10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
7 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
6 / 0
Average Mileage:
64,102 miles

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2006 BMW 325 seat belts / air bags problems

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2006 BMW 325 Owner Comments (Page 10 of 19)

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problem #193

Jun 242014

325 6-cyl

  • 104,603 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 325xi. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed and repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13V564000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 104,603... updated 08-20-14 updated 09/3/2014

- Carmel, IN, USA

problem #192

Jun 132014

325

  • 123,000 miles
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 was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 123,000.

- Livermore, CA, USA

problem #191

May 122014

325 6-cyl

  • 14,240 miles
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.

- Springfield, IL, USA

problem #190

Jan 162014

325

  • 70,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 325xi. The contact stated that while traveling 45 mph, the front passenger air bag indicator illuminated. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred only when the front passenger seat was occupied. The vehicle was diagnosed and the detection mat system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 74,000.

- Belvedere, CA, USA

problem #189

Jun 182013

325 6-cyl

  • 58,000 miles
My vehicle appears to be part of recall on mat sensor for passenger side air bags defect, but when I called dealer they said my VIN # not in recall.. however, I have had a warning message that my passenger side airbag and or my seat belt tensioner were malfunctioning since last June, 2013.. warning is still present, so I figure my car must be one that is in fact effected and should be in the recall.. please advise.

- Woodbury, NY, USA

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problem #188

Apr 012013

325 6-cyl

  • 120,000 miles
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.

- La Mirada, CA, USA

problem #187

May 282014

325

  • 96,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- Holly Springs, MS, USA

problem #186

Nov 282013

325 6-cyl

  • 149,000 miles
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

- Walnut, CA, USA

problem #185

Mar 032014

325 6-cyl

  • 80,000 miles
My airbag light and seatbelt light were on right after I purchased the car I called BMW and they said there is a recall on that problem but my VIN # was not included in it. If they know about the problem why don't they fix it.

- Scottsbluff, NE, USA

problem #184

Dec 012013

325 6-cyl

  • 52,000 miles
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.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #183

Jan 012014

325 6-cyl

  • 49,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- Bonsall, CA, USA

problem #182

Mar 012013

325 6-cyl

  • 57,000 miles
Passenger airbag warning and the seatbelt warning light is coming up when a passenger is in the vehicle.

- Moorpark, CA, USA

problem #181

May 162014

325 6-cyl

  • 95,000 miles
The idrive control panel is showing an alert that the passenger airbag has failed. I contacted BMW customer service and they say my VIN is not included in NHTSA campaign number 13V564000 (air bags) even though the description of the problem matches my problem exactly. I have a 2006 BMW 325xi with standard seats and according to 13V564000 I should be eligible for coverage under the extended warranty. BMW is telling me I am responsible for the repairs.

- Crystal Lake, IL, USA

problem #180

May 062014

325 6-cyl

  • 144,000 miles
I am an owner of 2006 BMW 330I sedan with sports seat (manufacture date: 5/2005). Recently, the passenger airbag sensor became malfunction, and the passenger side airbag is indicated as 'passenger airbag off' as the result. After researching on NHTSA website, I noticed that this is a known issue, and BMW is issuing a recall on affected vehicles. However, in further reviewing the related documents on the NHTSA website, although BMW has recalled 2006 330I sedan with sport seats, the manufacture date of the affected vehicles that are included in the recall are from Dec 2005 to Sept 2006, and because of this, it excludes my vehicle. With other complaints listed, it is clear that the same issue has impacted a lot of owners of 2006 330I sedan with sport seat prior to the manufacture date that BMW has specified on the recall. Due to this reason, the recall should have been considered to include earlier manufacture date of the model considered this is not an isolated issue.

- San Bruno, CA, USA

problem #179

May 042014

325 6-cyl

  • 95,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 325xi. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13V564000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 95,000. Updated 9/4/14

- Marlborough, CT, USA

problem #178

Dec 112013

325

  • 90,000 miles
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.

- Mckinney, TX, USA

problem #177

Jan 062013

325

  • 100,000 miles
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.

- Valejo, CA, USA

problem #176

Nov 132013

325 6-cyl

  • 55,000 miles
I received a recall notice from BMW in January 2014 (recall campaign number 13V-564: Front passenger air bag seat occupancy sensor mat). The recall notice states that in the current condition, the vehicle is unsafe to drive with a passenger in the front passenger seat. The recall notice states that the parts needed to perform the repair are scheduled to be available in March 2014. It is now May 6, 2014 and BMW customer relations has indicated that the parts are still not available and they are unable to provide an estimate on when they will be. It has now been nearly 5 months since receiving the original recall notice. During this time I essentially have a vehicle that is unsafe to drive with a passenger in the front passenger seat. BMW does not appear to be taking this issue seriously and providing a prompt resolution to this problem. I have placed repeated calls into BMW customer relations and continue to be informed that nothing can be done until the required parts are made available. Any assistance you can provide is greatly appreciated.

- Woodinville, WA, USA

problem #175

May 022014

325

  • 112,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 325xi. The contact stated that the air bag sensor would remain illuminated. The contact was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 13V564000 (air bags) but had experienced the same failure as listed in the recall. The vehicle was to be inspected, diagnosed and repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 112000. Updated 08/12/14

- Carmel, IN, USA

problem #174

Apr 282014

325

  • 106,500 miles
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.

- New Bruns, NJ, USA

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