A passenger airbag warning light has been on in my wife's 2006 BMW 530I for the past year. Despite the NHTSA recall campaign (action number EA08001 and PE07045), BMW says this car is not covered by the recall and will not fix the problem. I also have a 2006 BMW 530I with the same airbag warning light on. BMW will fix my problem. It seems that my car has "comfort seats" while my wife's car has "sports seats." Obviously, the defective part is present on both vehicles as well as on the other BMW models and years identified in your recall campaign. Why did your recall stop short of fixing all problems?

- Spring, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 530xi. The contact stated that the passenger safety restraint system warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 08V384000 (air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 71,000.

- Elmira, NY, USA

The contact own a 2006 BMW 530xi. The contact stated that when a passenger was occupying the passenger's seat, the air bag warning light illuminated indicating that the passenger side air bag malfunctioned and would not deploy during a crash. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic and was informed of NHTSA campaign I.D. number: 08V384000 (air bags:frontal). The contact then called the manufacturer and was informed that his VIN was not included in the recall campaign. The failure mileage was 105,000.

- North Richland Hills, TX, USA

While driving alone the airbag warning light came on and the airbag light above the passenger seat went off indicating the airbag was on, but no one was riding with me. Also, the seatbelt light came on and the alarm sounded but no one was sitting in the seat. After picking up a friend, the passenger airbag lights were gone until I had drove about 15 minutes and then the airbag warning lights began to act up again. I called BMW and was told that my vehicle was not included in the airbag recall and I could get the repairs done and save my BMW dealer receipts in case one day it would be covered. I couldn't afford the $1200 so my car has not been fixed yet.

- Harrisburg, PA, USA

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. I have contacted BMW and they say my VIN is not part of this recall, however I am experiencing the same issue as the recalled vehicles. I am worried about passenger safety! please help!

- Hidden Springs, ID, USA

I contacted BMW North America by phone regarding a recall for this issue. They told me that my 2006 BMW 530xi was not included in the recall. Yet, my car exhibits the exact problems outlined in the recall. The front passenger air bags will be deactivated and the air bag warning lamp, as well as the passenger air bag "on-off" lamp will be illuminated. This includes a warning in idrive system stating "passenger restraint" system issue. How is it that other 2006 5 series vehicles were included and my car was not? the local dealer is saying this is more than $1000 to repair, not sure how they would know that without seeing the vehicle.

- West Barnstable, MA, USA

Passenger airbag sensor. Warning light system failure.

- Wadsworth, OH, USA

The passenger side occupancy seat mat for the airbag failed. BMW has bulletin sib 65 75 06, airbag warning lamp for OC3 seat mat fault, that covers my cars build date, but BMW states my VIN is not covered. There is also a current recall, NHTSA campaign number: 08V-384, but BMW states my car is not covered and refuses to honor the 10 year extended warranty. My car is experiencing this same issue, as diagnosed by a local BMW dealers, but they have failed to cover it. This is a major safety issue that is affecting many cars outside of the recall. They are many people posting on various BMW forums that are experiencing the same issue. BMW should be held accountable to fix all the vehicles experiencing this problem.

- Carmel, CA, USA

While driving, the passenger airbag warning light was on, and the airbag was disabled, although there is passenger sitting there.

- San Jose, CA, USA

The airbag warning lamp comes on periodically. There was a recall, but it only covered to November 22 of 2005 production and my car was produced in December of 2005.

- Sauk Rapids, MN, USA

The airbag sensor in the passenger seat is defective. My car is two months outside the existing recall.

- Easley, SC, USA

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 530I. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the warning mat sensor illuminated on the instrument panel, indicating that the air bag would not deploy in the event of a crash. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was advised to replace the mat sensor. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but failed to offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 08V384000 (air bags:frontal). No repairs were performed. The failure mileage was 105,800 and the current mileage was 105,300.

- Longwood, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 530I. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the passenger seat sensor was defective and need to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in the recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 08V384000 (component: Air bags:frontal). The VIN was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 91,000.

- Fort Walton Beach, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 530xi. The contact stated that the air bag and seat belt warning lights were illuminated. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 08V384000 (air bags:frontal) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The current mileage was 53,000 and the approximate failure mileage was 49,000.

- Springfield, MA, USA

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 530xi. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, an air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 08V384000 (air bags:frontal). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 104,000.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

On my BMW 2006 530I, the passenger airbag warning light indicating a restraint failure. I saw a recall on the NHTSA web site (campaign id 08V384000) covering the 2004- 2006 model year BMW 5 series with this exact problem. My vehicle was built in May 2005. I contacted BMW usa to report the safety failure. BMW said it was not covered and has refused to offer any assistance. I asked them to explain why if my vehicle, is in the middle model years and experiencing the same problem, why the recall does not apply. Their reply, BMW will not honor the recall, it's my problem. This is a safety issue that could cause injury or death. Please review this campaign id and expand or issue a new recall. BMW would not help me in this matter. Thank you for reviewing this safety concern,

- Chino Hills, CA, USA

Passenger restraint system fault light has started showing on my BMW, there has been a recall reported on the same component "statement on voluntary recall involving front passenger seat sensor mat on U.S.a. model bmws - August 13, 2008". I have the same problem but my VIN is not showing up in the recall. I took the car to dealer and dealer says its exactly the same part but I am not covered under recall warranty.

- Cary, NC, USA

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 5-series. The contact stated that the air bag light would illuminate intermittently. The dealers diagnosis indicated that the mat sensor was defective and explained that a recall related to the failure was not related to campaign# 08V384000 (air bags:frontal); but the contacts VIN was not a part of the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 57,000 and the current mileage was 60,000.

- Madison, CT, USA

The car with VIN number stated above has reported a malfunction in the passenger side airbag. NHTSA recall id # 08V384000 - air bags:frontal" shows that the BMW 530I, model years 2004-2006 has been recalled to specifically address this issue. However, upon arriving at BMW of roseville (California), I was told that the recall does not apply to my car specifically (despite the description in the recall itself), and that I would be required to pay $175 for a diagnosis fee, and then be fully responsible for the cost of repairs. This is a significant safety issue that currently has my family's lives at risk, but the service department at roseville BMW was completely disinterested. Realizing that I would get no help from BMW of roseville, I have since taken this issue up with niello BMW in sacramento. They have been more helpful, but there is still the issue of the VIN number. If for some reason this automobile was excluded from the recall despite being the make, model, and model year described in the recall, it was excluded in error.

- El Dorado Hills, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 525I. While driving approximately 10 mph, the contact's wife began to feel dizzy. The next thing she remembered is smoke appearing under the hood and she rear ended another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact was injured and had to be transported to the hospital. The vehicle sustained damage to the front end. A police report was filed. There were no air bag recalls, but there is an open investigation regarding the air bags. The current and failure mileages were 14,500.

- Passaik, NJ, USA