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2006 BMW 3 SERIES Structure Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1086902
Internal NHTSA #	10610196
Manufacurer	BMW of North America, LLC
Brand	BMW
Model	3 SERIES
Model Year	2006
File date	01/01/14
Component	STRUCTURE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Dec. 2008 i received a consumer advisory letter from bmw of north america. The letter states that depending on the manner and frequency of the front passenger's entry and exit, small cracks may develop in the passenger seat occupant detection mat. If this condition exists, the front passenger air bag and side air bag will deactivate, and both the air bag warning lamp and front passenger "on-off" lamp will illuminate. In this situation the front passenger air bag and side air bag will not deploy, even in a severe accident. They are extending the warranty coverage for 10 years. In january of this year both the air bag warning lamp and the passenger air bag "on-off" lamp are illuminated in my 2006 325i bmw. The letter states should this happen have the vehicle checked without delay at an authorized bmw center. I did that and was told the problem is different from what the advisory letter states and will cost me $1300. 00. I contacted bmw customer relations of north america and spoke to a person by the name of "[xxx]" who told me she would check with the authorized bmw center. I told her i am the only driver of my car and very seldom do i have any passengers with me and i never had any accident with my car, so the air bags never deployed. Several weeks later her reply was because of the age of my bmw they would not honor the warranty "but" they would discount the cost of the repair and instead of charging $1300. 00 they would charge $1002. 00! So that's my story and my air bag warning lamp is still lighted! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	75700
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	PEWAUKEE, WI
VIN pattern	WBAVB13586KXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	06/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	6
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2006 BMW 3 SERIES Structure Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 BMW 3 SERIES Structure Problems, Complaints and Defects

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