Fault 97E0 - front passenger OC3 occupancy detection mat defective. This is the second such failure in this vehicle. The first occurred the year prior in the driver-side mat when the vehicle had less than 75,000 miles. At a normal mileage usage of 15,000 per year, the first failure would have occurred after 5 years of service. The passenger seat is used less than 20% of the driver's seat. On a pro-rata basis, the passenger seat mat failed in less than 2 years of equivalent use. We have not had the repair done for 2 reasons: 1) the repair ranges in cost between $1,700 - $2,700 as compared to the driver's seat repair that cost $700, and 2) the repair requires the replacement of the entire passenger seat cover (the driver's side doesn't), which disfigures the interior upholstery aesthetics. This failure occurs in almost every BMW model in years both prior and after 2008, with several years gaining recall status. This is understandable since the mat manufacturer most likely provided seat mats to all of BMW's vehicle lineup. The mat failure was a manufacturer's defect from the outset and should be covered by BMW.

- Frisco, TX, USA

I have a 2008 BMW 750li and seat belt and airbag light is on will not rest took to dealer light still on. Are there any recall on this vehicle this was involved in a hit run accident.

- San Diego, CA, USA

I have a 2008 750 li BMW 110,00 miles on it an I been haing problems with seat belt fault electrical parsitic draw in electrical system BMW cant seem to fix these issues. I have spent thousand of dollars chasing these defects and safety issues. I read the complaints about the same issue others were having and nothing has been done to recall these vehicle in. Please respond to this because im lost for answers on why isnt this vehicle been recall for these problems. Vehicle is sitting in my garage cant drive dont start change battery continue to drain. Have been to dealer three times for this problem. My phone nr to reach me is [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- San Diego, CA, USA

I have driver seat belt restraint system light on on driver side. Was there a recall to fix this from happening also a parasistic draw draining my battery then car dies. No start.

- San Diego, CA, USA

Getting error "fault in pass.-restraint system affecting airbag, belt tensioner or belt-force limiter. Fasten and continue to wear belts. Please contact the nearest BMW center." It seems to be a common problem fixed on 06 07 BMW 750li by recall what makes 08 different?

- Charlotte, NC, USA

A warning light is on in the dash saying default airbag. What I need to know is this some BMW is responsible for?

- Davenport, IA, USA

My vehicle was involved in a hit run and it ruin the dsc ABS module it overheats and the ABS dsc emergency brake system light come on.. cant fine problem in the dsc module

- San Diego, CA, USA

Takata recall.I was involved in a traffic accident which 100% of fault was assumed by the hitters insurance firm. The other driver ran through a redlight, at intersection of legacy and hedgcoxe in in plano, tx round 6:40 pm.the airbag did not deploy properly to protect me. The airbag attempted to deploy mere inches and exploded in my face causing hot air and metal to be released and blown into my face an eyes, the fireman on scene helped me out of car and stated that airbag and seat belt did not protect you because your injury is apparent. Subsequently following surgery, my left forearm was repaired with pernmant screws and plate holding my bones together. I suffered neck, back bilateral knees, and two fractures in my ankle. My left hand has extensive painful numbness and shooting pains one year after surgery. I am still grappling with limitations and disabilities to this day. I am a totally different man today after this accident and my doctors concur, this is a medical condition that is of chronic duration.I have all of my documentation including police report, hospital bills pictures of both cars, insurance documents... updated 08/21/17

- Little Elm, TX, USA

Air bag light comes on and off.

- Loganville, GA, USA

Passenger restraint warning - apparently the passenger seat sensor has failed and the passenger airbags have been automatically disabled. A quick search shows that this seems to be a fairly common problem with BMW passenger seat sensors. There was even a recall for the issue, but the dealer claims my 2008 BMW 750li wasn't included in the recall (only 2006-2007 BMW 750li's). This car was built using the same parts. Shouldn't it be included in the recall list? apparently the problem is so common that people are building "sensor bypass" devices and selling them on amazon/ebay to place the passenger airbags into "always on" mode. This kluge doesn't sound like a very safe solution, since small children could be injured by the airbag system if it deployed unnecessarily. Dealer has quoted nearly $1,400 for a fix. Bypass solution less than $100. Seems one has to choose between relative safety or not blowing the savings fund. All to repair an obvious design flaw.

- San Diego, CA, USA

I started my car in the morning and there was a yellow "air-bag" indicator on my dashboard with a message "driver restraint system fault". it wasn't there the night before. Couple of days later, I took the car to dealer and they diagnosed that "driver seat mat sensor and control box" failed and needed to be replaced for $1,237. BMW had a recall on seat mat sensor on prior year models and now its occurring in other year models as well.

- Edison, NJ, USA

While driving with my wife, I received an on-board light and symbol indicator. Stating that the passenger side airbag and restraint system failure. This is the very same sensor the (OC3 pass side matt) that was recalled in 2006 and 2007 models that had the OC3 sensor.

- Laurel Springs, NJ, USA

My car has had the air bag light on several times and the dealer would just reset the light as the car was still in warranty, once the warranty expired they are telling me that there is a short and they need to replace the airbag and the detection mat. This issue was there on 2006 and 2007, 750I models and there was a recall NHTSA campaign id number: 13V564000. Now the dealer wants me to pay them $165 to look at the car and $1500 to fix the problem else risk the airbags not getting deployed in event of crash. I am sure this issue could have been fixed in warranty but was not on purpose. This issue is with this type of car and NHTSA should evaluate this model for this issue as there are much older cars which never get this type of issue ever and whereas my airbag light has been going on every 2 months and they kept resetting the sensor.

- Edison, NJ, USA

The very same issue that BMW has recalled their 2006 - 2007 7 series is affecting my 2008 7 series and BMW is refusing the fix the issue. brandilawblog.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/BMW-recall.pdf 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 bags would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury. NHTSA campaign number: 13V-564 components: Air bags air bags:frontal:sensor/control module.

- Carmel, IN, USA

Passenger detection mat faulty causing the passenger-side airbag to deactivate and the airbag warning light to illuminate. In 2008 these detection mats were recalled for BMW 7-series through 2006 however they were not recalled on 2008 models. Dealer requires $1.3K to repair.

- Dallas, TX, USA