10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
7 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
6 / 0
Average Mileage:
63,598 miles

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problem #378

Jan 102025

325

  • miles
[XXX]. I have a 2006 BMW e91, but mine is not listed for recall above in the link. Currently have a fault for occupant detection malfunction. I also have sports seats listed in the above document. The sensor will say active when no one is sitting in the seat which is a safety concern. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Chattanooga, TN, USA

problem #377

Jan 062025

325

  • 130,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 325I. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V513000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The dealer offered an inspection but declined to repair the vehicle. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Austell, GA, USA

problem #376

Sep 252024

325

  • miles
There is a recall 17v-428 for the seat mat, and i went to my local BMW dealer and said this car was not on the list, but they acknowledge it-??s the same issue but because this VIN was not included they can-??t fix it at no charge. They want $2100 to repair. Can you help me ? Thanks

- Rocklin, CA, USA

problem #375

Sep 032024

325

  • miles
The contact owned a 2006 BMW 325XI. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V513000 (Air Bags) and 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted.

- Socorro, NM, USA

problem #374

May 182023

325

  • miles
Put a box of moderate weight into the passenger seat (hard drives) - probably 40 lbs. After driving for a few minutes and over a few bumps, the seat belt warning light came on because the seat sensor was tripped by the weight. Put the seat belt on to silence the warning. Shortly thereafter, both the seatbelt and passenger airbag warning lights showed on the dash, regardless of occupancy. Hooked up to scanning tool and cleared the codes but they always return. This is not a rare event from reading the online forums - it is likely due to the sensor mat in the seat for occupancy being defective, or a combination of that and the seat belt pre-tensioner being defective, for the passenger side only. The vehicle operates normally other than the warning lights. Obviously have not tested the airbag, but that is highly unlikely to be the actual problem from my investigation of the symptoms.

- Tallahassee, FL, USA

problem #373

Jan 282023

325

  • miles
Existing vehicle recall excludes this particular VIN among the same MY and model even though this VIN is affected. 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, [shortened]. 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.

- Rochester Hills, MI, USA

problem #372

Jan 222023

325

  • miles
After recall done pvc valve and blower heat a/c now not working the car engine light come up abs /brake and more

- Ft Worth , TX, USA

problem #371

Sep 022022

325

  • 130,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 325i. The contact stated that the dealer had previously replaced the passenger's side front seat air bag sensor and steering wheel air bag sensor; however, the failure recurred while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, with the air bag warning light being illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

- Denville, NJ, USA

problem #370

Aug 082022

325

  • miles
Component failed: passenger seat occupancy sensor (BMW error code: 0x93C3) Implication: passenger airbag will not deploy in case of accident if the occupancy sensor is defective. Similar problems: similar recalls were issued by BMW for the same model and year but with only sports seat; regular seats were not recalled. Previous inspections: this issue has not been previously inspected, but personal inspection leads to faulty seat occupancy sensor. Prior warnings: dashboard shows seatbelt and airbag lights; roof indicator lamp shows passenger airbag off.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #369

Jul 142022

325

  • miles
I purchased a used car that now has a passenger restraint sensor warning. Please fulfill a recall as this is a recurring issue with bmw

- Bensenville , IL, USA

problem #368

May 202022

325

  • 150,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 325i. The contact stated that the front air bag and seat belt passenger sensor functionality were defective. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and no cause for the failure was determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V564000 (Air Bags). The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

- Spring Lake, NC, USA

problem #367

Dec 062020

325

  • 180,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 325i. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the front passenger-??s side air bag warning light would remain illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the seat mat sensor was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.

- Temecula, CA, USA

problem #366

Nov 122020

325

  • 120,000 miles
Passenger airbag not detected when passenger is seated, passenger airbag indicator is off/ not engaged. This happens regardless if the vehicle is stopped or in motion.

- Apple Valley, CA, USA

problem #365

Jan 152020

325

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 BMW 325ci. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V018000 (air bags) however, 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. BMW of louisville (2200 blankenbaker pkwy, louisville, ky 40299, (502) 287-1501) was contacted and confirmed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #364

Apr 272020

325

  • 0 miles
Ac stop working and a burn wiring smell came out

- Kissimmee, FL, USA

problem #363

Feb 012020

325

  • 225,900 miles
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.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #362

Jan 012016

325

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 BMW 325xi. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V017000 (air bags) however, the parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.

- Woodbridge, CT, USA

problem #361

Sep 102019

325 6-cyl

  • miles
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 a recall 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).

- Estacada, OR, USA

problem #360

Sep 062019

325

  • 133,000 miles
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.

- State College, PA, USA

problem #359

Sep 122018

325

  • 190,000 miles
There has already been a major recall for most 2006 326xi models that needs to be also extendes to my vehicle. It is obviously an issue on other models, and the manufscturer needs to correct this before people are harmed since by default the module assumes noone is sitting there and will not deploy.

- Charlottesville, VA, USA

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