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Had many in warrantee visits and repairs involving the front passenger seat OC3 mat...replacing the mat had previously resolved the problem successfully, but the problem returns a year or so later.currently, as of 9-23-15, the issue is when the seat is exposed to the sun all day, the front passenger, while sitting in the seat is no longer protected by the air bag..,this is indicated by the "passenger airbag off" light in the overhead console being lit for the duration of the trip.this is a serious safety hazard... I have a video available showing this exact problem happening in my car. This make, model, and year has recalls and 15 year extended warrantees concerning the OC3 mat that BMW says doesn`T apply to my specific VIN...I believe due to the seriousness of the passenger not being protected in a collision, my specific VIN should be included in the recall or 15 year extension.
The contact owned a 2007 BMW 328I. While driving approximately 35 mph, another vehicle crashed into the driver side door of the contact's vehicle. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a pole. The air bags did not deploy. There was a police report filed. The contact sustained injuries to the right hand and back, and the whole right side of his body. Medical attention was required. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an impound lot. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.
The front seat occupant protection mat in the 2007 BMW 328xi is displayed on my dash instrumentation for over a year.in the event of a crash the front passenger air bag could be deactivated resulting in personal injury. I looked up the recalls on this vehicle and it indicated that the model was recalled. I called BMW customer relations to inquire about the recall and the representative informed me that my vehicle VIN number was not part of the recall. I understand that numerous BMW owners have made a similar complaint about their vehicle and recalls are usually initiated in this manner. Regardless of the production time that my vehicle was made, my vehicle has the same defect as the other vehicles and should be replaced by BMW.
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 328I. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning indicator was consistently illuminated and the passenger side air bag was deactivated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed that the mat sensor on the passenger side was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13V564000 (air bags). The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
I have a 2007 BMW 328I and while driving down the interstate my air bag and restraint lights came on. I know there are recalls on them but when I add my VIN it is not one of them. I am a little worried that if I were to get into a accident the airbags will not deploy.
- Saint Mary's , GA, USA
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My car is displaying "passenger restraint malfunction" error on my idrive dashboard. I searched and it seems there has been a recall but when I enter my VIN number, the recall is not shown for my specific car.
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 328I. While driving at 40 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was made aware of NHTSA campaign number: 13V564000 (air bags) but the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was unknown.
There is message on the screen saying fault in restraint system. Dealer wants me to pay for the diagnostics. I think these cars should be recalled for this issue.
Supplemental restraint systems (SRS) front passenger air bag seat occupancy sensor (OC3) mat faulty. Very dangerous! passenger airbag will not deploy in the event of an accident! BMW should recall this!
I've read there's a recall on 3 sorties but not all via have been added yet. My VIN [xxx] I'm having the seatbelt restraint error out of nowhere and my car won't start. Only 81000 miles. Been riding my bike to work please help me out here. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 328I. While starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the air bag sensor was faulty. The contact was made aware of NHTSA campaign number: 13V564000 (air bags); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000.
While I'm driving the seat light (SRS) just came on the dash. When I take it to the dealer and get it scan, they said it the seat mat sensor is mess up and so I ask them is it in the recall and they told me it not on the recall. So that is [xxx] weird? and I was piss off and just left. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
My car's airbag warning light began to illuminate intermittently over the summer indicating the passenger airbag was disabled, even when someone was sitting in the seat with their seat belt fastened. After awhile, the airbag warning light was on consistently, as well as the seat belt light. The car now has the passenger airbag permanently disabled. This car is unsafe for a front passenger as there is no way to enable the airbag manually. I was informed by BMW that there was a recall regarding the same year and model (2007 328I) for this exact problem, however my car does not qualify for either the recall, or the extended warranty as it is only models with a certain part number.
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 328I. The contact stated that the fasten seat belt and airbag warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the seat occupant detection mat failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate mileage was 70,000.
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 328I. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the air bag sensors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.
Same as this person passenger restraint malfunction. NHTSA campaign number 13V564000. My vehicle matches the criteria exactly. Sport seats. Yet BMW claims it is not applicable to VIN. A simple internet search shows a flood of people having the exact same issue yet they are all being denied by BMW even though their vehicles fit the exact profile of the recall.
Passenger restraint malfunction. NHTSA campaign number 13V564000. My vehicle matches the criteria exactly. Sport seats. Yet BMW claims it is not applicable to VIN. A simple internet search shows a flood of people having the exact same issue yet they are all being denied by BMW even though their vehicles fit the exact profile of the recall.
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 328. The contact stated that the air bag warning lights were continuously illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnosis. The technician stated that the passenger seat air bag sensor mat failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in recall NHTSA campaign: 13V564000 (air bags). The approximate failure mileage was 87,000. The VIN was unavailable.
The air bag and seat belt lights have been on for about a year now. There is a safety recall listing my vehicle make, model and year. I have contacted bmwusa and a local BMW dealership with both claiming my vehicle is not included in the recall. However, my vehicle make, model, year and vehicle production date is specifically listed in the recall notice listed on the NHTSA website. I don't understand why it is listed or why BMW is not assisting further.
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- West Haven, CT, USA