discover it was blown again. Now all power door locks work except front passenger. This issue really needs to be investigated soon. When there is a door unlocking failure, which according to many pages of complaints online is a very common occurrence with these cars, there is absolutely no way for passengers to exit - especially if they needed to exit quickly. It's very dangerous.
Mi nombre es [xxx]. Soy de puerto rico y poseeo un bmw 325i 2006. El mismo el dia de ayer repentinamente comenzo a salir un humo entre el dash y toda la parte interior del vehiculo. En menos de 2 minutos se encendi en llamas,activamos al 911, cuando llegaron los bomberos en carro se habia quemado en su totalidad. Entre otras cosas que hizo mientras se estaba quemando. Necesito que me orienten al respecto de lo que debo hacer. Mi email es [xxx].my name is [xxx]. I am from puerto rico and i own a 2006 bmw 325i. The same day yesterday suddenly a smoke began between the dash and the entire interior of the vehicle. In less than 2 minutes it lighted in flame, we activated 911, when the fire departments arrived by car it had burned in its entirety. Among other things he did while he was burning. I need to be guided on what to do. My email is [xxx].information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I have a faulty passenger side seat occupancy sensor failure, as diagnosed by the local bmw dealership.the failure code is 93c3, and the issue appears to have been previously recognized by the manufacturer, and partially remedied with either an extended warranty or recall, allowable on only particular vin numbers.the recall / extended warranty applies to particular 2006 3 series bmw vehicles manufactured prior to january 2006.the 93c3 seat mat occupancy failure in my vehicle causes the airbag and seat belt lights to illuminate on the dashboard of the vehicle.bmw usa has advised that the recall does not impact my vehicle, even though the seats, and manufacture date are within the recall parameters.the local bmw dealership, as well as independent shops have all advised that the failure should, by all qualifying means beyond vin number identification, be covered under the recall or extended warranty, as this is the same failure as vehicles impacted by the referenced recall.referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000the bmw 325i vehicle i own was manufactured in august of 2005, equipped with standard seat.bmw usa has stated within the recall that they don't know how many vehicles are impacted by this issue and has only elected to remedy this issue on a predetermined set of vehicles.the manufacturer, bmw has been notified of this specific issue, and provided no assistance.they advised that all repairs are to be customer paid, and have refused to honor their recall.as of 1/22/2013, the vehicle remains unrepaired and a safety hazard.many others have the same issue, as documented by nhtsa complaints.bmw stated consequence of non repair:in this situation the front passenger air bags will not deployeven if a sufficiently severe accident would occur and occupant protection provided by the system would not be possible.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that while attempting to exit his residential driveway, the vehicle stalled without any warnings. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the rear electrical cable was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 92,000 and the current mileage was 93,000.
My passengers and i were trying to get back into my parked car, but when i used my key fob to unlock the doors only the passenger doors unlocked while the driver's door didn't. I tried to unlock the driver's door by using the lock/ unlock button located in the car. This did not work, and it locked the passenger doors again. I then tried to unlock the doors simultaneously by trying the key fob and the manual lock/ unlock button inside of the car a few more times, but none of the doors unlocked this time. We all heard the car attempting to lock and unlock, but the locks were not moving. I wasn't able to unlock any of the doors with the key fob or with the door lock/ unlock button inside the car, (the passengers were already in the car) so i used the emergency cut-out key located inside of the key fob to manually open the driver's door to get in. When i stopped to get gas on the same night, i found out that the gas cap was also locked, so we left. When we arrived back at my residence, everyone climbed out of the driver's seat. Finally, this morning after i manually unlocked the car with the emergency key, i noticed that the seat memory was also unresponsive. With less than 1/8 of a tank left, i will have to tow the car to the dealership because it will not make it on the gas left in the tank.this is a serious issue because if we were to have gotten in any type of accident or were in some unforeseen trouble while in the car with only seconds to react and get out of the car, it would have most likely ended up in multiple fatalities because of the inability to get out of the vehicle in a hasty manner. Please investigate and recall this issue before something like this does happen during and/ or after a car accident and people die because they are trapped in a car due to the electrical/ lock malfunction. Thank you.
Ac stop working and a burn wiring smell came out
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v676000 (electrical system). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Tom bush bmw jacksonville in jacksonville, fl was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The vin was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v676000 (electrical system); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (a&l bmw, 3780 william penn hwy, monroeville, pa 15146) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was contacted at 800-525-7417 and stated that they would call the contact. The contact had not received any calls from the manufacturer. A case number was not provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that there was a strong odor enteringthe vents of the vehicle while waiting for months to receive the remedy for nhtsa campaign number: 17v676000 (electrical system). In addition, there was an abnormal noise coming from the steering wheel but the vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnosis or repairs. The dealers bmw of bowling green (325 three springs rd, bowling green, ky 42104, (270) 745-0001) and bmw of louisville (4 autocenter dr., louisville, ky 40299, (502) 287-1501) had been unable to determine when the remedy parts would be provided from the manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and but was unable to determine when the remedy parts would be provided to the dealers for the recall repair. The approximate failure mileage was not available. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v676000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken to south bay bmw (18800 hawthorne blvd, torrance, ca 90504) and the recall repair was performed. After the contact retrieved the vehicle, it overheated while driving 15 mph. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer for further diagnostic testing and repairs. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the part may be available, and they would perform diagnostic testing. The failure mileage was 90,000.
The right-side back window of my 325i 2006 bmw slipped down and does not roll back up using the electic button.first, it started going half way and suddenly went all the way down into the door. The car was not moving. I simply wanted the window slightly open. This is a window i very seldom use.i was told by mechanics that work on bmw's, that this is a factory defect on this series andit is happening a lot on this series. The cost to fix it is about $300. This is a defect the bmw company should be responsible for fixing. The buyer should not be responsible for their defects.
Tried to start car, put key in, pressed start button and an amber padlock icon appeared over a steering wheel icon - car won't start.
I have a recall on the heater devices, not quit sure what that is but it can cause my engine to overheat and catch fire. I've already replaced the coolant system because of over heating i'm very scared of driving the car. I would like to get it fixed a soon as possible, its nice car and i've put a lot of money in it already, trying to keep it on the road,its my work transportation.
Doors lock, but only driver door unlocks.used key only unlocked drivers door, used button on dash only unlocked drivers door, fob only unlocked drivers door. Other three doors not unlocking.
Vehicle locks do not respond to unlock or lock command from key fob or from car unlock/lock switch. Hazardous problem, potential life risk for children.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact smelled smoke in the vehicle while driving various speeds when the heater was activated. The contact spoke with critz bmw of savannah (7009 abercorn st, savannah, ga 31406, (912) 354-7000) and was advised that the parts for the blower motor recall were not available and bmw would not have parts for six months to a year. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The nhtsa campaign number was not provided. The failure mileage was approximately 94,650.
Doors will not unlock from remote key or unlock button inside car or from doors handle inside or outside car and will trap passengers inside. Only driver side door opens with door key. Doors can not be locked from remote key except driver side door. Totally unsafe to drive for chance getting trapped inside car. No manual door open feature exists.
I drive a 2006 bmw 325i.parked my car and got out just fine however my 3 passengers were unable to open there doors.the central unlocking button on the car's dash wouldn't unlock the doors and the keyless entry button wouldn't unlock the door either.all the passengers had to climb out the windows.after doing some quick research this appears to be a common problem in the 3 series however it's a problem that bmw refuses to fix unless the car is still under warranty.having passengers become unexpectedly trapped inside their car due to a common defect is major safety issue and it's a problem bmw should be forced to fix regardless of whether the car is still under warranty.
Steering wheel lock prevents the starter from working. This prevents the engine from starting. I will have to replace the steering column which will cost over one thousands dollars. Bmw has not issued a recall for this problem
Have had the car less than two months and i have been experiencing non-safe situations. The car just one day suddenly doesn?t come out of park. It finally got out of park and when i try to drive andit reverses and make alot of noise and when i sometimes try to reverse. It drives. This is not safe. I?ve nearly gotten myself killed due to this faulty bad car. I tried to call for a trade or a refund and the company was rude to me. This car takes my girlfriend and i to work and this is the only care we have. It hasn't been a year and the car has so many issues down to car not reading gears, bad spark plugs , hole underneath, faulty airbags, windows not working, tire pressures unsafe and much more that no one would want to experience.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v676000 (electrical system), which indicated that parts were not available. The contact detected an odor of burning wires inside the vehicle periodically. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer and the manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.
The vehicles electronic steering wheel lock mechanism has failed and vehicle will not unlock the steering wheel column nor start the vehicle with this problem in place.hundreds of other complaints across the board with my same particular my (2006) can easily be found by a simple search on any given bmw blog/forum.this should definitely be a recall.what would happen if it had locked up while driving??not safe at all and will certainly try everything i can to recoup the $1000+ i will be spending from bmw for the labor/repair that it will cost to have this ridiculous issue resolved.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v676000 (electrical system); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Long beach bmw (1660 e spring st, long beach, ca) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 10/12/18
Passenger airbag / seat belt light came on and would not go out.there were multiple nhtsa recalls (pe07-045) and (ea08-001) but my vin falls outside of the recall because apparently i have sport seats.there are numerous complaints on various sites about this issue.bmwna stated they won't offer to fix the issue since the vehicle was not included in the recall.dealers charge $1000+ to fix this defect.
Driver side door lock does not unlock from inside the car using door handle or lock/unlock button in dash or fob unlock button.inability to open doors in the case of fire, accident, or emergency can cause injuries or death to driver.bmw discontinue the part numbers for driver and passenger side and suggest in the service manual in case of front doors locks failure (either one or both doors) to replace driver and passenger side door lock laches with new part numbers.old part numbers51217202143 and51217202146; new part numbers 51217229458 and 51217229455.
Number of deaths? none yet, but tbd for the future of this extremely unsafe condition. 2006 bmw 325i doors locks fail to open, and all interior door latches are inoperative. All doors are inoperative if one fuse (#57) fails or if the battery fails. This is a serious concern about safety. If there is a crash or fire, people can die inside the vehicle if the doors cannot be opened. When this fuse fails, interior and exterior door handles don't function. The only way to get people out of the vehicle is to remove the hidden key from the fob, open the driver's window and unlock the driver's door. That will allow the driver's door to open but none of the other doors will open. Is this allowable under nhtsa safety regulations? i can't imagine that it is. This is not an obscure occurrence either. It has happened to my car a few times and has been reported by many other people on bmw owner's forums and on nhtsa complaint forms. Links below:http://www.arfc.org/complaints/2006/bmw/3_series/latches_locks_linkages/problem.aspx http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-342620.html
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that while driving at low, unknown speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was later towed to the dealer where it was found that the battery cables were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but offered not assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000. The current mileage was approximately 93,000.
My car was parked for a brief time and then, just before i was about to start my car, i noticed smoke coming from the glove box and when i blew on it, a fireball came out and the whole car went up in flames.just a few days before, i had problems with my air-conditioning and had prior electrical issues that i had checked out at a bmw repair shop.
Oil filter housing gasket leaked on to alternator causing the alternator to over heat and melt internal components which causing lack of power and multiple false check engine codes to come on and smoke clouded my view while driving so very common problem is the heater core leaking too
Driver's airbag module recall replacement keeps getting postponed for a future date from bmw of henderson deal
Oct 25,2017manufacturer recall numbernanhtsa recall number17v676we are now in feb 2018 and nothing has been done about this and i am having problems with my heating air conditioning..
Climate control system, car interior, delivers 110 deg f air to floor vents when in automatic mode. The requested temperature is 70f and the actual temperature is 79f.this is a constant defect, not a one time occurrence.bmw advises the system works as designed. 2006 bmw 325xi, car mileage - 850 mi.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that there was a progressing failure with the air bag system in which the air bag warning light randomly flashed and then remained lit. The vehicle was taken to the dealer more than three times and they refused to remedy the repair without having to do an extensive diagnostic. The contact was informed that the vehicle was excluded in a manufacturer recall for the vehicle. As the failure progressed, the navigation system failed to work and an error message displayed for an air bag malfunction. The contact was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers:14v428000 (air bags) and 13v564000(air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. The vehicle was not repaired for months with the failure progressing. The approximate failure mileage was not available.
Actuators in all doors failed. Only driver's side door is accessible, but solely from outside and with the manual lock. Cannot access the fuse box to deal with other electrical problems, as it is located in the glove box on the passenger's side. If you lock the car while in it, you have to roll down the driver's side window, and use the key inside the fob to unlock the door from outside in order to get out. They failed while the car was stationary.
1. Speedometer accuracy!the speedo on my 2006 325i was off by 10%. At 80mph on the speedo, actual speed was 72. At 30 actual was 27. I have been pulled by a cop twice because of this problem. 2. Passenger restrain error messagethe air bag warning light illuminated and a message displayed on the message board stating that the passenger restraint had malfunctioned.
Since ipurchased my bmw 325i (2006) in aug. 2007 new, i have had problems with a 10% inaccuracy of the speedometer, that the dealership reluctantly replaced (with no improvement) and bmw of north america finally admitting that there is no solution to the problem and i was stuck with the problem.the speedometer is 10% off an actual reading.so if you want to 65 mph and set the speedometer at 65mph you only go 58 mph.in order to go 65mph you have to drive at 73 mph on the speedometer.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was broadsided while parked and the horn did not work to warn the other driver. The engine was not on prior to the incident.no injuries were sustained and a police report was taken.the dealer was contacted and confirmed that it was normal for the horn not to work if the engine was not on.the vehicle was currently at another dealer for repairs. Updated 12/15/06.
I just purchased a bmw 330 with an option called "comfort access".this option allows the driver (with the key on his/her person) to unlock & start the car as well as and kill the engine (by pressing the start/stop button) & lock the vehicle, all without using a key....just need it in your pocket etc.the risk is that you can exit the vehicle and lock the doors w/o killing the engine.my concern is being distracted or forgetful and leaving the car running in our garage and having exhaust fumes enter the house!a simple fix would be to have the engine stop running when the driver exists the car and/or locks the doors from outside of the vehicle.
Bmw 325i has an acceleration delay problem. When the driver demands a sudden increase in acceleration, the car hesitates anywhere from 1.5 to 3 seconds. This is a dangerous condition when someone is making a left turn in traffic, or getting onto a highway, or passing on a 2 lane country road, etc. Other cars traveling at 60 mph are moving at 88 ft/sec. The amount of leeway this car needs is much too excessive. The car has been back to the dealer twice with the same diagnosis - "problem not verified". Friends who have driven my car think it is a dangerous condition. Bad acceleration is just as bad as poor braking.
My dsc (stability control) warning light came on and driving became erratic. After bmw of the hudson valley failed to diagnose the problem i took it to a local mechanic who found that a sensor in the axle had corroded and failed. This necessitated replacing two rear axles at a cost of $1700. The mechanic said bwm wanted the axles back so that they could refurbish them. Obviously this means that bmw has having this problem on a regular basis and has not issued a recall. My car only had 47,000 miles on it.
Engine suddenly shot offcomplete stall - lost power steeringon freeway while going 70 mph
I have replaced the clutch, transmission, fuel pump, spark plugs, battery, and alternator and my car still won't run. Its been parked for a year now with the exception of 15 days.
I was driving about 10 mph in traffic on friday, oct. 31, 2008, at 5 p.m., in houston,when my 2006 bmw 325i began smoking in the passenger compartment and burst into flames by the time i got it parked. I first noticed the air conditioner was not functioning properly and then smoke immediately began filling the car. The car was totaled by the time the hfd arrived. The car was in good condition and hadno recent service or problems. It had no previous electrical problems. The ac just began blowing warm air, and smoke started pouring into the compartment from above and below the dashboard - not from the ac. The car was running fine until it burst into flames. It had to be a mechanical defect or an electrical short of some kind.
Tension belts.over heating.alignment.transmission. I've lost jobs due to these issues the car again is broke
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the low coolant light illuminated as the vehicle over heated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where it was stated the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.
The contact ownsa 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that oil was leaking from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the head gasket bolt was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileage was 100,000.
Oil filter housing gasket leaked on to alternator causing the alternator to over heat and melt internal components which causing lack of power and multiple false check engine codes to come on and smoke clouded my view while driving so very common problem is the heater core leaking too
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. While driving unknown speeds, the contact heard an abnormal whining noise. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The contact called hansel bmw of santa rosa (2925 corby ave, santa rosa, ca), but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 124,000.
Engine valve cover gasket leaking oil and oil filter housing leaking oil since last year.
There is a clear manufacturer defect concerning the aluminum bolts associated with the valve cover gasket on the bmw 2006 325i's. With research that i have been doing from others, i noticed that this is a manufacture defect and bmw does know about the problem. This can be a safety concern if not corrected quick due to the possibility of oil falling on top of the exhaust pipe and may cause a fire.the defective bolts pose a serious potential risk to the safety of the owners of these vehicles, as well as to other drivers who share the roadway with them. I respectfully request that bmw north america issue a voluntary recall of the bmw 2006 325i's affected by this manufacturer defect. I am not privy to what constitutes a vehicle's defective components to reach a "recall status".
Takata recall. I received a notice in the mail from tk holdings inc. Informing me of a recall for the vehicle. I went to airbagrecall.com and found out that there is also a recall for the blower motor wiring. I called a bmw dealership in irvine and they said that they can't help me because it doesn't show up on their system.
My car was having an oil leak when i sent my car to get check they foundout the bolts are broken which i did my research and i found out is a manufactures defect, because this bolts are place no to be taken off. This leakage has my car going crazzzy when i wash my carand i turn my fog lights on all the lights on mydash goon my engine goes off and smells like is about to burn this is a serious problem.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that while traveling 55 mph, the temperature warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnose that the aluminum bolts holding the engine melted and were sucked into the engine. As a result, the engine failed and needed to be replaced.the dealer mentioned that this was a known problem. The failure and current mileage was 144,300...updated 01/30/13updated 2/5/2013
Our vehicle is exactly the same as the 2007 model with the same inline six engine.the car caught fire while parked overnight in our garage due to electrical connections which remains active even though the car is not running.it had not been driven 12 hours prior to the fire. The car had less than 100,000 miles on it and had been seen by two bmw dealerships the week prior to this happening.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle began to release smoke from the engine and overheat. The vehicle also began to lose engine power. As a safety precaution, the contact pulled the vehicle over to the shoulder. Once the vehicle reached a complete stop, it would not restart and was left on the side of the road overnight. The following day, the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine failed. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 16,000.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. While driving 20 mph, the contact noticed smoke coming from the passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was not able to be driven and was parked on the side of the road. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 19v273000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact called peake bmw (located at 2630 veterans memorial blvd, kenner, la 70062, (504) 266-0070), but was not able to notify them of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Themanufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 51,000.
Car only has 63,000 miles.the aluminum bolts for the valve cover and the head bolts sheared off while driving.stopped at a red light and car starts to shake, check engine sign lights, oil sign lights, once i gave it gas.oil is leaking from car.car is towed and mechanic shows me damage.broken aluminum bolts fell inside of engine.bolt is wedged between timing chain and gear.the engine is destroyed.known defect for 2006 models, but bmw north america will not cover damage.have called bmw north america three times now.bmw switched bolt type in following years.others reporting same problem.safety hazard.what if i was on a busy highway when my car stopped?car will never be the same.bmw needs to admit to their mistake and cover the damages.a recall should be put in place for the bolts.just ridiculous that a company known for quality will do this to their customers.i hope the dot takes it upon themselves to hold bmw accountable.others with the same problem, please email me at [xxx].looking for a potential resolution.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle overheated without warning. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact stated the failure was like nhtsa campaign number: 17v676000 (electrical system). The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 19v273000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact took the vehicle to bmw of san antonio (15507 w ih 10, san antonio, tx 78249, (210) 732-7121) at least ten times since 2017 for the repairs related to the recall. The manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was removed from the recall and referred him to nhtsa to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 151,193.consumer stated complaint filed with texas governor's office. The car was stolen from the bmw dealership while waiting for repairs. Recovered and returned to dealership on 6/19/19. Totaled out by insurance company.'parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'
There is a clear manufacturer defect concerning the aluminum bolts associated with the valve cover gasketand cylinder head on the bmw 2006 325i's. The national highway traffic safety administration has received several complaints regarding this manufacturer defect. The aluminum bolts have been redesigned since discovering the manufacturer defect. Bmwna have had numerous service issues related to these defective aluminum bolts. They have all openly admitted that the bolts in question were defective in nature and production, and that the bolts have been redesigned to avoid future failures. Some of these complaints included, and resulted in, vehicles leaking oil in the engine area causing fires in the vehicle. The defective bolts pose a serious potential risk to the safety of the owners of these vehicles, as well as to other drivers who share the roadway with them. It is my strong belief that this type of public safety risk cannot go on any further without proper intervention from the governmental agencies we employ as taxpayers. I respectfully request that bmw north america issue a voluntary recall of the bmw 2006 325i's affected by this manufacturer defect. I am not privy to what constitutes a vehicle's defective components to reach a "recall status".i have diligently maintained my vehicle as prescribed by the service manuals, as well as the on board computer in the vehicle. My contention is extremely clear; the aluminum bolts are a manufacturer defect! please fix them all at no cost to the consumer.
Engine suddenly shot offcomplete stall - lost power steeringon freeway while going 70 mph
I have a recall on the heater devices, not quit sure what that is but it can cause my engine to overheat and catch fire. I've already replaced the coolant system because of over heating i'm very scared of driving the car. I would like to get it fixed a soon as possible, its nice car and i've put a lot of money in it already, trying to keep it on the road,its my work transportation.
The contact owned a 2006 bmw 325i. While driving various speeds, the reservoir, abs, and window warning indicator illuminated, causing the vehicle to overheat. The contact would have to turn the vehicle off and back on, and attempt to drive without it overheating. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the radiator tank needed to be repaired. The vehicle was taken to bmw of roseville (500 automall dr, roseville, ca 95661, (916) 790-1990) to be diagnosed; however, the dealer refused because the vehicle did not have a bmw battery. The failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 17v676000 (electrical system). After driving the vehicle for two miles to run an errand, the contact returned to the vehicle and smelled burning plastic. The contact opened the hood and saw flames on the left side of the engine block by the firewall. The fire department extinguished the fire. The fire department recorded the event and took pictures of the damage. A police report was not filed. The contact's hand was slightly injured, but medical attention was not received. Bmw of louisville (4 autocenter dr, louisville, ky 40299, (502) 287-1501) towed the vehicle and diagnosed that the fire was caused by an oil leak and power steering fluid. The dealer stated that the contact was responsible for the repairs. The manufacturer had an investigator inspect the vehicle who confirmed what the dealer stated. It took the dealer and manufacturer five weeks to come up with their findings. The failure mileage was 140,262.
Transmission oil leak.
I am yet another bmw owner reporting valve vmcover gasket issues. Bmw is not being made to recall this part. Aluminum bolts that never should have been used and were later replaced going forward but have not been addressed. This is a serious concern financially for countless owners that have had to get these fixed, and is a safety concern as leaking oil could cause engine fires. Make this right nhtsa by holding bmw responsible for this defect that they have been well aware of for ten years.
I have 77,000 miles on this car and the water pump has become defective as i began to seach online about this issue i see there are thousands of complaint about the same year and model of my car i beleive this part should be recalled
Car caught on fire in the garage 2 1/2 hours after parking.total loss of car with damage to garage.started in the very front engine area under the hood.was burned so badly they could not say exactly how it started.fire marshall suspected was due to possible cooling fan shortage. No one was around the car at the time the fire started.after reading of multiple bmw fires, i wanted to report ours also.
When i push the brake for a complete stop, it will stop but miliseconds after that i will get jumpy. It is a safety concern for someone that is not used to the vehicle, it feels like the car is about to hit another vehicle in front of it. It happens when there is a traffic light or when i am going to park my vehicle.
There is a clear manufacturing defect concerning the aluminum screws associated with the valve cover gasket and the aluminum head bolts on 2006 bmw 325i's. The nhtsa has received many complaints regarding this defect. The aluminum screws/bolts have been redesigned since discovering this manufacturing defect. Bmwna have had numerous service issues related to these defective aluminum screws/bolts. They have openly admitted that the screws/bolts in question were defective in nature and production, and that the screws/bolts have been redesigned to avoid future failures. Some of these complaints included, and resulted in, vehicles leaking oil in the engine area, potentially causing fires in the vehicle. The defective screws/bolts pose a serious potential risk to the safety of the owners of these vehicles, as well as to other drivers who share the roadway with them. It is my strong belief that this public safety risk cannot go on any further without proper intervention from the governmental agencies we employ as taxpayers. I respectfully request that bmwna issue a voluntary recall of the bmw 2006 325i's affected by this manufacturing defect. If bmwna declines to issue a voluntary recall, i respectfully request that the nhtsa issue a mandatory recall for this defect.i have learned that bmw of north america is aware of the defective aluminum screws/bolts, and has issued an internal "technical service bulletin" (tsb) to forewarn dealerships of this manufacturing defect, and the steps to remedy the issue. I have diligently maintained my vehicle as prescribed by the service manuals, as well as the on board computer in the vehicle. My contention is extremely clear; the aluminum bolts are a manufacturing defect and should be fixed at no cost to the consumer!
I have replaced the clutch, transmission, fuel pump, spark plugs, battery, and alternator and my car still won't run. Its been parked for a year now with the exception of 15 days.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 17v676000 (engine) was received in november of 2017. After notifying the manufacturer, the contact was informed that the parts needed to remedy the defect were not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The local dealer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. Approximately two hours after parking and shutting off the vehicle, it caught on fire. Flames and smoke were visible under the hood. The local fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the flames. A fire report was not filed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 192,000.
The problems i am having with my car include: high rpms when accelerating, massive gas consumption which i can provide bank statements to prove, massive coolant consumption, numerous oil leaks, rough idling, engine rattling, foul smell of vapors in the car while running, and constant car shaking. My car will cut off completely if the a/c is turned on or if sitting at a red light, so in return i would have to put my car in park while sitting at red lights. All of this is due to the pcv valve. This recall was not made aware to me if though i took my car to get serviced at the bmw dealership after the recall was announced. This is why i asked for goodwill assistance from bmw. Once my car was taken in to fix the recall bmw told me they would not help financially with the repairs of my vehicle due to the fact of the year and mileage. Corporate told me this after i had to chase them down all day because the dealership told me they needed a answer by 12pm and needed the loaner vehicle back. Once i received the answer of no i asked cody campbell if the recall was fixed . He replied saying yes. I drove to the dealership to then be sent back home because they said they were sealing some of the leaks for safety purposes. I found this odd because if you looked online and still look now as of 10:09pm on 10/05/2019 the recall still has not been fixed.
The contact owned a 2006 bmw 325i. While the vehicle was parked, it spontaneously caught fire. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The passenger side air bag deployed in the process. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed by the insurance company and deemed a total loss. The contact called a local dealer (bmw of austin, 7011 mcneil dr., austin, tx 78729, (866) 363-7879) and was informed that they would not be able to assist. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 109,000. The vin was mot available.
My 2006 bmw 325i leaks oil. The manufacturer bolts are defective and there are others with similar issues. I'm concerned my car my catch on fire due to the oil leaks
Please withdraw the recently filed complaint concerning this 2006 bmw from your records.the confirmation number (odi number) is: 10678988.further research has indicated that the information in the complaint was obtained from an inaccurate source.therefore, the complaint is being withdrawn. Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
Noted vibration with vehicle running in gear when stopped, during inspection noted bolts on right side motor mount broken off flush with the engine block, found bolt head with about 1" of threads laying on top of lower engine cover.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. While driving, the vehicle intermittently overheated when the air conditioner was activated. The contact noticed that the heater sensor warning indicator illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and noticed antifreeze leaking out. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed, but the contact was not informed of the results. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 17v676000 (electrical system) and nhtsa campaign number: 19v273000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 146,000.
My wife own a 2006 bmw 325i, we bought it new, and since day one we complaint to our dealer that the engine knocks. We were told that they had similar complaints but can't fix the problem. Thus, they given us a pamphlet on how to start the car in the morning. Over, the years i have taken it back to the dealer but to no avail. We purchased our car at bmw of townson and do all of our services at russell bmw. Both dealers are in the state of maryland. They do have all the records of our services and complaint pertain to engine knocks. Recently, there are lots of recalls which initially car makers would not voluntary do it until it is scrutinize by nhtsa. I wonder if you would look into this issue. Thank you very much for your time and attention. I can be reach at [xxx] or my cell [xxx]. [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
There is a clear manufacturer defect concerning the aluminum bolts associated with the valve cover gasket on the bmw 2006 325i's. The national highway traffic safety administration has received several complaints regarding this manufacturer defect. The aluminum bolts have been redesigned since discovering the manufacturer defect. Bmwna have had numerous service issues related to these defective aluminum bolts. They have all openly admitted that the bolts in question were defective in nature and production, and that the bolts have been redesigned to avoid future failures. Some of these complaints included, and resulted in, vehicles leaking oil in the engine area causing fires in the vehicle. The defective bolts pose a serious potential risk to the safety of the owners of these vehicles, as well as to other drivers who share the roadway with them. It is my strong belief that this type of public safety risk cannot go on any further without proper intervention from the governmental agencies we employ as taxpayers. I respectfully request that bmw north america issue a voluntary recall of the bmw 2006 325i's affected by this manufacturer defect. I am not privy to what constitutes a vehicle's defective components to reach a "recall status". I have discovered that bmw of north america is keenly aware of the defective aluminum bolts, and has issued internal memos to their staff called "technical service bulletins" (tsb) to forewarn dealerships of this manufacturer defect, and the steps to remedy the issue. I have requested this information from bmw of north america, as well as several dealerships; and i was refused. I have diligently maintained my vehicle as prescribed by the service manuals, as well as the on board computer in the vehicle. My contention is extremely clear; the aluminum bolts are a manufacturer defect! fix them all at no cost to the consumer.
1. Seat occupancy sensors are broken. The indicator shows up on the dashboard even when the driver and the passenger have their seat belts fasten.2. Oil leaks from pan gasket due to the aluminum bolts and etc.
I was sitting in class when a received a call that my car was on fire and the fire department was there to put it out. They opened my car with my keys and put out the fire as i rushed back to my house to meet the fire department. The damage is unknown at this point along with how it started. The car had not been driven for two days and was parked on the street outside of my house. The fire started under/in my engine and they luckily go there fast enough where the only visible damage was some melting within the engine. The car had not been giving me any problems prior except for going through oil a little faster than normal, but it is high mileage so that is not a huge concern.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that oil was leaking from the engine. The contact diagnosed that multiple cylinder head gasket cover bolts were defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 118,197.
Cylinder head gasket is leaking oil due to faulty broken alluminum bolt. Three bolts on the forward right side of the engine is broken maybe due to engine stress. Oil is leaking to the exhaust and i'm afraid it will cause fire. I read in the furom with the same problem. Bmw should make a recall about this problem.
Belt tensioner bolt broke off causing serpentine belt to slip off causing engine to fail. Car was being driven when car started to lose power and power steering stopped working. I have no documentation yet because car has just been diagnosed and is in repair shop now. I found online that this has happened to others as well.
I took my car to richmond bmw and they told me they discovered i had broken head gasket bolts ! i've been doing a lot of research and this is a very common manufactures problem ! these make and models should be recalled this is very dangerous !
Oil cap leaking into cols and plugs
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. While driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated. The failure occurred constantly. In addition, the contact noticed oil leaking from an unknown source under the hood. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The contact could not provide details of the oil leak failure. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and assisted in repairs due to a warranty. The failure mileage was 16,000.
The head bolts are cracked/broken at approximately 70,000 miles.
Noticed aluminum headbolt had broken off and caused an oil leak close to the front of the head on the oil filter side of the block, causing a burning oil smell as oil found its way to the burning hot exhaust manifold, thankfully, it did not catch on fire but i feel that it easily could while driving and could cause a serious accident should i or someone else panicked as it would have happened, bmw has acknowledged this issue in tsb's and already rectified the issue in the 2007 models of the exact same cars. If bmw does not rectify this issue, my 5th bmw will be my last and i will take my hard earned money to audi, i find it heartbreaking that a company that used to have such a focus on quality is refusing to acknowledge such failure and to right the situation over a 3$ bolt that has not only the potential to cause harm to many but also to alienate what have been long time customers and true fans of the brand.
Heads of head bolts broke off.normal slow, short commute driving. Exhaust smoking.
We had bought a 2006 bmw model # 325i, the vehicle had 33,000 miles on it. Now this car has a head cylinder leakage on it and the dealer needed to replace an engine on it. The fact is that this car was less then 2 yrs, and we had such a major issue already.
Bolts for engine block valve cover broke off.oil started leaking and exhaust smoking.normal driving, with no auto modifications and regular maintenance.contacted bmw north america, but received no answer.
Broken head bolts and blown head.
Engine bolts have sheered off at three different mileages:71,369, 115,162 and 134,835.all times they have created oil leaks and possible engine overheating. Also the sheered bolts could of gotten lodged in the drive belt causing loss of steering (although luckily did not happen).all sheered bolts cost upwards of $1000 per repair to replace.
This vehicle has a magnesium engine block, and therefore uses aluminum bolts to fasten the head and the valve cover to the engine block.with normal driving, multiple cylinder head and valve cover bolts spontaneously snap off. This type of failure has the potential to disrupt the timing chain and loss of compression, leading to catastrophic engine failure.
Water pump and thermostat both quit working at the same time.causing absolutely no warning on the vehicle until it started overheating and smoking while driving on the highway.could of caused a serious accident.needed to immediately pull to shoulder.note: car has no oil temperature gauge.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking oil through the head gasket. In addition, the sun roof cloth detached from the vehicle. The contact also stated that the steptronic transmission gears would not engage in ds or manual, only drive.the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised the contact that there were no recalls for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 63,000.
There is a clear manufacturer defect concerning the aluminum bolts associated with the valve cover gasket on the bmw 2006 325i's. The national highway traffic safety administration has received several complaints regarding this manufacturer defect. The aluminum bolts have been redesigned since discovering the manufacturer defect. Bmwna have had numerous service issues related to these defective aluminum bolts. They have all openly admitted that the bolts in question were defective in nature and production, and that the bolts have been redesigned to avoid future failures. Some of these complaints included, and resulted in, vehicles leaking oil in the engine area causing fires in the vehicle. The defective bolts pose a serious potential risk to the safety of the owners of these vehicles, as well as to other drivers who share the roadway with them. It is my strong belief that this type of public safety risk cannot go on any further without proper intervention from the governmental agencies we employ as taxpayers. I respectfully request that bmw north america issue a voluntary recall of the bmw 2006 325i's affected by this manufacturer defect. I am not privy to what constitutes a vehicle's defective components to reach a "recall status". I have discovered that bmw of north america is keenly aware of the defective aluminum bolts, and has issued internal memos to their staff called "technical service bulletins" (tsb) to forewarn dealerships of this manufacturer defect, and the steps to remedy the issue. I have requested this information from bmw of north america, as well as several dealerships; and i was refused. I have diligently maintained my vehicle as prescribed by the service manuals, as well as the on board computer in the vehicle.my contention is extremely clear; the aluminum bolts are a manufacturer defect! fix them all at no cost to the consumer.
Heads of head bolts broke off. Oil leaking & exhaust smoking.normal driving with no auto modifications and regular maintenance.
I own a 2006 bmw 325i. I was on the highway and turning a corner and the engine just stopped.it was towed to united bmw in gwinnitt ga where all maintenance has been done on the car.i was told that a valve spring broke and fell into a piston chamber.96000 miles on the car and insurance will not cover.also, only 50000 mile warranty on the engine.the car has been there for almost 9 months now. I was told it would cost 16000 to fix and they have then since towed the car somewhere else and declared it abandoned. I tried to call and get some information on the matter but nobody will return my calls or help me in this situation.i still owe 9000+ on the auto.
Events leading to failure - none.failure occurred once, expected to happen again, extremely likely to result in fire.two aluminum bolts securing the valve cover broke unexpectedly resulting in engine oil dripping onto the catalytic converter filling car with smoke, engine compartment was also filled with smoke.the car is receiving a new valve cover gasket and new aluminum bolts.had this event happened when the car was running at highway speeds, this would have definitely resulted in a fire.
On my particular vehicle, a 2006 bmw 325, e90 chassis, there was an oil leak found due to a faulty bolt in the engine bay whereby my engine had about 52k miles put on it. I spoke to various owners with the same vehicle, and they too had the same issue with their vehicles as well. It's apparent that bmw has a manufacturing defect and neglected to do anything about it.
There is a clear manufacturer defect concerning the aluminum bolts associated with the valve cover gasket on the bmw 2006 325i's. The national highway traffic safety administration has received several complaints regarding this manufacturer defect. The aluminum bolts have been redesigned since discovering the manufacturer defect. Bmwna have had numerous service issues related to these defective aluminum bolts. They have all openly admitted that the bolts in question were defective in nature and production, and that the bolts have been redesigned to avoid future failures. Some of these complaints included, and resulted in, vehicles leaking oil in the engine area causing fires in the vehicle. The defective bolts pose a serious potential risk to the safety of the owners of these vehicles, as well as to other drivers who share the roadway with them. It is my strong belief that this type of public safety risk cannot go on any further without proper intervention from the governmental agencies we employ as taxpayers. I respectfully request that bmw north america issue a voluntary recall of the bmw 2006 325i's affected by this manufacturer defect. I am not privy to what constitutes a vehicle's defective components to reach a "recall status". I have discovered that bmw of north america is keenly aware of the defective aluminum bolts, and has issued internal memos to their staff called "technical service bulletins" (tsb) to forewarn dealerships of this manufacturer defect, and the steps to remedy the issue. I have requested this information from bmw of north america, as well as several dealerships; and i was refused. I have diligently maintained my vehicle as prescribed by the service manuals, as well as the on board computer in the vehicle.my contention is extremely clear; the aluminum bolts are a manufacturer defect! fix them all at no cost to the consumer.
Purchased new 2006 bmw 325xi on 9/27/2006 and auto had engine failure on 10/2/2006. Found to have defect in the spark plug which burned out the coil and damaged the valve. I am seeking advice on rejecting the vehicle. It is at the dealer.
Dt*:the contact stated after traveling 20 mph and becoming immobiled at traffic light, the rpm surged.this occurred at every traffic light. The vehicle was taken to the dealership who determined as a new vehicle the computer module has to learn the drivers habits.the contact expressed the diagnosis unacceptable.
The emission system warranty seems to be incorrect for my 2006 bmw 325i.i thought the system must be warranted for at least 75,000 miles.please check their owner's manual to confirm their wording is correct.
Dt:consumer owns 2006 bmw 325i sedan. Vehicle came equipped with bridgestone turanza tires,205/55r16.a low pressure warning light came on. According to the owner's manual, it couldbe driven up to 90 miles at 50 mph. The consumer drove the vehicle to a dealer,which was about 8 miles away, at about 45 mph and drove very carefully. Dealer told the consumer that bmw told him that run flat tires have been driven on lower tire pressure andwere not reusable or repairable. Consumer had to pay $229.43 for a new tire. There was nothing in the owners manual statingthat tire would not be reusable if tire was used at low pressure. The tire did have warnings on it, but the print was so small that it tookgreat effort to read it. There was no printed warning in vehicle or invehicle owner's manual aboutnot inflating tire or not repairing or reusing tire after it has been used in the run flat condition. There were no flyers or informationfrom the tire manufacturer . The vehicle did not have the proper information in the manual or at least in some form with the vehicle, as in a tire manufacturer's warranty or brochure.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that while the reverse lights would not illuminate while reversing. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 11v438000 (exterior lighting:turn signal) and took the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer advised the contact that his vehicle year was not included in the recall campaign. In addition, the dealer advised that the frm module needed to be replaced due to a wiring malfunctioning. The failure mileage was 135,000.
Wiring inside of the headlamp assembly is failing due to insulation that is disintegrating. This is resulting in electrical short circuits that prevent the headlight bulbs from working properly.
We bought a bmw with adaptive headlight error code.after researching it, we found out the fix is extremely expensive ($1200+) and most people report if you even hit a pot hole in road, it will cause it to malfunction again. The lights remain fixed in a incorrect position therefore causing a safety hazard because the road is improperly lit.
Seems to be a common issue.in order to change the headlamp, the bumper must be removed.this is a very costly project.my son has a 2009 7 series with this problem. Cars should have been recalled.
My car was having an oil leak when i sent my car to get check they foundout the bolts are broken which i did my research and i found out is a manufactures defect, because this bolts are place no to be taken off. This leakage has my car going crazzzy when i wash my carand i turn my fog lights on all the lights on mydash goon my engine goes off and smells like is about to burn this is a serious problem.
I have a 2006 bmw 325i. It has always had a problem with the headlights burning out very quickly. Now the lighting on the left side (headlights and tail lights) sometimes do not come on, and sometimes remain on after being turned off. This is a real safety concern as this gives no warning beforehand. It is my daughters car and she is currently living away at college.
I took my car in for a standard oil change and front driver side light turning signal not working and i also advised the airbag light would come on when i turned on the car for the past few months.i was advised that theair bag for the passenger side had to be replaced which would cost me more than 800 dollars.i questioned if it was part of the most recent recall but was advised no.seeing all the complaints on this site of the same vehicle and issue and not being included, this does not make sense.please advise how cars are picked as it seems the cars that were not notified are the ones that are having the exact or similar issue of what the recall is for.i recently moved as well so i'm wondering what happens if the letter if there was one was sent to the incorrect place.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the air bag light would turn on and off intermittently. Also, the contact stated that there was condensation in the two headlights. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but the dealer refused to inspect the vehicle for the air bag light problem. A bolt was replaced for the headlight condensation problem but it continued and the dealer stated that the entire headlight assembly needed to be replaced. The contact called the manufacturer in reference to recall 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) but was told her vehicle was not included; she was offered no further assistance. The current mileage was 39,065. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i.the contact stated that when sitting idle for a few hours, the vehicle would hesitate to start.the contact would have to pump the accelerator pedal to assist the vehicle in starting.the vehicle would also exhibit a pumping noise while attempting to start.the dealer diagnosed that there was a fuel injection pump defect. The manufacturer was also contacted but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle.the vehicle was repaired.the failure mileage was 100,019 and the current mileage was 103,775.
Bmw 325i has an acceleration delay problem. When the driver demands a sudden increase in acceleration, the car hesitates anywhere from 1.5 to 3 seconds. I too have experienced this problem on my recently purchased 325i. Initially thought it was the transmission, however the transmission seems to work fine in manual and sport mode. I only experience this defect during automatic mode. As stated this is a dangerous condition when someone is making a left turn in traffic, or getting onto a highway, or passing on a 2 lane country road, etc. Problem is recurrent.
Bmw 325i has an acceleration delay problem. When the driver demands a sudden increase in acceleration, the car hesitates anywhere from 1.5 to 3 seconds. This is a dangerous condition when someone is making a left turn in traffic, or getting onto a highway, or passing on a 2 lane country road, etc. Other cars traveling at 60 mph are moving at 88 ft/sec. The amount of leeway this car needs is much too excessive. The car has been back to the dealer twice with the same diagnosis - "problem not verified". Friends who have driven my car think it is a dangerous condition. Bad acceleration is just as bad as poor braking.
My car is leaking gas and i am afraid to drive it. I had to take it out of the garage because of the gasoline smell. My seatbelt light is on and my mechanic said that i need new seatbelts.
While parked in my driveway i noticed fuel smell outside the drivers side of my 2006 bmw 325i also the car was hard to start meaning the starter was cranking excessively to start the car. I brought the car to the bmw dealer and they found the drivers side sending unit leaking fuel under the back seat of the car. They replaced the sending unit (part no. 16-11-7-163-295) and my car is good now but it seems like this has the potential to be very dangerous and the repair cost me $529.00
The problems i am having with my car include: high rpms when accelerating, massive gas consumption which i can provide bank statements to prove, massive coolant consumption, numerous oil leaks, rough idling, engine rattling, foul smell of vapors in the car while running, and constant car shaking. My car will cut off completely if the a/c is turned on or if sitting at a red light, so in return i would have to put my car in park while sitting at red lights. All of this is due to the pcv valve. This recall was not made aware to me if though i took my car to get serviced at the bmw dealership after the recall was announced. This is why i asked for goodwill assistance from bmw. Once my car was taken in to fix the recall bmw told me they would not help financially with the repairs of my vehicle due to the fact of the year and mileage. Corporate told me this after i had to chase them down all day because the dealership told me they needed a answer by 12pm and needed the loaner vehicle back. Once i received the answer of no i asked cody campbell if the recall was fixed . He replied saying yes. I drove to the dealership to then be sent back home because they said they were sealing some of the leaks for safety purposes. I found this odd because if you looked online and still look now as of 10:09pm on 10/05/2019 the recall still has not been fixed.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. While driving various speeds, the contact smelled a fuel odor inside the vehicle. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed a puddle of fuel under the vehicle. When he drove off from his garage, there was a trail of fuel following the vehicle. The contact also noticed, under the rear driver's side of the vehicle, a strong odor of fuel. The fuel sending unit was covered with fuel and the lacking ring that secured the fuel sending unit was corroded. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
The valve cover gasket keeps leaking oil. I have fixed this twice in the last 30k miles. Now it is leaking again. Valve cover gasket should not go bad every 10k to 15k miles. If neglected it will cause engine fire due to oil.
Leaking fuel by the fuel tank.
For no reason one day, my door unlock button does not work and i am not able to open the door by pulling on the door handle.the only way to open the door is to use the key and open it from the outside.this only works for the driver door, and you are not able to open any of the remaining doors.this could be a severe safety issue especially if the car is in an accident in which people would not be able to get out.the failure has been consistent and is not intermittent and should be corrected for all cars on the road, since people could die.the only way to exit the vehicle would be to climb out of the windows.the car effected is 2006 bmw 325i.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that all of the doors in the vehicle were locked and could not be opened. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the electric lock switch was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 97,000.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated the doors will not open from the inside or the outside, causing someone to be trapped inside the vehicle. The dealer diagnosed the failure to be that the fuses are blowing out causing the electronic locks to malfunction.this had been the second time he contact had beentrapped inside the vehicle. There had been no repairs. The failure mileage was 18885 and the current mileage was 60000.
The door locks will not unlock with the vehicle's remote. The doors cannot be opened from the inside. The driver door can be unlocked using a manual key but all 3 other doors remained locked due to the fact they are controlled by the remote. The doors cannot be unlocked by depressing the button to unlock the doors.
Vehicle locks do not respond to unlock or lock command from key fob or from car unlock/lock switch. Hazardous problem, potential life risk for children.
The door locks have failed twice on my 2006 bmw 325i. The only possible way to open the car is by using the exterior key. The rear doors will not open and the ppassengers had to crawl across the seats to exit the car. They just failed without warning.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. While the vehicle wasparked, the contact and occupants attempted to exit the locked doors. However, the front driver side automated door lock mechanism was the only functioning device in the vehicle that would allow the door to unlock. The vehicle occupants exited from the front driver side door. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the technician stated the failure was contributed to a defective door latch. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint due to the excessive repair cost. There was a technical service bulletin related to the defect. The technical service bulletin number was unknown. The contact had significant concern of the safety hazard. The failure mileage was 69,200.
While i was traveling out of town my 2006 bmw 325i had a major locking failure.i could not unlock the doors of the car except for the drivers side door.this to me is a safety hazard because all other doors where not operable, thus no one could safely get out of the car if we had been in an accident, the safety unlock would not have worked.
Without warning or indication of a pending failure, the electric door locks failed to unlock all four doors. The lock/unlock switch on the dash would not unlock the doors nor would the unlock button on the key remote. The only door that can be unlocked is the driver?s door and only when using the integrated key directly with the exterior of the door or using the ?double jerk? mechanism (mechanical override) of the inside door handle. None of the passengers doors have the ?double jerk? mechanism (mechanical override) and anybody riding as a passenger would be stuck in the car with a means of exit other than the driver?s door or the windows. In conjunction with this failure, the gas compartment and the electrical rearview mirrors stopped working. The dealer attributed the failure to damaged battery, battery cables and the door actuators, but refused to cover the costs for fixing the problem.my car has turned into a death trap.an ex-mechanic of the dealer has said that this is a common problem he has seen. This is a safety issue that needs to be addressed now before some gets seriously injured or even dies as a result of this design defect.
I was parking and turned off the car and was not able to open the driver's side door.usually i just need to pull the handle twice and it opens but this time it would not open.i tried the electric remote to unlock the doors and it did not affect the locks.i tried the passenger door and it did not open either.i had to exit the car from the back doors.i determined a fuse was blown and replaced the 15a fuse with a 20a fuse as recommended by the bmw forum and it now works fine.the concern is if i had to exit the car from the front doors, i would have been trapped.
The driver's side locks would not unlock on the door.the passenger's side was unlocked and wouldn't lock back.i had to climb across the passenger's seat to get out.this is a terrifying experience especially when thinking about what happens if there's an emergency and this happens.very frightening.
The door locks will not unlock with the vehicle's remote. The doors cannot be opened from the inside. The driver door can be unlocked using a manual key but all 3 other doors remained locked due to the fact they are controlled by the remote. The doors cannot be unlocked by depressing the button to unlock the doors. If my son and i were in a wreck and the driver side damaged we would not be able to get out of the car.
The rear door lock is not working - the handles do not open the door from the inside - the lock actuator is faulty and needs to be replaced again.so far i have had the front door lock actuators and the rear driver side actuators replaced.bmw will not fix the actuators even though the part has been changed out before, is a known issue, and the actuators have been superseded two times by bmw.
I have a 2006 bmw 325 i with only 34k on it,all its doors except the driver door cant be open from inside or outside,only driver door open. It is a great danger in case of accident or fire people from passenger side or from rear seats can get stuck .
The door locks would not unlock from inside the vehicle using the central door unlock/lock button, key or manual door handle.had this been an emergency would not have been able to escape quickly.had to open window, reach outside and use the manual key to open door lock.there should be a recall on this known safety defect.
The key fob fails to lock/unlock the doors. The central lock/unlock switch fails to lock/unlock the doors to allow the driver to come out of the car. The door latch inside the car does not open the door either. They only way to open the door is to use the key to unlock the door from outside.
Central door locking system failed preventing any of the 4 doors and fuel door from opening. Passengers couldn't open their doors and had to crawl up front to exit through the drivers door.there was no other way for them to exit the car, the doors were completely inoperable.replaced 15a fuse with 20a fuse as recommended by bmw dealer which worked for a coupleof weeks. Problem resurfaced so i inspected the fuse previously replaced to discover it was blown again. Now all power door locks work except front passenger. This issue really needs to be investigated soon. When there is a door unlocking failure, which according to many pages of complaints online is a very common occurrence with these cars, there is absolutely no way for passengers to exit - especially if they needed to exit quickly. It's very dangerous.
There is a well known issue with bmw model years 2006 and 2007 3 series models.there seems to be some problem with the door lock actuators and/or the fuses for the door locks.when they fail you are only able to escape the car through the drivers side door.none of the other doors on the car will open from the inside or outside.in order to fix the issue you have to replace the door lock actuators and the fuses.it really seems like there should be a recall on this issue as it is such a huge safety problem.what happens when i have a car full of people and heaven forbid it catches on fire or there is an accident and the drivers side door is damaged?we all die?
The car locks fail to lock or unlock, one time locking me inside my car.the manual locks also stop working so using a key or opening from the inside with the handle is impossible.i had the problem repaired the first time in december and they replaced the locking mechanisms for the front driver door and gas cap door.in january, my locks failed again.this time forcing me to crawl in and out my front passenger's side door to gain access to my car.the dealer this time replaced the door lock fuse.this is a safety hazard if there were to be an accident, i would be stuck in my car.
2006 bmw 325i. After parking with my wife in the front seat and my elderly parents in the back seats, only the driver's side door would unlock. The central locking system would not unlock the doors. Neither would the remote or the interior door handles. My wife and elderly parents had to climb over the center console and from the back seat to exit the car via the driver's door. This is a safety hazard if people are trapped in the car. What if there was a fire? this is due to a design flaw with bmw cars where a 15amp fuse was installed for the door mechanism. Bmw has issued a service bulletin ( 51 19 07 ) which calls for replacing the 15amp fuse for a 20 amp fuse to resolve this issue.
My door lock actuator failed in the garage and i have not been able to open the doors either from outside or inside. It would have been dangerous if this had happened when the vehicle was occupied and there was an accident.
I was in my car (bmw 325i - 2006) with two kids, a toddler and a newborn.i locked the door and window because my toddler wanted to open the door.later i tried to roll down the rear window and heard a crack.the window was broken.this is a big safety issue especially you have kids in the car.i had to drive home with the window broken and down with my kids in there.the weather was cold and of course was very dangerous because my toddler knows how to open the seat belt and also possessed dangerous to other vehicles as she can throw toys out of the window.i will take my vehicle to bmw dealer tomorrow to see what they can do to fix the situation.i've never had expected that i can roll down the window while it is locked.how do i suppose to remember that the window has been locked or what if my spouse locked it while she drove.i've never had this issue with other vehicles.
Door locks stopped working with key fob and central locking system.rear driver side door would not open at all.replaced fuse but this still did not allow door to open.this is a major safety issue!!
Door locks stopped working,couldn't get in or out of car or open the gas door. Replaced fuse #57 and now 3 of 4 locks are working. After doing online research i've found this is a very common problem on these cars and it is unsafe as i would not have been able to get out of the car if there was an emergency. It seems that this problem is so common that it would warrant a recall.
2006 bmw 325 i - door lock actuators should have been recalled by bmw.they are faulty and bmw suggests when one fails you replace both for over $800.00.known problem by bmw but refuses to help, only charge.
When trying to unlock the vehicle using the remote, the doors would not unlock.the vehicle has only one manual unlock latch for key insert into the door on the drivers door.was able to unlock only the drivers door.the remaining three doors cannot be unlocked at all, not even when opening from the inside.also the gas tank door will not open either. This is not an isolated problem numerous vehicles of this make, model, and year are having the same issue.if there is an emergency, there is no way to get out of the three locked doors.huge safety concern!!!!found a blown fuse, and replaced, but it did not correct the problem.this is a serious issue, and there should be a recall for this problem.check the complaint list, please.
All the door locks would not work whether i used the key fob or the central unlock button.could not even open up doors from inside.if i would have had kids in my car and an emergency existed then i would have been unable to get them out the door let alone getting myself out.i replaced the fuse and the doors worked for a few weeks and now the door lock issue has resurfaced.i googled the problem and it turns out that bmw has had this door lock fuse/door actuator issue for a long long time, and there hasn't been a recall.this is dangerous (life threatening) and deserves a recall.bmw only wants to replace the 15a fuse with a 20a fuse for a fix, but doing this doesn't fix the root problem.
I was inside my car in a parking lot and the electric door locks failed to unlock the doors.the switch on the dash would unlock the doors nor would the remote.the door handles inside the car would not open the door either.luckily i remembered that if i held down on one of the buttons on the remote control the windows would open.i then had to climb out of the window. The temperature inside the car was more than 100 degrees.this is a very serious problem.if i had not had the remote, i would have been trapped inside the car!
2006 bmw 325i door lock/latch failure. Unable to open doors with key fob. Doors will lock but now not possible to open any doors with fob or with lock/unlock button inside car. Must unlock driver's side door with valet key. Fuel door also locked and will not open. All ready had this problem fixed approximately one year ago.*ln
Went to unlock doors in 2006 bmw 325i and there was a rapid clicking sound in the front passenger door. The power locks failed to respond afterwards and both front doors remained locked. The fob, nor the internal unlock button would allow the doors to be unlocked and attempting to open the doors from the inside did not work either. Only the driver's door can be manually unlocked by physical key, pulling the handle from the inside also did not open the door.
Doors will no longer unlock using remote key fob or interior door unlocking button. Only driver's side door will open manually.
Bmw has a service bulletin (sib-51-19-07) on the bmw vehicles: doors will not unlock using the key fob or central locking button.this is a major safety concern for when this occurs there is only one exit (and entry) into the vehicle and that is through the driver's side door.in the event of an accident and the ability/mobility of the passengers this may not be possible.my 2006 325i bmw (vin: [xxx]) is having its front door locking/latching assembles replaced due to them malfunctioning and causing a short in the system.this short is causing the fuse which unlocks the doors to blow which creates a safety issue for passengers not being able to unlock their doors to exit the vehicle (except for the driver?s door) in the event one needs to exit in an emergency (or just entering or exiting the bmw).as a matter of fact, my former mother-in-law has a 2006 325i bmw and she just had her bmw serviced for the same issue.from what i am being told the cost to repair these locking/latching assemble will run about $750-800 (parts and labor).in my opinion, this being a safety issue caused by defective parts should be a recall replacement vs a consumer cost.
The door locks will not unlock with the remote. The doors cannot be opened from the inside. Only the drivers door can be unlocked using a the spare key.this is a safety hazard if there were to be an accident, i would be stuck in my car. There would be no way for the doors to be opened in case of an emergency. This is a very common problem with this make. Its attributed to a faulty design.
I have a 2006 bmw 325i.the car has automatic locks that can be triggered with a remote key or inside the car with a lock/unlock button in the dashboard.the "unlock" feature has failed and i am unable to unlock the car with either the remote or the lock/unlock button in the dashboard.in addition, the only door that can be unlocked from either inside the car or outside the car is the driver's side front door.all the other passenger doors are locked and cannot be unlocked or opened.this obviously creates a major safety issue.the gas tank is also locked when this happens, however, this can be overcome through the manual gas tank release in the trunk.the lock failure must be remedied with some type of repair, either of a fuse or a repair of the actuators.
The door locks stopped working due to well known by bmw faulty door actuators. Left side got locked, while right side kept being unlocked. The worst part is that i could not close the locked passenger door, so we had to "belt it" to the back passenger door to eb able to make it home.shame on bmw for very poor design w/o any mechanical way of locking/unlocking.very unsafe it happens at collision.
2006 bmw 325i door lock system failure.the fuses relating the door lock system keep blowing out.they should recall for actuator change.
Door lock failure on 2006 bmw 325i. All the door locks will not unlock. The passenger side door and both rear doors will not unlock. I went to lock the car and heard a clicking noise and the doors locked but would not unlock. Only the driver's side door can open now. I cannot even open the other doors with the key fob or the central locking button. We had to climb in the back and get our 7 month old baby out through the rear passenger window because the doors would not open.
My passengers and i were trying to get back into my parked car, but when i used my key fob to unlock the doors only the passenger doors unlocked while the driver's door didn't. I tried to unlock the driver's door by using the lock/ unlock button located in the car. This did not work, and it locked the passenger doors again. I then tried to unlock the doors simultaneously by trying the key fob and the manual lock/ unlock button inside of the car a few more times, but none of the doors unlocked this time. We all heard the car attempting to lock and unlock, but the locks were not moving. I wasn't able to unlock any of the doors with the key fob or with the door lock/ unlock button inside the car, (the passengers were already in the car) so i used the emergency cut-out key located inside of the key fob to manually open the driver's door to get in. When i stopped to get gas on the same night, i found out that the gas cap was also locked, so we left. When we arrived back at my residence, everyone climbed out of the driver's seat. Finally, this morning after i manually unlocked the car with the emergency key, i noticed that the seat memory was also unresponsive. With less than 1/8 of a tank left, i will have to tow the car to the dealership because it will not make it on the gas left in the tank.this is a serious issue because if we were to have gotten in any type of accident or were in some unforeseen trouble while in the car with only seconds to react and get out of the car, it would have most likely ended up in multiple fatalities because of the inability to get out of the vehicle in a hasty manner. Please investigate and recall this issue before something like this does happen during and/ or after a car accident and people die because they are trapped in a car due to the electrical/ lock malfunction. Thank you.
I was at the store when the car locks jammed.the only way to get into the car was by manually using the key.the key fob would not unlock the door.the real issue was that the only door that could be opened was the drivers side using the manual key. All the others were jammed shut.there would be no way for those doors to be opened in case of an emergency.this is a very common problem with this make.its attributed to a faulty design.see threads and youtube video.http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3080752http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3v04l-isycsthe consequences are that if there is an accident, there is no way to get to passengers, also, fire situations would be deadly,submerging in water could also prove to be a disastrous.the only repair is replacement with the same actuator, but the problem is only a temporary fix.over time it will reoccur.it is a design flaw.employee:kennedy space centerspace shuttle program(united space alliance)safety, quality, and mission assuranceengineer
All 4 doors will not unlock and open.
Doors will not unlock from remote key or unlock button inside car or from doors handle inside or outside car and will trap passengers inside. Only driver side door opens with door key. Doors can not be locked from remote key except driver side door. Totally unsafe to drive for chance getting trapped inside car. No manual door open feature exists.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the electronic key fob failed to unlock the vehicle. The contact stated that the door had to be opened manually however the front and rear drivers side doors failed to open manually. The failure occurred on one occasion. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.the approximate failure mileage was 123,000.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i.the contact stated that all of the locks failed to unlock in 2007.all of the locks are electronic and there is a master unlock button on the dashboard.the contact was unable to exit the vehicle and had to drive to the service dealer in order to be let out of the vehicle.the dealer had to reset the computer chip in the locks.on march 22, 2008, the failure recurred and the dealer had to replace all the door locks.immediately after the replacement, the electric mirrors failed.the dealer stated that the motor failed simultaneously.the dealer provided the contact with a new vehicle.the failure and current mileages were 38,000.
While my wife was driving, suddenly the front and back doors were locked and not able to open both with manually as well as remotely. Just one driver's passenger door was opened to get out.access to just one door. My wife who is pregnant had a horrible time in getting out of the car due to this issue and she had to go to emergency as she had difficulty in getting out of the car due to this issue.this is really a safety issue.
Regarding his defective 2006 bmw 325i customer is seeking full reimbursement, replacement of the car or upgrade**ccthe sunroof and door locks malfunctioned, the brake pads were faulty. While driving, the consumer noticed the hood was vibrating. The consumer managed to pull over and discovered the hood wasn't leveled.the driver side didn't seem to fully adhere to the body of the car.
My passengers and i were trying to get back into my parked car, but when i used my key fob to unlock the doors only the passenger doors unlocked while the driver's door didn't. I tried to unlock the driver's door by using the lock/ unlock button located in the car. This did not work, and it locked the passenger doors again. I then tried to unlock the doors simultaneously by trying the key fob and the manual lock/ unlock button inside of the car a few more times, but none of the doors unlocked this time. We all heard the car attempting to lock and unlock, but the locks were not moving. I wasn't able to unlock any of the doors with the key fob or with the door lock/ unlock button inside the car, (the passengers were already in the car) so i used the emergency cut-out key located inside of the key fob to manually open the driver's door to get in. When i stopped to get gas on the same night, i found out that the gas cap was also locked, so we left. When we arrived back at my residence, everyone climbed out of the driver's seat. Finally, this morning after i manually unlocked the car with the emergency key, i noticed that the seat memory was also unresponsive. With less than 1/8 of a tank left, i will have to tow the car to the dealership because it will not make it on the gas left in the tank.this is a serious issue because if we were to have gotten in any type of accident or were in some unforeseen trouble while in the car with only seconds to react and get out of the car, it would have most likely ended up in multiple fatalities because of the inability to get out of the vehicle in a hasty manner. Please investigate and recall this issue before something like this does happen during and/ or after a car accident and people die because they are trapped in a car due to the electrical/ lock malfunction. Thank you.
The doors on my car are locked and will not open. I called bmw and was advised that this is a common issue but not considered a safety issue. Once the doors are locked they cannot be unlocked regardless if you are in or out of the car - there is no manual way to open them. So essentially because of the issue if you were in the car you would be stuck. I was also told that this has happened to 1000s of bmw's and its a known issue but bmw wont recall. How can being stuck in a vehicle with no way to exit not be considered a safety concern?
Transmission oil leak.
Oil filter housing gasket leaked on to alternator causing the alternator to over heat and melt internal components which causing lack of power and multiple false check engine codes to come on and smoke clouded my view while driving so very common problem is the heater core leaking too
When i push the brake for a complete stop, it will stop but miliseconds after that i will get jumpy. It is a safety concern for someone that is not used to the vehicle, it feels like the car is about to hit another vehicle in front of it. It happens when there is a traffic light or when i am going to park my vehicle.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking oil through the head gasket. In addition, the sun roof cloth detached from the vehicle. The contact also stated that the steptronic transmission gears would not engage in ds or manual, only drive.the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised the contact that there were no recalls for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 63,000.
Heads of head bolts broke off. Oil leaking & exhaust smoking.normal driving with no auto modifications and regular maintenance.
Car only has 63,000 miles.the aluminum bolts for the valve cover and the head bolts sheared off while driving.stopped at a red light and car starts to shake, check engine sign lights, oil sign lights, once i gave it gas.oil is leaking from car.car is towed and mechanic shows me damage.broken aluminum bolts fell inside of engine.bolt is wedged between timing chain and gear.the engine is destroyed.known defect for 2006 models, but bmw north america will not cover damage.have called bmw north america three times now.bmw switched bolt type in following years.others reporting same problem.safety hazard.what if i was on a busy highway when my car stopped?car will never be the same.bmw needs to admit to their mistake and cover the damages.a recall should be put in place for the bolts.just ridiculous that a company known for quality will do this to their customers.i hope the dot takes it upon themselves to hold bmw accountable.others with the same problem, please email me at [xxx].looking for a potential resolution.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Heads of head bolts broke off.normal slow, short commute driving. Exhaust smoking.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. On several occasions, while driving at high speeds, the vehicle vibrated. The contact also stated that the driver and passenger side air bag indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the bushings on the front axle were damaged and the control arms were defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and stated that the contact could ask for a discount at the dealer. The failure mileage was 143,598. Updated 08/22/17*lj
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that transmission fluid was leaking from the transmission pan. The vehicle began making a ticking sound and jerked when it was shifted into park. The dealer stated that the transmission pan and filter needed to be replaced; the dealer also stated that the pan was made of plastic and had a tendency to become warped. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the contact was informed that the transmission fluid was leaking from above the pan from the engine as well. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000 and the current mileage was approximately 66,000.
I was driving about 10 mph in traffic on friday, oct. 31, 2008, at 5 p.m., in houston,when my 2006 bmw 325i began smoking in the passenger compartment and burst into flames by the time i got it parked. I first noticed the air conditioner was not functioning properly and then smoke immediately began filling the car. The car was totaled by the time the hfd arrived. The car was in good condition and hadno recent service or problems. It had no previous electrical problems. The ac just began blowing warm air, and smoke started pouring into the compartment from above and below the dashboard - not from the ac. The car was running fine until it burst into flames. It had to be a mechanical defect or an electrical short of some kind.
I recently bought a 2006 bmw 330 xi with a manual gear shift. The design of the clutch and brake pedals is such that one can accidentally step on both the clutch pedal and the arm of the break pedal while depressing the clutch, this causes the car to stop suddenly and unexpectedly. It has occurred to me when crossing intersections and most recently, while my wife was merging into expressway traffic, this is a serious accident waiting to happen.the car was reviewed by the dealer and i spoke to a representative from bmw, they insist that this is the way the car was designed and they cannot do anything about it.also, when you depress the clutch with the middle of your foot, the end of your toe can slide between the clutch and brake arms, this interferes with the action of the break pedal. My wife an i are experienced stick shift drivers, we have been driving manual stick shift cars for 40 years, this is the first time this happens to us; we have had four close calls in a month.
A few weeks ago when i was driving with a passenger my airbag light came and all sorts of cautions popped up on my i drive about the passenger air bag and seat belt restraints. Later on that day when i did not have a passenger with me everything was fine. Now almost every time i have a passenger with me the light comes on. From all the research i have been doing on this was a recall for this same exact problem but only on the early model 2006 325i. So i called bmw usa earlier today gave them my vin and my 2006 325i was not apart of the recall! which i do not understand because the recall should have covered all the 2006 because there were a lot more cases of this happening to even the late model 325i. So is there any way my vin can be added to the recall so i can get this safety issue resolved?
The rear door lock is not working - the handles do not open the door from the inside - the lock actuator is faulty and needs to be replaced again.so far i have had the front door lock actuators and the rear driver side actuators replaced.bmw will not fix the actuators even though the part has been changed out before, is a known issue, and the actuators have been superseded two times by bmw.
Pass. Restraint system fault message. Few days went by with this fault message coming on and off. Now its currently staying on. After searching on the web, i've found many other bmw owners with the same issue, but only a few models are covered under recall (08v384000). After search my (vin) show no current recalls. Recall (08v384000) states 2006 year 3-series. How can this only be limited to some 2006 ,but not others with the same problems? vehicle has around 86k miles. Thanks
My car is leaking gas and i am afraid to drive it. I had to take it out of the garage because of the gasoline smell. My seatbelt light is on and my mechanic said that i need new seatbelts.
Air bag lights on without crash also seat belt light on.
Passenger restraint system malfunction. There's a recall for the same make and model of my car but for some reason "my vin" doesn't fall into the recall.
Battery was low and wouldn't start jump started the car and received a message that the seat belt restraint tensioner is bad. Has a seat belt with airbag symbol on the dash...plus the vehicle started showing a symbol with a steering wheel with arrows then the car won't start until i shake the steering wheel several times...was stranded for hours then finally it started. Bmw has very low quality and problems. This is becoming very unsafe and not sure if i want my family in this unsafe vehicle.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. After the vehicle was started, the restraint system malfunction warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,000.
Dt*:the contact stated upon purchase, the seat belt light flashed intermittently, when the seat belt was latched.then, while traveling 50 mph, the vehicle struck a deer.the seat belt did not restrain the driver and no air bags deployed.there was damage to the grill area, the vehicle was driven away from the scene and has not been inspected by a mechanic.the driver sustained minor injuries.updated 8/14/2006 -
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that while seated in the drivers seat with the seat belt latched, the seat belt warning indicator illuminated while there was no other occupants in the vehicle. The contact also stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was made aware of nhtsa campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags) however, the vin was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 176,000.
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: ea08001thankfully 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.
I purchased the vehicle one week ago with the airbag and seatbelt lights on the dash, after plenty of research there was a recall done on only the sport seats. After everything i read even the non sports seats, like mine are having the issues as well. Bmw needs to fix this issue with all models. I have no clue at this point if the airbags will even go off in the event of a crash. Plenty of complaints on the site about this same issue. Please help
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. While operating the vehicle, the air bag and seat belt sensors remained illuminated. 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.
Getting error on dash that passenger restraint system malfunction.
Was driving home and the seat beat and airbag light came on out of nowhere was driving normal
Airbag and seatbelt sensor comes on and off randomly. Appears to be a sensor or connection error.
The airbag warning comes on indicating that the passenger seat airbag is off and the. Belt tension sensoris malfunctioning.only happens when there is someone sitting in the passenger seat.
Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle was in an accident, hitting a deer which caused injuries to contact's neck. After during the accident, the air bags did not deploy. Theaccident was reported to the insurance company. On the second day after the vehicle was purchased, the seatbelt light illuminated.
I recently purchased a used 2006 bmw 325i with the intentions of letting my daughter drive it, due to the high safety ratings of these automobiles. I called the dealership about some issues with the transmission, and some warning lights on the dash indicating a problem with the seatbelts and airbags. When i inquired about the warning lights, the service writer of the dealership in meridian ms told me that it sounds like the seat mat was faulty. Later i googled info about the seat mat, and i came across a link that shows my should have been recalled due to this issue. I called the dealership back and was told there was no recall for this car. I called nhtsc and left a message about my inquiry, and i was called back promptly by mr. Nate hayes. After i explained the situation to mr. Hayes, he did some checking and found that although some 2006 325i's weren't recalled (the ones with manual seats) mine however should've been recalled due to having the electrically adjusted sports seats. Mr. Hayes instructed me to call the dealership to see if maybe this work had already been done on my vehicle. Upon calling the dealership back, i was told that it hadn't been done, because my vehicle wasn't in the recall. After questioning him more about it, he told me that he was able to find that bmw has extended the warranty on my car to 15 years with no mileage limitations, if that is what was wrong with my car, but if not, i would be charged for the repair.what concerns me about this, is the fact that bmw was mandated by the nhtsc to recall a certain list of automobiles to prevent injury, rather than wait to see if problems occur later that could result in injury and/or death. I don't know if others that should have been recalled were put off by bmw or not, but this could have some deadly consequences.
I'm getting this message"restraint system malfunction, fault in passenger restraint system affecting airbag, belt tensioner, or belt force limiter. Continue to wear the safety belt, have the system checked by the nearest bmw center." usually i have this msg when i have a passenger, but now even with empty seat it pops up and together with the passenger airbag lights. I have contacted the bmwusa about this issue and the( nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000) but they stated that my vehicle does not fall under that category according to the vin #. Hope someone can help, because i have found a lots of complaints about similar issues online. Thank you for your consideration..
I am frightened to death that the aforementioned recall of almost the entire srs controls was not properly fixed. Duplicated warnings for both have been a daily problem and an exact replica of the symptoms prior.no accident to report, yet a completely valid potential cause for bodily harm! my other car is 16 years old and just was in for a new and active recall as the bags were deploying shrapnel and plastic....and she's 16 years old! i appreciate your help and consideration! looking forward to a prompt response! i'll be driving it to my nephew's wedding at fort campbell army base.
My 2006 bmw 325i has dashboard warning lights that continue to come up after much time & effort has been spent to get them fixed.the airbag warning light, the seat belt warning light, & the flat tire monitor warning light have caused much stress & frustration due to the issues not being addressed after multiple attempts with the dealership as well as other independent companies.i am worried that if an accident does occur that my safety will be in great danger & this is something that every car owner understands.i am at a loss at this point & do not want to continue to spend countless dollars when the ends do not justify the mean.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated the passenger side air bag warning light and the seat belt warning light illuminated indicating that the passenger air bag was off when a passenger seat was occupied. The dealer was contacted to set up an appointment regarding the air bag and seat belt light. The contact believed that if the vehicle was involved in a crash the passenger side air bag would not deploy. The failure mileage was 50,000.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the seatbelt and air bag warning lights illuminated continuously while driving for an extended period of time. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who reset the seatbelt sensor but the failure recurred. The contact was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 13v564000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
Copse:i1440005a. 2006 bmw 325i. Consumer stated the driver seat belt does not latch. *lnthe seat belt was replaced.
The passenger seatbelt/airbag warning light was on and off from time to time after around four years of my purchase in 2005.the problem might have existed earlier; however, as my vehicle usually did not carry any passengers, i did not notice the problem within the warranty period.recently, the light would not even go away.my mechanic informed me about the recall number 13v564000, stating the "owners of model year 2006-2007 3 series with standard seat ... Will receive an extended warranty on their front passenger seat occupant detection mat."i have contact bmw, but they said the recall and the extended warranty would not be applicable to my vehicle.
Passenger restraint system. (fault in passenger restraint system affecting airbag, belt tensioner, belt force limiter) whilst driving. Air bag recalled just two months ago! and now new issue. Worried for safety.
My vehicle seat belt restraint system is not working properly.there is warning on my dash of a malfunction and after some research my vehicle vin number is not under the recall.it have the same sports seats they speak about having the problem same year same model same problem with seat sensor but my vin is not under recall.
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.
I was driving about 10 mph in traffic on friday, oct. 31, 2008, at 5 p.m., in houston,when my 2006 bmw 325i began smoking in the passenger compartment and burst into flames by the time i got it parked. I first noticed the air conditioner was not functioning properly and then smoke immediately began filling the car. The car was totaled by the time the hfd arrived. The car was in good condition and hadno recent service or problems. It had no previous electrical problems. The ac just began blowing warm air, and smoke started pouring into the compartment from above and below the dashboard - not from the ac. The car was running fine until it burst into flames. It had to be a mechanical defect or an electrical short of some kind.
1. Speedometer accuracy!the speedo on my 2006 325i was off by 10%. At 80mph on the speedo, actual speed was 72. At 30 actual was 27. I have been pulled by a cop twice because of this problem. 2. Passenger restrain error messagethe air bag warning light illuminated and a message displayed on the message board stating that the passenger restraint had malfunctioned.
Passenger restraint system malfunction.my vin was not included in the recall but error is showing.according to tbe nhtsa data base under vehicle description (make model and year) theres an open recall for my model.
Air bag light stays on, model and year id for recall, but not id under vin number.
Airbags and seat belt release were suddenly disabled.took the car to the dealer and was notified that the rear lower belt release module (part # 72116975363) had been made non-operational due to a liquid spill on the left side of the rear seat. This caused the entire airbag system and seat belt system to fail. This also short circuited the cable(part #61129130173) bmw states that these parts are not covered under warranty due to " outside influences". Spills inside the car should not disable and cause a short circuit to the airbag and seat belt security system.
The passenger side occupancy seat mat for the airbag failed. Bmw has bulletin sib 65 75 06, airbag warning lamp for oc3 seat mat fault, that covers my cars build date, but bmw states my vin is not covered. There is also a current recall, nhtsa campaign number: 08v384000 but bmw states my car is not covered and refuses to honor the 10 year extended warranty. My car is experiencing this same issue, as diagnosed by a local bmw dealers, but they have failed to cover it. This is a major safety issue that is affecting many cars outside of the recall. They are many people posting on various bmw forums that are experiencing the same issue. Bmw should be held accountable to fix all the vehicles experiencing this problem.
I was backing up at 4 mph and pressed the brake to stop. The airbag and seatbelt warning light went on. It continued to stay on and has not turned off since. There was no one in the car other than myself as the driver. I have had the car into the mechanic twice now to fix the issue and the lights and warnings still come on. I called the dealership and they say my vin is not on the recall list. I have researched the issue and found that many owners of the same year, make, and model are having the same issues. Is there any way to get my car vin added to the recall list?
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325.the contact stated that the air bag warning light and passenger side seat belt light on was illuminated. The contact stated that the seat belt warning light would illuminate even with the seat occupied and the seat belt in use.the contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test or repairs.the failure mileage was 67,000.
Seat belt failed to prevent me from hitting steering wheel after another car hit mine from the rear while at a stop sign.
The seat belt light stays illuminated even after both driver and passenger's seat belts are fully latched and remains lit until the vehicle is turned off. Also, the passenger airbag off light, intermittently illuminates even when a passenger is fully seated and buckled up.
The airbag warning comes on indicating that the passenger seat airbag is off and the. Belt tension sensoris malfunctioning.only happens when there is someone sitting in the passenger seat.
I believe the seat sensor in my 2006 bmw 325i front passenger seat is faulty.the majority of the time, the light comes on that shows that my front passenger airbag is not on and also that the passenger is notbuckled, whether they are buckled, or there isn't a passenger in that seat at all.whether i am stationary or driving/moving at any speed, those warning lights are on, and will intermittently go off for short periods of time, then they come back on again. I am in a carpool so i frequently am the driver and i have someone in that front passenger seat. I am concerned that if in an accident, the airbag will not deploy causing injuries in the case of an accident. Newer models of the same car have this seat sensor on recall, so the 2006 should also be recalled.
My car started displaying a warning that there was a malfunction in the passenger restraint system. Took it to dealer who said that there was a low voltage issue with my battery and fixed it. 2 weeks later the warning reappeared. This time, when i took it to the dealer, i was informed that there was a defective sensor module in the seats and that the airbags would not deploy in the event of a crash. Even though the nhtsa issued a recall for this specific malfunction (nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000), the dealer refused to fix the module under warranty. The cost of this repair was quoted to be $1400 and is out of my budget, and even though this is a noted safety defect that bmw is aware of, they refuse to honor the recall claiming that my car's vin number is not among those covered by the recall.
Getting error on dash that passenger restraint system malfunction.
I purchased the vehicle one week ago with the airbag and seatbelt lights on the dash, after plenty of research there was a recall done on only the sport seats. After everything i read even the non sports seats, like mine are having the issues as well. Bmw needs to fix this issue with all models. I have no clue at this point if the airbags will even go off in the event of a crash. Plenty of complaints on the site about this same issue. Please help
Airbag light illuminated on the dashboard. Manufacturer was informed but noted that the vin doesnt fall within the range of the recall. Manufacturer didnt authorize the repair ($700 estimate).recall 13v-564 is specifically for bmw/325i/2006/sport seat/airbagmy exact car and exactly the issue im experiencing. There are hundreds of bmw/325i/2006/airbag complaints. Bmw customer relations refuse to help
The passenger side occupancy seat mat for the airbag failed. Bmw has bulletin sib 65 75 06, airbag warning lamp for oc3 seat mat fault, that covers my cars build date, but bmw states my vin is not covered. There is also a current recall, nhtsa campaign number: 08v384000 but bmw states my car is not covered and refuses to honor the 10 year extended warranty. My car is experiencing this same issue, as diagnosed by a local bmw dealers, but they have failed to cover it. This is a major safety issue that is affecting many cars outside of the recall. They are many people posting on various bmw forums that are experiencing the same issue. Bmw should be held accountable to fix all the vehicles experiencing this problem.
I have a 2006 bmw 325i sedan with sports seats that failed the seatbelt warning sensor on the passenger seat due to a defective "occupancy sensor."this is exactly the issue as outlined in action number ea08001 but because the cars build date was later than stated in the recall is not covered.the problem exists in all 2006 cars and was not resolved by the manufacturer.cost was $1,000 for replacement and 3 days at bmw.
I have a faulty passenger side seat occupancy sensor failure, as diagnosed by the local bmw dealership.the failure code is 93c3, and the issue appears to have been previously recognized by the manufacturer, and partially remedied with either an extended warranty or recall, allowable on only particular vin numbers.the recall / extended warranty applies to particular 2006 3 series bmw vehicles manufactured prior to january 2006.the 93c3 seat mat occupancy failure in my vehicle causes the airbag and seat belt lights to illuminate on the dashboard of the vehicle.bmw usa has advised that the recall does not impact my vehicle, even though the seats, and manufacture date are within the recall parameters.the local bmw dealership, as well as independent shops have all advised that the failure should, by all qualifying means beyond vin number identification, be covered under the recall or extended warranty, as this is the same failure as vehicles impacted by the referenced recall.referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000the bmw 325i vehicle i own was manufactured in august of 2005, equipped with standard seat.bmw usa has stated within the recall that they don't know how many vehicles are impacted by this issue and has only elected to remedy this issue on a predetermined set of vehicles.the manufacturer, bmw has been notified of this specific issue, and provided no assistance.they advised that all repairs are to be customer paid, and have refused to honor their recall.as of 1/22/2013, the vehicle remains unrepaired and a safety hazard.many others have the same issue, as documented by nhtsa complaints.bmw stated consequence of non repair:in this situation the front passenger air bags will not deployeven if a sufficiently severe accident would occur and occupant protection provided by the system would not be possible.
1. Seat occupancy sensors are broken. The indicator shows up on the dashboard even when the driver and the passenger have their seat belts fasten.2. Oil leaks from pan gasket due to the aluminum bolts and etc.
The passenger side airbag light has come on notifying that the airbag is disabled. There are recalls on the same model/year bmw as mine but my particular vin is not included. I spoke to a bmw rep who said the recall could be based on the particular seats and not necessarily the vin. But she told me it only applies to the sport seats and not the standard seats which i have. According to my research online, the problem seems to be with a seat mat sensor which was faulty. Also, the nhtsa has a complaint already listed under 08v384000.
Passenger restraint system malfunction.my vin was not included in the recall but error is showing.according to tbe nhtsa data base under vehicle description (make model and year) theres an open recall for my model.
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. There are plenty of folks affected by this: see http://www.carcomplaints.com/bmw/325/2006/accessories-interior/seats.shtmlntsb, please address this asap!and thanks!
Bmw 2006 325i taken to mechanic due to passenger occupancy seat mat sensor failure associated with recall of same model year bmw.airbag light illuminated on dash and airbag off light sensor illuminated even when passenger seat was occupied.manufacturer was notified, but said the vin did not fall within the range of the recall.did not authorize repair on the vehicle due to $700 estimated repair cost.clearly this is an issue with the bmw 2006 325i as apparent with the number of complaints associated with this issue.
The passenger seatbelt/airbag warning light was on and off from time to time after around four years of my purchase in 2005.the problem might have existed earlier; however, as my vehicle usually did not carry any passengers, i did not notice the problem within the warranty period.recently, the light would not even go away.my mechanic informed me about the recall number 13v564000, stating the "owners of model year 2006-2007 3 series with standard seat ... Will receive an extended warranty on their front passenger seat occupant detection mat."i have contact bmw, but they said the recall and the extended warranty would not be applicable to my vehicle.
Passenger restraint system malfunction. There's a recall for the same make and model of my car but for some reason "my vin" doesn't fall into the recall.
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 am writing to you to address a current nhtsa safety recall affecting my vehicle (and presumably many similar vehicles).i currently own a 06 bmw 325i 4dr and have recently experienced a front passenger seat detection mat malfunction.this sensor malfunction affects the deployment of the front passenger seat airbag in the event of a collision.the error codes my vehicle is displaying are the same as those addressed in the nhtsa safety recall campaign number 13v564000, dated 13 nov 2013. The nhtsa recall indicated bmw is recalling 06-07 3-series equipped with seat types that may produce similar errors due to cracking that develops with age.this cracking is true in my vehicle and has been verified by local mechanics.in dec 2013, i consulted my local bmw dealership to determine if my vehicle was covered under the nhtsa safety recall.i was informed by the dealer that my vehicle was *not covered* under any current recalls and included no extended warranties.i informed the dealer that an nhtsa safety recall currently addresses my vehicle's problems; however, it did not seem to be their problem.in jan 2014, i contacted bmw na to address the same issue.i was informed that an nhtsa recall did affect current 06 325i vehicles, however, their recall only affects owners of vehicles with "sport" seats. They informed me while, my vehicle is experiencing similar issues, bmw na did not plan to recall non-sport seat sensors.frankly, i find it ridiculous that other vehicles with the same year, make, and model are experiencing the exact same malfunctions and errors as my vehicle.in the end, my front passenger airbag will not deploy in the event of a collision for the same malfunctioning seat sensor, yet, bmw has turned a blind eye to myself and i presume a large number of owners with this same problem.
Passenger air bag warning lights comes on and off sporadically. This will cause air bags not to inflate in event of an accident.bmw issued recall for defective seat mats/sensor but they say my vehicle not covered by the recall and replacement is $1000.it is same defective seat mat as on other 2006 325i cars and should be included in recall.
A faulty passenger occupancy airbag sensor warning light has been repeatedly appearing.own research suggests that as a result of this fault the passenger airbag may not deploy in a crash.this problem seems to be extremely common to bmws from around this time and a non-deploying airbag would pose a life-threatening safety risk.bmw has as yet apparently refused to issue a recall.
Takata recall. The passenger seat's airbag/weight sensor on our 2006 325i has gone out repeatedly (we're on the 4th or 5th replacement.) it happens when the car is in motion and then the sensor light comes on to alert us that something is wrong and stays on until it's replaced. However, it usually goes out again within 18 months or so. I am usually sitting in the seat when this happens which is very unsafe. I can't remember the exact date of the first malfunction, but we hadn't owned the car very long; it was still under warranty. We have the sports seats which from my reading seem to be part of the problem. I would like to make sure that our car was not overlooked in the recalls. It never stays fixed for long and i don't want to find out that it should have been recalled when i'm lying in a hospital bed, or worse. Seems like more than a coincidence...
I recently purchased a used 2006 bmw 325i with the intentions of letting my daughter drive it, due to the high safety ratings of these automobiles. I called the dealership about some issues with the transmission, and some warning lights on the dash indicating a problem with the seatbelts and airbags. When i inquired about the warning lights, the service writer of the dealership in meridian ms told me that it sounds like the seat mat was faulty. Later i googled info about the seat mat, and i came across a link that shows my should have been recalled due to this issue. I called the dealership back and was told there was no recall for this car. I called nhtsc and left a message about my inquiry, and i was called back promptly by mr. Nate hayes. After i explained the situation to mr. Hayes, he did some checking and found that although some 2006 325i's weren't recalled (the ones with manual seats) mine however should've been recalled due to having the electrically adjusted sports seats. Mr. Hayes instructed me to call the dealership to see if maybe this work had already been done on my vehicle. Upon calling the dealership back, i was told that it hadn't been done, because my vehicle wasn't in the recall. After questioning him more about it, he told me that he was able to find that bmw has extended the warranty on my car to 15 years with no mileage limitations, if that is what was wrong with my car, but if not, i would be charged for the repair.what concerns me about this, is the fact that bmw was mandated by the nhtsc to recall a certain list of automobiles to prevent injury, rather than wait to see if problems occur later that could result in injury and/or death. I don't know if others that should have been recalled were put off by bmw or not, but this could have some deadly consequences.
The air bag light came on and i called bmw customer relations. They told me to take it to a bmw dealer to have the front seat occupant protection mat replaced under an extended warranty (nhtsa campaign number 13v564000). The bmw dealer in scottsdale said it isn't listed as a recall item and they want $180 just to perform a check to see if there is a problem, which is ridiculous there should be no fee at all to fix such an important safety item (airbag).
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: ea08001thankfully 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.
My bmw does not fall into the recall that bmw published. After several lights appeared in my dash (airbag, brake, seatbelt) i had the disnostic tool looked up and received a fault code 93c3 seat occupancy detector, passenger . Looking on the web this seems to be a common problem.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the passenger seat recognized a passenger even when nothing or no one was in the seat. The dealer repaired the vehicle per nhtsa campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags); however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was returned to the dealer it was diagnosed that the leather seats needed to be reconditioned. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 114,000. Updated 06/13/17*lj*as
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, the abs warning indicator illuminated and the brakes engaged independently. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the abs brake module pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
Brakes failed today with 19 year old son driving my bmw. Thankfully, he was able to pull into a parking lot and cruise to a stop. After some research, i found that bmw says the oil supply for the vacuum pump that operates the brake booster used for power assist can be interrupted, and cause the driver to press much harder on the brake pedal to come to a stop. Bmw has recalled over 300,000 cars since 2010 with the same problem - except the 3-series. Although they did issue a recall for the same problem in the 2012-2014 3-series sedans in september 2013. Thankful he wasn't in an accident -- we do realize, however, this situation could have been much worse. Bmw should recall all vehicles (since, according to our mechanic this is a common and dangerous problem).
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the brakes failed. As a result, the vehicle traveled onto a curb. The contact stated that there was no warning prior to or after the failure. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The failure and the current mileages were 70,000.
I was traveling to a local store. My car suddenly jerked,radio turned off while lights on dash flickered on and off. I lost power temporarily and i began smelling wires. I also notice a 'pop' as i attempted to pull over and notice no brake operations so i had to coast to a stop with my 2 year old in the backseat. I started my flashers and turn off car to search for smell. It seems like dash but i didn't see any smoke. I get back in car and attempt to start it and nothing! i still have power so i was confused, i check trunk ultimately and remove battery cover and this is what i found! this is a safety issue and very dangerous. I got the car towed home and won't drive until it is repaired obviously. I am upset but even happier me and my kid made it home safely, something keeps telling me today was a blessing we made it.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i.the contact stated that when he depresses the brake pedal, the pedal becomes stuck at low speeds.he also stated that the failure occurs when stopping or parking.the pedal releases suddenly instead of gradually and occurs each time the vehicle is driven.the speed was unknown.the current and failure mileages were 15,522.the consumer stated he sent documents and attachments along with the questionnaire, but was unable to find them on the website. Updated 10/10/07.
2006 bmw 325i miles: 5kon july 19th, 2006 approx 9:00 am, while i was parking at my office parking lot going about 5 to 10 mph, after i entered the parking stall, i started to apply the brake. The brake pedal felt soft (normally the pedal is stiff), and it wasn't stopping, so i pressed it all the way to the floor. The car felt like it sped up a bit and hit the vehicle directly in front of me. Luckily, no one was in the car and the damage was minor front bumper damage, both to mine and the other vehicle. After i hit other vehicle, i put it in reverse to pull away, then my brake pedal felt normal and came to a complete stop.
2006 bmw 325i, approx. 2400 miles.returning to office from lunch, slowed to approach speed bumps that align parking stall that i was going to pull into.as i was turning into the stall (approx. 5-10 mph), i started to apply the brake and the pedal was soft (normally very stiff).i depressedthe brake pedal to the floor and the car did not stop.it felt like it increased in speed slightly before crashing into the wall and a 4" steel downspout.airbag deployed and i received minor injuries.tested brakes afterwards and they felt normal.approx. $13,000.00 damage.
The brakes do not work smoothly,very often stopping is jumpy, and when starting after the carwas stopped,it will jump forward,it is not possible to ease offthe brake,most times it seems all or nothing.this problem is most prevalent when the outside temperature is above 80 fahrenheit, whichis most of the time in dallas.the dealer has seen the vehicle 4 times about this problem, and i have been told the following reasons: a- you need to get about 500 miles on the car, b- the rotors are soft,c- the discs are soft,the rotorsare hard and the discs are soft, ande- this is the way the brakes on this model operate.i find it hard to believe on a car of this price they have brakes like this.today i returned a loaner car , a 2007 528i to the dealer and the brakes worked perfectly.if my vehicle has this problem, and i sure that other vehicles have this problem it is a major safety issue.there have been no total failures or damage, but i believe it is just a matter of time.but the dealer assured me the vehicle is free from defects and is safe to drive.
Regarding his defective 2006 bmw 325i customer is seeking full reimbursement, replacement of the car or upgrade**ccthe sunroof and door locks malfunctioned, the brake pads were faulty. While driving, the consumer noticed the hood was vibrating. The consumer managed to pull over and discovered the hood wasn't leveled.the driver side didn't seem to fully adhere to the body of the car.
The brakes do not work smoothly,very often stopping is jumpy, and when starting after the carwas stopped,it will jump forward,it is not possible to ease offthe brake,most times it seems all or nothing.this problem is most prevalent when the outside temperature is above 80 fahrenheit, whichis most of the time in dallas.the dealer has seen the vehicle 4 times about this problem, and i have been told the following reasons: a- you need to get about 500 miles on the car, b- the rotors are soft,c- the discs are soft,the rotorsare hard and the discs are soft, ande- this is the way the brakes on this model operate.i find it hard to believe on a car of this price they have brakes like this.today i returned a loaner car , a 2007 528i to the dealer and the brakes worked perfectly.if my vehicle has this problem, and i sure that other vehicles have this problem it is a major safety issue.there have been no total failures or damage, but i believe it is just a matter of time.but the dealer assured me the vehicle is free from defects and is safe to drive.
Steering wheel lock warning light illuminated in red on dash. Vehicle wheel could lock according to the owners manual.*ln
Steering wheel column has locked and the car needed to be towed to the bmw dealership. After researching the vehicles make and model (325i 2006 bmw) i have noticed that this is an ongoing issue with the steering wheel column and ignition port. Bmw has discontinued this type of steering wheel column when building their 2007 vehicles because its an issue. Why hasn't this been recalled and why hasn't anyone taken action on the incident?
Engine suddenly shot offcomplete stall - lost power steeringon freeway while going 70 mph
2006 bmw 325i steering wheel lock failure occurred in may 2007.took car to dealer and the steering wheel column was supposed to have been replaced may 2007. July 2010 car made a loud grinding noise.aug 2010 got wheel lock symbol again---steering wheel lock failing again for the second time.took car to dealer.dealer wants to charge me $130.00 just to check it out--not including repairs.i think this problem should be a recall.this is a common problem with 2006 325i series.
Car was driving when yellow steering column lock warning light came on while driving on street. Malfunction of integral lock sensor in steering columnelv ecu hardware steering lock errorsteering column lock yellow color leads to red which totally renders car unable to startbmw has know bulletin sib-32-04-07
As many others have complained, my car now has a yellow steering wheel icon with a lock.i have to turn the steering wheel a few times in order to get the car to unlock and start.i am afraid to drive it as i have read that many people are unable to start the car once the icon turns from yellow to red.this is a known defect to bmw and they have discontinued use of this electronic lock in their 2007+ cars.why won't bmw admit that their is an issue and fix it?why should i have to pay $500+ to fix something they've known was broken in the first place.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. While parked,the contact noticed that the steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic. The contact did not experience a failure with the steering while driving. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 52,000.
Red steering wheel lock malfunctionthe car won't start due to the malfunctioni have too get it towed down to the dealer.
Steering wheel lock jam light came on in the car and i was able to reset it. Happened again on february 15 and this time it will not reset.
Electric steering lock.
Steering wheel lock has malfunctioned rendering the car unstartable..car was parked with wheels facing strait ahead and upon restart the lock malfunctioned and has been stuck in the lock position.
Vehicle had a yellow steering wheel and lock display on the dash when i tried to start my car. After multiple attempt to start the car in every possibly way, it still did not start. Put key in, pulled it out multiple times; locked car, unlocked car; wiggled steering wheel while trying to start the car (push start). Noticed when key is pushed into key hole, it latches, but does not give any electrical power to the car, or release the steering wheel. Steering wheel was locked. Car has no power to other functions in car. Car can't be shifted into neutral to move car. The car is pretty much unusable.
The vehicle won't start, and steering wheel is locked. The vehicle was parked in the garage, i was able to start the car initially, but 20 minutes later, the car would not start and the steering wheel locked.i tested the alternator and the battery, but still not able to start or turn the steering wheel.upon researching the problem, it seems to be the an issue with the elv locking system.
Steering engine light warning. Started with a small red light when turning car off. The flash of red was so quick could not tell what symbol it was. This then turned into yellow warning with written description in navigation/computer display. Steering engine lock. Turn steering wheel left and right. Do not turn car off will not restart. Took car in twice not anything showing error or problem. Called bmw n. America had no idea what this illuminated symbol meant, connected me to a local dealership and they had no idea. Towed to dealer where i purchased the car (i have been the only owner and driver). Car has 44950 miles. Dealer called today and said steering column needs to be replaced. The yellow illumination stayed on when car was stationary, in motion and turning while on city streets and highway. Red illumination car was stationary.
I now have the "steering lock" yellow caution light on.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told that the steering column could seize and prevent the wheels from being turned. They also advised that a sensor in the steering column was possibly failing and the entire steering column would most likely need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,009.
Steering wheel light comes on vehicle does not start steering wheel locks i hear from a forum that this is a serious issue can be a reason for a fatal accident.
Steering wheel lock light is on engine does not start steering wheel does not move is lock
Steering was locked and i can't start the car for 2 days after i trying so many methods got from online.
My wife parked her 2006 bmw 325i and when she tried to start the car the electronic steering wheel look malfunction light came on.she was unable to start the car, move the car or take it out of park to have it towed.this is either a bad design by bmw (it only happens in 2006-7 models) or safety defect.
I only have 65k miles on my bmw 325i 2006 it and mostly driven on highways.a few days back my bmw wouldn't start without any rhyme or reason. It had a red steering wheel warning light on and the car wouldn't start at all. The book didn't have any instructions either but to take the car to dealerships. I called the dealership and they were also helpless and had no idea. I had to tow my car to the dealership. Ultimately dealership informed me that there was some manufacturing issue and the whole steering column need to be replaced. This sounded crazy as my car has never been with any accident. I don't understand why a car with only 65k miles needs a whole steering column replaced. It cost me ~$1500 to replace the steering column. On searching google it looks likea lot of customers have the same manufacturing issue where the steering wheel would jam and customers need to replace the whole steering column. I emailed and called the bmw service and they refused to take any action and told me to file a complaint with nhtsa if i wish to do so. This is definitely a manufacturing defect where the car would not even start until the whole steering column is replaced. Please tell bmw to own the manufacturing issue and stop cheating naive customers.
There is a known issue with this model bmw, the elv control /steering warning lock is faulty.bmw issued a tsb to dealers that this is an issue and should only be fixed if a customer brings in the vehicle.the issue from what i understand is a software issue and can only be fixed at a dealer. A recall should be issued, if the control cannot be unlocked the car cannot start.since bmw has recognized the issue with a tsb, i am unsure as to why a recall as not been issued.this issue is strictly related to the bmw computer system and the owners can do nothing to prevent this failure.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that there was a strong odor enteringthe vents of the vehicle while waiting for months to receive the remedy for nhtsa campaign number: 17v676000 (electrical system). In addition, there was an abnormal noise coming from the steering wheel but the vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnosis or repairs. The dealers bmw of bowling green (325 three springs rd, bowling green, ky 42104, (270) 745-0001) and bmw of louisville (4 autocenter dr., louisville, ky 40299, (502) 287-1501) had been unable to determine when the remedy parts would be provided from the manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and but was unable to determine when the remedy parts would be provided to the dealers for the recall repair. The approximate failure mileage was not available. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Just had car serviced and looked over on week later steering wheel lock came on when i used it day before. Had no warning, woke up in the morning to go to work and steering wheel lock symbol came up and car will not start.
My vehicle is in storage for the winter i start it once a week then recently it just stop working and a steering wheel lock appeared on the dashboard i research it and thousands of people who have a bmw 325i had the same issue . I feel bmw should repair this manufacturing defect.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that while attempting to park, the steering wheel became stuck as the steering wheel lock warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle then stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the steering wheel column needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 66,000.
Steering wheel lock prevents the starter from working. This prevents the engine from starting. I will have to replace the steering column which will cost over one thousands dollars. Bmw has not issued a recall for this problem
Steering wheel locked on 2006 325i - car has only 41000+ miles. Neither key would work to start the car. Battery in good condition. Car was towed to the dealer since the steering wheel was stuck and so wasthe gear. Neither of the keys were able to start the vehicle. There are numerous complaints regarding this on bimmerfest.com and other consumer websites.
Steering wheel lock failure. I have a 2006 bmw 325i. According to bmw it just broke. How? my vehicle is not even truly 6 years of age and doesn't even have 100,000 miles on it yet. I've found several complaints on bimmerfest.com concerning the same problem.i feel that someone should look into this problem more thoroughly. Yes i have to pay for my own fix but i also feel that this is a major problem that's occurring in this model make and year.
Tension belts.over heating.alignment.transmission. I've lost jobs due to these issues the car again is broke
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the steering wheel seized. The driver restarted the vehicle and the steering wheel operated as normal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test and the technician stated that the electronic steering lock would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000. The vin was not available.
The vehicles electronic steering wheel lock mechanism has failed and vehicle will not unlock the steering wheel column nor start the vehicle with this problem in place.hundreds of other complaints across the board with my same particular my (2006) can easily be found by a simple search on any given bmw blog/forum.this should definitely be a recall.what would happen if it had locked up while driving??not safe at all and will certainly try everything i can to recoup the $1000+ i will be spending from bmw for the labor/repair that it will cost to have this ridiculous issue resolved.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated the steering wheel would lock and the vehicle would not start. The dealer stated the steering column needed to be replaced. There are no recalls or warranties related to the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 50,000.
The steering column lock was yellow, then went red and would not start.my mechanic got hit to go back to yellow, took it to bmw and they said the steering column needed to be replaced.took the car home and to another mechanic who replaced the column, but it did not resolve the issue.everyone tells me the case needs to be replaced.
Tried to start car, put key in, pressed start button and an amber padlock icon appeared over a steering wheel icon - car won't start.
Belt tensioner bolt broke off causing serpentine belt to slip off causing engine to fail. Car was being driven when car started to lose power and power steering stopped working. I have no documentation yet because car has just been diagnosed and is in repair shop now. I found online that this has happened to others as well.
Today my bmw 325i was giving me a trouble symbol with a red steering wheel with a lock with the number 1 in it. I was parked at gas station getting gas and when i tried to crank the car back up it would not start. I have been reading hundreds of other blogs about people having the exact same problem. It looks like we are going to have to have a tow truck to take the car 70 miles to the nearest dealer and pay to have it fixed. This should certainly be a recall!!! shame on you bmw for not admitting that this is a major problem. What if the steering would have locked up with my family in the car going down the road?
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There is a clear manufacturing defect concerning the aluminum screws associated with the valve cover gasket and the aluminum head bolts on 2006 bmw 325i's. The nhtsa has received many complaints regarding this defect. The aluminum screws/bolts have been redesigned since discovering this manufacturing defect. Bmwna have had numerous service issues related to these defective aluminum screws/bolts. They have openly admitted that the screws/bolts in question were defective in nature and production, and that the screws/bolts have been redesigned to avoid future failures. Some of these complaints included, and resulted in, vehicles leaking oil in the engine area, potentially causing fires in the vehicle. The defective screws/bolts pose a serious potential risk to the safety of the owners of these vehicles, as well as to other drivers who share the roadway with them. It is my strong belief that this public safety risk cannot go on any further without proper intervention from the governmental agencies we employ as taxpayers. I respectfully request that bmwna issue a voluntary recall of the bmw 2006 325i's affected by this manufacturing defect. If bmwna declines to issue a voluntary recall, i respectfully request that the nhtsa issue a mandatory recall for this defect.i have learned that bmw of north america is aware of the defective aluminum screws/bolts, and has issued an internal "technical service bulletin" (tsb) to forewarn dealerships of this manufacturing defect, and the steps to remedy the issue. I have diligently maintained my vehicle as prescribed by the service manuals, as well as the on board computer in the vehicle. My contention is extremely clear; the aluminum bolts are a manufacturing defect and should be fixed at no cost to the consumer!
Small crack has developed in the mat on the passenger side of vehicle and the air bag warning lamp is on.nhtsa recall bulletin indicated there was a recall (reference number 08v384000) on the frontal air bags; however, the dealership said my vin number was not listed.called bmw north america customer relations and they said the same thing.i believe bmw should assume responsibility for this repair since they have a recall on over 200,000 vehicles and i am experiencing the exact same problem.estimated repair is $1,500.thank you for your consideration.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that all four doors locks failed by use of the key and the remote. The front doors were stuck in the lock position and the rear doors were stuck in the unlocked position. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that every door actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 87,000.
Windshield molding disintegrating into pieces , defective material - can cause the windshield to break or come loose.
I was parking and turned off the car and was not able to open the driver's side door.usually i just need to pull the handle twice and it opens but this time it would not open.i tried the electric remote to unlock the doors and it did not affect the locks.i tried the passenger door and it did not open either.i had to exit the car from the back doors.i determined a fuse was blown and replaced the 15a fuse with a 20a fuse as recommended by the bmw forum and it now works fine.the concern is if i had to exit the car from the front doors, i would have been trapped.
My door lock actuator failed in the garage and i have not been able to open the doors either from outside or inside. It would have been dangerous if this had happened when the vehicle was occupied and there was an accident.
The car door can't be opened from both inside and outside, and the only way to open the door is using the manual key from outside.this is a big issue if the driver is locked inside during a hazard.this is a very very common problem as many of customers experience the same thing.please refer to this forum.http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=160062.
Number of deaths? none yet, but tbd for the future of this extremely unsafe condition. 2006 bmw 325i doors locks fail to open, and all interior door latches are inoperative. All doors are inoperative if one fuse (#57) fails or if the battery fails. This is a serious concern about safety. If there is a crash or fire, people can die inside the vehicle if the doors cannot be opened. When this fuse fails, interior and exterior door handles don't function. The only way to get people out of the vehicle is to remove the hidden key from the fob, open the driver's window and unlock the driver's door. That will allow the driver's door to open but none of the other doors will open. Is this allowable under nhtsa safety regulations? i can't imagine that it is. This is not an obscure occurrence either. It has happened to my car a few times and has been reported by many other people on bmw owner's forums and on nhtsa complaint forms. Links below:http://www.arfc.org/complaints/2006/bmw/3_series/latches_locks_linkages/problem.aspx http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-342620.html
I have a 2006 bmw 325 i with only 34k on it,all its doors except the driver door cant be open from inside or outside,only driver door open. It is a great danger in case of accident or fire people from passenger side or from rear seats can get stuck .
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i.the contact stated that the interior door handles were replaced due to the paint peeling.he stated that the driver side door handle neededto be replaced again due to the same failure.also, the console wasreplaced because of the peeling paint.in march2007 the steering wheel sensor failed and was replaced twice.in addition, the sun roof failed to activate and the vehicle failed to start because the steering wheel was locked.the mechanic stated that the steering wheel and sun roof were both caused by electrical failure.the vehicle speed and the weather conditions were not factors.the current mileage is 15,000 ,and failure mileage was 8,000.
Regarding his defective 2006 bmw 325i customer is seeking full reimbursement, replacement of the car or upgrade**ccthe sunroof and door locks malfunctioned, the brake pads were faulty. While driving, the consumer noticed the hood was vibrating. The consumer managed to pull over and discovered the hood wasn't leveled.the driver side didn't seem to fully adhere to the body of the car.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. On several occasions, while driving at high speeds, the vehicle vibrated. The contact also stated that the driver and passenger side air bag indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the bushings on the front axle were damaged and the control arms were defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and stated that the contact could ask for a discount at the dealer. The failure mileage was 143,598. Updated 08/22/17*lj
Tension belts.over heating.alignment.transmission. I've lost jobs due to these issues the car again is broke
Dt*:the contact stated while driving at various speeds and on rough roads, the vehicle drives very unsteady. The vehicle drives as if it is riding on the rims.it is very difficult to keep the car on the road and the consumer could not take his hands off the steering wheel.the vehicle was taken to a dealer and was test driven.the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem, therefore no repairs were made.the manufacturer was alerted. Updated 03/28/06.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i.whenever the contact drives the vehicle at various speeds, he hears a squeaking sound coming from the front end.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that all four tires needed to be replaced.the current and failure mileages were 16,000.updated 08/28/09.*ljthe vehicle has run-flat tires. Updated 08/31/09.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i.the contact stated that the vehicle was driving roughly and producing noise.the vehicle was taken in for a 15,000 mile maintenance.the mechanic discovered that the driver's front tire had excessive wear and tear , and the passenger rear tire was bald.the dealer replaced all four tires.the dealer and the contact each paid for two tires.the failure mileage was 14,700, and the current mileage was 14,721.
I believe the seat sensor in my 2006 bmw 325i front passenger seat is faulty.the majority of the time, the light comes on that shows that my front passenger airbag is not on and also that the passenger is notbuckled, whether they are buckled, or there isn't a passenger in that seat at all.whether i am stationary or driving/moving at any speed, those warning lights are on, and will intermittently go off for short periods of time, then they come back on again. I am in a carpool so i frequently am the driver and i have someone in that front passenger seat. I am concerned that if in an accident, the airbag will not deploy causing injuries in the case of an accident. Newer models of the same car have this seat sensor on recall, so the 2006 should also be recalled.
Driver side door lock does not unlock from inside the car using door handle or lock/unlock button in dash or fob unlock button.inability to open doors in the case of fire, accident, or emergency can cause injuries or death to driver.bmw discontinue the part numbers for driver and passenger side and suggest in the service manual in case of front doors locks failure (either one or both doors) to replace driver and passenger side door lock laches with new part numbers.old part numbers51217202143 and51217202146; new part numbers 51217229458 and 51217229455.
The window regulator clip has broken and the window does not hold in specific places. The car continuously reminds you about the situation while driving at any speed. Have to use a board as temporary fix.
Air bag lights on without crash also seat belt light on.
Car only has 63,000 miles.the aluminum bolts for the valve cover and the head bolts sheared off while driving.stopped at a red light and car starts to shake, check engine sign lights, oil sign lights, once i gave it gas.oil is leaking from car.car is towed and mechanic shows me damage.broken aluminum bolts fell inside of engine.bolt is wedged between timing chain and gear.the engine is destroyed.known defect for 2006 models, but bmw north america will not cover damage.have called bmw north america three times now.bmw switched bolt type in following years.others reporting same problem.safety hazard.what if i was on a busy highway when my car stopped?car will never be the same.bmw needs to admit to their mistake and cover the damages.a recall should be put in place for the bolts.just ridiculous that a company known for quality will do this to their customers.i hope the dot takes it upon themselves to hold bmw accountable.others with the same problem, please email me at [xxx].looking for a potential resolution.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
While driving my 2006 bmw 325i on the freeway at about 50 mph a small object such as a bottled water bottle or something similar hit the front bumper of my car and rolled underneath the car where i drove over it.there was no damage to the exterior of my car yet the seat belt light and the airbag light came on the dashboard. I took my car to the bmw dealer where i was told that the "accident indicators" had fired and i would have to have the receiver of my seat belt replaced at a cost of $350 despite there being no damage to the car and this being what i consider a common driving occurrence.
Driver's airbag module recall replacement keeps getting postponed for a future date from bmw of henderson deal
Have had the car less than two months and i have been experiencing non-safe situations. The car just one day suddenly doesn?t come out of park. It finally got out of park and when i try to drive andit reverses and make alot of noise and when i sometimes try to reverse. It drives. This is not safe. I?ve nearly gotten myself killed due to this faulty bad car. I tried to call for a trade or a refund and the company was rude to me. This car takes my girlfriend and i to work and this is the only care we have. It hasn't been a year and the car has so many issues down to car not reading gears, bad spark plugs , hole underneath, faulty airbags, windows not working, tire pressures unsafe and much more that no one would want to experience.
4/27/2015, 4:00 am the car is sitting within 6 feet of my house and my husband and i awoke to an explosion.the bmw was on fire from under the hood and burning out of control.the car has been parked inside our garage since 4/25/2015 and it was only moved about 100 feet on 4/27/15.this vehicle has had zero modifications or repairs.the bmw's motor and front end of the car is completely destroyed and the vehicle is totaled.our home would have been destroyed had i not used 4 fire extinguishers and a water hose on the car and house until the fire department arrived.online there are numerous bmw owners with this complaint either the vehicle was sitting and some people were even driving them when they caught fire.obviously there is an issue with some of the bmw's that are causing fires and putting peoples lives at risk.this bmw was my husbands and wasn't fully insured and i have a bmw that i loved until this incident and i am extremely fearful of driving now.i believe this should be a major concern for all bmw drivers to have this investigated and someone held accountable for the issues the bmw's are having.i would really like to know the statistics for bmw's that have filed fire complaints.
The valve cover gasket keeps leaking oil. I have fixed this twice in the last 30k miles. Now it is leaking again. Valve cover gasket should not go bad every 10k to 15k miles. If neglected it will cause engine fire due to oil.
Blower motor recall, called bmw steven creek dealer, san jose, ca, no parts and no schedule to fix, [email protected] or at 1-800-525-7417. The answer is they don't know the schedule and no remedy to repair. Bmw is very passive on this recall. Do not want to give the bmw owner a schedule when can they service the recall repair.
Takata recall: i just received a notice today 28 dec 17 that my vehicle needs to be recalled for the following issues the driver side air bag and the blower motor wiring system.
Rear windows. I bought my 2006 bmw 325i in may 2015 with 60k miles. In august 2015 i replaced my rear driver side window regulator after i heard a loud pop and my window rolled down and wouldn't roll back up. I was rolling down my window to enter my gate code at my apartment, and hit the rear button by mistake. I had to go a nerve wracking week with my window stuck down, hoping no one would steal it. In december 2016 the same rear driver window rolled down and wouldn't roll up. This time, when i tried to roll it back up i couldn't hear the window motor trying so i replaced the motor. In march 2017 my rear passenger window regulator failed. When i attempted to roll it back up i hear a cracking noise, so i knew it was the regulator. Here we are today, april 30, 2017, my rear driver side window is stuck down and will not roll up. So i must go another week with my window stuck down. This time i'm hoping someone will steal this garbage vehicle. How can these faulty parts still be around? the entire time in have owned this vehicle i have had at least one window saran wrapped. I have a 1 year old and this is extremely concerning to me. In the event of an accident i believe this does pose a safety risk. I have never heard of any vehicle having this recurring issues. Let alone by a manufacturer who claims to be of superior quality. What a joke. Never buy a bmw, they do not stand behind their products or their customers.
Front passenger side door lock malfunction. Will not unlock and unable to open the door. Rear driver side door lock malfunction will not unlock and unable to open the door. We have three children under 7 years old and this is very concerning. Our children will not be able to exit the car in case of an emergency through the rear driver side door. The malfunction was not a result of any damage done to the car and it happened while the vehicle was stationary.
I have a recall on the heater devices, not quit sure what that is but it can cause my engine to overheat and catch fire. I've already replaced the coolant system because of over heating i'm very scared of driving the car. I would like to get it fixed a soon as possible, its nice car and i've put a lot of money in it already, trying to keep it on the road,its my work transportation.
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
Key fob failure.
Constant oil leakage under vehicle, no matter how many time i tried fixing and repairing it.
Doors lock, but only driver door unlocks.used key only unlocked drivers door, used button on dash only unlocked drivers door, fob only unlocked drivers door. Other three doors not unlocking.
Nhtsa recall number 17v676 bmw still has not issued a response or a fix to this recall, which was sent out in october 2017.blower motor wiring: this recall involves the wiring for the system, known as the blower-motor, that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning system. Over time, the connection between the wiring and this system could deteriorate and, in rare cases, could lead to overheating.
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Vehicle is equiped with automatic folding rear view mirrors.while parked the vehicle's right view mirror folded itself in the most forward position. Now the driver (me) is inable to use the right view mirror.this is definitely a safety hazard. Bmw is aware of this problem in many of their vehicles, but their own solution is to replace the entire mirror at the cost of the owner. This is a hefty $750.00 charge not including installation. Bmw should take ownership of this problem and fix the issue at no cost to the customer.this is an issue that requires immediat intervention to prevent an avoidable accident.
Doors get locked and can not be opened from inside. Once the doors are locked the driver side door can not be opened from inside or outside with remote key buttons.if you are inside the car only way to get out is break the window or lower the window and then get out.exactly same thing happened to my friend in his ford lincoln when they were trapped inside after an accident ,car caught fire and he, his wife and 12 year old son were all burnt alive. We raised the other son who was not in that deadly car.this bmw 315i car is totally unsafe and the problem is known to them but there was no recall to fix this faulty, unsafe car. I noticed the problem when the car was parked in a parking lot. I had to take out the hard key from the remote unit and opened the driver side door but could not open other three doors from inside or from remote unit. Now the car is with bmw of fremont dealership in 44175 auto mall cir ,fremont, california 510-659-7902
I was sitting in class when a received a call that my car was on fire and the fire department was there to put it out. They opened my car with my keys and put out the fire as i rushed back to my house to meet the fire department. The damage is unknown at this point along with how it started. The car had not been driven for two days and was parked on the street outside of my house. The fire started under/in my engine and they luckily go there fast enough where the only visible damage was some melting within the engine. The car had not been giving me any problems prior except for going through oil a little faster than normal, but it is high mileage so that is not a huge concern.
The thermostat and the water pump both went out without any warning. Car started overheating and warned with a yellow light, after which a red light came on after 10 seconds of the yellow light being on.
My 2006 bmw 325i leaks oil. The manufacturer bolts are defective and there are others with similar issues. I'm concerned my car my catch on fire due to the oil leaks. My car has shut off in the middle of the highway due to this and almost caused an accident. I have seen others with the same vehicle stopped in the middle of the highway as well.
My 2006 bmw 325i has dashboard warning lights that continue to come up after much time & effort has been spent to get them fixed.the airbag warning light, the seat belt warning light, & the flat tire monitor warning light have caused much stress & frustration due to the issues not being addressed after multiple attempts with the dealership as well as other independent companies.i am worried that if an accident does occur that my safety will be in great danger & this is something that every car owner understands.i am at a loss at this point & do not want to continue to spend countless dollars when the ends do not justify the mean.
Bmw issued a recall in oct 2017 for a potential fire hazard but in july 2018 still say they do not have a remedy available so i can not put my daughter in a vehicle that has a potential fire hazard and bmw has not offered a rental until the repair can be made.
The fuses for the door locks blew for some reason which made the passenger front and rear doors inoperatible basically trapping passengers in the car. The doors would not unlock using the main door lock or pulling the door handle once to unlock and twice too open and exit the car.
"takata recall " i was trying to get off my car and my doors wouldn't unlock even when i put pull the door handle all four of them wouldn't open my kids were in the car with me so i had to get out to the windows.
The problems i am having with my car include: high rpms when accelerating, massive gas consumption which i can provide bank statements to prove, massive coolant consumption, numerous oil leaks, rough idling, engine rattling, foul smell of vapors in the car while running, and constant car shaking. My car will cut off completely if the a/c is turned on or if sitting at a red light, so in return i would have to put my car in park while sitting at red lights. All of this is due to the pcv valve. This recall was not made aware to me if though i took my car to get serviced at the bmw dealership after the recall was announced. This is why i asked for goodwill assistance from bmw. Once my car was taken in to fix the recall bmw told me they would not help financially with the repairs of my vehicle due to the fact of the year and mileage. Corporate told me this after i had to chase them down all day because the dealership told me they needed a answer by 12pm and needed the loaner vehicle back. Once i received the answer of no i asked cody campbell if the recall was fixed . He replied saying yes. I drove to the dealership to then be sent back home because they said they were sealing some of the leaks for safety purposes. I found this odd because if you looked online and still look now as of 10:09pm on 10/05/2019 the recall still has not been fixed.
While driving on a small street, car lost acceleration, and would move only slowly even when gas pedal pushed all the way. The car failed to accelerate onto an inclined driveway because of lack of power, thus causing the car to roll back and hit a row of mailboxes. If this had happened on a freeway, there would have been more damage to people and property. Bmw only offered explanation of "sensor" failure and would not explain more, for fear of complaints.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i.on two separate occasions (12/25/2007 and 02/22/2008), while decelerating to 10 mph, the vehicle accelerated on its own.there were no warning indicators prior to the failure.the contact did not report the first failure, but the vehicle was towed to the dealer the second time.the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure.the powertrain was unknown.the current mileage was 19,000 and failure mileage was 18,500.
Have had the car less than two months and i have been experiencing non-safe situations. The car just one day suddenly doesn?t come out of park. It finally got out of park and when i try to drive andit reverses and make alot of noise and when i sometimes try to reverse. It drives. This is not safe. I?ve nearly gotten myself killed due to this faulty bad car. I tried to call for a trade or a refund and the company was rude to me. This car takes my girlfriend and i to work and this is the only care we have. It hasn't been a year and the car has so many issues down to car not reading gears, bad spark plugs , hole underneath, faulty airbags, windows not working, tire pressures unsafe and much more that no one would want to experience.
On may 12, 2014, as i pulled into my driveway, i put the vehicle into park, so that i can open the garage door, to get inside of my garage.as i put my foot on the brake and proceeded to put the vehicle into drive, the vehicle surged forward unexpectedly, at a high rate of acceleration. I instinctively applied the brakes, however, this sudden unintended acceleration, safety defect, caused me to crash into the backside wall of my garage, thus causing extensive damage.it should be noted that the airbag failed to deploy, which may have something to do the november 2013, bmw recall relating to air bags.the mileage on the vehicle was 14,240, at the time that this sudden unintended acceleration defect, manifested itself.the vehicle was towed to my local bmw dealership, however, because this sudden unintended acceleration defect, is more than likely, embedded operating system related, the dealership's service technicians were unable to find a hardware related, mechanical cause, to this stated defect.on may 30, 2014, i picked up my vehicle from the dealership, with my husband accompanying me. As i arrived on my street and about to put the vehicle into park, the vehicle surged forward unexpectedly, once again, almost striking my postal carrier.my husband, as well as my postal carrier, were witnesses to this second incidence of sudden unintended acceleration.the mileage of the vehicle, at the time of this second occurrence, of the stated defect is 14,247.it should be noted that sudden unintended acceleration has plagued bmw vehicles, since at least the 1990's.bmw 325 1990, bmw 750il 1991, bmw 525 1992, bmw 318is 1993, bmw 528i 1997, bmw 328i 1998, bmw 318 1998, bmw 528i 1998, bmw 328i 1999, bmw 528i 1999, bmw r1100 1999, bmw 750li 2006, bmw 530i 2007, bmw 1 series, etc., have all been reported by bmw owners as having this sudden unintended acceleration, safety defect.
I was traveling to a local store. My car suddenly jerked,radio turned off while lights on dash flickered on and off. I lost power temporarily and i began smelling wires. I also notice a 'pop' as i attempted to pull over and notice no brake operations so i had to coast to a stop with my 2 year old in the backseat. I started my flashers and turn off car to search for smell. It seems like dash but i didn't see any smoke. I get back in car and attempt to start it and nothing! i still have power so i was confused, i check trunk ultimately and remove battery cover and this is what i found! this is a safety issue and very dangerous. I got the car towed home and won't drive until it is repaired obviously. I am upset but even happier me and my kid made it home safely, something keeps telling me today was a blessing we made it.
While in drive at an idle, vehicle will try to accelerate on its own. Rpms got high and with foot on the brake it was still pushing the vehicle forward. Put the car in to neutral and tapped on the gas pedal. Rpms dropped back down and car idled normally.
I was in my car (bmw 325i - 2006) with two kids, a toddler and a newborn.i locked the door and window because my toddler wanted to open the door.later i tried to roll down the rear window and heard a crack.the window was broken.this is a big safety issue especially you have kids in the car.i had to drive home with the window broken and down with my kids in there.the weather was cold and of course was very dangerous because my toddler knows how to open the seat belt and also possessed dangerous to other vehicles as she can throw toys out of the window.i will take my vehicle to bmw dealer tomorrow to see what they can do to fix the situation.i've never had expected that i can roll down the window while it is locked.how do i suppose to remember that the window has been locked or what if my spouse locked it while she drove.i've never had this issue with other vehicles.
My car was sitting in the garage when, at some point, the sunroof broke from the inside out and displays no sign of impact damage from anything external. There are pieces of the glass sitting on the roof of the vehicle as well as fine debris covering the outside portion of the glass, showing this did not occur while driving or from any external cause. The temperature is in the lower 90s and no one else was home or had access to the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact smelled smoke in the vehicle while driving various speeds when the heater was activated. The contact spoke with critz bmw of savannah (7009 abercorn st, savannah, ga 31406, (912) 354-7000) and was advised that the parts for the blower motor recall were not available and bmw would not have parts for six months to a year. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The nhtsa campaign number was not provided. The failure mileage was approximately 94,650.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i.the contact stated that all of the locks failed to unlock in 2007.all of the locks are electronic and there is a master unlock button on the dashboard.the contact was unable to exit the vehicle and had to drive to the service dealer in order to be let out of the vehicle.the dealer had to reset the computer chip in the locks.on march 22, 2008, the failure recurred and the dealer had to replace all the door locks.immediately after the replacement, the electric mirrors failed.the dealer stated that the motor failed simultaneously.the dealer provided the contact with a new vehicle.the failure and current mileages were 38,000.
Regarding his defective 2006 bmw 325i customer is seeking full reimbursement, replacement of the car or upgrade**ccthe sunroof and door locks malfunctioned, the brake pads were faulty. While driving, the consumer noticed the hood was vibrating. The consumer managed to pull over and discovered the hood wasn't leveled.the driver side didn't seem to fully adhere to the body of the car.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking oil through the head gasket. In addition, the sun roof cloth detached from the vehicle. The contact also stated that the steptronic transmission gears would not engage in ds or manual, only drive.the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised the contact that there were no recalls for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 63,000.
While washing car in hot sun the windshield cracked when hit with cold water from hose.dealer claims it was an impact break caused by windshield wiper being pulled up and dropped onto windshield.if windshield wiper broke windshield (which given the length of the soft rubber wiper we find it highly unlikely that impact of a dropped wiper blade could or should be expected to break a windshield that is supposed to be designed to withstand much more severe road hazard impact or if it was done by cold water on an extremely hot sun heated windshield....either way this windshield could not possibly be strong and made to safety standards.the windshield is surrounded by a black backing on the outer edges and it gets very hot when the sun is at the proper angle shining down on the car.we discovered these intensely hot edges of the windshield when washing the car.when we hit the windshield with cold water it shattered and cracked.there were two of us washing the car and we know how it happened despite the dealers claim of impact damage from a "dropped wiper".we have saved the defective windshield for nhtsa should you decide to investigate this complaint.the defective windshield is in our garage and we will keep it there for the next 90 days.if we do not hear from you regarding your need for the defective windshield then we will put it out for trash collection.thanks.
After pushing the start button i get this message (not an error, a message): "electric steering wheel lock may prevent engine starting. Move the steering wheel so that engine can be started." so the wheel locks itself all of a sudden i have to tow the car for no reason. Now dealer is suggesting to changing a part and some other dealer says it needs to be reprogrammed. Unbelievable. Bmw doesn't even know the reason of this issue..
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