bmw 325xi Problems

bmw 325xi 2006 Complaints

STEERING

tl*the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325xi. while the contact was driving approximately 35 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. the dealer offered $200.00 towards the total repair cost. the failure and current mileages were 45,620.

Reported in: BAYSHORE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVD13586K

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

in my 2006 bmw 325xi, the air bag warning light, the seatbelt restraint warning light, and the overhead passenger airbag off light are sometimes all on even if an adult is sitting in the passenger seat. this is the same problem that's described in the passenger mat occupancy sensor recall/extended warranty but bmw says the recall/extended warranty is vin specific and my car is not covered. my car is out of warranty. i took it to the bmw dealer and paid a $130 diagnosis fee. they told me that the passenger mat occupancy sensor is faulty and needs to be replaced for an additional $1350. i declined and my service advisor offered me a $130 discount. i declined that too. bmw should fix for this for no charge because a) it's the same problem as in the recall/extended, and b) it's a safety issue. if i have an accident with an adult in the passenger seat, the air bag may not deploy and it could result in serious injuries. why is bmw not held accountable for this defect?

Reported in: BOSTON MA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVD13566K

SUSPENSION:REAR

i was driving my 2006 bmw 3-series (325xi sports wagon), with only 30,000 miles on it, yesterday. i heard something break and felt like my car was out of control. my mechanic said the lower control arm on passenger rear wheel snapped. if i was driving fast i could have crashed.

Reported in: ROSLYN PA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVT13566K

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

the door locks on my 2006 bmw 325xi all failed at once without any warning. the front passenger and both rear doors do not unlock at all, either electronically or manually. the driver side door will open with the key and is the only one, so far, that can be opened from inside the vehicle. had passengers been in the car and the car was involved in an accident, it would have been extremely difficult to exit the vehicle.

Reported in: HOPKINS MN || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVD135X6K

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

3 doors on the car would not open from inside or outside of the car. luckily the driver door still worked. in the event of an accident or fire this is a severe hazard.

Reported in: PLEASANT HILL CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVT13526K

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

3 doors on the car would not open from inside or outside of the car. luckily the driver door still worked. in the event of an accident or fire this is a severe hazard.

Reported in: PLEASANT HILL CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVT13526K

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325xi. the contact stated that whenever the vehicle hits a bump, the front right tire shakes and makes noise. the dealer looked at the vehicle and stated that the problem was caused by the lower control arm. the vehicle had not been repaired.there is a recall campaign number 06v40000, which deals with the lower control arm, however his vehicle is not included. the vin was not available at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage was not known, the current mileage was 90000.

Reported in: WASHINGTON DC || Crash: N || VIN #:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

front passenger seat belt light and airbag light stay on even when a passenger is seated in car. bmw diagnosed a problem with the passenger seat occupancy mat. this is the same problem as the 2008 recall, but my model is not included in the recall. i spoke with the office of the president of bmw who says that they are not responsible since my car was not involved in the recall. they said it is a different part that was responsible for the mat not working properly. i feel that since my car has the same safety problem, even if it is a different part, it should be fixed by bmw without cost to me.

Reported in: OKEMOS MI || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVD13546K

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl*the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325xi. the contact stated that there was an electrical issue concerning the vehicle. the dealer replaced the battery but the failure continued. the dealer inspected the vehicle again and stated that the independent battery system core had failed. the vehicle was repaired. the contact was locked in the vehicle until roadside assistance came out to charge the battery. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 82,000 and the current mileage was 94,000.

Reported in: PRINCETON NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

door locking issues, doors will not open from inside of the car when handle is opened by passengers. doors will not unlock via key fob. possible issue with control module gm5 within the bmw dashboard. *ln

Reported in: SOUTH PORTLAND ME || Crash: N || VIN #:

WHEELS

i have had three separate instances in a nine month period starting in may of 2010 of alloy wheels cracking on my 2006 bmw 325xit, which has run flat tires. the dealer said it is from hitting pot holes, curbs, or parking blocks. i find this to be very unusual as i live in a warmer state where there are very few pot holes, and i have not hit a curb or parking block. moreover, in thirty-three years of driving, i have never had a single wheel crack on any car that i owned. i also own a 2002 bmw (that does not have run flats) and have never had a wheel crack on it. a review of the internet reveals complaints by bmw owners with run flat tires experiencing repeated wheel cracks. it appears that the run flat tires may not compatible with the wheels. yet, nothing has been done by bmw to recall or correct the problem. this is a very dangerous situation and very expensive with the wheels costing $345 each to replace.

Reported in: ARNOLD MD || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVT13526K

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

damaged airbag sensor mat on front passenger seat that disables the airbag from deploying on the passenger side when the front passenger seat is occupied. this is a common problem, that bmw only recalled 200,000 in 2008. very costly and dangerous.

Reported in: WA WA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVD13596K

STEERING

my 2006 bmw 325xi has had the amber steering lock light on for over a month and will not go off. it is a common problem with this make and model of car and bmw has refused to fix it. my car is 3000 miles past the warranty and it needs a new steering column.

Reported in: EVANS CO || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

front passenger air bag warning light illuminates and warning signals sound every time a passenger sits in the front passenger seat, regardless of occupant size. this results in the passenger air bag being deactivated. this has been reported to bmw of fort myers (two occasions in person in 2009 and 2010) and bmw (via their online customer email system two times in 2010 and 2011). neither party is willing to check the system or repair it even though the nhtsa website indicates (1) bmw recalled 200,000 vehicles with this issue and (2) bmw has extended the warranty to 10 years without any mileage limit. i need nhtsa's assistance in getting bmw to review and fix this issue similarly to the hundreds of thousand of other cars they have recalled.

Reported in: FORT MYERS FL || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVD13566K

AIR BAGS

i am very frustrated as i own a 2006 bmw 325xi with approx 55k miles and have a passenger seat airbag malfunction. at this time the passenger airbag is deactivated all the time. this is something that has a recall but it is vin specific and my vehicle isn't included. if a quick internet search is performed there are many forums where people have this same exact issue and they are not included in the recall. the recall describes my problem verbatim but i am not covered. this is a safety issue because my passenger airbags will not deploy if there was a crash. they would not deploy because the sensor in the seat is bad and was admittedly a poor design. i don�t think consumers should be on the hook to fix such a crucial feature such as airbags or any part with a bad design that could mean life or death. i have already spent more time on this than i should have been required to. i talked to mechanics and they couldn't tell me why one was covered and another one not as they are exactly the same sensor. i would assume more complaints are not made because of the time required to do so and most people just take their vehicles to the dealer and pay the price. especially most bmw owners. i have been around and working on vehicles my whole life and very seldom take a vehicle to a shop for repair. i research everything i do and my research has shown me this is a known issue and it should not cost me any money.

Reported in: PETOSKEY MI || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVD13526K

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

3 of the 4 door locks on my 2006 bmw 325xi failed. a friend was in the passenger seat and once we stopped and attempted to get out, the passenger door would not open. she was trapped in the car and had to be removed via the passenger window. the two rear doors and one passenger door would not open either. the buttons would not work to open them and the doors could not be opened by pulling the handle inside. my 76 year old grandmother had just left the car 20 minutes earlier and has difficulty with mobility, it was 94 degrees today, what would i do if she was trapped in the car in this heat? the problem is constant and no corrective actions have been taken for fear of further damage.

Reported in: HAMDEN CT || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVD13596K

STEERING

steering wheel lock issue causing issues when trying to start ignition. the steering wheel lock will happen 2-3 times a week and eventually disable completely after a few months. had to replace with a new steering column.

Reported in: NORWOOD MA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVD135X6K

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325xi. the contact was driving 30 mph when the front passenger side air bag warning light illuminated, indicating that the air bag was off. in addition, there was a second air bag warning light illuminated. the contact was informed of nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000, in which the vehicle was excluded. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the air bag sensor was replaced using the same remedy as described in the recall, despite the vehicle being excluded. the failure mileage was 43,000 and the current mileage was 50,000. updated 10/05/11

Reported in: DENVER CO || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVD13586K

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325xi. the contact started the ignition and the front passenger air bag off warning indicator was illuminated. the passenger seat was not occupied. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 08v384000 (air bags: frontal). the manufacturer was notified and they informed the contact that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle had not been repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 33,000.

Reported in: FLUSHING NY || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVD13586K

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

my car was having the passenger restraint malfunction displayed on the screen and it was intermittently on and off for a long time but recently the fault is constantly on doesn't matter what i do even when i have the passenger or not. this is a safety issue so searched to understand it better and found the nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 for the recall of the passenger seat mat defect which covers my car but for some reason i've contacted the bmw dealer where i bought my car from to see if i can get it fixed based on the recall for free of charge but the dealer told me that i car is not covered even though my car is one of defected car based on manufacturing date. the cost of the mat replacement is over $1000, i think bmw should fix my car for free since this is a safety recall issue. please have bmw to include my car in the recall list.

Reported in: LOWELL MA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVD135X6K

AIR BAGS

Reported in: LOWELL MA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVD135X6K

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325xi. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for an unrelated repair when it was discovered that the front passenger sensor mat was defective and could result to the air bag failing to deploy. there was a recall pertaining to only the 3 series sport model under nhtsa campaign id number 08v384000 (air bags: frontal). the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and stated that the owner was responsible for the repair expenses. the approximate failure mileage was 32,400. updated 02/14/12*lj updated 02/22/12

Reported in: SCOTTSDALE AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVD135X6K

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Reported in: SCOTTSDALE AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVD135X6K

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325xi. the contact stated that when starting that the vehicle would exhibit an abnormally loud noise and vibrate when first started. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where they advised her that all four motor mounts were fractured and the vehicle needed to be taken to an authorized dealer. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they confirmed that the motor mounts were fractured. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 83,400. the vin was unavailable.

Reported in: HOWELL MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

my vehicle had the steering wheel lock with the amber light. apparently, there are numerous 3 series with this issue in us and world. this is common for the e90s. below is a list of those that have been reported to your agency. this fault could potentially happen while driving causing the occupants to lose steering control. reports: 10380778, 10378186 - 330i 10322165 - 325xi 10380077, 10353644 - 325i 10173714,10369685,10341920,10341836,10238977,10181405 and many others. when are you going to hold bmw accountable for this major issue and safety hazard?

Reported in: MOUNT JOY PA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVD13506K

STEERING

ever since i purchased this car, it'd display a yellow icon with a steering wheel lock. on this date, the steering wheel lock failed to disengage and the icon was red, leaving me stranded. this same issue occurred to my friend last month as he has the exact same car as me. according to many online sources, many others have had the exact same issue. *kb

Reported in: ENOLA PA || Crash: N || VIN #: Wbavd13576k

AIR BAGS

at first, it was intermittant, the passanger seat belt/air bay signal would display even though no one was in the passenger seat. then, signal was on all the time. mechanic found a bad part oc3 matt. had it not been replaced, the airbag would not have worked on the passenger side.

Reported in: AMHERST NH || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVD13596K

SEATS

Reported in: AMHERST NH || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVD13596K

SEAT BELTS

air bag sign keeps going on/off. there was a recall 08v-384 but bmw is saying my vehicle was out of the build window. i have the same issue as nhtsa recall campaign number: 08v384000 (nhtsa action number: ea08001).

Reported in: SHELBY TOWNSHIP MI || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVD13596K

AIR BAGS

Reported in: SHELBY TOWNSHIP MI || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVD13596K

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Reported in: SHELBY TOWNSHIP MI || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVD13596K

AIR BAGS

the passenger seat occupancy detection module is faulty in our car. it was officially diagnosed by a bmw dealer on 20 feb 2012. we are being told that our car's production time falls 1 month out of the previous recall on these same parts (nhtsa action number ea080001). bmw is refusing to fix it.

Reported in: CLARKSVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVT13506A

SEATS

Reported in: CLARKSVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVT13506A

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: CLARKSVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVT13506A

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325xi. the contact started the ignition and noticed that both the air bag and seat belt warning indicators were illuminated. the failure would also occur when driving at various speeds. the warning lights remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and they detected the malfunction was contributed to the front passenger seat sensor mat. there was a recall related to the defect under nhtsa campaign id number 08v384000 (air bags: frontal). the manufacturer was notified and they informed the contact that the vin was not included in the recall defect. the vehicle had not been repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Reported in: ELKRIDGE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVD135X6K

SEAT BELTS

Reported in: ELKRIDGE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVD135X6K

STRUCTURE:BODY

tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325xi. the contact stated that he was unable to open any of the vehicle doors, other than the driver side, by using the key fob or manually. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that one of the lock mechanisms was defective and the sensor was not strong enough as a result both the lock mechanism and sensor needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 76,000. updated 06/06/12 *bf the consumer stated the same failure occurred to the fuel door, rendering him unable to fuel the car. updated 06/07/12 *js

Reported in: OSWEGO IL || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVD13506K

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Reported in: OSWEGO IL || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVD13506K

SEAT BELTS

passenger airbags sensors come on and off, seat belt light on with passenger in car.

Reported in: PATERSON NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVD13586K

AIR BAGS

passenger airbags sensors come on and off, seat belt light on with passenger in car.

Reported in: PATERSON NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVD13586K

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325xi. the contact stated that while parked the contact noticed the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic for diagnostic testing. the mechanic stated the seat sensor mat would have to be replaced. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) that may be related to the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 104,000.

Reported in: MENDOTA HEIGHTS MN || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVT13526K

AIR BAGS

airbag light stays on, there are many that have the same issue and bmw has an active safety campaign 08v-384 but owners are being told that the vin is not effective, thus it is not covered. yet, when you ask the dealership what vin is covered, they do not know. contacted bmw corporate office and was told they are not able to search any other bmw except the vin that i can provide. would it be possible to obtain all the vin that are effected under recall 08v-384? i just hope no one gets seriously injured in an accident just because the air bags did not deploy. i bought this car for it's safety standards and now will have compromise or spend $1400 to have it repaired.

Reported in: JERSY CITY NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

my steering wheel lock indicator was warning me that it was locked (amber light) ultimately the indicator turned red when trying to start the car and stranded me.

Reported in: FERNDALE MI || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVD13596K

STEERING

this vehicle, along with hundreds, maybe thousands, of others are afflicted with a known defect bmw is well aware of (and has subsequently made engineering changes after 2006) involving the steering wheel lock in e90 and e91 chassis. an amber or red steering wheel lock indicator will light for no apparent reason nor warning rendering the vehicle non-drivable (nor towable) and non-startable. bmw says the only solution is a complete change of the steering column. a very expensive repair. the owners blog shows hundreds of other dissatisfied owners with similar problems. i think you should have a recall of these bmw's because of the obvious defect in its engineering. and, furthermore, since bmw changed the whole steering lock system in their later models, they too knew of its faults. proving their guilt.

Reported in: DELRAY BEACH FL || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVT13586A

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325xi. the contact stated that the passenger air bag seat mat sensor was defective. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the occupant air sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered to pay for the defective part. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage was 70,000. updated 03/20/13*lj updated 04/12/2013 *js

Reported in: EAST PEORIA IL || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVD13586K

AIR BAGS

no accident ever occurred, but the vehicle developed a passenger airbag problem. i eventually had it fixed for about $1100 -- the sensor in the passenger seat had to be replaced, or else the passenger airbag would not deploy in an accident. other 3-series in that year received free replacements of the defect, but when they ran my vin, they said my car didn't qualify. seeing as it apparently has the same problem as these other cars, i'm not sure what the distinction is, as it is a serious safety issue.

Reported in: KENSINGTON MD || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVD13526K

SEAT BELTS

i started my car that morning and the airbag/seatbelt sensor light came on even though my seatbelt was fastened. i fastened the passenger seat belt to see if that was it but it stayed on. i took the car to the bmw dealership in augusta, ga and they charged me $120 to check it. they stated it would cost $530 to repair it. i decided to check if there was a recall and i see that this is a common complaint about these vehicles. other vehicles within the year model have been included in a recall but 325xi have been excluded. since the same malfunction of the same item is happening, it should be recalled on 325xi as well.

Reported in: DALLAS TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

Reported in: DALLAS TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325xi. the contact stated while driving approximately 45 mph, the engine stalled without warning. the vehicle was coasted to the side of the road. upon restarting it, the vehicle responded normally. the failure occurred four times intermittently. in addition, the abs, dsc and awd warning indicators illuminated sporadically on the instrument panel. the failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Reported in: ELKRIGDE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVD13586K

SERVICE BRAKES

Reported in: ELKRIGDE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVD13586K

SEAT BELTS

the red passenger-side air bag and seat belt lights come on and stay on, whether or not anyone is sitting in the passenger seat. bmw has told me it will cost $1,300 to replace, yet it seems from other complaints here and from other online forums that the mat sensor causing this problem was defectively manufactured.

Reported in: NEW YORK NY || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVT13566K

AIR BAGS

Reported in: NEW YORK NY || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVT13566K

VISIBILITY/WIPER

tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325xi. the contact stated that when he would activate the automatic folding mirrors, the passenger's side mirror would turn completely around and face the front of the vehicle due to a locking mechanism failure. the contact also stated that he would have to manually turn the mirror back and when driving at various speeds, the mirror would shake. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection nor repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 75,000. the vin was unavailable.

Reported in: WATERBERRY VT || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

the red passenger-side air bag and seat belt lights come on and stay on, whether or not anyone is sitting in the passenger seat. my bmw dealer has told me this means the passenger airbags are deactivated and this is a common occurrence caused by a faulty sensor.

Reported in: SAN JOSE CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SEAT BELTS

Reported in: SAN JOSE CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SEATS

air bag and passenger seat belt indicator on center dash cluster lit up during normal driving. took car to dealership for repair and was told the air bag seat mat was bad and needed to be replaced. also told that repair would cost $900. decided to eat cost as it is a major safety issue as air bags will not deploy during a crash. total cost for repairs: qty 1 part# 52-10-7-244-127 basic seat u 1 cost $385.10 , qty 2 part# 52-20-1-964-201 clip 13 cost $3.84 , qty 35 part# 52-10-945-543 clamp 134 cost $$22.40. total parts=$411.34 ; total labor=$554.60, total bill for repair=$965.94. i would not mind if this would be the end of the issue, but it is not. i picked up the car from daniels bmw of allentown on june 14 2013, and today (june 21, 2013) the issue came back. 7 days after i had the car repaired for the issue, the exact same issue reappeared. this is a major concern of mine as the front passenger seat of my car is almost always in use by myself or my spouse. after doing a bit of reading on bmw online forums, i see that there is a recall for the exact sensor mat as installed in my car, for almost all other seats containing the exact seat mat, but not for my car, and others like me. i have gone onto the bmw na website and did a recall search for my car and found that the recall does not apply to my car. this is a major safety issue for bmw and they should stand behind their product and repair all seats affected without question. i will be taking my car back to daniels bmw of allentown for courtesy repair and hopefully they will replace...again....the broken mat for free. hopefully this will not be the beginning of an ongoing recurring issue.

Reported in: KEMPTON PA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVD13516K

SEAT BELTS

Reported in: KEMPTON PA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVD13516K

AIR BAGS

Reported in: KEMPTON PA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVD13516K

STEERING

steering wheel lock indicator renders the vehicle not able to start. bmw says the only solution is a replacement of steering column. the steering column was replaced at 25000 miles. 2 years later at 49000 miles, the vehicle will need to do it again. this will be the 3rd set of steering column within the last 7 years. it is cleanly a design and defect. it should be recall.

Reported in: FISHKILL NY || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVD135X6K

TIRES

the vehicle was used under normal driving conditions. the tread of the tire began de-laminating from the tire after 40k miles. fortunately the car was in for service and the mechanic found the defective tires before they came apart while driving. all 4 tires were replaced, but the old tires remain in my possession.

Reported in: FINKSBURG MD || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325xi. the contact stated that the air bag and seat belt warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. the mechanic stated there was a front passenger air bag malfunction and referred the contact to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 51,000.

Reported in: DARIEN IL || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVD13546K

STEERING

i woke up one morning to start my vehicle and as i started my engine i received a warning sign. the warning sign indicated a circle with an exclamation point. i then noticed my car was not able to shift gears, leaving my car in park. i took it to the dealer to have my car diagnosed and they mentioned that my steering column needs to be replaced. after a week i went to get my car from the dealer i was not able to afford the repairs that needed to be done. i then took this issue up with my dealer and warranty where they was not able to assist me with this issue. i kept getting a run around and the general manager where i got my at from tried to help. his assistance with my car failed. he couldn't diagnose the problem that my car was given. he then returned my car and my car still has this issue. i had my car for only a month when this issue occurred.

Reported in: RICHFIELD MN || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVD13566K

AIR BAGS

when a person sits in the front passenger seat, the dashboard air bag light lights up. also the ceiling mounted warning light lights up, stating, "passenger airbag off." my understanding is that, if the vehicle would be involved in a collision and had a passenger in the front seat, the airbag would not deploy.

Reported in: OLYMPIA WA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVD13566K

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325xi. the contact stated that the front passenger's side air bag sensor light was illuminated indicating the passenger air bag was disabled. the contact stated the sensor would illuminate if the passenger seat was occupied or not. the contact notified the manufacturer of the defect and was informed that the vehicle was not included in the nhtsa campaign id number: 13v56400(air bags). the contact indicated the vehicle had experienced the same defect listed in the recall. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 60,000.

Reported in: MCKEES ROCKS PA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVD13526K

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325xi. the contact stated that the front passenger's side air bag sensor light was illuminated and would illuminate if the passenger's seat was occupied or not. the contact notified the manufacturer of the defect and was informed that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 13v56400(air bags). the contact believed that the vehicle was experiencing the same defect as listed in the recall campaign. the vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. the failure mileage was 82,000.

Reported in: HIGHLAND MD || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVD135X6K

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325xi. the contact stated that the air bag sensor warning lamp illuminated on the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vin was unavailable. the approximate failure mileage was 117,000.

Reported in: PORTSMITH NH || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVD135464

AIR BAGS

air bag warning light started to come on with no apparent cause. i took the car to the dealer, and was told that the mat in the passenger seat had failed and needed to be replaced, and that it was a safety issue. cost was over $1,100 plus tax. i now see that there is a recall for 2006 325xi models with sport seats -- my car does not have sport seats, but had the exact same problem. i believe that all models should be included in the recall.

Reported in: ST. PAUL MN || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVD13586K

AIR BAGS

i contacted bmw because there was a recall on 2006 bmw 325xi for a faulty met sensor for passenger airbags. my vehicle is experiencing the same problem but they are telling me it is not part of the recall. i just purchased the vehicle in february of 2013 and have no records of recalls from the previous owner. please advise if this is part of the current recall...updated 04/07/14 *bf

Reported in: KENTS STORE VA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVD135X6K

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325xi. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated as the engine was started. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure but was unable to remedy the defect. the failure mileage was 114,000. the consumer stated the issued was resolved. updated 04/09/14

Reported in: KENSTORE VA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVD135X6K

SEATS

front seat occupant protection mat.

Reported in: WASHINGTON DC || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVD13516K

AIR BAGS

front seat occupant protection mat.

Reported in: WASHINGTON DC || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVD13516K

AIR BAGS

front seat occupant protection mat.

Reported in: WASHINGTON DC || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVD13516K

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325xi. the contact was driving 60 mph when the sensor on mat illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and the contact was advised that the mat sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that his vehicle was not included in recall nhtsa campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). the approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Reported in: EL PASO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVD13506K

AIR BAGS

passenger restraint malfunction error indicator on. known problem for several years, but only 200,000 cars recalled. more reported each year but if vin is not on list then owner is expected to pay for repairs for a known acknowledge problem.

Reported in: NORTH LAS VEGAS NV || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVD135X6K

SERVICE BRAKES

tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 525xi. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for routine repairs when he was advised that the brake booster would need to be repaired because oil was leaking inside the brake booster and rendering the brakes useless. the manufacture was contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 106,000. the current vehicle mileage was 106,000.

Reported in: WEST CHESTER PA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBANF33596C

AIR BAGS

fault light for air bag & seatbelt on dash lghted, had scan done it shows a faulty passenger seat sensor i am concerned because the air bag for the passenger is not working.

Reported in: EAGAN MN || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVD13536K

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325xi. the contact stated that the air bag warning light was sporadically illuminated. in addition, the passenger�s side air bag would not activate when the passenger�s seat was occupied. the dealer advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). the contact was concerned that in the even of a crash, the air bags would possibly not deploy. the manufacture confirmed that the vehicle was not included in the recall and declined to provide additional assistance to the contact. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 78,000.

Reported in: HALETHORPE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVD13526K

AIR BAGS

tl* 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*lj

Reported in: CARMEL IN || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVD13586K

AIR BAGS

tl* 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*cn

Reported in: MARLBOROUGH CT || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVD13536K

AIR BAGS

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. bwm is telling me i am responsible for the repairs.

Reported in: CRYSTAL LAKE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: wbavd13576k

AIR BAGS

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.

Reported in: SCOTTSBLUFF NE || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVD13596K

SEAT BELTS

Reported in: SCOTTSBLUFF NE || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVD13596K

AIR BAGS

tl* 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.

Reported in: BELVEDERE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVT13596K

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

my son turned right from a complete stop at the stop sign. he accelerated to the appropriate speed prior to the upcoming turn (25mph) he then let off the gas going into the turn to coast before braking. the car continued to accelerate up to 40-45 mph due to floor mat entrapment because there is no floor mat retention system. he was losing control of the car as he tried to move the floor mat away from the gas pedal. he then slid off the road while continuing to brake, overcorrected and went off the other side as well. all the while he was trying to stop the car.

Reported in: BROWNSBURG IN || Crash: Y || VIN #: WBAVD13516K

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Reported in: BROWNSBURG IN || Crash: Y || VIN #: WBAVD13516K

AIR BAGS

tl* 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 *bf updated 09/3/2014 *js

Reported in: CARMEL IN || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVD13596K

SEATS

bmw recall 2006 13v564000 was issued in november of 2013 to recall the front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if and how the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash because it may fatigue and develop cracks which could lead to a system failure. my vehicle, a 2006 bmw 325xi with was not included in the recall. however, this exact problem occurred to me in april of 2012. the front passenger seat mat failed (cracked) and would not allow the air bag to deploy. the service team at towne bmw in williamsville, ny stated "we have seen a lot of these" at that time. i believe my vehicle should be included in the recall. it seems odd that this recall would be issued to a select number of vehicles that were affected when additional vehicles, including mine, were affected by the same manufacturer's defect.

Reported in: OOLTEWAH TN || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVD13596K

AIR BAGS

Reported in: OOLTEWAH TN || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVD13596K

AIR BAGS

the air bag light / occupant detect sensor needed to be replaced because it was defective. i paid over $1000 to repair. my mechanic told me there is a safety recall of the air bag frontal sensor control module for my vehicle year, make and model. i never received the recall notice and bmw claims the recall is vin specific. this seems unsafe and unfair as this is the very problem that i repaired. i have traveled thousands of miles transporting my family in the front passenger seat without knowing that they were not protected by the air bags.

Reported in: BERKELEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVT13586K

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325xi. the contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. the dealer stated that the weight sensors needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 40,000.....updated 09-09-14 *bf

Reported in: GREENVILLE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: WBAVT13526K

SEAT BELTS

this complaint is regarding a passenger restraint system malfunction alert/issue that seems to be covered by a recent bmw recall i found on your website. this alert started to come up in my car intermittently almost 2 years ago, but it now stays on. i heard about a recall and was waiting for additional information from bmw but have not received any. i went to the bmw center in alexandria, va this week (8/15/14) to see if this was covered by the recall and was told that it was not. i also called their 1-800 customer service number and was told the same thing. however, i just found a recall notice for this issue (see link below) on this website where it specifically includes my model year car (bmw 2006 325xi). my car is now not passing va inspection due to this issue. i was told this repair would cost over $2,000, which i don't have at this moment. please advise as to how i can best expedite the necessary repairs under this recall, to deal with this security issue and so that i can renew my inspection sticker as required by va law.

Reported in: ALEXANDRIA VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

Reported in: ALEXANDRIA VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

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