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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 7 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 8 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 65,635 miles
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Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 BMW 330I. The contact purchased the vehicle in mid 2016. Towards the end of that year, the air bag warning indicator illuminated, flashed on and off, and currently remained lit with a red warning indicator. The dealer (competition BMW of smithtown, 599 middle country rd, St james, NY 11780, (888) 861-6280) and the manufacturer indicated that the vehicle was not included in any air bag recalls. The failure mileage was not available.
- Mastic, NY, USA
Air bags: Passenger occupant classification system malfuctions anytime the passenger seat is occupied
- Los Angeles, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 330I. When the passenger seat was occupied, the air bag passenger restraint, seat belt, and air bag malfunction warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (pacific BMW located at 800 S brand blvd, glendale, ca 91204) where it was diagnosed that the occupant seat sensor malfunction needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 154,235.
- Los Angeles, CA, USA
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 BMW 330I. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16V071000 (air bags) was received in June of 2017. BMW of West houston (20822 chaney freeway, chaney, tx 77449) stated that parts were not available. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Dayton, TX, USA
Takata recall - I've called multiple times in the past year and stopped by the local dealership to get my name on the list about 2 months ago. I can not get an appointment to replace my air bag.
- Richmond, VA, USA
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 BMW 330I. 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 dealer (BMW of springfield, 391 us-22, springfield township, NJ 07081) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was included in the recall. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Pine Brook, NJ, USA
"my takata recall" airbag was recall. I was a in car accident and airbags didn't open.
- Sacramento, CA, USA
Takata recall. The front passenger seat sensor in my 2006 BMW is defective making the passenger airbags turned off during the event of a crash when car is on or running airbag and seatbelt light turn on. Many other 2006 bmws like mine are affected with this issue. A recall has been done for bmws for models 2007 and newer but not for the 2006 model year. A recall needs to be done for this year make to insure the safety of people and passengers riding in this car. I use this car as a daily driver with my 5 year old daughter. Please update new info asap
- Lakewood, CO, USA
Passenger restraint system fault. Received warning message when passenger sits in front seat. Light stays on most of time.
- Browns Summit, NC, USA
BMW continues to drag its feet on fixing recall. I have not been able to drive my vehicle for over 6 months now. Called dealer in charlotte nc (hendrick BMW on E. independence boulevard) multiple times and each time they either do not have the part or need to order it.
- Charlotte, NC, USA
Takata recall- my airbag in the steering wheel has been replaced. The passenger seat mat sensor has had to be replaced 2X(1X under warranty) 1X I had to pay out of pocket and now a 3rd time (out of pocket) it has broken again. I believe this is a faulty part and should be covered under warranty. The vehicle was stationary each time this has broken.
- St Johns, FL, USA
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.
- Middletown, PA, USA
Getting a hard warning for "passenger restraint system malfunction". apparently this has something to do with a sensor in the passenger seat going bad. This can cause injury or fatality as the passenger airbag will not deploy correctly. There has been a recall for this but my VIN was not included.
- Dallas, TX, USA
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 BMW 330I. 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. Holman BMW (located at 1812 S andrews ave, ft lauderdale, fl 33316) determined that the part was not available for the repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Oakland Park, FL, USA
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.
- Manchester, NH, USA
Restraint malfunction for front passenger code 93C3. My VIN is not a part of the recall but the particular model has recall for the same issue. The code is for the airbag which would not deploy in the case of an accident if a passenger is sitting in the front seat or not.
- Middletown, PA, USA
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 the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired. Updated 10/27/2017
- Fort Collins, CO, USA
The id light came on for passenger air. It said that passenger air bag was off. We took to BMW of roanoke to repair and state inspect the vehicle. They had to replace the passenger air bag mat at a cost of $ $1,433.87 on invoice no. Bmcs56560. My concern is that if we were involved in accident the passenger air bag would have not worked and my wife could have been hurt or killed. I have the old part and could send it to you. The BMW only has 105,747 miles and was delivered per BMW of roanoke 12/24/2009. It is not no recall but maybe it should have been
- Roanoke, VA, USA
Metal fragments from airbag
- Lakeville, MA, USA
- Ridgefield, CT, USA