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The contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. The contact stated that the air bag sensor illuminated intermittently on multiple occasions. The sensor indicated that the passenger restraint system malfunctioned and to please contact your dealer. 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 153,000.
Passenger side air bag error consistent with front passenger seat pressure mat recall notice. Bmw online recall check revealed that this vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.
2006 bmw 330xi.consumer writes in regards to passenger side air bag error consistent with front passenger seat pressure mat recall notice.bmw informed the consumer, his vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.
Airbag warning came on and after research found a recall.i contacted bmw and they claim my vin is not one of the affected by the recall, which appears to be a trend.please assist in finding a solution to this extremely critical safety system.
Vehicle airbag warning and passenger seatbelt warning lamp are displayed simultaneously with passenger "airbag off" lamp illuminated. As a result, front passenger side airbag is disabled in case of a crash. Bmw has issued a partial recall on other models (nhtsa campaign 13v-564) citing a defect with regards to the seat occupancy sensor mat but will not honor a recall on this particular vehicle, which is clearly affected by the issue. Without repair a crash may very well result in undue physical harm to a passenger.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. The contact stated that the front passenger side air warning light flickered on and off. The failure progressed until the air bag warning light remained illuminated.the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacture advised that the vehicle was not included in the manufacturer's air bag recall campaign. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 26,000 and the current mileage was 30,000.
My airbag warning light illuminated indicating that my passenger airbag system was offline.i brought it into my mechanic and they informed me that my passenger side airbag sensor mat and possibly my passenger seat belt sensor had failed.they informed me that the cost to repair would be approximately $700-$800 dollars.i recently received a notification that my vehicle may be subject to a recall for this issue nhtsa campaign number: 13v564000.when i contacted my dealership and bmwna they informed me that they would not repair my vehicle until required to do so even though my airbag system has already failed and it is showing as offline.i'm registering this complaint to document that they are not actively resolving this issue.
Airbag lights and restraint lights became lit. Dealer said it was a faulty passenger side seat sensor mat. Already has had a recall on some of the models. Needs to be extended to other vehicles.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi 3 series. The contact stated that the front passenger's side air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for a diagnosis. The dealer diagnosed that the seat occupancy sensor pad needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number:13v564000 (airbags). The failure mileage was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.updated 3/31/14
The passenger airbag sensor mat is not working and this causes the red airbag failure light to illuminate on dash. It is my understanding that all airbags are disabled as a result.the dealership claims that my car is not part of a 200,000 vehicle recall for this problem and therefore won't fix it.i do not understand how such a vital safety component will not be repaired by the manufacturer and that the consumer must pay well over $500 to have it fixed.i think the manufacturer should replace these and save lives.
The airbag warning lamp came on and stayed on. At the same time the overhead warning light came on indicating that the passenger side airbag was deactivated. These warning lights have been on continually for over a year. There has been a recall for this situation for other 2006 bmw 3-series but according to bmw my vin is not part of the recall as of 11/20/2012l. I find it hard to believe that my car being affected by this known issue is just a coincidence.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 13v564000 and 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 repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags) however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a routine service and was informed that the recall remedy part was on back order for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experience a failure. Part distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. While driving 30 mph, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the seat occupancy sensor mat failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 142,000.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. The contact stated that while driving 42 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The dealer replaced the mat in the passenger seat and the connectors. After the repair the light illuminated the following day. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who advised that the connectors were bent after previously stating that they had replaced them. The dealer then replaced the connectors. Eight months later the air bag warning light illuminated again. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the contact was informed that the failure was caused by a fuse which needed to be replaced. After the repairs, the contact drove 10 miles and the light illuminated again. The dealer then advised that the failure was caused by the control module.the vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 108,000 and the current mileage was 125,000.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 3 series.the contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the passenger's side air bag warning indicator illuminated. The failure was recurring for three weeks. There was a recall notification related to the failure under nhtsa campaign id number 08v384000(air bags). The vehicle was not taken to dealer.the manufacturer was notified of the problem. It was not confirmed if the vehicle was included in the recall.the approximate failure mileage was 114, 000. ,,updated 04-23-14
My vehicle displayed a passenger restraint system failure message. After researching the issue online, it appeared that bmw had issued a recall for this defect: nhtsa recall campaign id number: 08v384000. However, after contacting bmw, i am being told that my vehicle is not part of the recall. It seems to me that the defect extends beyond the vins that are included in the recall given that so many people are having the same issue and bmw is not honoring the warranty.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the passenger seat sensor mat failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa recall campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags: frontal) and would not be repaired under the recall. The failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 65,000.
Vehicle has 2 recalls, the first one being for a passenger seat occupancy sensor which causes the passenger airbag to not deploy. I have called bmw denver downtown (303-954-4856) and thus far they have refused to perform the recall. They keep telling me they don't have the part for it. When asked for an eta, the only thing they are telling me is that they don't have an eta, and that the part may never be available. This is the only bmw dealer anywhere near my area that is able to perform the recall. My vehicle has the occupancy sensor error displayed on the dash, so i know for a fact the part covered under the recall has already failed. Bmw of denver's failure to perform this recall is placing my family in danger in case of an accident.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. The contact stated that the passenger air bag warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the passenger air bag sensor mat was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 58,000 and the current mileage was 60,000.
Recently the airbag and seat belt sensor indicated a failure.i can attribute such failure to a defective sensor (placed in the seat mat). When i contacted bmw usa, they refused to include my vehicle in the recall (campaign [xxx]).i would appreciate the nhtsa / dot to investigate expanding the recall to all e90 / 2006 bmw 330xi not just models produced after 12/ 2005.i took delivery of my vehicle in 11/2005. Thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 330 xi. The contact stated that while the front passenger seat was occupied, the air bag warning light illuminated erroneously. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the weight sensor for the front passenger seat had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). The failure mileage was 118,000 and the current mileage was 125,000. The vin was not available.
I have a 2006 bmw 330xi sport and when a passenger sits in the car, i receive a passenger airbag malfunction light.i was told by park ave bmw in nj that my vehicle does not qualify under the recall.recall id # 57362 - air bags:frontal recall date aug 05, 2008recall date:aug 05, 2008model affected:2006 bmw 3-seriessummary:bmw is recalling 200,000 my 2006 3 series sport seat, my 2004-2006 5 series standard and sport seat, and my 2004-2006 x3 passenger vehicles. Depending on the manner and frequency of the front passenger's entry and exit, small cracks have developed in the mat. If this occurs, the front passenger air bags, with the exception of the head protection system, will be deactivated and the air bag warning lamp as well as the passenger air bag "on-off" lamp will be illuminated.consequences:in this situation the front passenger air bags will not deploy even if a sufficiently severe accident would occur and occupant protection provided by the system would not be possible.remedy:dealers will rework the front passenger seat sensor mat so that external force application to the seat does not cause a crack to the mat. The recall began on november 6, 2008. Bmw will also extend the warranty on these vehicles to 10 years from first registration without any mileage limit. Owners may contact bmw at 1-800-525-7417.potential units affected:200000notes:bmw of north america, llc.
Driving with bag on passenger seat, "red airbag & red seatbelt" indicators light up.upon taking to dealership, their code reader suggested "low battery voltage" caused lights.cleared code.months later, with work bag on passenger seat happens again. Cleared code. Suggested to buy a new battery.bought a new bmw battery, and same thing, happens again.i take to another shop (bmw charges 100-150 to clear code each time...) and they clear code, still "low battery voltage" but suggested i look into this occupancy seat sensor recall.go back to dealership and they say unless code reader says airbag fault, they will not warranty. Through the course of 2 years now, the light has come back on 4 times prior, and now today a 5th time.i have yet to take back to dealership again, but making my complaints.i am not a genius but somehow i think the occupancy sensor mat must be defective yet throws error codes of "low battery voltage".when i check the code manually through the drivers stalk, ccid-97 (from memory) which online referenced to air bag fault.although i have owned vehicle for almost 4 years, it was a "certified" preowned from dealer, and i"m being told that the recall covers only 10 years after the original sale date.which means october/november this year of 2014, i am out of luck.hundreds wasted each time, incorrect diagnosing.and bmw refusing to take responsibility for this recall until a machine tells them otherwise.and until that day comes, they'll keep selling me new batteries and other false hopes to fix.
Randomly while there is either weight from a bag or a person in the front passenger seat, the seatbelt light will appear on the dash and the passenger airbag off light will light up on the roof. This tells me that the airbag will not deploy even though there is someone in the seat in the event of an accident.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. The contact stated that air bag warning light illuminated intermittently.the manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 13v564000 (air bags). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unavailable.dr
Passenger side air bag error consistent with front passenger seat pressure mat recall notice. Bmw online recall check revealed that this vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. While driving various speeds, the air bag and seat belt warning indicators illuminated. The contact was concerned that the air bags might not deploy in the event of a crash. The vehicle was taken to bmw of richfield (746 danbury rd, ridgefield, ct 06877, (203) 438-0471) where it was diagnosed that the seat occupancy needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags). The manufacturer was contacted and made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 13v564000 (air bags) and 17v428000 (air bags). The contact was referred to nhtsa. The approximate failure mileage was 123,000.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. While driving approximately 5 mph, the air bag indicator illuminated continuously. The failure occurred on a daily basis. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering wheel air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, an error message illuminated on the instrument panel, indicating that the front passenger air bag sensor was not functioning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the sensor would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 40,000.
I got several recalls regarding my bmw330xi 2006 airbag. The airbag recall mentioned the airbag system failing to work. Called an authorized dealer,the dealers said the part has not yet been available.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. While driving 10 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. In addition, the passenger restraint system, fault in passenger restraint system, affecting air bag belt tensioner or belt force limiter was displayed across the message board. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and unknown repairs were performed. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic for additional unknown repairs. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000.
I am an owner of a 2006 bmw 330xi and the airbag and seatbelt lamps have been on/off on my car since last november. Since this car model has a recall relating to airbag and seatbelt, i am wondering why i have not received any "recall letter" so i can present it to the bmw dealership in order to get the problem fixed.thank you.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. While driving at unknown speeds, the air bag warning indicator illuminated and the seat alarm independently sounded when there was no passenger present. Also, when seated in the passenger seat, the vehicle did not register anyone in the seat. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 82,300.
Warning light has appeared indicating air bag fault.code check reveals a defect in the passenger seat airbag sensor.numerous reports of same fault have been reported and recalls have been issued for same model in us and canada however does not include this vin.bmwna and bmw canada both deny responsibility for this known defect for this vin.bmw north america may be evading responsibility to repair this safety issue by only recognizing accountability for very few specific vehicles.
While in motion at all speeds, with passenger using safety restraint system, passenger airbag turns off. Passenger is then unprotected in the event of an accident.vin excluded from original recall.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning light continuously illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.
Pass. Restraint systemfault in passenger-restraint system affecting airbag, belt tensioner or belt-force limiter.continue to wear the safety belt.restraint system malfunctioning!
The passenger restraint system alert message appeared on the vehicle display. The message reads "fault in passenger restraint system affecting the airbag, belt tensioner or belt force limiter. Continue to wear the safety belt". I took the vehicle to the local bmw dealer and they stated this vehicle problem was not covered by the bmw airbag recall. The dealer generically quoted that a repair to the mrs control system needed repaired/ replaced and would cost $975.00. This alert message does not stay on all of the time, it is intermittent.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. The contact stated that the passenger restraint system malfunctioned and a warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 110,000.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. 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 at: co's bmw located in loveland, co, 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. Updated 10/26/17*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired. Updated 10/27/2017
Air bag and seat belt warning lights on dash remain lit at all times. Additionally, the "passenger airbag disabled" indicator remains lit at all times. There is a recall campaign (see below) for the passenger seat sensor mat issue which caused these problems, yet apparently not for my vin. The disabled passenger seat airbag is a major safety issue, and clearly my vin should be part of the recall.statement on voluntary recall involving front passenger seat sensor mat on u.s.a. Model bmws - august 13, 2008today, bmw announced a voluntary recall regarding the front passenger air bag seat sensor mat involving approximately 200,000 model year 2004-06 vehicles. Affected are certain model year 2006 3-series, model year 2004-06 5-series, and model year 2004-06 x3 vehicles, depending upon seat type. Bmw has found that the sensor mat may become damaged during vehicle usage depending upon the manner and frequency of the front passenger's entry and exit.
Passenger side air bag error consistent with front passenger seat pressure mat recall notice. Bmw online recall check revealed that this vehicle identification number was not included in the recall either. Bmw refused to replace and will not tell me if the air bag will or will not deploy in an accident.
My car displays exact symptoms of nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 which is a passenger seat mat sensor failure. I called bmw na to find out more about this recall and they told me my car is not part of the recall. I researched online and it seems like bmw is denying this recall to most of the owners having this issue. This is a serious safety concern and it is obvious that many more cars are affected by this issue then originally determined by bmw and nhtsa.
Air bag sensor in front passenger seat appears to be failing.it is disabling the front passenger airbag while there is a passenger in the seat, with the seatbelt buckled.there is an open recall for this item on other bmw 3-series for my model year, but not my particular vehicle.
Passenger restraint system. Fault in passenger-restraint system affecting airbag, belt tensioner or belt-force limiter. The airbag stays off even after having a passenger on the front passenger seat. I also get a seatbelt sign even if the seatbelt is worn by the passenger. Went to dealer asking for $200 to check problem and $500 to repair.
The passenger airbag warning light and seat belt warning light for the passenger are constantly on, indicating the passenger airbag will not deploy.this happens regardless if a passenger is sitting in the passenger seat or not.my vehicle is equipped with sport seats.there is a recall in order for this exact problem, but my 2006 330xi was not included in the recall for some reason.here is the #:nhtsa action number: ea08001 there are multiple cases for 2006 bmw 330 (xi and i models) that are now having this issue.here is a link to a forum thread about this:http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=358892
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. The contact received notification of 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 tulley bmw of manchester at (603) 644-2691 located at 170 auto center rd, manchester, nh 03103 where it was confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Front passenger airbag warning light illuminated indicating the airbag system is not working.investigation revealed a failed passenger seat sensor mat as the cause.failure is consistent with the failures highlighted in nhtsa campaign 08v384000.bmw north america position is this particular vehicle (vin) is not included in the recall.this is very troubling.there is a known failure serious enough to warrant a safety recall, however the recall is limited to a very small percentage of the actual vehicles that will experience this failure.research on this site (and others) confirms this is a known common problem affecting several models and model years of bmw vehicles.left unfixed, a passenger seated in the front seat will not have the safety benefits of an operable airbag and this could result in unecessary serious injury.my request is for the nhtsa and bmw to expand the safety recall to include all vehicles exhibiting this obvious defect and rectify the possible safety implications this failure presents.
I own a 2006 bmw 330xi.while driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminates.the failure recurs constantly.also, when seated in the passenger seat, the vehicle does not register anyone in the seat.i have taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was confirmed that the seat occupancy sensor mat failed and needed to be replaced.the manufacturer was notified of the failure and i was informed that the vehicle was not included in the nhtsa campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags).the vehicle experiences the exact same failure listed in the recall but my vin is not included.the approximate failure mileage when the failure started was 53,200.the vehicle now has approximately 110,000 miles and the failure continues to happen.
Front passenger airbag turns off and on at no prescribed interval.the warning light flickers often which is a concern since the airbag can turn off when it is actually needed in the event of a crash.this happens when stationary or driving - no prescribed interval has been noted and was first noticed early this spring, march or april 2018 with about 110,000 miles on the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated. The failure recurred constantly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag light erroneously illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that mat sensor needed to be replaced. 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 13v564000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 190,000.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. The contact stated that the air bag and passenger restraint lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact researched and located nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bag frontal). The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was informed that the vehicle was not included. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 76,000.
Driver side stage 1 airbag malfunction occurring in my vehicle with a dash light. When i search my vin for this recall, it does not show up. But it does show that there was a recall for 2006 bmw 330xi's and other 3 series. This problem needs to be addressed for every 2006-2011 bmw 3 series because it affected all of the cars. Why is this not being taken care of and why is it not a recall for my car as well as others that are complaining? this is a very bad safety feature that should be taken care of. Thank you, a person who drives a 2006 bmw 330xi, and deserves their car recalled.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the passenger side air bag sensor light illuminated, indicating that the passenger side air bag system was faulty. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 101,000.
The air bag and passenger seat belt restraint warning lamps illuminated randomly. Now both lamps remain on continually when vehicle is on. The overhead light indicating that the passenger air bag is off is also illuminated. This is a known safety recall for other bmw vehicles. However, according to bmw of north america my particular vin is not part of the recall. Now, when i am driving with a passenger i am putting their lives at risk because of this defect.
Airbag light illuminating and message displaying airbag system malfunction when passenger seated in the passenger seat. There is an open recall as per bmw usa that includes 200,000 vehicles with "sport seats" but our vehicle with "premium seats" is not included. The passenger seat sensor which is defective under the recall may be common and this recall should be extended to more vehicles. Bmw usa has confirmed that our vin number is not part of the recall.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. The contact stated that the air bags and the passenger side seat beat warning lights illuminated constantly. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the front passenger sensor mat failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included nhtsa campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.update 01/15/16 ma
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. While driving various speeds, the passenger side air bags and seat belt warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (sun motor cars bmw, 6691 carlisle pike, mechanicsburg, pa 17050; (717) 697-2300) where it was diagnosed that the passenger seat belt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer stated that the vin was not part of a recall and the contact had to pay for the repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. The contact stated that the front passenger side seat belt sensor and air bag warning indicator illuminated, which indicated that the front passenger side air bag system was faulty. The failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect, but no remedy was offered. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags), although the vehicle experienced the same defect listed in the recall. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 150,000.
2006 bmw 330xi.consumer writes in regards to passenger side air bag error consistent with front passenger seat pressure mat recall notice.bmw informed the consumer, his vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.
My car displays exact symptoms of nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 which is a passenger seat mat sensor failure. I called bmw na to find out more about this recall and they told me my car is not part of the recall. I researched online and it seems like bmw is denying this recall to most of the owners having this issue. This is a serious safety concern and it is obvious that many more cars are affected by this issue then originally determined by bmw and nhtsa.
My vehicle displayed a passenger restraint system failure message. After researching the issue online, it appeared that bmw had issued a recall for this defect: nhtsa recall campaign id number: 08v384000. However, after contacting bmw, i am being told that my vehicle is not part of the recall. It seems to me that the defect extends beyond the vins that are included in the recall given that so many people are having the same issue and bmw is not honoring the warranty.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated on the instrumental panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the front passenger sensor mat 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 the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 08v3840 (component: air bags:frontal). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 96,000 and the current mileage was 96,010. Updated 09/15/11*ljupdated 09/19/11
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. The contact stated that the air bag light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was located at the passenger front sensor mat. The manufacturer advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) and denied assistance with the repair. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 100,000. Updated 06/29/12 updated 07/09/12
2006 bmw 330xi. Consumer writes in regards to recall campaign 08v-384 concerning modify seat occupancy detection mat *tgwin december2011, a warning light illuminated indicating that the front passenger air bag was not activated. The consumer's mechanic diagnosed the problem from the vehicle's error code and gave him a printout, showing there was an open campaign for his year and model due to a defective mat detection switch. The consumer then took the vehicle to the dealer where he was charged $ 139.19 for that same information, that he was given previously from his mechanic. The dealer informed the consumer, that even though the recall was for his make, model and year, his vehicle identification number was not included in the recall, because the recall pertained to a particular list of seats, which the consumer's vehicle did not have, even though the defective seat mat was common in all.
Airbag lights and restraint lights became lit. Dealer said it was a faulty passenger side seat sensor mat. Already has had a recall on some of the models. Needs to be extended to other vehicles.
Front passenger airbag turns off and on at no prescribed interval.the warning light flickers often which is a concern since the airbag can turn off when it is actually needed in the event of a crash.this happens when stationary or driving - no prescribed interval has been noted and was first noticed early this spring, march or april 2018 with about 110,000 miles on the vehicle.
Front passenger airbag turns off and on at no prescribed interval.the warning light flickers often which is a concern since the airbag can turn off when it is actually needed in the event of a crash.this happens when stationary or driving - no prescribed interval has been noted and was first noticed early this spring, march or april 2018 with about 110,000 miles on the vehicle.
The blower motor wiring overheats and causes the vehicle to catch on fire. This recall has been out for several months now, and they have not had a fix for it yet. I don't need my car catching on fire, i have a one year old, it is not easy to get them out of the car.
The message 'steering wheel lock' came up and the car will not start. I had to pay to bring it home. Bmw says 'it happens to some customers' and they asked me to bring the car to a service center for repair. I see a lot of discussions in forums about this issue. Apparently it is due to a defective lock mechanism.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. The contact stated that the power locks failed and a fuse had blown out. The front passenger side and rear doors failed to unlock from the interior and the exterior. In addition, the contact had to disconnect the battery to reset the ecm. The fuse was replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 169,000.
I have a 2006 bmw 330xi sport and when a passenger sits in the car, i receive a passenger airbag malfunction light.i was told by park ave bmw in nj that my vehicle does not qualify under the recall.recall id # 57362 - air bags:frontal recall date aug 05, 2008recall date:aug 05, 2008model affected:2006 bmw 3-seriessummary:bmw is recalling 200,000 my 2006 3 series sport seat, my 2004-2006 5 series standard and sport seat, and my 2004-2006 x3 passenger vehicles. Depending on the manner and frequency of the front passenger's entry and exit, small cracks have developed in the mat. If this occurs, the front passenger air bags, with the exception of the head protection system, will be deactivated and the air bag warning lamp as well as the passenger air bag "on-off" lamp will be illuminated.consequences:in this situation the front passenger air bags will not deploy even if a sufficiently severe accident would occur and occupant protection provided by the system would not be possible.remedy:dealers will rework the front passenger seat sensor mat so that external force application to the seat does not cause a crack to the mat. The recall began on november 6, 2008. Bmw will also extend the warranty on these vehicles to 10 years from first registration without any mileage limit. Owners may contact bmw at 1-800-525-7417.potential units affected:200000notes:bmw of north america, llc.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure was recurring and often times the contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle would require a jump start for times when it would not automatically restart. The contact replaced the battery and charged the replacement battery nightly. The vehicle would continue to stall when the battery was not charged. The manufacturer was made aware of failure and recommended the contact have a diagnostic test performed but offered no further assistance. The failure mileage was 100. The current mileage was 24,000.
I had a bad experience this morning. When i got into my car, it wouldn't start when i pushed the start button. Instead it had an icon on the dash of the steering wheel with a lock sign on it.i pulled the fob out and put it back in a few times, trying to start the car every time, but no life. This is a very weird problem. The steering wheel lock wouldn't release.i tried to get it started for over 30 minutes, still unsuccessful. I did some research on the internet, apparently it is a common problem in the 06 and early 07 models of the 3 series. In mid-07, bmw stopped putting locks in the steering columns. Apparently, this problem has to do with the electronic lock power draw when starting the car, and a software update normally fixes the problem. If the software update does not work, bmw replaces the steering column if you are under the warranty. All my updates are done because i took it to my bmw dealer on 11/14/12 and they rechecked everything.since it is a common problem and there are many customer complaints as stated in here; http://www.import-car.com/issue/article.aspx?contentid=89276, bmw should issue a recall and be held responsible for this issue.
Recall was ordered in oct 2017 and has still not been remedied. Safety recall 17v-676. I believe we have been patient. We cannot sell the car as is because it can catch fire.
The car began smoking near the port for the iphone charger on the dash (lighter.) the portal was cold to the touch. After about more 20 yards the cockpit filled with smoke. The car was still driving fine and was quickly pulled to an empty part of the parking lot and was turned off.after pulling the hood releasei jumped from the car and shut the door -- i immediately tried re-opening it to let the smoke from the cockpit and the door would not open by touch or with the key fob.i lifted the hood and the engine looked clean. To the far right (my left) onpassenger side, against the firewall smoke was coming out in a thin line and then i saw a small flash of fire so i ran 20 to thirty yards and the car burst into flames.i called 911 and within 3-5 minutes it was engulfed in flames. It had been serviced at the dealer in april 2011, four months earlier. It had no history of issues and was regularly serviced.
Rear exterior safety lighting does not work due to design flaw where trunk lid breaks ground wires. Recall already done on other model years. Bmw skipped recall on 2006 e90s. Many consumers are still having the system short due to ground and crimp issues. Huge safety issue with potential fires and or crashes
Driving with bag on passenger seat, "red airbag & red seatbelt" indicators light up.upon taking to dealership, their code reader suggested "low battery voltage" caused lights.cleared code.months later, with work bag on passenger seat happens again. Cleared code. Suggested to buy a new battery.bought a new bmw battery, and same thing, happens again.i take to another shop (bmw charges 100-150 to clear code each time...) and they clear code, still "low battery voltage" but suggested i look into this occupancy seat sensor recall.go back to dealership and they say unless code reader says airbag fault, they will not warranty. Through the course of 2 years now, the light has come back on 4 times prior, and now today a 5th time.i have yet to take back to dealership again, but making my complaints.i am not a genius but somehow i think the occupancy sensor mat must be defective yet throws error codes of "low battery voltage".when i check the code manually through the drivers stalk, ccid-97 (from memory) which online referenced to air bag fault.although i have owned vehicle for almost 4 years, it was a "certified" preowned from dealer, and i"m being told that the recall covers only 10 years after the original sale date.which means october/november this year of 2014, i am out of luck.hundreds wasted each time, incorrect diagnosing.and bmw refusing to take responsibility for this recall until a machine tells them otherwise.and until that day comes, they'll keep selling me new batteries and other false hopes to fix.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. 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 contact called a local dealer (bmw of murray, 4735 s state st, salt lake city, ut 84107) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v676000 (electrical system); 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 contact called wide world of cars bmw at 845-425-2600 (125 ny-59, spring valley, ny 10977) and was informed that the parts were not available. 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.
My airbag warning light illuminated indicating that my passenger airbag system was offline.i brought it into my mechanic and they informed me that my passenger side airbag sensor mat and possibly my passenger seat belt sensor had failed.they informed me that the cost to repair would be approximately $700-$800 dollars.i recently received a notification that my vehicle may be subject to a recall for this issue nhtsa campaign number: 13v564000.when i contacted my dealership and bmwna they informed me that they would not repair my vehicle until required to do so even though my airbag system has already failed and it is showing as offline.i'm registering this complaint to document that they are not actively resolving this issue.
The center console is continuing to overheat. It spreads to the cup holders and outward as well. Gets very hot! happens when car is on or when driving
Stopped in a parking lot and locked the door after getting out of the car. The door locks didn't open when trying to open with the remote. The door fuse and actuator blew up. Opened the door with the key and sat inside the car. The doors locked and then couldn't unlock the doors to get out. I was trapped in the car.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. The contact noticed smoke under the hood, which entered the vehicle through the air vents. The contact also heard an abnormal noise coming from the motor months before the manufacturer sent notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v676000 (electrical system). In addition, the service engine warning indicator remained illuminated for an extended period of time. The dealer (newbold bmw, 1283 central park dr, o'fallon, il 62269, (618) 628-7300) replaced the wiring and diagnosed that the bearings needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Going through my newly purchased, used 2006 330xi, i found several warnings for front headlight malfunctions. Further investigation showed adaptive functions were disabled and the left low beam was stuck pointing left. While the bulbs themselves were still functioning, the light was pointed directly at oncoming traffic and did not illuminate the road in front of me.opening the access panel at the rear of the headlight assembly showed multiple bare wires inside of the sealed housing, the insulation had simply started to flake off of the wires rendering all centering and leveling functions of the light inoperable. Research has shown this is a widespread problem with bmw headlights, for additional documented data and cases please reference the following forum thread :https://www.bimmerfest.com/threads/
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. The contact stated that the air bags and the passenger side seat beat warning lights illuminated constantly. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the front passenger sensor mat failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included nhtsa campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.update 01/15/16 ma
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v676000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken to bmw of bloomfield (425 bloomfield ave, bloomfield, nj 07003) and repaired. When the contact retrieved the vehicle, he noticed a burning odor and smoke throughout the vehicle. The contact parked the vehicle, lifted the hood, and noticed smoke coming from under the engine coolant and expansion. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was advised to take the vehicle back to the dealer. The contact then called bmw of bloomfield at (973) 233-5147 where the dealer him to bring the vehicle back for diagnostic testing at his expense. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 195,000.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. After restarting the vehicle the check engine light remained illuminated before eventually turning off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine head bolts had fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000.
I didn't get any pictures. My sister has a 330 xi drive to denver at one point of the drive hurdle a pop in the car. Where driving fast no pot holes hit. After further investigation with a mechanic friend of mine. We got under the car the car and noticed the passenger side axel was resting on the frame of the car.there where 3 motor mount bolts sheared off the motor mount brackets an 1 laying on the scid plate under the car.i have read some other testimony about this problem on the internet.i believe this could be a definite problem so i hope you look in to this problem thank you.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. The contact noticed smoke under the hood, which entered the vehicle through the air vents. The contact also heard an abnormal noise coming from the motor months before the manufacturer sent notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v676000 (electrical system). In addition, the service engine warning indicator remained illuminated for an extended period of time. The dealer (newbold bmw, 1283 central park dr, o'fallon, il 62269, (618) 628-7300) replaced the wiring and diagnosed that the bearings needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Coolant leaking from reservoir tank. A common issue among bmws- and is currently effecting my 330xi 2006. The expansion tank is faulty and wondering if the tank and hoses are tested to even withstand the "bmw brand" name coolant.
Going through my newly purchased, used 2006 330xi, i found several warnings for front headlight malfunctions. Further investigation showed adaptive functions were disabled and the left low beam was stuck pointing left. While the bulbs themselves were still functioning, the light was pointed directly at oncoming traffic and did not illuminate the road in front of me.opening the access panel at the rear of the headlight assembly showed multiple bare wires inside of the sealed housing, the insulation had simply started to flake off of the wires rendering all centering and leveling functions of the light inoperable. Research has shown this is a widespread problem with bmw headlights, for additional documented data and cases please reference the following forum thread :https://www.bimmerfest.com/threads/
Rear exterior safety lighting does not work due to design flaw where trunk lid breaks ground wires. Recall already done on other model years. Bmw skipped recall on 2006 e90s. Many consumers are still having the system short due to ground and crimp issues. Huge safety issue with potential fires and or crashes
Stopped in a parking lot and locked the door after getting out of the car. The door locks didn't open when trying to open with the remote. The door fuse and actuator blew up. Opened the door with the key and sat inside the car. The doors locked and then couldn't unlock the doors to get out. I was trapped in the car.
Randomly while there is either weight from a bag or a person in the front passenger seat, the seatbelt light will appear on the dash and the passenger airbag off light will light up on the roof. This tells me that the airbag will not deploy even though there is someone in the seat in the event of an accident.
My vehicle displayed a passenger restraint system failure message. After researching the issue online, it appeared that bmw had issued a recall for this defect: nhtsa recall campaign id number: 08v384000. However, after contacting bmw, i am being told that my vehicle is not part of the recall. It seems to me that the defect extends beyond the vins that are included in the recall given that so many people are having the same issue and bmw is not honoring the warranty.
Recently the airbag and seat belt sensor indicated a failure.i can attribute such failure to a defective sensor (placed in the seat mat). When i contacted bmw usa, they refused to include my vehicle in the recall (campaign [xxx]).i would appreciate the nhtsa / dot to investigate expanding the recall to all e90 / 2006 bmw 330xi not just models produced after 12/ 2005.i took delivery of my vehicle in 11/2005. Thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I am an owner of a 2006 bmw 330xi and the airbag and seatbelt lamps have been on/off on my car since last november. Since this car model has a recall relating to airbag and seatbelt, i am wondering why i have not received any "recall letter" so i can present it to the bmw dealership in order to get the problem fixed.thank you.
My airbag warning light illuminated indicating that my passenger airbag system was offline.i brought it into my mechanic and they informed me that my passenger side airbag sensor mat and possibly my passenger seat belt sensor had failed.they informed me that the cost to repair would be approximately $700-$800 dollars.i recently received a notification that my vehicle may be subject to a recall for this issue nhtsa campaign number: 13v564000.when i contacted my dealership and bmwna they informed me that they would not repair my vehicle until required to do so even though my airbag system has already failed and it is showing as offline.i'm registering this complaint to document that they are not actively resolving this issue.
Passenger side air bag error consistent with front passenger seat pressure mat recall notice. Bmw online recall check revealed that this vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.
Passenger side air bag error consistent with front passenger seat pressure mat recall notice. Bmw online recall check revealed that this vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. While driving various speeds, the air bag and seat belt warning indicators illuminated. The contact was concerned that the air bags might not deploy in the event of a crash. The vehicle was taken to bmw of richfield (746 danbury rd, ridgefield, ct 06877, (203) 438-0471) where it was diagnosed that the seat occupancy needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags). The manufacturer was contacted and made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 13v564000 (air bags) and 17v428000 (air bags). The contact was referred to nhtsa. The approximate failure mileage was 123,000.
Pass. Restraint systemfault in passenger-restraint system affecting airbag, belt tensioner or belt-force limiter.continue to wear the safety belt.restraint system malfunctioning!
Airbag warning came on and after research found a recall.i contacted bmw and they claim my vin is not one of the affected by the recall, which appears to be a trend.please assist in finding a solution to this extremely critical safety system.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. The contact stated that the front passenger side seat belt sensor and air bag warning indicator illuminated, which indicated that the front passenger side air bag system was faulty. The failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect, but no remedy was offered. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags), although the vehicle experienced the same defect listed in the recall. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 150,000.
Passenger restraint system. Fault in passenger-restraint system affecting airbag, belt tensioner or belt-force limiter. The airbag stays off even after having a passenger on the front passenger seat. I also get a seatbelt sign even if the seatbelt is worn by the passenger. Went to dealer asking for $200 to check problem and $500 to repair.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. While driving various speeds, the passenger side air bags and seat belt warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (sun motor cars bmw, 6691 carlisle pike, mechanicsburg, pa 17050; (717) 697-2300) where it was diagnosed that the passenger seat belt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer stated that the vin was not part of a recall and the contact had to pay for the repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
I have an error message telling me that there is a "restraint malfunction" on my passenger seat. It warns me that my passenger side airbag will not deploy in case of an accident.
Vehicle airbag warning and passenger seatbelt warning lamp are displayed simultaneously with passenger "airbag off" lamp illuminated. As a result, front passenger side airbag is disabled in case of a crash. Bmw has issued a partial recall on other models (nhtsa campaign 13v-564) citing a defect with regards to the seat occupancy sensor mat but will not honor a recall on this particular vehicle, which is clearly affected by the issue. Without repair a crash may very well result in undue physical harm to a passenger.
Randomly while there is either weight from a bag or a person in the front passenger seat, the seatbelt light will appear on the dash and the passenger airbag off light will light up on the roof. This tells me that the airbag will not deploy even though there is someone in the seat in the event of an accident.
My vehicle displayed a passenger restraint system failure message. After researching the issue online, it appeared that bmw had issued a recall for this defect: nhtsa recall campaign id number: 08v384000. However, after contacting bmw, i am being told that my vehicle is not part of the recall. It seems to me that the defect extends beyond the vins that are included in the recall given that so many people are having the same issue and bmw is not honoring the warranty.
Passenger side air bag error consistent with front passenger seat pressure mat recall notice. Bmw online recall check revealed that this vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.
My airbag warning light illuminated indicating that my passenger airbag system was offline.i brought it into my mechanic and they informed me that my passenger side airbag sensor mat and possibly my passenger seat belt sensor had failed.they informed me that the cost to repair would be approximately $700-$800 dollars.i recently received a notification that my vehicle may be subject to a recall for this issue nhtsa campaign number: 13v564000.when i contacted my dealership and bmwna they informed me that they would not repair my vehicle until required to do so even though my airbag system has already failed and it is showing as offline.i'm registering this complaint to document that they are not actively resolving this issue.
Passenger side air bag error consistent with front passenger seat pressure mat recall notice. Bmw online recall check revealed that this vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.
Air bag and seat belt warning lights on dash remain lit at all times. Additionally, the "passenger airbag disabled" indicator remains lit at all times. There is a recall campaign (see below) for the passenger seat sensor mat issue which caused these problems, yet apparently not for my vin. The disabled passenger seat airbag is a major safety issue, and clearly my vin should be part of the recall.statement on voluntary recall involving front passenger seat sensor mat on u.s.a. Model bmws - august 13, 2008today, bmw announced a voluntary recall regarding the front passenger air bag seat sensor mat involving approximately 200,000 model year 2004-06 vehicles. Affected are certain model year 2006 3-series, model year 2004-06 5-series, and model year 2004-06 x3 vehicles, depending upon seat type. Bmw has found that the sensor mat may become damaged during vehicle usage depending upon the manner and frequency of the front passenger's entry and exit.
Passenger side air bag error consistent with front passenger seat pressure mat recall notice. Bmw online recall check revealed that this vehicle identification number was not included in the recall either. Bmw refused to replace and will not tell me if the air bag will or will not deploy in an accident.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the steering lock mechanism had failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000. The vin was not available.
I had a bad experience this morning. When i got into my car, it wouldn't start when i pushed the start button. Instead it had an icon on the dash of the steering wheel with a lock sign on it.i pulled the fob out and put it back in a few times, trying to start the car every time, but no life. This is a very weird problem. The steering wheel lock wouldn't release.i tried to get it started for over 30 minutes, still unsuccessful. I did some research on the internet, apparently it is a common problem in the 06 and early 07 models of the 3 series. In mid-07, bmw stopped putting locks in the steering columns. Apparently, this problem has to do with the electronic lock power draw when starting the car, and a software update normally fixes the problem. If the software update does not work, bmw replaces the steering column if you are under the warranty. All my updates are done because i took it to my bmw dealer on 11/14/12 and they rechecked everything.since it is a common problem and there are many customer complaints as stated in here; http://www.import-car.com/issue/article.aspx?contentid=89276, bmw should issue a recall and be held responsible for this issue.
The message 'steering wheel lock' came up and the car will not start. I had to pay to bring it home. Bmw says 'it happens to some customers' and they asked me to bring the car to a service center for repair. I see a lot of discussions in forums about this issue. Apparently it is due to a defective lock mechanism.
I got into my car on the morning of the 29th dec. 2011. I showed a yellow steering wheel lock code (indicating a possible problem). I drove the car after work with no problems although planning on getting the vehicle into service just to have it checked out. I pulled into the driveway and parked the car, returned to it 15 min later and it wouldnt start! after further investigation into the problem the car showed a red steering wheel lock code indicating it would no longer start. After deep investigation i find the this is a very common problem on hundreds of the same model car as mine. Most people are told to reprogram the computer and/or replace the steering column (sometimes multiple times) and then most still have problems.
Warning light appeared indicating a steering wheel lock fault.a fault code scan revealed that the steering wheel lock mechanism was in failure and would result in the steering wheel to completely lock and the vehicle would become inoperable.there have been numerous complaints regarding this defect yet bmwna accepts no responsibility to repair it.the nature and expense of the repair is significant as the entire steering wheel column was replaced to correct the defect.
The steering wheel lock would not unlock.an error message shows on the display indicating a steering wheel lock malfunction.this error would not allow for the car to start.this resulted in the entire steering wheel column needing replaced.
I went to adjust the vertical position of the steering wheel, and the lever gears broke with in the steering column . Now the steering wheel moves up and down freely while driving. I called bmw and they said it's not covered under warranty and there are no recalls.i took the car to a very reputable foreign car repair shop and he saidin his 50 years of fixing foreign cars, he has never seen this happen. I feel this is a very bad safety issue !
This bmw has an issue with the steering column lock and on my car, the column has already been replaced.this is due to a faulty elv.in the event of a failure of the elv, the car is disabled leaving people stranded!bmw's fix for this is either a reprogram or replace the entire steering column, again in my case.this does not come cheap! bmw must be held responsible for correcting this plague problem!
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. The contact stated that none of the doors would unlock except for the front driver's door and the only way to exit the vehicle was through that door. In addition, on one occasion the contact was unable to unlock the vehicle using the key fob and he was forced manually unlock the door. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who informed the contact that the door actuator failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. No repairs were performed.the failure and current mileages were 57,000.
Upon test driving on city street this vehicle with a friend and my brother we realized it had a hard limp to the front passenger tire. After returning it to the lot the salesman informed us it needed a sway bar replace to leave it a couple days and he would have it repaired. After picking it up driving on the city street i realized not only did it have a leak but there was a noise involved this time. I immediately called the car lot and they instructed me that it was only a mud flap rubbing the tire. After taking it to my personal mechanic he told me that my car had been in a severe accident and the entire under carrier was damaged and it was a miracle it was mobile. Quoted price for parts 280.00 and labor 2100.00. When taking it to roadshow bmw they stated there wasn't any recalls. Bottom line is parts fell from under the vehicle while driving on the highway exiting this includes the following: fog light on passenger side, small grill on same side, large bolt (not sure where it goes or where it came from), and another piece of medal. At this point oil began to run out.this car leans to the right now and after owning it for 4.5 months it was mobile for maybe 3 weeks? oh and i almost forgot to mention the tracker stalls the car upon occasions when driving. I've requested for my title via phone twice, via certified letter and fax. I can provide documents upon request. However, i don't own a scanner but will be available to fax if you give me your fax number. I've paid my car balance off without a title?
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. The contact stated that the bolt that holds the control arm detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on four occasions for the control arm failure however the failure reoccured all four times the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. The contact stated that the air bags and the passenger side seat beat warning lights illuminated constantly. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the front passenger sensor mat failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included nhtsa campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.update 01/15/16 ma
Upon test driving on city street this vehicle with a friend and my brother we realized it had a hard limp to the front passenger tire. After returning it to the lot the salesman informed us it needed a sway bar replace to leave it a couple days and he would have it repaired. After picking it up driving on the city street i realized not only did it have a leak but there was a noise involved this time. I immediately called the car lot and they instructed me that it was only a mud flap rubbing the tire. After taking it to my personal mechanic he told me that my car had been in a severe accident and the entire under carrier was damaged and it was a miracle it was mobile. Quoted price for parts 280.00 and labor 2100.00. When taking it to roadshow bmw they stated there wasn't any recalls. Bottom line is parts fell from under the vehicle while driving on the highway exiting this includes the following: fog light on passenger side, small grill on same side, large bolt (not sure where it goes or where it came from), and another piece of medal. At this point oil began to run out.this car leans to the right now and after owning it for 4.5 months it was mobile for maybe 3 weeks? oh and i almost forgot to mention the tracker stalls the car upon occasions when driving. I've requested for my title via phone twice, via certified letter and fax. I can provide documents upon request. However, i don't own a scanner but will be available to fax if you give me your fax number. I've paid my car balance off without a title?
On 6-3-2016 my 2006 bmw 330xi started on fire in the parking lot at my place of employment.as i pulled my car into a parking space, i noticed smoke coming from under the hood.i parked the car, shut it off and i opened the hood and saw small flames on the driver's side of the engine compartment.i was able to put the fire out myself. I noticed that some engine components were burned and melted.at the end of the workday i had the car towed to ava restoration in dublin, new hampshire.they completed the necessary repairs.the owner told me that there was a short in the pcv valve heater(also referred to as an angle connector) and it had caused damage to the intake manifold and wiring harness.after the repairs were completed i was able to continue driving my car.i contacted bmw in january 2018 after learning that they recalled 2007 models for the same component failure. I explained my situation to them and told them they should expand the recall to cover 2006 models also.i also told them that i wanted to speak to a representative about getting reimbursement for my repair costs.they told me i had to get my car examined at a local bmw dealer and that someone from their corporate office in new jersey would call me about the matter.the representatives at the dealership were less than helpful and the representative from their corporate office left me a message at 8:45 pm one night and then never called me back after i tried to reach her several times and got only voice mail.i received a letter from bmw recently saying that my car now has a recall on the pcv valve heater, recall 19v-273.i believe that bmw knew about this problem for a long time and did not address it, willingly putting vehicle owners at risk.in addition, the owner of ava restoration told me he repaired a number of bmws that had fire damage caused by the same malfunction.
Sunroof exploded-while driving with my sunshade was open 6" and glass closed, at 2 pm on 8/14/19, 70 degree weather, at 65 mph i heard what i thought was a gunshot.immediately after i was showered with glass into the interior of the vehicle.the glass hit my face and body and luckily i was not blinded and was able to pull over on the highway. This is a straight highway, rt 16 nh, and there were no overpasses or bridges, nor was there a vehicle in front or back of me or trees. (sunroof in 1 picture is tilted when i returned home open for photo purposes) i contacted bmw of stratham nh and they said there was no recalls on this issue and repairs would be $2,222.00.through recent research on the bmw forums (https://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=120494) i have discovered many complaints on this very dangerous issue.i am very concerned since my wife also drives a bmw vehicle, x5 with a panoramic sunroof that has had reports that bmw is ignoring of the same dangerous issue with the glass sunroof reported. Please help!!someone is going to be fatally injured if this is not recalled.
It was raining really heavy with lightning and thunderstorms and in the middle of the storm lightning came down and my wipers stopped working. I had to pull over to a safe place on the highway to wait for the heavy rain to stop before i could drive again.
Rear exterior safety lighting does not work due to design flaw where trunk lid breaks ground wires. Recall already done on other model years. Bmw skipped recall on 2006 e90s. Many consumers are still having the system short due to ground and crimp issues. Huge safety issue with potential fires and or crashes
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