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A seat occupancy detector fault prevents the entire airbag system from working. This fault signal appears when the car is started and continues until it is off. The airbag fault signal was checked and confirmed to be a failure of the passenger seat detector. This is a common BMW problem. It caused NHTSA recall 13V564000 (11/12/13) and is now the subject of an extensive BMW warranty extension for many models in lieu of a recall, but not for the 2007 7 series. BMW service bulletin si B01 01 18 (May 2018) identifies 12 model types given a lifetime warranty extension for specified years: E53 (X5) for 2001-2006; E60 (5 series) 2004-2008; E61 (5 series wagon) 2006-2007; E63 (6 series) 2004-2008); E64 (6 series convertible) 2004-2008; E65-E66 (7 series) 2002-2006; E83 (X3) 2004-2010; E85 (Z4) 2003-2007; E86 (Z4 coupe) 2006-2008; E90 (3 series sedan) 2006-2007; and E91 (3 series touring) 2006-2007. For no apparent reason, the 2007 7 series is excluded from this warranty extension. A specialty BMW repair shop that uses BMW trained personnel confirmed that there was no material difference in the seat detection system between models included in the BMW warranty extension and those excluded from it, like the 2007 7 series. The bmws have a design shortcoming that requires that a repair of a failed passenger seat occupancy detector is extremely expensive, requiring extensive work to rework the entire passenger seat. That expense in the range of $2,000, is a great disincentive to repairing older models with diminished value. That creates additional danger of no air bag protection in these cars. When asked, BMW representatives made no attempt to explain why the 2007 7 series is excluded from the warranty extension, saying only that the choice of models covered is based on internal data and BMW customer service has no discretion to cover or reduce costs for models not included.
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 750I. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated and the front passenger seat belt failed to restrain the occupant properly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 164,000.
Transmission began to loose power, shifting by its self, with a message stating ' "transmission default malfunction" car came to a complete stop on freeway almost throwing me through windshield.take car to closest dealer immediately, also would not shift out of park. 2) malfunction message regarding driver seat belt with illuminated icon. 3) driver door opens by its self my daughter almost fell out of the car at 60mph I had to get transmission fixed twice at an autherized shop costing over $ 3000 and is still acting
- Forestville, CA, USA
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The contact owns a 2007 BMW 750li. The contact stated that after the vehicle was started, the passenger side air bag and the passenger side seat belt warning lights illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the an error message 'fault in passenger restraint system effecting the air bag belt tensioner or seat belt force limited" displayed across the instrument panel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 93,000.
My name is [xxx]. I was turning off of frontage rd onto northside dr slowly and my left front tire fell right into a huge pothole which blew my tire completely out. This is my 3rd time having to get a brand new tire due to the streets of jackson, Ms. The 1st two times I was upset but, as usual, did not be a baby about it but went on to get my car fixed on my own. This time, I am extremely upset, and am very tired of spending money on my car when the only damage comes from this city. Also, my car made a small squeaking noise afterwards and a seatbelt warning is on in my dashboard. Parts for my car are very expensive. The tire alone is enough. I was not speeding or driving wreckless and I cannot continue to pay for the damages caused from the streets. If someone could please contact me and talk to me, or if I could personally talk to someone, I would gladly appreciate it. Thank you information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
At home cranked car to leave and airbag and seat belt warning lights came on. Called dealership and was told it is the front seat occupant protection mat, but no recall for this model. They are well aware of this problem. Afraid to drive a car that cost so much and BMW wont stand behind their product is ridiculous.
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- Cumming, GA, USA